As Small-Town ERs Go Dark, Oklahoma Doctors Rally Behind A Risky Hospital Bet
A federal bill would allow physician‑owned hospitals to open in rural Oklahoma; backers promise restored services while hospital groups warn of damaging competition.
D.C. Antitrust Showdown Puts NewsGuard On The Ropes
NewsGuard says the FTC paired an expansive document demand with a merger condition that blocks its ratings, and has sued to stop the agency. The case is now pending in federal court in Washington.
Ben & Jerry’s Co‑Founder Revvs Chainsaw, Shreds Mock Pentagon At SXSW Austin
Ben Cohen used a chainsaw on a mock Pentagon at SXSW to promote his Up In Arms campaign and to show how brand stunts can become political pressure. The moment tied the Free Ben & Jerry’s push to a broader call to reallocate Pentagon funds.
Seattle Refugee Slapped With ‘Astronomical’ $1.8 Million DHS Tab
DHS sent a Washington man a $1.82M civil penalty for failing to leave after a removal order, his lawyer says. Rule changes in 2025 and legal challenges raise due‑process questions.












