E Jean Carroll: Donald Trump appeals against $5m verdict in sex abuse trial
While the jury found Mr Trump liable for sexual battery and defamation of Ms Carroll, they did not find Mr Trump liable of raping her. To do so, the jury…
Links 5/12/2023 | naked capitalism
‘No Mow May’ encourages homeowners to help bees by letting their lawns grow NBC. Let’s make it year-round! Call combinations and compositional processing in wild chimpanzees Nature. See also. PwC…
One of the Few South American Governments Still Closely Aligned With Washington Just Signed a Trade Agreement With China | naked capitalism
China continues to pull off big commercial and diplomatic coups in the US’ direct neighbourhood — this time with Ecuador, whose government is so closely aligned with the US that…
A New Round of Middle East Fighting
Broken cease-fire 1. How did it start? Nearly three months ago, Khader Adnan — a Palestinian prisoner in Israel and a leader of an armed Palestinian group called Islamic Jihad…
“Crypto Is a Fraud on the Public”: Financial Watchdog Explains Ties Between Crypto and the Banking Crisis | naked capitalism
Yves here. While there is a lot to recommend this article, particularly the discussion of the dangers of crypto, it bothers me when people who should know better go full-bore…
Biden’s Radical Option to End the Debt Fight
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PBMs, the Brokers Who Control Drug Prices, Finally Get Washington’s Attention | naked capitalism
Yves here. On the one hand, if you read the business press, you encounter enough discussion of the role of pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs, to work out that they…
A Crucial Question in Thailand’s Election: Can You Criticize the King?
When Thais go to the polls on Sunday, they will be voting in a closely fought election that is seen, in part, as a referendum on whether it is illegal…
Asylum Seekers Are Prey for Gangs and Officials
As the United States begins imposing border rules making it more difficult for migrants to claim asylum, many will most likely face swift deportation to Mexico, where they will be…
‘Mommunes’: Mothers Are Living Single Together
The need is worldwide. Anna Dillon, a 42-year-old Irish mother living in Abu Dhabi, decided to create a mommune in 2021 with Emily Winchip, 40, an American. Both are education…