The US Has Big Plans for Wind Energy—but an Obscure 1920s Law Is Getting in the Way

The reason for the Jones Act’s longevity, says Colin Grabow, a research fellow at the Cato Institute, a libertarian think tank, is that while it tends to benefit only a few people and businesses, the act goes unnoticed because there are many payers sharing the increased costs. The Jones Act is one in a string … Read more

The Obscure Google Deal That Defines America’s Broken Privacy Protections

Joseph Jerome, who left privacy advocacy to work on Meta’s augmented reality data policies for two years before being laid off in May, says he grew to appreciate how consent decrees force companies to work on privacy. They add “checks and balances,” he says. But without clear privacy protection rules from lawmakers that bind every … Read more

10 Obscure References In Movies That Go Over Most People’s Heads (But Are Awesome)

Summary Hidden references in movies can enhance the viewing experience, providing nods to other films or events that may go over viewers’ heads but create connections. References in movies can serve as conversation starters among audiences, with dedicated fans often noticing them first and appreciating the deeper layers they add to the film. From X … Read more