Jay Cassano

Contributor

americas

GEICO-Sponsored Company Put a Sky Message Above NYC Denying Turkey’s Genocide of Armenians

A skytyping company sponsored by Warren Buffett's insurance giant wrote some baffling messages — and may not have realized what they meant.
Jay Cassano
4.22.16
officer involved

It's Been Four Years Since the NYPD Shot an Unarmed Teen in His Own Home — And the Call for Justice Just Got Louder

On the fourth anniversary of the police shooting of Ramarley Graham in the Bronx, protesters and the teen’s family called for federal prosecutors to convene a grand jury in the case.
Jay Cassano
2.3.16
Features

​How Uber Profits Even While Its Drivers Aren't Earning Money

Drivers say the data they generate for Uber—even when they don't have passengers—contain value that they're not being compensated for
Jay Cassano
2.2.16
Environment

Researchers Withdraw Seeds From 'Doomsday' Vault to Address Food Crisis in Syria

Nearly 7 million Syrians are severely food insecure, according to international agencies, and researchers hope by developing new seed varieties they can boost agricultural yields.
Jay Cassano
9.29.15
Environment

Shell May Back Out of a $90 Million Settlement With a Contaminated LA Suburb

A Los Angeles Superior Court Judge said he might not allow the deal to remain confidential, leading the oil company to withdraw its application for a settlement.
Jay Cassano
12.12.14
Politics

Environmental Groups Target Key Midterm Fight For North Carolina Senate Seat

The Koch Brothers are among those trying to oust Senator Kay Hagan. But green groups are pouring millions of dollars into the race, highlighting her challenger's ties to polluters and his denial of climate change.
Jay Cassano
10.23.14
Environment

Cloud Seeding Might Provide Relief for Drought-Plagued California

It's not a far-out science but a proven technology that has helped to increase precipitation. And now companies are on the brink of scaling up with the help of drones.
Jay Cassano
10.9.14