Latest News
Read the latest verified world, politics, business, tech, culture, and local news on BetaVoices.
Ryanair faces UK probe over family seating fees
The CMA is examining whether charges for parents to sit with children, typically £8 each way, are unfair or not clearly shown during booking
SpaceX IPO hopes stir luxury spending plans among employees
Real estate agents, watch sellers and private jet firms told CNBC they are already seeing interest tied to a potential SpaceX liquidity event
Bill Gates testifies behind closed doors in House Epstein inquiry
The Microsoft co-founder told lawmakers he regretted meeting Jeffrey Epstein and denied witnessing criminal conduct or victimizing anyone, according to his opening statement
Manitoba pool builder facing fraud charges is selling under new name
Kurt Wittin, whose past pool businesses are tied to 26 fraud charges, is marketing shipping-container pools through Capitol Manufacturing as “Kurt Martin,” CBC reports
Euronews Culture spotlights Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day
The spoiler-free review frames the film as a return to Spielberg’s long-running fascination with extraterrestrial encounters and official secrecy
Illegal mini-marts to shut for up to 12 months under law change prompted by BBC
Under current rules, shops breaking the law can only be closed for up to six months in England and Wales.
South Korea fines Coupang more than $400M after massive data breach
The privacy regulator’s record action follows exposure of user data tied to about 37.5 million accounts, a scale equal to more than half the country’s population
Five group-stage matches to circle at the 2026 World Cup
An expanded tournament means 72 group games from June 11 to June 27. Brazil-Morocco, France-Senegal and Colombia-Portugal are among the early fixtures with the clearest stakes
Nova Scotia libraries lean harder on fundraising as costs climb
Some regional systems are raising 10 per cent or more of their operating budgets as stagnant provincial funding and rising expenses strain services
Calgary family finds black widow spider in bag of grapes
An Olds College entomologist confirmed the spider from photos and says finds in imported produce are becoming more common as growers reduce pesticide use