Marijuana is easier to access than ever, with more than 20% of Americans living in a state that has voted to legalise recreational use -- and a majority living in states that have legalised medical use. More »     

Facebook has struck a deal with News Corp for use of its content, following protracted negotiations after the passage of the Australian news media bargaining code. More »   

The week leading up to Valentine's Day is typically one of the busiest for online dating services -- meaning if you're signing up or logging on in the next few days, it will be harder than ever to stand out. More »     

Australian medicinal cannabis company Montu broke two crowdfunding records. Montu reached $300,000 in 59 minutes and gained $1 million in just 36 hours through equity crowdfunding company Birchal. More »    

The cost of a second wave of COVID-19 infections has been put at $100 billion by Deloitte economists. Describing a potential resurgence as "a disaster", Deloitte Access Economics partner Chris Richardson forecast that even without one the economy would struggle to...

Supermarket and fast-food giants could be the biggest beneficiaries of the government's new wage subsidy for young people, with the hiring credits potentially reducing their wage liabilities for teenage workers by two-thirds. More »    

ANZ has ditched American Express as part of its credit card offerings as it prepares for the Reserve Bank of Australia's cap on interchange fees. The move could signal the beginning of the end for Amex cards issued through banks and their appeal to customers enticed b...

The effectiveness of Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals' blockbuster drug H.P. Acthar over cheaper alternatives is being questioned by an Oregon State University study. More »     

A new type of fintech company is helping home buyer owners save on their home loans, using technology to drive competition and take business from the big banks. More »     

LONDON -- Currencycloud, a fintech company that helps businesses make cross border payments, has raised £20 million ($US25 million) from Google's venture capital arm, GV. More »     

Australians working in the influencer industry say that Black, Indigenous and people of colour (BIPOC) are paid less than their white counterparts. This follows an Instagram post about racism experienced by their international counterparts went viral in February. ...

OO.ready(function() { window.player = OO.Player.create("ooyala-player","xzbXRiYTE6mB82KfvotqH-VilocQ7ZOW", { autoplay. false }); }); Rachel Maddow just released portions of Trump's 2005 federal tax return. The returns were reportedly sent to investigative reporter Dav...

When it comes to résumés, there's a lot that can go wrong. Just ask Tina Nicolai -- she's read 40,000 résumés since launching Résumé Writers' Ink in 2010. More »     

Australian MP Craig Kelly has repeatedly promoted experimental cures for COVID-19, despite credible evidence and all major reputable medical organisations recommending against their use. More »    

The Commonwealth Bank is diving into the buy now, pay later sector with its own offering. Eligible customers will be able to split purchases between $100 and $1,000 into four equal repayments, with a new digital wallet to be issued for use in-store. More » ...