national renthas just hit$700

only 4% of those "eco-burger" purchases actually triggered a donation to the planet.

the accc is suing grill'd for allegedly misleading customers into thinking a previous promo for every tuesday burger purchase meant a $1 donation put to planting trees.

the consumer watchdog claims grill'd made it nearly impossible to actually trigger that tree donation. between 2021 and 2024, they sold over 5 million burgers on tuesdays, but you had to be a loyalty member and order a specific way at the counter to count. the accc says most people had no idea these hoops existed.

this is a massive red flag for greenwashing in australia. if the court finds grill'd guilty, they face heavy fines for exploiting people who just wanted their lunch to do some good. it is a reminder to look past the marketing stickers and see where your money really lands.

so even if you're just watching, the money in pro gaming is now officially ridiculous.

the esports world cup is moving to paris with a record $75 million prize pool shared across 24 different games.

the world's biggest multi-game tournament just pulled a massive last-minute move from saudi arabia to paris. with less than 50 days to go, organizers shifted the whole operation to france due to rising regional tensions. it is a huge logistical headache, but the money is staying put: they are putting up over 75 million dollars for the winners.

this isn't just about one game like league of legends or counter-strike. the bulk of that cash, about 30 million dollars, is for a club championship that rewards the best overall esports organisations. it shows that gaming has moved way past a bedroom hobby into a high-stakes professional career where one club can walk away with a 7 million dollar bonus.