Alexis Carey
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Recent articles by Alexis:
Amazon charges student thousands over four-day-late textbook
An angry father whose college student daughter copped a massive fine from Amazon has accused the online retail giant of “extortion”. → Read More
Silicon Valley elites arrive at Sun Valley for Allen & Co’s annual conference
A slew of the world’s rich-listers have descended on a tiny rural town for an exclusive, mysterious annual event dubbed “summer camp for billionaires”. → Read More
Lisa Oldfield reveals financial problems after split with politician husband
When Lisa Oldfield’s high-profile marriage finally imploded last year, the celebrity housewife soon hit rock bottom. → Read More
Experts reveal smartest ways to spend your tax ‘windfall’ in 2019
Millions of Aussies will get a welcome windfall after lodging their tax returns this year — but while many of us will be tempted to blow the lot, there is a smarter way. → Read More
Michelle Obama makes subtle Trump sledge in exclusive interview
Michelle Obama is clearly no fan of Donald Trump. → Read More
Amazon’s first job listing show’s Jeff Bezos’ gruelling standards
The tough working conditions allegedly facing Amazon employees have made headlines for years now — and it seems it’s been the case from day one. → Read More
Shopping changes: How shops get customers to hand over personal data
There might be no such thing as a free lunch, but in one US cafe at least, there is free coffee. → Read More
Woolworths: Mystery poster teases Disney Lion King collectables range
Watch out, parents — because it looks like another collectables craze is about to take the country by storm. → Read More
What the Coalition’s proposed tax cuts mean for you
If the Coalition’s controversial $158 billion tax cuts package passes — and it seems increasingly likely it will today — it will impact around 10 million working Australians. → Read More
Melbourne brothers turn $5000 into multimillion-dollar hamper company
Former Melbourne truckie Nick Boyle was working for his wife’s florist business when he noticed a surprising trend that would end up changing his family’s life. → Read More
Sad downfall of Aussie steak favourite
Most of us have tucked into a plate of Hog’s Breath prime rib steak and curly fries at some point or another. → Read More
Schoolgirl reaches settlement with Starbucks after scalding
A teenager who was left with potentially permanent scarring after scalding herself with hot Starbucks tea has won a eye-watering payout from the coffee giant. → Read More
Girlfriend charged after using partner’s credit card to tip waitress
A woman who left a waitress a $US5000 ($A7152) tip using her boyfriend’s credit card in an act of revenge following a lover’s spat has been arrested. → Read More
Recruiter slammed after emailing offensive phrase to jobseeker
A recruiter who accidentally emailed a jobseeker with a “racist” phrase has found himself in the midst of a social media backlash. → Read More
Female news anchors sue cable channel for age, gender discrimination
News anchor Amanda Farinacci is a three-time Emmy nominee with almost 20 years of experience under her belt. → Read More
South Korea’s brutal entertainment industry under spotlight after death of star
South Korea’s entertainment industry has been rocked by the death of yet another popular star. Police have confirmed actress Jeon Mi-seon, who appeared in a string of films including The King’s Letters and television programs such as The Moon That Embraces the Sun, has been found dead in a hotel at the age of just 48. According to The Hollywood Reporter, police have not yet revealed the cause of… → Read More
Canadian cartoonist opens up about shock firing over Trump drawing
Michael de Adder — the Canadian cartoonist at the centre of a global censorship scandal — has opened up about his sensational, public “fight” with his employer. → Read More
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez slams US president’s daughter
Ivanka Trump made an awkward appearance at the G20 Summit over the weekend — and it didn’t take long for critics to question why she was there in the first place. → Read More
Cartoonist fired after cartoon of Trump with dead migrants goes viral
For nearly 20 years, Michael de Adder has made a living as a professional cartoonist. → Read More
How high-schooler wowed Australia’s Shark Tank judges
Naomi Simson met countless wannabe entrepreneurs during her time as a Shark Tank judge — but few more impressive than Melbourne teen Morgan Hipworth. → Read More