One Nation, a political party in Queensland, has reported over $1 million in missing or worthless assets in financial reports from 2016 to 2022. Experts criticized the party’s financial statements for poor quality, late filings, and unusual accounting practices, raising concerns about its financial management.
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One Nation failed to file some financial reports on time and has not filed any annual returns since 2022.
A financial expert called the party’s accounting reports “sloppy and unprofessional.”
Reports showed unusual buying and selling of assets that did not match the reported values on balance sheets.
In 2020, One Nation bought over $100,000 of office equipment and immediately wrote it off as worthless, which is unusual accounting practice.
The party posted financial losses in three of the last four years, including a $1.05 million deficit in 2022.
One Nation used a simplified financial reporting method meant for small businesses, limiting financial transparency.
Experts question whether the party violated Australian law by using this simplified reporting method.
Poor financial management raises concerns about the party’s ability to responsibly handle public funds.
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AstraZeneca is removing the breast cancer and endometriosis drug Zoladex from Australia's Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) and the private market starting November. This change means many women may lose access to this important medicine that reduces estrogen production, which is used to treat hormone-related breast cancer and relieve endometriosis pain.
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Zoladex is a monthly implant that lowers estrogen by temporarily stopping the ovaries, helping treat hormone-positive breast cancer and endometriosis.
About 7,000 women with breast cancer in Australia use Zoladex each year, with 94,000 prescriptions filled in the past 18 months.
The drug also helps preserve fertility in young women undergoing chemotherapy and reduces risk of cancer recurrence.
AstraZeneca is ending the supply of the 3.6mg Zoladex implant, likely due to business reasons related to shifting focus to a higher-dose 10.8mg implant used for prostate cancer.
The higher-dose implant lasts three months but is not currently PBS-listed for breast cancer or endometriosis patients.
The price of Zoladex in Australia is much lower than in the US, but AstraZeneca says making both doses is commercially challenging.
Breast Cancer Network Australia and doctors warn that removing the drug will seriously affect women’s health and quality of life.
AstraZeneca and Australian authorities have said the decision was based on commercial viability, but critics say more transparency is needed.
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Inflation in the United States has risen to 4.2%, the highest rate since April 2023. Rising energy prices and tensions related to the conflict involving Iran are adding pressure to household budgets. The Federal Reserve plans to meet soon to decide on interest rates.
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Inflation has increased to 4.2% in the U.S.
This is the highest inflation rate since April 2023.
Higher energy prices are a major factor in rising costs.
The conflict involving Iran is contributing to economic pressure.
Household budgets are feeling the impact of these price increases.
The Federal Reserve will discuss interest rate changes later in June.
Interest rates affect borrowing costs for consumers and businesses.
The Consumer Price Index measures changes in the prices people pay for goods and services.
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Inflation in the U.S. rose by 4.2% in May 2026 compared to a year earlier, reaching its highest level since early 2023. The increase is largely due to the Iran war, which caused oil prices to surge and impacted the cost of gasoline, diesel, and food products.
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Inflation rose for the third month in a row, hitting 4.2% year-over-year in May.
The Iran war led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil supply.
Energy prices, including gasoline, increased by 23% compared to last year.
Gasoline prices jumped nearly 40% since the war began in late February, reaching $4.15 per gallon.
Diesel price increases contributed to higher grocery costs because diesel powers trucks and ships in the food supply chain.
Food prices rose significantly: tomatoes up 32%, seafood 6%, and beef roughly 13% year-over-year.
The Federal Reserve may consider raising interest rates to control inflation, though markets expect rates to remain steady in the upcoming meeting.
Kevin Warsh recently began a term as Federal Reserve Chair and has expressed concern about the negative effects of high inflation, especially on lower-income people.
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Amazon announced its top-selling books of the year so far. Sarah Gelman, the editorial director at Amazon Books, shared insights about the most popular books and explained the reasons behind their success.
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Amazon revealed the best-selling books for the current year.
Sarah Gelman is the editorial director at Amazon Books.
Gelman appeared on CBS Mornings to discuss the list.
The list highlights books that are popular among readers this year.
The discussion included reasons why these books stand out to buyers.
The information was shared through CBS News and the CBS News app.
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Honda is recalling over 880,000 vehicles due to a possible problem with the rear suspension that could cause driver loss of control and crashes. The recall covers certain models from 2014 to 2023 and repairs will be done free of charge.
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The recall affects around 880,514 vehicles sold mainly in 22 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
Affected models include 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Passport, and 2014-2020 Acura MDX.
The issue is corrosion in the rear subframe at suspension mounting points, which can cause suspension failure.
Honda estimates only 1% of the recalled vehicles actually have this defect.
No injuries, deaths, or warranty claims have been reported related to this problem so far.
Honda dealers will inspect and, if needed, reinforce, repair, or replace the rear subframe at no cost to owners.
Owner notification letters will start mailing on July 7, and vehicle details can be looked up on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website from June 10.
Owners can contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 for more information.
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Technology stocks fell again on Wall Street, causing the main stock index, the S&P 500, to decline for the second day in a row. This drop followed recent large gains in artificial intelligence (AI) stocks, which investors now worry may have grown too quickly. Inflation data matched expectations and helped ease some losses.
