[RETRACTED] Calabresi Responds to Whelan on State Legislatures and Moore v. Harper What is meant by "each State by the Legislature thereof" that prescribes how to conduct elections? Reason · Dec 7, 2022
Meet the ultrawealthy children of the world's richest man Bernard Arnault, vying to take over his LVMH empire in a real-life 'Succession' plot LVMH chief Bernard Arnault briefly unseated Elon Musk as the world's richest man at $184.7 billion. Meet his kids, who run Tag HEUER, design Louis Vuitton watches, and more. Fortune · Dec 7, 2022
Facebook threatens to remove all news content if bill forcing payments to local media outlets passes Meta/Facebook is threatening to remove all local news from its platform following reports that proposed legislation to force Big Tech to pay publishers for news content is being added to a defense bill in a bid to win approval during the lame-duck Congress session. Chicago Tribune · Dec 6, 2022
EU ruling restricts Meta’s targeted ad model: Report The ruling could limit the data Meta may access to sell personalised ads, The Wall Street Journal reports. Al Jazeera · Dec 6, 2022
Facebook's own oversight board slams its special program for VIPs Oversight board says Facebook parent Meta appears to be more concerned with avoiding "provoking" VIPs and evading accusations of censorship than balancing tricky questions of free speech and safety. WEKU · Dec 6, 2022
Sexually Active Gay Men May Soon Be Able To Donate Blood in America Men in monogamous relationships may get clearance to give. Reason · Dec 2, 2022
David Lat on Hogan Lovells' Firing of Semi-Retired Equity Partner for Comments on Abortion and Race "[T]here is increasingly no place for social conservatives in many large law firms." Reason · Dec 2, 2022
Joe Rogan tops Spotify yet again Despite or because of multiple controversies, including misinformation, people continue to listen to Joe Rogan Salon · Nov 30, 2022
Miami-Dade County will add millions to FTX bankruptcy claim unless the arena naming rights deal with the crypto exchange is terminated If the agreement isn’t terminated by Jan. 1, the county said it will add $5.5 million to its $16.5 million claim in bankruptcy court. Fortune · Nov 28, 2022
Uniting for Ukraine Private Refugee Sponsorship Program Breaks Through Bureaucratic Red Tape In sharp contrast to the sclerotic traditional refugee admissions program, the new private refugee sponsorship program enables Ukrainians fleeing war and repression to enter the US quickly and relatively easily. As a participating sponsor myself, I have firsthand knowledge of its effectiveness. Reason · Nov 27, 2022
Crypto lender Genesis denies bankruptcy plans after FTX collapse Genesis’s comments come days after it halted customer withdrawals due to liquidity difficulties. Al Jazeera · Nov 22, 2022
Elizabeth Holmes’s 11.25-year sentence will send shock waves through the tech industry Court observers said the judge intended to set an example. Fortune · Nov 21, 2022
How the Russian economy is defying and withstanding western sanctions Since Russia first invaded Ukraine in February 2022, western media has frequently suggested that economic sanctions against the Russians are going to stifle the war effort or even bring the country to its knees. The Conversation · Nov 20, 2022
The Australian’s editor Chris Dore lost his job after attending News Corp event in California Exclusive: Key Murdoch editor attended Wall Street Journal Tech Live event at Laguna Beach last month along with top News Corp executives The Guardian - AU · Nov 18, 2022
Reason · Nov 17, 2022 Verdict Against Auburn University in Economics Professor's First Amendment Retaliation Lawsuit In Stern v. Roberts, a jury just held that Auburn University had retaliated against Prof. Michael Stern, a tenured economics professor, based on his speech; the jury awarded $145K in compensatory damages and $500K in punitive damages. Here are the factual allegations from the earlier opinion denying summary judgment: In…
Reuters · Nov 16, 2022 Fox News' Hannity welcomes Trump White House bid opposed by other Murdoch media Donald Trump's 2024 bid for the U.S. presidency was broadcast live and welcomed on the Fox News “Hannity” show on Tuesday, even as others in Rupert Murdoch-controlled media oppose giving the former president another tilt at the White House.
Ballotpedia · Nov 15, 2022 Economy and Society, November 15, 2022: Former BlackRock senior adviser expresses concerns with ESG Economy and Society is Ballotpedia’s weekly review of the developments in corporate activism; corporate political engagement; and the Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) trends and events that characterize the growing intersection between business and politics.
Benzinga · Nov 14, 2022 Flu Season Starts At Its Fastest Pace Since 2009 — Canada And Parts Of The U.S. Are Now Facing A Tylenol, Advil Shortage The U.S. flu season is already off to a fast start as children return to schools, less mask-wearing and travel returns to COVID-19 pre-pandemic norms.
Chicago Tribune · Nov 14, 2022 Editorial: The results speak for themselves. It’s time for Republicans to can Donald Trump Former President Donald Trump’s name wasn’t on the ballot in the midterms. But his presence — for better and worse — reminded us of a blimp in a circus tent, set to deflate.
Fortune · Nov 13, 2022 ‘Where is Sam Bankman-Fried?’ becomes question of the moment for crypto watchers after FTX bankruptcy The intrigue surrounding FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s location is notable given how open and accessible he was before.
Reuters · Nov 13, 2022 Yellen believes sanctions on Russia could extend beyond Ukraine war's end - WSJ U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said some sanctions on Russia could remain in place even after any eventual peace agreement with Ukraine, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday.
ABC News · Nov 11, 2022 Is Donald Trump really in trouble? What the Republican blame game over the midterm elections suggests about 2024 While counting continues to decide the balance of power after the midterm elections, Republicans are openly lamenting how the predicted "red wave" turned into more of a puddle — and many are pointing the finger of blame directly at Donald Trump.
Tribune News Service · Nov 11, 2022 Biden, DeSantis get midterm jump on Trump as 2024 White House race begins The 2024 presidential race is taking shape following midterm elections that gave an early boost to President Joe Biden and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, while leaving Donald Trump on the defensive.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 11, 2022 Seoul Denies Report of Arms Deal with US for Ukrainian Forces South Korea on Friday denied a report that it would sell artillery shells for use by Ukrainian forces, claiming the munitions -- if the ongoing deal negotiation is finalized -- will be for US forces only. The United States was nearing an agreement to purchase 100,000 rounds of 155 mm…
Bangkok Post · Nov 11, 2022 Powerful Murdoch media turns on 'loser' Trump WASHINGTON: The powerful media empire of conservative billionaire Rupert Murdoch appeared to turn its back Thursday on Donald Trump, labeling the former US president a "loser" who shows "increasingly poor judgement" after the midterm elections.