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Nov 17, 2022

Ticketmaster, monopolies and the wrath of Swifties

After a debacle over Taylor Swift tickets, Ticketmaster is being called a monopoly by fans and politicians. Plus, should developing countries be asked to “leapfrog” fossil fuels and move straight to renewables?

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How Ticketmaster came to dominate live events (and incur the wrath of Taylor Swift fans)
by Kristin Schwab
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In addition to selling tickets, the company controls venues and manages artists. Some lawmakers say it’s a monopoly.
Unionized Starbucks workers at more than 100 stores strike
by Meghan McCarty Carino
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
Striking workers are taking advantage of a holiday promotion to protest the company’s approach to union negotiations.
What it’s like returning to China’s zero-COVID bubble
by Jennifer Pak
Jennifer Pak/Marketplace
China is simplifying some of the rules to enter its zero-COVID bubble, but many hurdles remain.
Are current climate initiatives unfair to developing nations?
by Kai Ryssdal and Richard Cunningham
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Rahul Tongia of the Brookings Institution argues that a swift, large-scale energy transition is unrealistic for poor countries, and unnecessary.
FCC readies broadband map to help allocate funds for higher speeds
by Savannah Peters
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Identifying where high-speed internet is available has been tricky. But the map may give officials a better idea of who’s left out.