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The S&P 500 index dropped 0.6%, with the Dow Jones down 314 points (0.6%) and the Nasdaq down 0.8% early in trading.
AI-related stocks had strong gains recently but started to decline last week due to concerns their prices rose too fast.
Super Micro Computer’s stock fell 13.5% after announcing plans to raise $7 billion by selling new shares, which can reduce current shareholders’ ownership.
Micron Technology’s stock dropped 2.8%, reducing its year-to-date gains from nearly 280% to about 218%.
The U.S. inflation rate rose to the highest level in three years, as expected by economists.
A key measure of underlying inflation slowed more than forecast in May, helping reduce some pressure on stocks.
Treasury bond yields fell slightly after the inflation report, easing concerns about higher borrowing costs.
Oil prices rose 1.1% after President Donald Trump warned Iran over stalled negotiations affecting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Inflation rose to 4.2% in May, higher than the Federal Reserve's 2% target and the highest in over three years. This increase may cause mortgage interest rates to rise, making home loans more expensive for buyers and those refinancing.
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Inflation reached 4.2% in May, up from 3.8% in April.
The Federal Reserve aims to keep inflation around 2%.
Inflation affects the cost of borrowing, including mortgages.
Strong job growth was reported with 172,000 new jobs in May.
The Federal Reserve will meet mid-June and may keep rates steady for now.
If inflation and employment stay high, the Fed might raise interest rates later.
Lenders might raise mortgage rates before any official Fed action.
Borrowers are advised to lock in current mortgage rates and check their credit scores.
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The first trailer for Aaron Sorkin’s new film, The Social Reckoning, is out. The movie revisits Facebook and its CEO Mark Zuckerberg, focusing on recent controversies about the company hiding harmful internal findings.
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The Social Reckoning is not a direct sequel but revisits Facebook and Mark Zuckerberg's story.
The film is based on the Wall Street Journal series The Facebook Files, which revealed Facebook’s internal problems.
Jeremy Strong, known from Succession, plays Mark Zuckerberg.
The movie shows Zuckerberg preparing for congressional testimony after whistleblower Frances Haugen exposed Facebook documents.
Mikey Madison plays Haugen, and Jeremy Allen White plays journalist Jeff Horwitz.
Aaron Sorkin wrote and directed the film; his previous movie was Being the Ricardos.
The original film, The Social Network, was released in 2010, won three Oscars, and made $224 million worldwide.
The Social Reckoning will be released on October 9, with a likely premiere at a fall film festival.
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A new proposal may prevent prediction markets from allowing bets on specific sports events like referee decisions or player injuries. This means some types of sports betting contracts could be stopped.
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Prediction markets let people bet on outcomes of events, including sports.
The proposal aims to restrict certain sports-related contracts in these markets.
Contracts involving referee calls or player injuries could be banned.
The goal is to limit betting on specific parts of games that may be sensitive or hard to verify.
This change would affect how some sports events can be predicted through betting markets.
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The UK government is expected to reduce some steel import tariffs after manufacturers warned that the tariffs would raise their costs a lot. The tariffs, planned to start by July 1, aim to protect UK steel producers but may be eased for certain industries that cannot get enough local steel.
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The UK planned to double tariffs on steel imports to 50% and cut import quotas by up to 60% starting July 1.
These measures are meant to protect British steel producers after the current EU-negotiated safeguards expire.
About 70% of steel used in the UK is imported; the government wants to lower that to 50%.
The government already gave a three-month delay for applying the tariffs and is considering extending it or exempting some industries.
UK Steel and other groups have submitted proposals to remove certain steel products from tariffs to protect companies that cannot get those products locally.
The EU is also planning similar tariffs and quota cuts on steel imports, leading to talks between the UK and EU to protect British steel manufacturers.
UK steel producers report increased production and jobs due to the tariff measures, but many manufacturers say the costs are a big problem.
Government officials are balancing the need to support steel plants while avoiding harm to other industries that use steel.
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The article explains that when prices go up due to credit card swipe fees, customers often blame banks. However, it points out that businesses are usually the ones responsible for passing these fees on to customers through higher prices.
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Credit card swipe fees are charges businesses pay banks when customers use cards.
Customers dislike small extra charges more than overall higher prices.
Businesses often increase prices to cover the cost of swipe fees.
Banks set the swipe fee rates, but businesses decide how to handle these costs.
The frustration customers feel is often directed at banks instead of businesses.
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More adults in Great Britain are using weight-loss drugs called GLP-1s, and their use has tripled in two years. Households with these users spend over £400 less a year on groceries because users eat less and change their food choices.
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GLP-1 drug use in Great Britain rose to 1.9 million adults, about 6.3% of households.
Use increased from 2.3% of households in 2024 to 6.3% recently.
Households with a GLP-1 user spent £780 million less on groceries than expected in one year.
Grocery packages bought dropped by 299 million, reflecting less food purchased.
Over half of GLP-1 users said they eat more mindfully, eating based on hunger rather than habit.
