Ryan Farrick is a freelance writer and small business advertising consultant based out of mid-Michigan. Passionate about international politics and world affairs, he’s an avid traveler with a keen interest in the connections between South Asia and the United States. Ryan studied neuroscience and has spent the last several years working as an operations manager in transportation logistics.



District Court: Google Holds Illegal Search Engine Monopoly

A federal judge has determined that Google has violated antitrust statutes by engaging in anticompetitive behavior, leveraging its money and influence to maintain its position as the world’s most profitable search engine. “After having carefully considered and weighed the witness testimony and evidence, the court reaches the following conclusion: Google is a monopolist, and it



Hawaii Announces $4b Settlement with 2023 Maui Wildfire Victims

“This global settlement of over $4 billion will help our people heal,” Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said in a Friday statement. “My priority as governor was to expedite the agreement and to avoid protracted and painful lawsuits so as many resources as possible would go to those affected by the wildfires as quickly as possible.”