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Sunday, January 18, 2026
WSJ: House Judiciary Bigwigs Ask Justice Department to Probe Amazon for Possible Criminal Obstruction of Congress
Key House Judiciary Committee members send letter asking AG Merrick Garland to launch probe of Amazon for possible criminal obstruction of Congress.
Failing the Fix: Grading Apple, Dell, Google, Microsoft on the Ease of Repair of Their Products
US PIRG releases a scorecard, ranking the products of major manufacturers on the ease of repair of their products.
Inflation Targeting Constrains Development
The rich have influenced most developing countries to prioritize inflation targeting in monetary policy instead of adopting bolder economic policies for growth, jobs and sustainable development.
‘Appalling’: Moderna Rebuked Over Latest Covid-19 Vaccine Patent Strategy
‘Billionaire CEO shouldn’t get to choose who lives and who dies,’ said one advocacy group after Moderna’s patent announcement.
2:00PM Water Cooler 3/8/2022
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Discerning Volodymyr Zelensky
Billionaire money in Ukraine.
UK Government Awards CIA-Linked Spyware Firm, Palantir, Another Juicy NHS Contract
There are many reasons why Palantir’s new NHS deal is troubling, including first and foremost the company’s close ties with the US military, intelligence and security agencies.
Charts Paint a Grim Picture Two Years Into the Coronavirus Pandemic
The charts tell various aspects of the story, from the deadly force of the disease and its disparate impact to the signs of political polarization and the United States’ struggle to marshal an effective response.
Supreme Court Hears Case on EPA GHGs Regulation
An important legal test of EPA authority.
EPA Proposes Tougher Emissions Standards For Trucks
The Biden administration today proposed the first emissions standard upgrade for heavy duty trucks, vans, and busses since 2001.
2:00PM Water Cooler 3/7/2022
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