Bits n’ pieces from east, west and beyond
East, west or beyond, sooner or later events elsewhere may have a local impact. A recent sampling:
The Federal Trade Commission has a new rule banning phony on-line reviews. Penalties can be up to $50,000 per infraction. Lina Khan, FTC’s chair, and a Republican target, says false product evaluations can harm legitimate competitors. An estimated 30 to 40% of online reviews are dishonest.
Sen. Bernie Sanders’ bill to block $20 billion in U.S. weapons to Israel failed, the Guardian reported. At the same time the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Israel’s prime minister and for the military commander of Hamas. Charges included crimes against humanity.
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