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Why do kindness influencers get criticised?

Why do kindness influencers get criticised?

Samuel Weidenhofer & others use social media to spread kindness. They film acts of generosity, gaining millions of followers. Critiques include exploitation & motives.

Lidl lifts pay ahead of minimum wage rise

Lidl lifts pay ahead of minimum wage rise

Lidl raises pay for 28,000 employees before April's minimum wage increase, with starting pay at £12.75/hr. Retailers face rising costs, potential job cuts.

Musk-led group makes $97.4bn bid for ChatGPT maker OpenAI

Musk-led group makes $97.4bn bid for ChatGPT maker OpenAI

Musk offered $97.4B to buy OpenAI, citing a need to return it to its original mission. Altman declined, countering with a $9.74B offer for Twitter.

Trump announces 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports

Trump announces 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports

Trump imposed 25% tariffs on steel/aluminum imports to boost U.S. production. Canada & businesses worry about retaliation & costs. Details unclear.

UAE President, Bahrain King reaffirm commitment to cooperation and development

UAE President, Bahrain King reaffirm commitment to cooperation and development

UAE President met Bahrain's King, affirming strong ties & regional stability. Non-oil trade rose 26% to AED 15.3B. UAE is a key Bahrain FDI source.

Abu Dhabi sees 16 percent growth in new economic licenses during 2024

Abu Dhabi sees 16 percent growth in new economic licenses during 2024

Abu Dhabi saw significant growth in business licenses (16% mainland, 22% free zones) & renewals (27%) in 2024, reflecting its strong business environment.