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Content creator economy is everywhere, but labor data and protections are sparse

Nov 9, 2023
The government has virtually no data on this mostly unregulated, $250 billion global industry, says Drew Harwell of The Washington Post.
"This is a market of millions of people around the world who work as creators or influencers," said Drew Harwell at The Washington Post.
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Justin Bieber turns 18, gets access to his money

Mar 1, 2012
Justin Bieber celebrates his 18th birthday today. What does official adulthood mean financially for the teen superstar?