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WGGB and DUK push for freelancers on BBC board
Both bodies also raise alarm over latest £500m savings drive Up to the minute industry news Agenda-setting interviews with key industry figures Insight into the latest programme performances Ratings data with viewing trends Access premium…
Korean hairstylists face exploitation, abuse due to legal loopholes
Kwon Soo-hang, a 33-year-old hairstylist in Daegu who asked to be identified by a pseudonym, showed his hands, their skin damaged and peeling. “My skin barrier broke down from repeated exposure to perm solution, and it became difficult even…
Kate Middleton Just Brought Back a Timeless Dress Trend for Summer
Our queen— ahem —princess Kate Middleton is known for her statement-making accessories, elevated sweaters, and chic-yet-comfy footwear choices. And now that it's the start of summer, she's wearing some dresses that we're excited to…
Xbox CEO Acknowledges Exclusives Are Needed to Build a Platform; Decisions Are Still Being Made
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has publicly addressed the on-going decision-making process regarding exclusives. Speaking with Bloomberg, Sharma stated that Xbox is trying to balance being a successful video game publisher while also building its own…
One in Three Twentysomethings Has Two Jobs and 58% Have a Side Hustle. That's Not a Trend, It's a Retirement Warning Sign
One in three twentysomethings holds two or more jobs, yet the national savings rate has collapsed from 6.2% to 3.7% since 2024. 28% of twentysomethings have already raided retirement accounts early, with average Gen Z 401(k) balances sitting at…
Chevron: Why Its Long-Term Outlook Is Bright Amid Near-Term Oil Volatility (NYSE:CVX)
Chevron is reiterated as a buy, with a raised price target reflecting higher oil prices and robust Q1 production growth. CVX maintains 2026 guidance: 7–10% production growth, $18B–$19B annual organic capex, and $3B–$4B cost…
Democrats could win Virginia House seats without redistricting
After GOP Texas lawmakers and Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) enacted their state's new House map, Democrats in deep blue California responded in-kind. A new House map pushed by Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) and state Democrats, and adopted by voters, aims to…
‘Data can place the lives of frontline military or other personnel at risk': FBI warns that China is luring Western military and intelligence operatives with 'gig-work' job offers to steal secrets
China is luring military and intelligence workers with 'gig-work' jobs Employees are lured through interviews and written assessments China pieces together separate reports into 'a comprehensive operational picture' China is targeting Western…
The Traitors US season 4 - with viral Maura Higgins moments - finally confirms BBC UK release date
The Traitors fans rejoice! The fourth season of the US spin-off series finally has a UK release date. After airing in the States earlier this year, season four of The Traitors US comes to BBC Three and iPlayer on 18 June at 9pm. The latest edition…
10 of the best break-up (and make-up) sex scenes on screen
When it comes to break-ups, some things are absolutely non-negotiable. A debrief with your besties, a duvet day, and a big cry are essential elements of getting over the end of a romance, whether you're the one who initiated it, your ex did, or it…
Survival thriller Fall 2 gets nerve-shredding first trailer after huge Netflix success
The first trailer for Fall 2 has dropped – so if you're afraid of heights, we'd advise you to turn back now. The original movie was released in 2022, and follows two women trapped at the top of a TV broadcasting tower in the middle of the…
Black Ops 7's New Classic Mode Seems to Fix a Lot of Issues Players Have With the Game
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 players are having a blast with the games new mode, Black Ops Classic. The new mode was released today as part of the game's Season 4 update and brings some radical changes to the gameplay of Black Ops 7. The new…
No Rest for the Wicked Developer Blames Series S for Xbox Release Delay
The Xbox Series S is taking some heat once again following comments made by the founder of Moon Studio, the team behind action RPG No Rest for the Wicked, which has been available on Steam Early Access since 2024. During the PlayStation State of…
The 'Last 30-point NBA Finals game' quiz
When Jalen Brunson got the NBA Finals rolling by splashing a three-pointer on the Knicks first possession and Victor Wembanyama answered with a smooth mid-range jumper, the stage seemed set for a classic battle between the two. But Brunson left the…
The 27-Day Runway Problem: Why Most Solopreneurs Are 4 Weeks From Closing (And the Forecasting Fix)
That's the median cash reserve for a small business in 2026, according to the SBA and Bureau of Labor Statistics. Half of all small businesses — including yours, probably — would burn through every dollar they have in less than a…
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