Ryan Farrick is a freelance 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.



San Francisco Announces Lawsuit Against “Nudify” Deepfake Sites, Services

“This investigation has taken us to the darkest corners of the internet, and I am absolutely horrified for the women and girls who have had to endure this exploitation,” City Attorney David Chiu said in a statement. “Generative A.I. has enormous promise, but as with all new technologies, there are unintended consequences and criminals seeking to exploit the new technology.”


Family of New Mexico Basketball Player Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against NSMU

The lawsuit, filed on behalf of the estate of the late Brandon Travis, seeks to hold New Mexico State University liable for encouraging a “culture of violence.” Notably, Travis was killed after brandishing a firearm and shooting at a rival athlete–an athlete Travis himself had lured to the University of New Mexico in hopes of exacting “revenge.”






District Court: Google Holds Illegal Search Engine Monopoly

A federal judge has determined that Google has violated antitrust statutes by engaging in anticompetitive behavior, leveraging its money and influence to maintain its position as the world’s most profitable search engine. “After having carefully considered and weighed the witness testimony and evidence, the court reaches the following conclusion: Google is a monopolist, and it


Hawaii Announces $4b Settlement with 2023 Maui Wildfire Victims

“This global settlement of over $4 billion will help our people heal,” Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said in a Friday statement. “My priority as governor was to expedite the agreement and to avoid protracted and painful lawsuits so as many resources as possible would go to those affected by the wildfires as quickly as possible.”