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Nintendo has no obligation to pass tariff refunds onto customers, the company says, because Switch buyers received “what they bargained and paid for”
Nintendo is seeking dismissal of a US class-action lawsuit that argues customers should receive a share of any tariff refund the company obtains from the government. The company contends buyers who paid higher prices “received exactly what they bargained and paid for” and are not entitled to a rebate simply because of subsequent legal changes…
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Australia Post employee who went to KFC in company van loses Fair Work appeal against his sacking
An Australia Post delivery driver who was sacked after taking a company van on a detour to buy fried chicken has lost his appeal against his dismissal at the Fair Work Commission. The tribunal found that the employee’s conduct breached company policy on the use of vehicles and amounted to a valid reason for termination,…
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Xteink’s X4 Pro e-reader adds touchscreen and front light
Xteink has launched the X4 Pro, the latest and most refined of its ultra-compact e-ink e-readers, finally adding a touchscreen and front lighting to the range. At $99 it positions itself as a more portable but less polished alternative to Amazon’s Kindle, and reviewers concluded it is the best of Xteink’s line-up to date despite…
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The Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist Who Has the Entire NBA Spooked
Pablo Torre, host of the podcast “Pablo Torre Finds Out,” has become one of the most feared and celebrated figures in sports journalism after his investigations rattled the NBA. His reporting exposed how the Los Angeles Clippers, owned by billionaire Steve Ballmer, allegedly circumvented the NBA salary cap by arranging a $28 million no-show endorsement…
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FIFA World Cup and Olympic Ceremonies Producer Balich Wonder Studio Expands Footprint to North America and Mexico
Balich Wonder Studio, the Banijay-owned live entertainment producer behind six FIFA World Cup ceremonies, is expanding into North America and Mexico by opening new offices in New York, Los Angeles and Mexico City. The Milan-based studio, led by creative director Marco Balich, has just come off a packed period that included the World Cup closing…
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Millions raised, just $541 in the bank: Inside the collapse of ex-PwC partner’s doomed investment company VentureCrowd Holdings as administrators uncover alleged insolvent trading
VentureCrowd Holdings, an Australian investment platform once run by former PwC partner Steven Maarbani, has collapsed into administration despite having raised millions of dollars from investors, with administrators finding just $541 left in the company’s bank account. Investigators are now examining whether the firm continued trading while insolvent, a practice that can carry serious legal…
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Bluecore Energy raises $10M to build portable nuclear reactors on barges
Bluecore Energy, a maritime nuclear energy startup founded seven months ago by Uber Freight alumnus Kofi Asante, has raised $10 million in a pre-seed funding round led by Slauson & Co. The company is developing small modular reactors mounted on floating barges, aiming to supply clean power to ports and surrounding infrastructure, including data centres…
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Zoom, With New Story, Bets on Indie Journalist to Tell It
Zoom has launched a partnership with independent journalist and podcaster Nayeema Raza, creator of “Smart Girl Dumb Questions,” marking the video-conferencing company’s push into original content production. The tie-up reflects a broader shift in how brands engage audiences, as independent creators and journalists gain growing influence, particularly among younger consumers who increasingly turn to individual…
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Lego Unveils ‘The X-Files’ 1,478-Piece Set Featuring Mulder and Scully Minifigures (EXCLUSIVE)
Lego has revealed an official “The X-Files” building set, created in partnership with star Gillian Anderson, as part of its fan-submitted Lego Ideas range. The 1,478-piece set includes eight minifigures, among them Fox Mulder and Dana Scully, and marks a nostalgic nod to the 1990s sci-fi series ahead of its release next month. The set…
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SiriusXM Signs Trixie Mattel and Katya Zamolodchikova’s ‘The Bald and the Beautiful’ Podcast (Exclusive)
SiriusXM has signed a three-year exclusive distribution deal for The Bald and the Beautiful, the comedy podcast hosted by RuPaul’s Drag Race alumni Trixie Mattel and Katya Zamolodchikova. Under the agreement, SiriusXM will distribute the show through its podcast network, while its advertising arm, SiriusXM Media, retains exclusive sales rights for both audio and video…