FTC Might Fine Facebook Billions
Fallout from the Cambridge Analytica scandal and Russian campaign interference could end up costing Facebook billions if the FTC and consumer advocates have their way.
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California and Allies to Sue Trump Over National Emergency
Pointing to President Trump’s own remarks, California A.G. Xavier Becerra is filing a lawsuit against the White House with a dozen other attorneys general.
Debt Jubilee: Time for a Clean Slate?
American household debt is at its highest point since 2008 and people are starting to miss auto loan payments. Can the ancient tradition of the debt jubilee help us mitigate some of the worst effects of modern capitalism?
Bayer Blues
Global giant Bayer has a plethora of products on the market. It also has a sizable list of lawsuits over injuries some of these products have caused.
Illinois Considers Making the Switch from Opioids to Medical Marijuana
Illinois will switch some patients from opioid prescriptions to medical marijuana, which offers a safer alternative.
Trump to Sign Border Compromise and Declare National Emergency
Along with signing off on a compromise to keep the federal government open, President Trump will declare a national emergency to fund his border wall.
Man Desperate to Go Back to Prison Robs Bank
Career criminal, William J. Gallagher, purposedly robbed bank to go back to behind bars because he had heard Wisconsin’s prison system has the best healthcare.
Yale Students’ Class Action Demands End to Gender-Segregated Fraternities
Three Yale students have filed a class action against the university, claiming its enabling of fraternities means that young students who want to “socialize” have no choice but to attend their parties.
Rep. Ocasio-Cortez Condemns Credit Reporting Companies and Blasts Equifax
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez took Equifax to task over the weekend, suggesting she’ll soon open a House investigation into its scoring methodology and security practices.
Carter Will Serve 15 Months Behind Bars For Text Messages
A court ruled on appeal that Michelle Carter will serve a fifteen month sentence behind bars for encouraging her now-deceased boyfriend, Conrad Roy, to take this life in 2014.