Saturday, July 12, 2025

The Professor’s Minute Minute — July 12, 2025

 

Sorry a little late today. I am in the Pyrenees for the next few days.

Corporate Climate Report: “Must Try Harder”

The 2025 Corporate Climate Responsibility Monitor just dropped—and not a single company received a “reasonable integrity” rating. In fact, most companies failed basic credibility tests in their net-zero pledges. Imagine turning in a group science project and everyone gets an F.

🔗 carbonmarketwatch.org

#Climate #CorporateResponsibility #Global

JSX Enters the Lounge with Loyalty

Semi-private carrier JSX launched “The Club,” its new loyalty program aimed at frequent flyers seeking VIP treatment without the usual airline drama. Move over Avios and SkyMiles—there’s a new lounge kid in town.

🔗 jsx.com/club

#JSX #Loyalty #UnitedStates

The Printer in the Basement Now Prints Guns

If this doesn’t keep you up at night: U.S. authorities are tracking a disturbing trend in 3D-printed, unregistered firearms. It’s less “Maker Faire” and more mad max.

🔗 linkedin.com post

#3DPrinting #GunControl #UnitedStates

A Little Something for Your Baggage Trouble

EasyJet ground staff are being paid bonuses to detect and tag oversize carry-ons before they reach the gate. Welcome to a world where your gym bag funds someone else’s holiday.

🔗 simpleflying.com

#EasyJet #AirlineFees #UnitedKingdom

Google Now, Meta Next?

The U.S. antitrust cavalry has its sights on more than just Google. Meta, Amazon, and others are next in line for scrutiny in what’s shaping up to be a full-scale tech reckoning.

🔗 law360.com

#Antitrust #BigTech #UnitedStates

Today’s Quirk: The EU Is Outraged, Again

In a stunning display of consistency, the European Commission expressed grave concern over something it just approved 18 months ago. A new Brussels tradition?

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