Big Brother
Coverage of Big Brother in the Nexus archive.
- DAVID MARCUS: Brave new world of prediction markets can make us all inside traders
The article discusses the rise of prediction markets, exemplified by platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket, enabling bets on diverse events from reality TV outcomes to political races. It highlights ethical and legal concerns about insider trading, citing examples of individuals using non-public information to profit, such as a soldier betting on military actions and a teleprompter operator exploiting foreknowledge of presidential speeches.
- China’s schemes are poisoning every facet of American life — and could bend us to its will
The article claims that China's schemes are affecting all aspects of American life, with the intent to destroy American democracy. It references Beijing-based 'Big Brother' as a metaphor for China's efforts to undermine U.S. democratic systems.
- Big Brother star Alex Sibley, 47, wins council seat for Reform in the local elections after switching careers following fatal collision
Alex Sibley, a former Big Brother star, has won a council seat for the Reform party in the local elections at 47 years old, after switching careers following a fatal collision. Alex Sibley's win marks a significant career change. The local elections have seen various candidates from different backgrounds
- Banning early morning airport beers is the 'Big Brother' approach, Wetherspoon boss says - after Ryanair chief tried to call time on sunrise pints
Wetherspoon boss criticizes the idea of banning early morning airport beers, calling it a 'Big Brother' approach, after Ryanair chief suggested limiting sunrise pints. The debate surrounds airport drinking regulations. Wetherspoon and Ryanair have differing opinions on the matter.
- Bikini-clad Big Brother icon Nadia Almada, 49, displays the results of her facelift and gastric sleeve weight loss as she recovers from surgery in Turkey
Nadia Almada, a 49-year-old former Big Brother contestant, shared updates on her recovery in Turkey following a facelift and gastric sleeve surgery, highlighting visible results from the procedures. The surgeries were part of her weight loss and cosmetic transformation journey.
- Big Brother legend Nadia Almada, 49, is unrecognisable as she appears bandaged and bruised after undergoing facelift in Turkey
Nadia Almada, 49, a Big Brother legend, is unrecognizable after undergoing a facelift in Turkey, appearing bandaged and bruised. The procedure has significantly altered her appearance.
- Meta's Big Brother move: Mark Zuckerberg's firm starts tracking employees' mouse clicks and taking screenshots of their screens - as one worker calls it 'very dystopian'
Meta Platforms Inc., led by Mark Zuckerberg, has begun tracking employees' mouse clicks and taking screenshots of their work screens, a practice described as 'very dystopian' by one worker. The move has raised concerns about workplace surveillance and privacy.
- Meta's Big Brother move: Mark Zuckerberg's firm starts tracking employees' mouse clicks and taking screenshots of their screens - as one worker calls it 'very dystopian'
Meta, led by Mark Zuckerberg, has begun tracking employees' mouse clicks and taking screenshots of their screens, a practice described by one worker as 'very dystopian'. The move has been likened to a 'Big Brother' surveillance approach.