Germany’s top antitrust official is urging other countries to take on Facebook and its peers by attacking what the companies value most: data. Source: NYT > Business – Adam Satariano
Two Voice Recorders on Hand, Because Congress Does Talk
Nicholas Fandos covers the Capitol, where “a lot of energy goes into being in the right place at the right time.” Some in-house resources help. Source: NYT > Business – Nicholas Fandos
Nike Pulls ‘Betsy Ross Flag’ Sneaker After Criticism of Slavery-Era Imagery
The decision, which reportedly came after Colin Kaepernick pressed Nike not to release the shoe, ignited a backlash from conservatives. Source: NYT > Business – Sandra E. Garcia
The Government Cut Their Internet. Will Abuses Now Remain Hidden?
With ethnic conflict spreading in Rakhine State in Myanmar, a government-led online shutdown could hide human rights abuses and leave vulnerable populations in the dark. Source: NYT > Business – Hannah Beech and Saw Nang
Taylor Swift, Scooter Braun and the Power of the Unfollow
Whose accounts celebrities are following (or not following) on social media has become daily news. Source: NYT > Business – Mariah Smith
Kim Kardashian West and the Kimono Controversy
She responds to accusations of cultural appropriation: “I understand and have deep respect for the significance of the kimono in Japanese culture.” Source: NYT > Business – Vanessa Friedman