Human trafficking and forced labor behind online scams
A wild and terrifying story from the New York Times that offers a rare look at both human trafficking and the operations of a criminal gang running online scams.
China
nytimes.com: Cultural Crackdown in China Shuts Comedy and Music Shows
Cultural Crackdown in China Shuts Comedy and Music Shows Alarming developments in China. “China’s top leader, Xi Jinping, has made arts and culture a central arena for ideological crackdowns, demanding that artists align their creative ambitions with Chinese Communist Party goals and promote a nationalist vision of Chinese identity.”
The Real-World Costs of the Digital Race for Bitcoin
The New York Times reports all U.S. Bitcoin mines put immense pressure on the power grid and most are finding novel ways to profit from doing so. Bitcoin mine operations can cause higher electricity bills and enormous carbon pollution.