Ryan Farrick is a writer and small business advertising consultant based out of mid-Michigan. Passionate about international politics and world affairs, he’s an avid traveler with a keen interest in the connections between South Asia and the United States. Ryan studied neuroscience and has spent the last several years working as an operations manager in transportation logistics.





California Jury Finds Meta, YouTube Liable for Social Media Addiction

The high-profile trial, which began last month in Los Angeles and featured testimony from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, was the first in a group of consolidated claims against social media companies. These lawsuits represent more than 1,600 plaintiffs, consisting of over 350 families and about 250 school districts.



Vermont and 23 Other States Sue After EPA Repeals Endangerment Finding

“Here in Vermont, we believe in science and we follow science,” state Attorney General Charity Clark said. “So it’s a shame that the federal administration doesn’t share that view and has gone through many efforts to try to unwind efforts to protect the public’s safety from things like climate change and greenhouse gas emissions.”



Valve Sued Over Online “Gambling” Accusations

“We believe that Valve deliberately engineered its gambling platform and profited enormously from it,” said attorney Steve Berman. “Consumers played these games for entertainment, unaware that Valve had allegedly already stacked the odds against them.”