Swiss bar owner Jacques Moretti was questioned by lawyers representing victims' families on Wednesday regarding the New Year's Day fire disaster in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, which claimed the lives of 41 people and injured 115 others, according to BBC World. Meanwhile, in the UK, Apple and Google have agreed to make changes to their app stores following intervention from the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), as reported by BBC Technology. Elsewhere, a landmark trial began in California, where social media giants are accused of creating "addiction machines," and a serial rail fare evader was fined over £3,600 for 112 unpaid tickets, as detailed by BBC Business. Finally, senior Co-op staff have complained of a "toxic culture" at the top of the company, also according to BBC Business.
The hearing in Sion, Switzerland, saw Jacques Moretti arrive with his wife, Jessica, who is scheduled to face questions on Thursday, according to BBC World. Lawyers for the victims described the hearings as "moments of truth." One mother, Laetitia Brodard-Sitre, told Swiss TV that she needed to understand what went wrong and why, emphasizing the importance of uncovering the whole truth.
In the UK, Apple and Google's agreement, prompted by the CMA, commits them to not giving preferential treatment to their own apps and to be transparent about the approval process for other apps, according to BBC Technology. The CMA's head, Sarah Cardell, stated that these commitments "will boost the UK's app economy."
The trial in California, as reported by BBC Technology, involves accusations that Instagram and YouTube owners built "addiction machines." Mark Lanier, representing the plaintiff "K.G.M.," argued that the social media companies intentionally designed these platforms to addict children. Lawyers for Meta and YouTube, however, contend that K.G.M.'s addiction stemmed from other issues.
Charles Brohiri, a 29-year-old, was fined over £3,600 for failing to pay for tickets on 112 Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) journeys over nearly two years, according to BBC Business. He was also given a three-month suspended prison sentence. Brohiri, who has been homeless for three years, pleaded guilty to 76 charges of fare evasion.
Senior managers at the Co-op have complained of a "toxic culture" at the executive level, according to BBC Business. A letter to Co-op board members cited "fear and alienation" among senior staff, who felt hesitant to raise concerns. Several sources also indicated that a culture discouraging challenges has led to poor decisions, resulting in declining morale and profits.
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