Energy Management in Portland, Oregon

200,000 people in Portland have handed control of their home thermostats to an energy company to manage energy usage during peak hours, raising concerns about personal comfort and reliance on corporations for control over home settings.

McDonald's franchise in Israel

The franchisee that owns and operates 225 McDonald's restaurants in Israel is selling them back to the corporation after over 30 years. Widespread boycotts followed McDonald's Israel donating meals to the Israeli military.