Techdirt Podcast Episode 426: The Media Capitulation Index
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One of the most troubling things about this era in American history is the number of institutions that have caved to Trump’s bullying and given him what he wants, especiall...
Trump Disputes Goldman Sachs Predictions on Tariff Effects
President Donald Trump said Tuesday (Aug. 12) that Goldman Sachs and CEO David Solomon should replace the bank’s chief economist and disputed the bank’s predictions about the effects of U.S. tarif...
Whales Buy XRP As Escrow Unlock Rumors Encourage FUD
Last week, Ripple automatically released $3.28 billion in XRP tokens from escrow, sparking fears of a selloff. However, these fears were totally irrational, and whales took the opportunity to consolid...
UK government suggests deleting files to save water
An aerial photo taken on Aug. 8, 2025 shows a view of the nearly exhausted Baitings Reservoir in Yorkshire, Britain. Reservoir levels recently have continued to fall as increased water use met lac...
Another Look At The STOP CSAM Act
Amidst the current batch of child safety bills in Congress, a familiar name appears: the STOP CSAM Act. It was previously introduced in 2023, when I wrote about the threat the bill posed to the availa...
