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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.

China Probes Nvidia H20 Chips Over Alleged Tracking Backdoors
China’s Cyberspace Administration (CAC) has summoned Nvidia representatives to explain alleged “serious security vulnerabilities” in its H20 AI chips.

Mars to Invest $2 Billion in U.S. Manufacturing Through 2026
Mars, Incorporated has announced a new $2 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing through the end of 2026.

OpenAI Launches Study Mode to Boost Learning, Not Cheating
OpenAI officially rolled out Study Mode, also known as “Study & Learn”, in ChatGPT aiming to transform the chatbot into a guided learning assistant.

Starbucks Unveils “Green Apron Service” to Revive Experience
Starbucks has launched its “Green Apron Service” initiative nationwide, aiming to improve speed, personalization, and hospitality across 11,000+ stores.

Google Backs EU A.I. Code While Meta Rejects Framework, Deepening Tech Rift
Google announced that it will sign the European Union’s voluntary Code of Practice for general-purpose A.I.

Tony Edward: Crypto Treasuries, Ethereum & U.S. Stablecoin Law Revolution
Tony Edward discusses Ethereum’s rise, governance of corporate crypto treasuries, the newly signed GENIUS Act, and the pending CLARITY Market Structure Act.

Los Angeles Luxury Real Estate Booms Amid Fierce Demand
Los Angeles led the top 10 most expensive home sales in June, highlighted by Paris Hilton purchasing a $63 million Beverly Hills mansion.

Names Revealed for Spin‑Off Companies of Warner Bros. Discovery
Warner Bros Discovery announced that its upcoming separation, will yield two independently branded companies: Warner Bros., and Discovery Global.

Railroad Giants Join Forces in Landmark $85 Billion Merger
Union Pacific has reached a $85 billion stock & cash agreement to acquire Norfolk Southern, establishing the first single-entity coast-to-coast freight railroad