Many users eat less chocolate (75%) and crisps (72%) and want smaller restaurant portions or special menus.
Side effects like dry mouth have increased sales of mouthwash and chewing gum in user households.
Cost is a barrier; 41% of users stopped taking the drugs in 2026 due to price.
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Several U.S. states are temporarily changing alcohol rules to allow longer bar hours and more public drinking during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. These changes aim to support tourism and special events connected to the tournament running from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
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New York lets bars and restaurants serve alcohol until 4 a.m. during the World Cup.
Kansas and Missouri allow alcohol service from 6 a.m. to 5 a.m. for the event.
Massachusetts extends last call to 3 a.m. and permits designated public drinking areas.
Philadelphia bars can stay open two extra hours, up to 4 a.m., with special permits.
Rhode Island allows some towns to keep indoor liquor venues open until 4 a.m.
Washington State permits expanded alcohol sales in fan zones and designated public spaces.
Georgia has loosened open-container laws for easier fan event organization.
New Jersey gives local governments more freedom to extend alcohol hours and support World Cup events.
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The article features the boss of Debenhams discussing a daily habit that he follows. It also mentions that the full episode is available to listen to on BBC Sounds.
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The article focuses on the leader of Debenhams, a well-known retail company.
The main topic is a daily habit that the Debenhams boss finds important.
Listeners can hear more in the full episode on BBC Sounds.
The article was published recently, about 9 minutes ago.
No other details about the habit or company are provided in the article text.
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Bees in the US are dying at dangerous rates, largely due to practices in large-scale farming and food production. Commercial beekeepers face many challenges like pests, pesticides, loss of natural bee habitats, and cuts to government research supporting bee health.
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Last winter, commercial beekeepers lost over 60% of their bee colonies, the worst loss recorded.
Bees help pollinate more than 130 fruits, nuts, and vegetables worth over $15 billion to the US food system.
Each February, over 2 million bee colonies are transported to California to pollinate almonds, the largest pollination event worldwide.
Bees face threats from varroa mites, diseases, pesticide exposure, and stress from constant movement and feeding supplements.
Pesticide rules may not fully reflect harm from some chemicals, like fungicides, that affect bee health.
Many natural habitats like grasslands have been lost to farming biofuel crops, reducing food sources for bees.
The USDA is closing the Beltsville Bee Research Lab, a key center that has supported beekeepers for over 90 years.
The USDA plans to close more than half of its Forest Service research sites, which manage public lands important for bees.
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Senator Bernie Sanders proposes a new law for the U.S. government to own half of every major artificial intelligence (AI) company. His plan would require companies to give stock and government board seats to the federal government, which differs from how similar funds work in countries like Norway and Alaska.
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Sanders introduced the American AI Sovereign Wealth Fund Act.
The government would forcibly own 50% of major U.S. AI companies.
The government would get stock and board seats in these companies.
Similar sovereign wealth funds in Norway and Alaska do not involve direct ownership or control.
Sovereign wealth funds typically come from budget surpluses; the U.S. runs large deficits and has high debt.
Norway’s model includes legal limits to prevent political misuse of the fund.
Sanders’ plan also conflicts with his support for shutting down AI data centers, which help the economy.
Critics say Sanders’ proposal is more extreme than typical Scandinavian models and could harm economic growth and competitiveness.
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Chinese car maker BYD plans to become the world’s largest automaker within five years, aiming to surpass Toyota. BYD is expanding its overseas production, especially in Europe, and investing in fast-charging technology for electric vehicles.
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BYD aims to be the biggest car company globally by scale within five years.
The company plans to spend nearly £1.8 billion in Europe for infrastructure to enable five-minute fast charging of its electric cars.
BYD overtook Tesla last year as the largest electric vehicle (EV) maker by sales.
In May, BYD sold more than 160,000 vehicles abroad, an 80% increase from the previous year.
BYD plans to sell 1.5 million vehicles overseas this year, up 40% from last year’s 1.05 million.
BYD will start assembling cars in a new plant in Hungary in the fourth quarter of this year.
Work on a plant in Turkey is paused to focus on production in the European Union to avoid tariffs on Chinese EVs.
BYD faces legal and environmental concerns in Hungary related to worker conditions and soil contamination at its factory site.
The US Pentagon recently labeled BYD as a “Chinese military company,” citing national security risks; China has rejected this claim.
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Fuller’s, a pub and hotel chain, expects strong business this summer due to evening World Cup match times and more people vacationing within the UK. The company has improved its garden areas and reported higher sales and profits, partly thanks to customers who continue spending despite higher living costs.
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Fuller’s operates 337 pubs, hotels, and inns, mainly in London and southeast England.
World Cup matches co-hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico have evening kick-off times for UK viewers.
Evening match times avoid clashes with usual summer business and could boost pub visits.
Fuller’s is seeing more UK residents choosing staycations over foreign holidays due to travel costs.
The company’s revenue rose 5.7% to £398 million in the year ending March.
Adjusted profit before tax increased 28% to £34.6 million.
Fuller’s property portfolio valuation jumped to £991 million, about £400 million above its book value.
Customers earning over £75,000 continue to spend on going out despite the cost of living rise.
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