Marketplace All-in-One Thousands in the UK take Johnson & Johnson to court
Oct 16, 2025
A significant legal battle unfolds in the UK against Johnson & Johnson over allegedly selling baby powder laced with asbestos. Meanwhile, President Trump claims India will halt Russian oil purchases, stirring discussions on global energy. As Nestlé announces 16,000 job cuts, concerns surface about its leadership and sales struggles. The race for AI infrastructure sees countries outside the U.S. and China grappling for access, highlighted by makeshift AI hubs in Argentina and Kenya relying on foreign data centers.
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Mass Lawsuit Over Contaminated Baby Powder
- More than 3,000 UK claimants allege Johnson & Johnson sold baby powder containing cancer-linked minerals including asbestos.
- UK lawyers say internal documents suggest executives knew but failed to warn consumers, mirroring large U.S. litigation outcomes.
UK Case Mirrors U.S. Verdicts
- The UK case mirrors U.S. litigation where billions were awarded to plaintiffs over similar claims.
- J&J denies the allegations, asserting the powder met regulatory standards and doesn't cause cancer.
University AI Hub Repurposes Old Servers
- Nicholas Volovic runs one of Argentina's most advanced AI computing hubs from a converted university room using repurposed hardware.
- He revived 2012 servers by adding GPUs to make AI work on a shoestring budget.