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YouTube Lets You Finally Banish Annoying End-Screen Pop-Ups
YouTube is rolling out a new “Hide” button that lets viewers remove pop-up recommendations at the end of a video.
Waymo Rolls Out “Robotaxis for Work” With New Business Program
Waymo has launched Waymo for Business, a service that lets companies set up corporate accounts so employees can use robotaxis in cities.
Mickey’s Getting Pricier: Disney+ Hikes Streaming Rates Again
Disney is raising prices for nearly all of its streaming packages starting Oct. 21, with Disney+’s ad-supported plan jumping $2 to $11.99 per month.
OpenAI shows off Stargate AI data center in Texas and plans five more
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has announced that the Stargate AI data center in Texas will be joined by five more across the U.S.
YouTube to start bringing back creators banned for misinformation
YouTube will offer creators a way to rejoin the streaming platform if they were banned for violating COVID-19 and election misinformation policies that are no longer in effect.
No Monologue, No Clicks: How Host Firings Disrupt Ad Revenue and Network Balance Sheets
Lukas Alpert of MarketWatch explores how networks, brands, and ad buyers absorb the shockwaves when late‑night show hosts are suddenly cut — and brought back.
What’s Next in Security: Wendi Whitmore’s Forecasts for 2025 Cyber Threats & Technologies
Wendi Whitmore, Chief Security Intelligence Officer at Palo Alto Networks, as she unpacks the top cybersecurity predictions.
Eli Lilly Announces $6.5B Investment in Houston, TX Facility
Eli Lilly announced a $6.5 billion investment to build a manufacturing facility in Houston focused on small molecule drugs.
Figure’s Nasdaq Debut Signals Strong Appetite for Real‑World Asset Finance
Figure CEO Michael Tannenbaum talks IPO raising ~$787.5M and share jump on debut, spotlighting surging demand in blockchain‑powered finance.
Office Depot and Office Max Going Private
ODP, the parent company of Office Depot and OfficeMax, is being acquired for around $842 million by an affiliate of private equity firm Atlas Holdings.
Pfizer's $7.3B Metsera Deal Aims to Trim Lilly & Novo’s Lead in Obesity Race
Pfizer is acquiring weight-loss drug developer Metsera in a deal valued at up to $7.3 billion as it tries to catch up in the booming obesity treatment market.
Poll: More Americans think companies benefit from legal immigration
A new poll finds U.S. adults are more likely than they were a year ago to think immigrants in the country legally benefit the economy. That comes as President Donald Trump's administration imposes new restrictions targeting legal pathways into the country. The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research survey finds Americans are more likely than they were in March 2024 to say it’s a “major benefit” that people who come to the U.S. legally contribute to the economy and help American companies get the expertise of skilled workers. At the same time, perceptions of illegal immigration haven’t shifted meaningfully. Americans still see fewer benefits from people who come to the U.S. illegally.
Tylenol maker rebounds a day after unfounded claims about its safety
Shares of Tylenol maker Kenvue are bouncing back sharply before the opening bell a day after President Donald Trump promoted unproven and in some cases discredited ties between Tylenol, vaccines and autism. Trump told pregnant women not to use the painkiller around a dozen times during the White House news conference Monday. The drugmaker tumbled 7.5%. Shares have regained most of those losses early Tuesday in premarket trading.
'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Returns to ABC on Tuesday Night
Disney announced that ABC will reinstate Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Tuesday, six days after it was suspended for controversial remarks made by Jimmy Kimmel.
Tylenol Turmoil: Trump’s Claims Spark Stock Slump
On Monday, President Trump claimed that using Tylenol, also known as acetaminophen, during pregnancy causes autism and told pregnant women to avoid it.
Michelob Ultra Cracks the Top Beer Spot in U.S.
Michelob Ultra has overtaken Modelo as the best-selling beer in the U.S., both in retail stores and in bars and restaurants.
TikTok Turnover: Oracle-Led Deal Set to Recode Control
A preliminary agreement will transfer ownership of TikTok from China’s ByteDance to a U.S. consortium led by Oracle.
