Thawing permafrost is undermining the supports that hold up an elevated section of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, putting in danger the structural integrity of one of the world’s largest oil pipelines.
Monday, January 12, 2026
Kentucky Retirement System Litigation Against KKR, Blackstone, PAAMCO et. al. Takes New Class Action/Civil RICO Twist
Those pesky lawyers behind Mayberry v. KKR won’t give up! And some private equity titans are likely plenty unhappy about that.
Understanding the Opioid Epidemic: When Innovation Fails, or Rather Works Too Well
The opioid crisis provides a deadly example of why innovation often is simply a new-fangled form of predation.
Purdue Bankruptcy Plan Moves Closer to Approval: Sacklers Would Make Out Well and Preserve Much of the Family Fortune, Despite the Opioids Crisis
Last week fifteen states dropped opposition to Purdue Pharma’s bankruptcy exit plan, making it likely the plan will be approved when it comes before a federal bankruptcy judge in August.
Drugmakers’ Spending on Stock, Dividends and Executive Pay Exceeds Research, Democrats Say
The largest drug companies are far more interested in enriching themselves and investors than in developing new drugs, according to a House committee report released Thursday
New York City Subway Flooding Demonstrates Transit System Vulnerability to Climate Change
More frequent and severe New York City subway floods demonstrate how climate change is crippling critical infrastructure.
Book Review: The History of Animal-Based Medicine in China
Even critics of animal-based potions in China don’t understand its origins….which means they may be easier to contain than is now assumed.
Musical Interlude (“On the Path of Decent Groove”): Bombast
Bombast is where my head is right now. And you?
2:00PM Water Cooler 7/9/2021
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Trump Can’t Beat Facebook, Twitter and YouTube in Court – but the Fight Might Be Worth More Than a Win
Trump is back for another misguided, erm, quixotic fight. Could he still score points?
Moving the Covid Vaccine Goalposts
The Covid propagation and vaccine news is not pointing to happy outcomes
Wall Street Journal Fingers Columbia as Leader in Grad Students Whose Student Debt Leaves Them ‘Financially Hobbled for Life’
Columbia stands out in what a bad deal its graduate arts programs are. And President Bollinger is either clueless or indifferent.
