Sinclair's $20M revenue crash after Kimmel feud
Conservative media giant Sinclair Broadcast Group reports staggering $20 million revenue loss following public backlash and advertiser exodus after Jimmy Kimmel exposé.
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Australia's $33bn tobacco tax crisis hits budget
Australia faces a staggering $33 billion tax revenue shortfall as anti-smoking success backfires on Treasury projections, forcing budget rethink.
Devon man convicted for importing child sex doll
A Devon man has been convicted under the Customs and Excise Management Act for importing a child-like sex doll, marking a significant legal precedent in the UK's fight against child exploitation.
Maldives Smoking Ban: Tourist Warning Issued
The Maldives introduces revolutionary anti-smoking legislation, banning tobacco products across all 1,192 islands with severe penalties for violations. Essential reading for travellers planning paradise getaways.
Children secretly using nicotine pouches - health warning
Exclusive investigation uncovers how children are secretly using nicotine pouches, with experts warning of serious health risks and addiction concerns for young users across the UK.
SNP plans minimum pricing for tobacco in Scotland
The Scottish Government is considering implementing minimum unit pricing for tobacco products, mirroring their controversial alcohol policy. Health campaigners welcome the move while critics warn of unintended consequences.
Sydney Tobacco Shops Close Under New Laws
Historic crackdown sees Sydney tobacco retailers shut their doors as New South Wales implements radical new legislation targeting smoking rates and youth access.
World Series Economic Impact Dwarfs FIFA World Cup
New research uncovers the astonishing economic dominance of baseball's World Series over football's FIFA World Cup, with staggering revenue figures that redefine sporting value.
DJ Carey jailed for €1.7m tax fraud scheme
Former Kilkenny hurling star DJ Carey begins prison sentence after admitting to elaborate €1.7 million tax evasion plot involving falsified invoices and luxury cars.
Maldives enacts world-first generational smoking ban
The Maldives becomes the first nation to implement a complete generational smoking ban, prohibiting tobacco sales to anyone born after 2007 in a groundbreaking health initiative.
AWS Outage Crisis: Amazon Cloud Crash Costs Millions
A catastrophic AWS outage brings global business to a standstill, revealing critical vulnerabilities in our cloud-dependent economy as Amazon faces mounting pressure.
Ireland faces €13.4bn corporate tax shortfall
Ireland's Department of Finance confronts a staggering €13.4bn corporate tax shortfall as tech and pharmaceutical giants see profits decline, threatening the nation's economic stability.
Alphabet Smashes Records with Stunning Q3 2025 Earnings
Google's parent company Alphabet reports staggering Q3 2025 results with revenue hitting $86.1bn, driven by AI breakthroughs and cloud computing dominance. Discover how the tech giant continues to outperform market predictions.
London's Parking Fine Fury: 10M PCNs Generate £500M
Exclusive investigation reveals London drivers hit with record 10 million parking fines as councils generate staggering half-billion pound revenue.
Scottish Tax Gap Crisis: Business Leaders Sound Alarm
Industry experts warn Scotland's tax competitiveness is at risk as the revenue gap with the rest of the UK fails to narrow, despite temporary relief measures for businesses facing new tariffs.
Yellow box junctions earn councils £35m in driver fines
Motorists across Britain are being hit with staggering fines as yellow box junctions generate millions in revenue for local authorities. Discover which councils are profiting most from these controversial traffic traps.
Peer with BAT ties challenges UK smoking ban in court
Lord Strathcarron, with family ties to British American Tobacco, launches legal bid against landmark generational smoking ban, arguing it breaches constitutional rights and sets dangerous precedent.
UK's Box Junction Fines: Councils Earn Millions
Motorists face mounting frustration as controversial yellow box junction enforcement leads to millions in fines. Investigation reveals councils earning staggering revenues from penalty charge notices.
NI smoking ban faces Brexit legal hurdle
Labour's ambitious plan to outlaw smoking and vaping in Northern Ireland could breach the Brexit Windsor Framework, warns former Attorney General Sir Jonathan Jones in explosive legal analysis.
Tax threshold freeze could raise £12bn, hitting millions
A leading thinktank reveals extending the income tax threshold freeze until 2028 could generate £12bn for the Treasury while hitting workers with stealth tax rises as inflation pushes salaries into higher brackets.
Iowa's digital gambling boom rivals Las Vegas
Exclusive analysis reveals Iowa's astonishing transformation into a gambling titan, with online betting revolutionising the state's economy and challenging traditional gaming capitals.
GM's CarPlay Axe: The Sinister Reason Behind It
General Motors' controversial decision to abandon Apple CarPlay reveals a disturbing trend as manufacturers prioritise data harvesting and subscription revenue over driver convenience.
Podcast producer faces trial over alleged murder plot
Ryan Naumenko, producer of popular 'Teacher's Pet' podcast, stands accused of orchestrating a murder-for-hire plot in Melbourne's tobacco underworld. The shocking case reveals dark connections between media and organised crime.
New Social Media Platform Vows to Pay Users Directly
A groundbreaking social media platform called Spoutible promises to share advertising revenue directly with content creators, challenging industry giants with its user-first payment model.
MPs: HMRC misses millions from gaming tax gap
A powerful Treasury Committee report reveals HMRC is failing to collect substantial tax revenue from major video game companies, including Fortnite maker Epic Games, urging urgent reforms to tackle digital economy tax avoidance.
Fare dodgers cost South Western Railway millions
Exclusive investigation reveals how fare evasion is creating a financial crisis for South Western Railway, with millions lost annually and honest passengers potentially facing higher fares as a result.
Plus500 revenue dips in quiet markets
London-listed trading platform Plus500 sees revenue decline as subdued market conditions dampen client activity, though company remains optimistic about future prospects.
Louisiana Casinos Boom: Record Revenue Makes State Vegas Alternative
Louisiana's gambling industry is experiencing an unprecedented boom, with casinos generating staggering revenues that position the state as a serious alternative to Las Vegas. Discover how riverboat casinos and land-based establishments are transforming t
Illinois Governor Redirects Gambling Revenue in Budget Move
Governor JB Pritzker proposes redirecting millions in gambling taxes to plug budget gaps, drawing criticism over funding priorities and social responsibility.
UK urged to ban cigarette filters over health and environment
Leading health experts and environmental campaigners are calling for an immediate ban on cigarette filters in the UK, citing mounting evidence of their devastating impact on public health and the environment.
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