The researchers say the findings show the 'loud voice' so-called Big Pharma has as smaller businesses have struggled to get funds from Congress. … [Read more...] about Big Pharma spent nearly $250 MILLION to sway lawmakers amid the pandemic: Firms making coronavirus drugs and vaccines like Biogen and Novartis accounted for 25% of all lobbying spending in the first quarter of 2020
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Coronavirus: Facebook says pandemic hit efforts to tackle child abuse
At the time of the report into content moderators' working conditions, Facebook said: "We know there are a lot of questions, misunderstandings and accusations around Facebook's content review practices - including how we as a company care for and compensate the people behind this important work. … [Read more...] about Coronavirus: Facebook says pandemic hit efforts to tackle child abuse
Coronavirus: Facebook admits pandemic meant child nudity spread on Instagram
More from Covid-19 Coronavirus: Parents worried as schools reopen in Scotland Coronavirus: Hull FC and Salford matches postponed as six rugby players test positive for COVID-19 Coronavirus: New Zealand investigates freight as possible source of new COVID-19 outbreak Coronavirus: The GDP figures are dire - but the bigger question is what happens next Coronavirus: Oldham on brink of local lockdown as hundreds flout COVID laws in Greater Manchester Coronavirus: Face masks advert banned over misleading claims about protection … [Read more...] about Coronavirus: Facebook admits pandemic meant child nudity spread on Instagram
Germany’s first big arena concert during the coronavirus pandemic sparks controversy
Fearing for the industry Without major events, Lieberberg fears the industry may not survive. He hasn't seen a government plan to gradually make major events possible again. Cologne's Lanxess-Arena has started with smaller concerts of up to 2,400 concertgoers. For Lieberberg, this is not an option, not in the least for financial reasons. "We can't organize a concert designed for 10,000 people for 1,000. We have certain sales capacities for these events" he said. … [Read more...] about Germany’s first big arena concert during the coronavirus pandemic sparks controversy
Airbnb’s founder estimates they’ve lost $1 BILLION during the COVID-19 pandemic as it’s revealed the company plans to confidentially file for IPO this month
Brian Chesky said the short-term home rental company lost the staggering amount due to the refunds that had to be issued because of the global travel shutdowns that have occurred as a result of the pandemic. … [Read more...] about Airbnb’s founder estimates they’ve lost $1 BILLION during the COVID-19 pandemic as it’s revealed the company plans to confidentially file for IPO this month
