Price hikes, terrible adverts, customer crackdowns: how the joy in streaming TV died
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BBC News - Top stories
Weekly quiz: How did Pesto the baby penguin make a splash?
Test how closely you've been paying attention to what has been going on over the past seven days.16 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
How extremist settlers in the West Bank became the law
Mobilisation of violent settlers has intensified Palestinians’ fears of attacks and displacement19 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
How bad are term-time holidays really?
Parents are increasingly relaxed about them, despite research suggesting that every absence does count19 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
A teenage bride wed for a record price: the ‘marriage competition’ that divided a nation
Underage marriage is illegal in South Sudan yet so commonplace it rarely attracts attention. But the case of Athiak Dau Riak, whose mother says she is only 14, has gone viral, polarising her family ...19 hours ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Former NBA player, G League coach Joe Wolf dies at 59
Wolf remains one of the best high school basketball players is Wisconsin's history.21 hours ago - NBA -
BBC News - Top stories
Kim Kardashian: How a Hollywood legend inspired me
Kim Kardashian on having the final interview with Elizabeth Taylor and how the star inspires her.22 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Muriel’s Wedding at 30: why we still love this classic Australian film and its ‘terrible’ heroine
As fun as the movie is, with its kitsch aesthetic and garish costumes, it offers potent mix of comedy and serious drama. PJ Hogan’s classic Australian film Muriel’s Wedding is 30 and it plays as ...22 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Satellite-TV rivals DirecTV, Dish reportedly in advanced merger talks
The Wall Street Journal reported DirecTV could acquire rival Dish, creating one of the nation’s largest pay-TV providers, in a deal that could be announced as soon as Monday.22 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
We're upping our price target on Costco after another steady quarter fortifies our thesis
The retailer's fourth-quarter results were mixed, but we have more conviction in Costco's appeal to shoppers.22 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Costco’s stock slips as quarterly sales come up short and fee hike won’t immediately lift revenue
Shares of Costco Wholesale Corp. slipped after hours, after the membership warehouse retailer reported sales trends that came up shy of Wall Street’s estimates.23 hours ago -
ESPN - Sports
From daredevil throws to dinks and dunks: How Daniel Jones' aggressiveness disappeared
Jones is bigger, stronger -- but has more calluses -- unlike his former rookie self who was once the Giants' "next great quarterback."23 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
How the landmark Paris Climate Agreement came together
Nine years after it was negotiated, the Paris Climate Agreement continues to serve as a blueprint for global environmental goals. Todd Stern, the top U.S. negotiator for the deal, outlines the ...23 hours ago - Climate -
VentureBeat - Tech
Here’s how to try Meta’s new Llama 3.2 with vision for free
Discover how to access Meta's advanced Llama 3.2 Vision AI model for free through Together AI's demo, enabling developers to explore cutting-edge multimodal AI capabilities without cost barriers.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Ballykelly woman dies after car collides with bus
Joyce Taggart, 84, was driving the car and was pronounced dead at the scene.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
USPS wants to raise stamp prices 5 times over the next 3 years
A standard first-class stamp costs 73 cents today, but that price could go up several times within the next three years.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Michael Mosley's widow accepts podcast honour
The late presenter's series Just One Thing is inducted into the British Podcast Awards' Hall of Fame.Yesterday -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
'7th Heaven' alums condemn TV dad Stephen Collins' sexual abuse ahead of rewatch
The former child stars of '7th Heaven' address TV dad Stephen Collins' sexual misconduct on their rewatch podcast, 'Catching Up With the Camdens.'Yesterday -
GameSpot - Tech
How Long Is The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom has arrived, bringing Zelda's first starring role in a mainline entry to Nintendo Switch. This top-down Zelda experience isn't as chunky as its open-world ...Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Alphabet’s stock has never been this cheap relative to Meta’s. How to play that.
A Bernstein analyst says it’s still “difficult to defend” pitching Alphabet shares with conviction given various regulatory and competitive risks.Yesterday -
Inc. - Business
Apple's Lisa Jackson on How to Design for Sustainability
The vice president of environment, policy, and social initiatives at Apple offered wide-ranging advice for entrepreneurs and businesses during Climate Week NYC.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
Kamala Harris’s Campaign Thinks She Can Win on the Economy. Here’s How.
Harris advisers point to a number of brightening public polls showing that Donald Trump’s lead is eroding on the critical question of whom voters trust most on the economy.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
How to reduce your credit card debt without debt settlement
Debt settlement isn't the only option you have to reduce your credit card debt. These other options can, too.Yesterday -
NBC News - Top stories
How to clean pet stains
Whether it’s a fresh pet stain or one that has set in, clean experts share how to remove cat or dog urine or poop from your carpet.Yesterday -
Inc. - Business
Are You Leading on Empty? How to Recognize and Combat Manager Burnout
Seasoned HR leader Daisy Auger-Dominguez outlines practical strategies for battling burnout in a new book.Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Oil ends at 2-week low after report Saudi Arabia to scrap price target, boost output
Oil futures on Thursday ended at their lowest in about two weeks, pressured after the Financial Times reported that Saudi Arabia was ready to abandon its $100-a-barrel price target as it prepares ...Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
How far will mortgage interest rates fall this October?
Mortgage interest rates plunged to a two-year low in September. But how much further will they fall this October?Yesterday - Mortgage -
CBS News - Top stories
NOAA administrator on Hurricane Helene's size, how U.S. can prepare for extreme weather
Hurricane Helene is "large, wet and powerful," NOAA Administrator Rick Spinrad said on CBS News Thursday. He discussed the threats the storm is bringing as well as initiatives to address climate ...Yesterday -
Wired - Tech
How to Get Your 4 Free At-Home Covid-19 Tests (2023)
The US is offering four more at-home tests to every household. Here's how to get yours.Yesterday - Covid -
The New York Times - Top stories
Tell Us: How Is Political Advertising Affecting You?
Share your thoughts with the On Politics newsletter.2 days ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
How the Bead Artist Liza Lou ‘Messes With Your Mind’
Her medium is the tiny seed bead. Her canvas ranges from a 35-foot-long mobile home to the chauvinist history of Abstract Expressionism.2 days ago