Big Pharma Raises Prescription Prices, Undercutting Trump’s Presidential Pledge
With 28 pharmaceutical companies set to raise prices in January, Americans will continue to pay more for prescription medications than any other wealthy country.
Native American Tribes Have Been Left Reeling by the Government Shutdown
Many tribal governments rely on federal dollars to pay police officers or to run schools and hospitals.
Netflix Pulls Episode of Hasan Minhaj’s Show in Saudi Arabia, Highlighting Global Tech Trend
Responding to a complaint from the Saudi government, Netflix removed an episode of “Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj,” a form of censorship that frequently plays out across the world.
Netflix Will Produce its First-Ever Original Series in Africa
This is significant, not just for opening up streaming business in Africa, but for its cultural impact.
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