What’s new on Max, Netflix and other streamers in December — and which subscriptions to keep and which to pause

‘Squid Game’ is back, plus ‘Star Wars: Skeleton Crew’ and a ‘Dexter’ prequel highlight a slow month. Plus, here are the best series of the year, and recommendations for best escapist shows.

Business - MarketWatch - 4 hours ago

NFL trade deadline aftermath: Which teams improved, which clubs should have made moves and other takeaways

Recapping the major headlines from the NFL trade deadline

Sports - CBS Sports - November 5

Which Celebrities Are Running the New York City Marathon?

The actors Randall Park, Jennifer Connelly and Claire Holt have signed up, as have an NBC News correspondent and a beauty influencer.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 3

Max Subscriptions Get Steep Discount For Black Friday

While Black Friday is a great time to pick up video games, laptops, and other electronics at a discount, it’s also an opportunity to check out a new streaming service. Both Paramount+ and ...

Tech - GameSpot - 3 days ago

Jayden Daniels, Caleb Williams and other rookies for which each NFL team should be thankful

Raiders rookie TE Brock Bowers has the second most receptions in the NFL

Sports - CBS Sports - 2 days ago

Workday’s stock drops as cut to subscription-sales outlook gives investors pause

Workday reports another quarterly earnings beat, but a lowered subscription revenue outlook weighs heavily on the stock.

Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago

What Is the First Thing Remarkably Successful People Do? Figure Out Which Game They’re Actually Playing

Then you can determine how to win the game you not only want to play, but need to play.

Business - Inc. - November 15

What is hybrid warfare, which some fear Russia will use after Ukraine’s strike?

Strike with US-made missiles has prompted fears of Russian reprisal that would broaden the scope of a frontline. A Ukrainian strike using American-made missiles to hit targets deep inside Russia ...

World - The Guardian - November 19

NFL midseason: Team grades, QB storylines, 5 best games so far, and more

Nine weeks down, and nine weeks to go. Here's everything you need to know about the NFL season so far.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 7

New winter forecast shows which states have higher chances of rain, snow

A new weather outlook, released by the Climate Prediction Center this week, shows what may be in store for us this winter – and it looks a lot like La Niña.

Politics - The Hill - November 22

Cold plunge or a hot bath? New study suggests which has more benefits for athletes

A new small study suggests that athletes will perform better if they soak in a hot tub rather than a frigid one, especially if there are breaks in their workouts.

If Aaron Rodgers wants to play for a new team, which destinations make sense for the aging Jets QB in 2025?

The quarterback could be the next to go in New York

Sports - CBS Sports - 6 days ago

Mass Effect Veteran's New Studio, Which Was Making AAA Sci-Fi Game, Is Shutting Down

Humanoid Origin, a new studio founded by Mass Effect veteran Casey Hudson, is closing up shop. The studio announced on LinkedIn that it is closing down due to an "unexpected shortfall of ...

Tech - GameSpot - 4 days ago

'Juror #2' will stream on Max in December after mysteriously small theatrical campaign

After the acclaimed Clint Eastwood film got only a limited theatrical release, "Juror #2" is now set for its streaming premiere on Dec. 20. What happened?

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 19

The 30 Best Movies on Max (aka HBO Max) Right Now (December 2024)

Watchmen: Chapter I, Jurassic Park, and Elf are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Max this month.

Tech - Wired - 3 days ago

The 44 Best Shows on Max (aka HBO Max) Right Now (December 2024)

Dune: Prophecy, Like Water for Chocolate, and The Sex Lives of College Girls are just a few of the shows you need to be watching on Max this month.

Tech - Wired - Yesterday

Warner Bros. Discovery adds 7.2 million Max subscribers, the streamer's largest single-quarter jump

Warner Bros. Discovery said its streaming platform Max added 7.2 million subscribers during the third quarter.

Business - CNBC - November 7

Warner Bros. Discovery adds 7.2 million Max subscribers, the streamer's largest single-quarter jump

Warner Bros. Discovery said Thursday its streaming platform Max added 7.2 million global subscribers in the third quarter.

A New Streaming Customer Emerges: The Subscription Pauser

Customers have formed new habits of regularly pausing subscriptions and returning to them within a year.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 11

Which state has the most Halloween spirit?

From haunted houses to Spirit Halloween stores and more, how does your state rank in Halloween spirit? Our one-of-a-kind jack-o-lantern scale will tell you!

Which M.L.B. Players Were the Heroes of October?

Some of the game’s brightest fell flat and others lived up to expectations.

Sports - The New York Times - November 1

Which gold investment is best when rates are cut?

Some gold assets are better than others when interest rates are dropping, experts say.

Which was the greatest F1 wet-weather drive?

Ayrton Senna, Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen have all mastered treacherous conditions to win F1 races - but which was the best?

Weekly quiz: Which celebrity dressed as ET for Halloween?

Test how closely you've been paying attention to what has been going on over the past seven days.

Which Biden administration accomplishments could be undone by Trump?

NBC News' Sahil Kapur takes a look at some of the executive actions and accomplishments President Biden and his administration have put into place that could be on the chopping block when ...

Which health insurance plan may be right for you?

Experts say people shopping for health insurance right now should look beyond price when searching for coverage for next year

Health - ABC News - November 20

Blue Bracelets, MAGA Hats and “92% Club” Shirts: How Americans Are Flaunting Their Voting Choices

In the aftermath of the presidential election, voters are reaching for merchandise and political symbols either to celebrate the results or to make clear their opposition.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 20

Which major retailers will be closed for Thanksgiving this year?

You'll have to wait until Black Friday to shop these stores.

Politics - The Hill - November 21

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