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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

Are you not entertained? Six Nations launches with blockbuster storylines

England’s new captain, Ireland’s shot at history and Antoine Dupont’s return for France add to the layers of intrigue. It has taken 25 years for the Six Nations launch to come to Italy but rugby’s ...

The Guardian - 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

2 blockbuster cases about the First Amendment and online speech

In a pair of cases heard this month, the Supreme Court has faced collisions between the First Amendment’s right to speech and the unprecedented dangers presented by the Internet and social media.

The Hill - Jan. 21

‘Starry Night,’ All Night Long, as a Van Gogh Blockbuster Ends

The National Gallery in London stayed open all night for die-hard fans of the Dutch painter. “Midnight offers more room for reflection,” one attendee said.

The New York Times - Jan. 20

Bernice King on MLK Day coinciding with Trump inauguration: 'It reminds us of King's spirit'

The coincidence that Martin Luther King Jr.

NBC News - Jan. 20

Goretzka grabs chance to remind Bayern what he – and they – used to be | Andy Brassell

Midfielder starred for leaders but his future lies away from club that plays in different style to when he was in his pomp. There were times in the past when it seemed like he would do this ...

The Guardian - 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

Brad Pitt's team reminds fans he's not on social media after a woman gets big-time scammed

Brad Pitt is not on social media, his team reminded fans, after a French woman said she was conned out of $800,000 by scammers posing as the A-list actor.

Los Angeles Times - 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

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

Biggest US banks notch up $142bn in profits in blockbuster 2024

Robust performance in trading and dealmaking and strong economy fuel big year for lending giants

Financial Times - 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

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

The Knicks are still incomplete after three blockbusters, and they have needs to address at the deadline

New York has hit a rough patch at the midway mark of Year 1 with Karl-Anthony Towns

CBS Sports - Jan. 16

OpenAI’s agentic era begins: ChatGPT Tasks offers job scheduling, reminders and more

OpenAI will let some users schedule task reminders on ChatGPT, a sign the company may be readying itself to release an agent.

VentureBeat - 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

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

DC's Amazon lawsuit reminds us that safety is a luxury for Black Americans

While America was getting more violent, it was Black Americans who felt the increase most acutely.

The Hill - 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

U.S. stocks got clobbered Friday despite a blockbuster jobs report. What’s going on?

Rising bond yields are heaping pressure on equities as investors fear a resurgence of inflation.

MarketWatch - Jan. 10

Jimmy Butler mock trades: Five potential deals for Heat star, including his dream blockbuster with Suns

We're putting together deals that get Butler to Phoenix, Milwaukee and more destinations

CBS Sports - Jan. 10

Report: Sabres & Red Wings Almost Made Blockbuster Trade

The Sabres and Red Wings reportedly got close to making a major move.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 10

Grayson Murray memories at Sony Open remind Woodland of the value of support

Gary Woodland is among those thinking of Grayson Murray at the Sony Open

ABC News - Jan. 9

Britain's Fearnley handed Kyrgios blockbuster at Australian Open

Britain's Jacob Fearnley is set to face Nick Kyrgios - and a partisan home crowd - in the controversial Australian's return to Grand Slam tennis.

BBC 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

Brutal loss to Oilers a painful reminder Bruins aren't a contender

If the Bruins don't show dramatic improvement ASAP, the season could start to slip away from them amid a tough January schedule.

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

Nvidia’s Jensen Huang Just Reminded the World Who’s King of AI

The CEO shared an upbeat outlook for the AI industry and Blackwell chips at CES.

Inc. - Jan. 7

Demi Moore says Golden Globe win is reminder "I do belong"

It was a golden night for Demi Moore at the Golden Globes. The actress scored her first major acting award for her performance in "The Substance."

CBS News - Jan. 6

Hideki Matsuyama's victory at 2025 Sentry serves as a reminder of accomplished, still-underrated career

Matsuyama résumé is stellar, even if his achievements are often overlooked

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

Biden: Jan. 6 reminds us that democracy 'is never guaranteed'

President Biden said in a Sunday opinion piece for The Washington Post that the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol reminds Americans that democracy “is never guaranteed.” “We should commit to ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

McCaul says New Orleans attack reminds him of Boston Marathon bombing

Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas), the former Homeland Security Committee chair, said the recent terror attack in New Orleans reminds him of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing. McCaul joined ABC’s “This ...

The Hill - Jan. 5

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