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Netflix Raises Prices Across All Tiers: Your Binge Just Got Pricier
Netflix has raised prices across all subscription tiers by at least $1, with plans now ranging from $8.99/month for ad-supported to $26.99/month for premium.
Wall Street Wraps Up Fifth Straight Losing Week as Oil Surges and War Drags On
U.S. stocks fell Friday, with the S&P 500 down 0.7% and the Nasdaq off 1.1%, capping a fifth consecutive losing week, the longest such streak in four years.
OpenAI Releases New Model
OpenAI officially released GPT‑5, replacing all prior models, like GPT‑4o, o3, and GPT‑4.5, auto‑switching system available to every ChatGPT user.
Instagram Map Draws User Controversy
Instagram introduced a built‑in map feature, dubbed Instagram Map, that allows users to optionally share their last active location with friends.
US Air Force eyes purchase of Tesla Cybertrucks ... to blow up
Military planners say the trucks could realistically be used by adversaries in future conflicts.
Big Business This Week: It’s a numbers game as Trump fires jobs boss
Plus: Big moves in media, and is AI coming for consultants' jobs?
WWE Inks Billion Dollar Deal with ESPN
WWE has inked a five-year, $1.6 billion agreement with ESPN to secure exclusive U.S. broadcast rights to Premium Live Events, including WrestleMania.
Instagrams Rolls Out Updates, New Map Feature
Instagram has unveiled a significant set of updates, including repost functionality, a new friends feed, reels enhancements, and an interactive friend map.
Ameresco Powers Buildings to Net‑Zero with Smart Energy Upgrades
George Sakellaris, President & CEO at Ameresco, outlines how smart energy upgrades and performance contracts are cutting costs, CO₂, and boosting efficiency.
Streaming Profitability and ESPN Deals Boost Disney’s Q3 Outlook
Seth Schachner, Managing Director at Strat Americas, breaks down Disney’s Q3 results: streaming profits, parks growth and ESPN rights deal with the NFL.
Paramount and Skydance Merger to Close on August 7
After more than a year of negotiations and regulatory wrangling, Paramount Global expects its merger with Skydance Media to formally close by August 7th.
