There aren’t too many streaming services that lean into membership perks for their subscribers, but Peacock is testing the waters with a rewards program. On Tuesday, the company announced the launch of a beta test for a select group of Peacock Premium and Premium Plus subscribers, aimed at providing “meaningful recognition, exclusive access, flexibility, and experiences that extend beyond traditional discounts.” The news arrives the same week the streamer announced a round of price hikes across its plans. The rewards membership is included with the streaming subscription at no extra cost, and is offered in three tiers based on how…

That is the idea behind the European Commission’s proposed overhaul of the Tobacco Taxation Directive (TTD), which aims to raise minimum excise duties on cigarettes by 139 percent. It will also introduce EU-wide minimum taxes on vapes, heated tobacco products, and nicotine pouches. The proposal is still under negotiation because…

Candidates Lula and Bolsonaro appeal to Brazil’s women voters with promises to combat rising femicide and gender violence.Brazil’s two main presidential candidates have inaugurated their campaigns by mustering supporters in their political strongholds ahead of what is expected to be a fierce October election.President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva spoke…

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