It's Tuesday, August 27th.

Welcome to Schemeless.

We're breaking down the most complex stories of the day and giving you the context on

why they matter.

Today we're diving into the opioid crisis.

After a judge in Oklahoma finds Johnson and Johnson hundreds of millions of dollars for

its role.

We'll connect the dots on what the ruling means and what's next for similar cases.

Then, disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein may have died, but his accusers got their day

in court.

We'll explain why.

And finally, scientists are trying to bring Northern White rhinos back from the brink of extinction.

We're here to make your evening smarter.

Let's skim this.

The most complicated story today is about opioids and the result of the first-ever trial of

a drug manufacturer for its role in the opioid crisis.

Yesterday a judge in Oklahoma ruled that Johnson and Johnson has to fork over $572 million

to the state for how they influence the opioid epidemic.

That might seem like a lot and don't get us wrong, it is, but its pocket change compared

to the $17 billion to the state was trying to get.

Jane and Jay says they're going to appeal the ruling, but this ruling is about way more

than just one company.

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