LeBron: Thought Luka AD trade 'was a hoax'

Netflix to hike prices on standard and ad-supported streaming plans

Netflix is hiking the price of most of its U.S. plans.

NBC News - Jan. 22

UK borrowing jumps unexpectedly, adding to pressure on Rachel Reeves

Increase to £17.8bn is well above City forecasts and is highest December figure for four years. Business live – latest updates UK government borrowing jumped unexpectedly to £17.8bn last ...

The Guardian - Jan. 22

Canucks Tocchet Gives His Thoughts On McDavid & Myers Suspensions

Connor McDavid and Tyler Myers were both suspended for three games.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 22

Netflix Raises Prices After Adding 19 Million Subscribers in Latest Quarter

The company said those results were buoyed by programming in recent months that exceeded internal expectations.

The New York Times - Jan. 21

Netflix to hike prices on standard and ad-supported streaming plans

Streaming giant Netflix said it is increasing the cost of its plans in the U.S., including its cheaper, ad-supported option.

CNBC - Jan. 21

When Google Altered Its Ad Rules, Charities Paid the Price

After the search giant welcomed more ads from small rivals like Ask.com, Google ad costs for some nonprofits ballooned.

The New York Times - Jan. 21

Lakers' LeBron James has seemingly begun his annual campaign to convince the team to make a trade

James tends to make his feelings on his teams clear right around the deadline

CBS Sports - Jan. 21

‘Not as dirty as I thought it would be’: Sydney opens a sandless new beach in the suburbs

It may have no sand, but Putney beach, which opens on Wednesday, gives residents far from the coast the chance to have a dip without the long commute. Follow our Australia news live blog for ...

The Guardian - Jan. 21

Eagles' 1st thoughts on facing Jayden Daniels and Commanders again

The Eagles will host the Commanders in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday and already know what to expect from Jayden Daniels.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 21

LeBron James cheers on Ohio State at College Football Playoff championship game

LeBron James was in attendance at Mercedes-Benz Stadium to watch his beloved Ohio State Buckeyes play Notre Dame for the College Football Playoff championship

ABC News - Jan. 20

UK's hierarchy of accents: 'I thought mine made me sound stupid'

Sociolinguists say accent bias is prevalent in the UK and affects how people are perceived by classmates, colleagues and friends.

BBC News - Jan. 20

AD: Irish prefer independence over vying for bye

Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua said the school prefers to remain independent even though the Irish are ineligible for byes under the current CFP model.

ESPN - Jan. 18

State Farm cancels Super Bowl ad over California wildfires

Insurance giant State Farm has canceled a Super Bowl ad that was set to air during the big game in February — in part, it said, over the raging wildfires in California. “Our focus is firmly on ...

The Hill - Jan. 17

Pokemon TCG Pocket Is Finally Adding A Trading System

Pokemon TCG Pocket is gearing up to add a much-anticipated feature to the mobile game. Players will soon be able to trade their Pokemon cards, but there will be a few limitations with the trading ...

GameSpot - Jan. 17

LeBron's manager leading upstart to rival NBA

Maverick Carter, LeBron James' business manager, has been enlisted as an adviser by a group of investors seeking to raise $5 billion to form an international basketball league that would serve as a ...

ESPN - Jan. 17

Former European Leaders Call for Google Ad-Tech Breakup

A group of 18 former European heads of state have called on the European Commission to break up Google’s highly lucrative advertising-technology business, claiming it erodes Europe’s media landscape.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 17

‘Everyone thought it would cause gridlock’: the highway that Seoul turned into a stream

Cheonggyecheon stream in the South Korean capital has become an attraction – and helps with flood management, fighting air pollution and cooling the city. On a crisp December morning, office ...

The Guardian - Jan. 17

Trump floats adding Los Angeles aid to reconciliation bill

President-elect Trump floated the idea Thursday of including federal aid to Los Angeles in the wake of deadly fires as part of a massive reconciliation package, suggesting that doing so would win ...

The Hill - Jan. 16

State Farm Cancels Super Bowl Ad Plans As L.A. Fires Rage

California’s largest insurer said it won’t run a commercial during the Super Bowl, saying it must help its customers first. The optics matter too, since many homeowner policies were canceled before ...

Inc. - Jan. 16

LeBron acknowledges fires have taken mental toll

LeBron James on Wednesday addressed the toll taken by the Southern California wildfires and the hope the Lakers want to provide, and found connection with a young fan during a win over the Heat.

