Meta Launches Paid Premium Tiers for WhatsApp, Instagram, FB
Meta introduces monthly subscription fees for premium features on WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook, with costs starting at $2.99.
Category : Lobbying
Hanson, Joyce Claimed Travel for Cruise Fundraisers
Pauline Hanson and Barnaby Joyce billed taxpayers over $3,000 to attend fundraising events on Gina Rinehart's luxury cruise ship The World, raising questions about misuse of parliamentary entitlements.
Trump AI Order Killed by Billionaire Ally's Call
A sweeping executive order on AI oversight was halted after a call from David Sacks, exposing a rift in Trump's West Wing over regulation vs. national security.
Bitter Legal Battle Reveals Who Controls Williams F1 Team
A former executive's lawsuit against Williams F1 and owner Dorilton alleges sexism, racism, and hidden control by billionaire Peter de Putron, sparking a revealing court fight.
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Wells Accused of Breaching Disclosure Rules Over Husband's Lobbying Job
Anika Wells may have violated ministerial disclosure rules by not declaring her husband's role at lobbying firm SEC Newgate, which donated to her campaign and operated in her portfolios.
Envoy Hired Ex-Morrison Adviser on $200K Contract No Tender
Jillian Segal hired Scott Morrison's former adviser Yaron Finkelstein's firm on a $200,000 limited tender contract, sparking questions about procurement transparency.
Man United seal £20m Betway training kit deal
Manchester United have agreed a £20m-a-year training kit sponsorship with Betway, the most lucrative deal of its kind, as the club reports improved finances and prepares for a busy summer.
Teal MP Pushes Tech CGT Exemption After Meeting Billionaire
Teal MP Allegra Spender, after meeting with Atlassian's Scott Farquhar, now proposes a 35-40% CGT discount for tech startups, despite earlier criticizing big tech's political influence.
Trump Admin Proposes NDAs for Federal Employees to Curb Leaks
The Trump administration seeks comment on requiring all federal employees to sign NDAs, aiming to stop leaks. Critics say it silences whistleblowers and threatens press freedom.
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Property Lobby's Myth of Selfless Investors
The property lobby in Australia portrays investors as public servants, but the reality is pure profiteering at the expense of housing affordability.
Metro Bank Investors Urged to Reject Pay Report
Shareholder adviser ISS recommends voting against Metro Bank's pay report, citing a bonus scheme that could give CEO Dan Frumkin a £60m windfall as 'significantly out of line' with market standards.
Louisiana Senator Helped Meta, Then Sold Adjacent Land
A Louisiana state senator helped secure Meta's largest datacenter. Then he and his partners bought and sold land around the site, raising ethics concerns.
MPs Urge CMA to Probe Live Nation's Market Dominance
A new report calls for a CMA investigation into Live Nation's market dominance, citing control of 58% of primary tickets and a 'climate of fear' in the industry.
Tom Brady Recruits Premium Talent for Fox
Tom Brady is actively recruiting premium talent for Fox Sports, fulfilling his role as ambassador. He helped lure Zlatan Ibrahimovic and others, enhancing Fox's roster.
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End of CBS News Radio: A Personal Loss for Network News
The granddaughter of CBS founder William S Paley reflects on the end of CBS News Radio, a service that has been a trusted news source for nearly a century.
Trump Challenges Pro-GOP Winery's '45-47' Trademark
Donald Trump's legal team files to cancel a California winery's trademark for '45-47' wine, despite the brand's strong pro-Republican stance, citing false endorsement and consumer confusion.
Blagojevich on Life After Pardon: Lobbying, Book, Cameos
Rod Blagojevich, pardoned by Trump, now does consulting, lobbying, and has a book called 'Framed, F***ed and Freed.' He also does Cameos and advocates for criminal justice reform.
Queen 'Very Keen' for Andrew to Be Trade Envoy
Trade minister Chris Bryant revealed the late Queen Elizabeth was 'very keen' for Prince Andrew to be appointed a trade envoy, despite concerns over his suitability.
Queen Elizabeth II 'very keen' for Andrew trade role
Newly released memos show the late Queen was 'very keen' for Prince Andrew to take a prominent role promoting UK interests as trade envoy in 2001.
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Google to Negotiate with DeepMind Staff on Unionisation
Google has agreed to enter formal talks with DeepMind employees over union recognition, following concerns about AI use in weapons development.
Trump Donor Paul Singer Eyes Millions in Thames Water Deal
Billionaire Trump donor Paul Singer could profit from Thames Water rescue. Hedge fund Elliott leads creditor consortium, demanding leniency on fines and targets.
US Official Granted Visa to Fugitive Polish Minister Ziobro
US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau instructed officials to issue a visa to Zbigniew Ziobro, Poland's former justice minister facing 26 charges for alleged misuse of crime victims' fund, enabling his escape from Hungary to the US.
Finance Bill Reflects Industry Lobbying, Expert Says
Iain Ramsay criticizes the enhancing financial services bill for downgrading the Financial Ombudsman Service, calling it pure interest-group lobbying by the finance industry.
Apple's Siri Revamp Prioritizes Privacy to Outpace Rivals
Apple plans a major Siri overhaul with privacy-focused features like auto-deleting chat histories, aiming to differentiate from competitors amid AI concerns.
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Trump's Portfolio Executes 3,700 Trades in Three Months
Donald Trump's trading portfolio made over 3,700 trades in three months, valued up to $750 million, sparking scrutiny over potential conflicts of interest.
Louis Theroux Joins Anti-War Charity as Ambassador
Documentary-maker Louis Theroux becomes ambassador for In Place of War's new donor collective, supporting communities affected by conflict and climate crisis.
Martin Lewis Urges Pension Check to Stop Ex Getting Funds
Martin Lewis warns that outdated pension forms could leave funds to an ex-partner. He urges updating the expression of wishes form to ensure correct beneficiaries.
Meghan Joins WHO Chief at Online Harm Memorial
The Duchess of Sussex will join WHO director-general Dr Tedros at the Lost Screen Memorial in Geneva, highlighting urgent need for global online child protections.
Major Ebola Outbreaks: 1976 to Present Congo Crisis
A new Ebola outbreak in Congo has 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths. Learn about major outbreaks since 1976, symptoms, transmission, and fatality rates.
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US-Born Teen Lama Studies Near Himalayas to Become Monk
Jalue Dorje, a US-born teen recognized as a reincarnated lama, moves to northern India to study at a Himalayan monastery after high school, aiming to return to teach in Minnesota.
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