A parliamentary inquiry into Labor's gambling legislation heard allegations that problem gamblers received cocaine and sex workers, which Sportsbet and Tabcorp denied.
Anti-gambling campaigners Tim Costello and Luke Bateman alleged at a parliamentary inquiry that betting firms Sportsbet and Tabcorp supplied vulnerable customers with cocaine, alcohol and sex workers. The firms deny the claims, saying they have no evidence.
Brazilian security forces have raided Vila Cururu in the Sararé Indigenous territory, dismantling illegal gold mining operations as part of President Lula's pledge to eradicate such activities. The crackdown revealed extensive environmental devastation and the ongoing challenges of removing miners, some potentially linked to organized crime.
Former sex workers from "Gijichon" brothels near U.S. military bases called on South Korea's Truth and Reconciliation Commission to investigate state-sponsored human rights abuses, citing forced examinations and treatment for STDs.
Adult film star Willow Ryder and others faced harassment from livestreamer Clavicular (Braden Peters) at a Miami party, sparking a wider conversation about the objectification and humiliation of sex workers by 'manosphere' influencers.
Strippers and sex workers in Montreal are striking during the F1 Grand Prix to protest abusive fees charged by club owners and demand better labor rights and protections against client abuse.
Apple TV's "Margo's Got Money Troubles" and HBO's "Euphoria" explore the complexities of OnlyFans and online sex work, showcasing both the mundane realities and extreme narratives of the creator economy.
A new World Cup bike lane in Mexico City is facing backlash from sex workers who claim it is displacing them and jeopardizing their income.
Fresh online discussion surrounding Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini has revived interest in the Minnesota Vikings’ infamous 2005 “Love Boat” scandal. Fans began comparing the recent boat-related controversy to the wild NFL incident involving reports of sex workers, explicit acts, and nearly 100 women aboard luxury yachts. While the situations differ significantly, the renewed attention has pushed one of football’s most notorious off-field scandals back into public conversation.
