Actress Bella Thorne has been embroiled in a controversy over selling $200 (£149.70) nude photos on OnlyFans that were not as described. Her actions on the subscription content platform resulted in OnlyFans placing a cap on the prices creators can charge. The former Disney actress issued an apology to content creators, who say their incomes […]
Month: August 2020
Canadian OnlyFans creators dismayed over platform’s new payment restrictions
TORONTO — Sex workers who depend on the content subscription platform OnlyFans to sell photos and videos are fuming after the company introduced new rules that limit how much content creators can earn. Madison Winter, an OnlyFans performer and sex workers’ advocate from Toronto, says she was dismayed after she tried to sell a video […]
Facebook may block news from being shared on its platforms in Australia
Facebook plans to block the sharing of local and international news stories on its platforms if legislation requiring tech platforms to pay publishers for content becomes law, the company said in a blog post Monday. “Australia is drafting a new regulation that misunderstands the dynamics of the internet and will do damage to the very […]
Google’s Android TV dongle could cost just $50, according to this leak
Google’s Chromecast is a fantastic way to fling streaming video from phone to TV — but these days, you can often get a Roku Streaming Stick or Amazon Fire Stick with a dedicated remote control for the same money. But what if Google launched an Android TV dongle with its own remote control for the […]
Fewer women running in New Brunswick provincial election than in 2018
For the first time in four elections, the percentage of female candidates on the ballot has fallen. Women will make up 32.5 per cent of the candidates running in the 2020 provincial election, down from 38.6 per cent in 2018, which was a record high. Beth Lyons, the executive director of the New Brunswick Women’s […]
Party’s over: B.C. health officials say time has come to dial back on socializing
VANCOUVER — Many British Columbians spent the summer reconnecting with friends and family – some more responsibly than others – but the time has come to dial back on socializing. That’s the latest message from provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry, who urged the public to recalibrate once again as cold and flu season approaches. […]
Post-secondary students in Lethbridge move into residence
It’s a big step for first year student Ashley Mccreadie — she is moving into residence at the University of Lethbridge and says she’s ready for the change. “Live by myself for the first time! Not at home with mom,” Mccreadie said. Read more: Coronavirus: Lethbridge university and college prepare for students in residences Typically, […]
Obsidian hostile takeover bid for Bonterra shows ‘frustration’: energy analyst
A hostile takeover offer by Obsidian Energy Ltd. launched by making public a letter to the CEO of Bonterra Energy Corp. demonstrates growing frustration at the slow pace of consolidation in the sector, energy industry analysts say. On Monday, Obsidian interim CEO Stephen Loukas released the letter addressed to Bonterra chairman and CEO George Fink […]
US election: Biden accuses ‘weak’ Trump of stoking violence
Media playback is unsupported on your device US presidential candidate Joe Biden has accused Donald Trump of being a “weak” and “toxic” leader who has “fomented” violence in the country. Speaking in the battleground state of Pennsylvania, Mr Biden said the US was facing multiple crises, which “under Donald Trump, keep multiplying”. The Democrat’s comments […]
Apple accidentally approved malware disguised as Flash, new report finds
Apple accidentally approved common malware disguised as an update for Adobe Flash Player to run on macOS, according to a new report. According to security researcher Patrick Wardle, Apple approved an app that contained code used by a well-known malware called Shlayer. Shlayer is a trojan downloader that spreads through fake applications, bombarding users with […]