Book of Amos
9 chapters, 146 verses, in the World English Bible.
Chapters
Reflections on Amos
A court called Jackson's water crisis grievous, then dismissed the case
Ten judges called the harm grievous and dismissed the case anyway. They may be right about the law. Amos asks a different question about the water.
TikTok pays $400 million and admits nothing
The government called it one of the largest child-privacy settlements in history. For a company the size of TikTok, the real question is whether a fine changes anything.
Rigged Scales in the Cocoa Trade
Cocoa prices fell in 2026. Chocolate makers cheered. About 40% of cocoa-growing households still send children into the fields. The math is older than the market.
Blood Money Found a New Market
Traders placed over $1 billion in perfectly timed bets on airstrikes and assassinations. War has become a financial asset class.
Wagering on the Flood
Americans can now bet on wildfires, hurricanes, and floods. During the LA fires, bettors tallied winnings as 440 people died. Amos saw this economy before.