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Today’s tales from the worlds of economics, politics and the environment — plus added Fukusihmapocalypse Now! — opens with hope for modest relief for some via the Guardian: Sallie Mae and Justice Department in $60m deal over military...

By The Atlantic, December 2016 The country has become repressive in a way that it has not been since the Cultural Revolution. What does its darkening political climate—and growing belligerence—mean for the United States? What if china is going bad...

2016 was a busy and abundant year for seed, crowd, series A,B,C,D and VC funding of robotics-related startups. 128 companies got funded, some multiple times. $1.95 billion, 50% more than 2015 which was also a phenomenal year with over $1.32 billion ...

By Eric Jackson, Forbes, This is the 4th year in a row I’ve curated an annual prediction list for Forbes. Last year’s list is here. It’s gotten bigger and better every year with a fantastic collection of participants – and this year is no exception...

From Ian: BDS : An open letter to Roger Waters There is nothing personal in this letter. I am putting aside your history and ignoring the relationship I have had with your music; I have simply read your recent public comments and felt a need to respond...