ESPN - Jan. 16

Pakistani airline is criticized over ad accused of evoking 9/11 attacks

The prime minister of Pakistan has ordered an investigation over an ad by the country’s flag carrier that was criticized as resembling the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

NBC News - Jan. 16

Moon added to list of threatened cultural sites for first time

Potential looting and commercial trips pose risk to artefacts left by lunar landings, says World Monuments Fund. The moon has been placed on a list of threatened heritage sites, owing to fears of ...

The Guardian - Jan. 16

LeBron jokes about viral post, talks Bronny on Kelces' podcast

The Lakers star hopped on the "New Heights" podcast hosted by Jason and Travis Kelce.

ESPN - Jan. 15

Write Down Your Thoughts in a Digital Journal on Your Phone

People have been keeping personal diaries for several millenniums, but free smartphone apps now let you capture much more than words.

The New York Times - Jan. 15

The risk of dementia is much higher than experts thought

The lifetime risk of dementia after age 55 is double previous estimates, new research suggests

MarketWatch - Jan. 14

Pakistan Orders Inquiry After Complaints That Airline Ad Evoked 9/11

An advertisement meant to celebrate the resumption of flights to Paris showed a jet pointed toward the Eiffel Tower.

The New York Times - Jan. 14

Oliviero Toscani, Driving Force Behind Provocative Benetton Ads, Dies at 82

A photographer and art director, he broke the boundaries of advertising in the 1980s and ’90s, embracing activism with images evoking AIDS and racial and sexual diversity.

The New York Times - Jan. 13

Oliviero Toscani, photographer behind provocative Benetton ads, dies aged 82

Tributes paid to Italian known for images that drew attention to social themes including HIV/Aids and racism. Tributes have been paid to Oliviero Toscani, the Italian fashion photographer renowned ...

The Guardian - Jan. 13

Strong Words Support Thought Top Flames Defenseman Is Staying With Flames

For now, Rasmus Andersson hopes he's still a member of the Calgary Flames after the NHL trade deadline

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 11

Company behind incorrect Los Angeles alerts says it added new safeguards

Genasys, the company behind Los Angeles' emergency alert technology, said it has "not been able to replicate" an error that sent inaccurate information to millions.

CBS News - Jan. 11

'Who would have thought?': Dennis Quaid seen evacuating in Brentwood

Actor Dennis Quaid spoke with KNBC's Robert Kovacik about the fires surrounding Los Angeles as he evacuated his Brentwood home and packed up his daughter’s belongings.

NBC News - Jan. 11

Ad filmed at TV stars' wedding banned over smoking

The advertising watchdog upholds complaints about Vicky Pattison and Ercan Ramadan's clothing ad.

BBC News - Jan. 11

New York’s Chinese Dissidents Thought He Was an Ally. He Was a Spy.

Shujun Wang seemed to be a Chinese democracy activist, but an F.B.I. investigation showed just how far China will go to repress citizens abroad.

The New York Times - Jan. 10

Gunman in "pizzagate" hoax fatally shot by North Carolina police

Edgar Welch fired an assault rifle inside a Washington, D.C., restaurant in December 2016 while claiming to investigate the "pizzagate" hoax.

CBS News - Jan. 9

Disney says about 157 million global users are streaming content with ads

Disney announced Wednesday it has about 157 million global monthly active users viewing its ad-supported streaming content across Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+.

CNBC - Jan. 8

We get a sneak peek at the post-LeBron/Steph era tonight

Cavs vs. Thunder. Wemby vs. Giannis. The future of the NBA will be showcased. But the winner of the post-LeBron/Steph era audition is already decided.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8

Biden establishes largest corridor of protected land by adding 2 new monuments

The two new monuments -- the Chuckwalla and Sáttítla Highlands -- total nearly 850,000 acres, according to the administration.

ABC News - Jan. 7

Assassin's Creed Shadows Is Adding Some New Parkour Moves

Parkour has been an important part of the Assassin's Creed franchise from the beginning, but Assassin's Creed Shadows will be making some adjustments to the acrobatic running style. Ubisoft has ...

GameSpot - Jan. 7

The Tips trade

And a question for readers on manufacturing

Financial Times - Jan. 7

Gavin Lux trade: Reds acquire infielder from Dodgers with eyes on adding offense

The Dodgers had a glut of infielders after signing Hyeseong Kim out of the KBO

CBS Sports - Jan. 7

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