The Philip DeFranco Show PDS 1.6 The Honey Problem & Class-Action Lawsuit. Elon Musk Swayed America, the UK and Germany are Next...
Jan 6, 2025
Scandal brews as Honey, the PayPal-owned browser extension, faces allegations of scamming users, leading to a class-action lawsuit. A severe winter storm wreaks havoc across the U.S., prompting discussions on safety and travel. Meanwhile, Elon Musk's influence stretches internationally, stirring political discourse in the UK, and raising eyebrows with his controversial remarks. Amid these developments, Ukraine's halt of Russian gas transit throws EU energy dynamics into turmoil, highlighting the interconnectedness of global politics.
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Honey Allegedly Steals Creator Revenue
- Honey allegedly hijacked creator affiliate links by inserting its own tracking at checkout, devaluing creators' future sponsorships.
- The resulting backlash and lawsuit cost Honey millions of users and sparked creator-led legal action.
Audit Affiliate Attribution Now
- Creators with affiliate links should audit referral flows and monitor last-click attribution for unexpected redirects.
- Consider legal counsel if your sponsorship revenue appears diverted or unexplained.
Deadly Winter Storm Disrupts Large Regions
- A severe winter storm left hundreds of thousands without power and caused multiple deaths across the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic.
- Travel disruptions and school closures were widespread, so heed local warnings and avoid unnecessary trips.