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“Everyone else’s parents let them” has helped generations of children negotiate later curfews, sleepovers, and trips to the mall. Today, it helps them get social media accounts. The novel twist is treating that familiar parental predicament as grounds for the government to make the decision for everyone. Jonathan Haidt and coauthors argue that families face … Fear of Missing Out Meets Fear of Letting Families Decide
The Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) keeps getting high marks. Consumers are entitled to ask what’s being graded. The agency has earned a “Very Good” assessment in Global Competition Review’s (GCR) annual competition-authority ratings for 13 consecutive years. The latest assessment, based on its 2025 performance, praised its increased cartel decisions, shorter investigations, and merger … The Missing Subjects on Korea’s Antitrust Report Card
Olivia Rodrigo has released a Christmas song, and listeners have promptly taken up the seasonal task of deciding whether somebody should sue. “Take Me Home (4 Christmas)” recalls the Waitresses’ “Christmas Wrapping,” prompting accusations of plagiarism. Chris Butler, who wrote the older song, has complicated matters by liking the new one. That seems like a … Season’s Litigations: Olivia Rodrigo, the Waitresses, and the Cost of Sounding Familiar
