*Migrants at US border say Texas [national guard] soldiers denied them water.*

In my view, the fact that the migrants who reported this were pregnant does not change the issue. Non-pregnant people's lives deserve protection from heat and other dangers just like pregnant people's.

(satire) *Congress Warns Shrimp Imported From China Could Be Spying On Americans.*

17 countries make attempted suicide a crime and punish those survivors. In several there are campaigns to repeal those laws.

*Ex-meteorologist names US heatwaves after oil and gas firms to shame them.*

It's a good idea, if we can make it catch on. Names of banks and insurance companies that finance fossil fuels can be used as well. Names of former companies are also available.

It is ok to reuse the names after all the good ones have been used once.

A review finds that when private equity buys medical services, it tends to make them more expensive and lower quality.

Private equity does many kinds of harm, in many areas of business. We should put an end to it. I am sure FDR and the New Deal Congress would have done that — but today's politicians hesitate even to suggest it.