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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.
Amazon Acquires Bee, A.I. Wearable That “Listens” and Organizes Your Life
Amazon confirmed it will acquire Bee, a San Francisco startup behind a $49.99 AI‑powered wristband that passively records conversations to generate summaries.
Fed Independence at Risk? The White House vs. Jerome Powell
Axios’ Neil Irwin unpacks the political clash as the White House explores legal pathways to dismiss Fed Chair Powell, threatening central bank independence.
Bitcoin Breaks Records: Karia Samaroo on ETF Inflows & Treasury Trends
WonderFi founder Karia Samaroo unpacks Bitcoin’s all-time highs, surging ETF inflows, and the growing trend of BTC hitting corporate balance sheets.
Cleared for Takeoff: What Delta’s Updated Guidance Signals for Airlines
Morningstar analyst Nicolas Owens breaks down airline earnings, as Delta restores its guidance and signals a clearer outlook amid easing uncertainty.
How Do You Survive a Shark Attack? Ask the Guy Who Actually Did
Shark attack survivor Paul de Gelder joins us to talk Navy diving, bull sharks, and his wild return in Air Jaws and more during Discovery’s Shark Week!
Coca‑Cola to Offer Cane Sugar Soda in U.S. This Fall
Coca‑Cola has announced that it will launch a new version of its iconic Coke in the U.S. this autumn, sweetened with domestically sourced cane sugar.
Southwest Airlines to End Open Seating, Roll Out Assigned Seats
Southwest Airlines, known for its 54‑year tradition of open seating, announced flights departing on January 27, 2026 will switch to mandatory assigned seating.
Study: Americans Shift Savings into High‑Yield Vehicles
A new JPMorgan Chase Institute study analyzing 4.7 million U.S. households shows that while traditional checking and savings account balances have plateaued.
Trump Tariffs Cut $1 Billion from GM’s Q2 Profits; Shares Slump
General Motors reported a 32 % decline in second-quarter core profit, citing a $1.1 billion hit from U.S. tariffs implemented under former President Trump.
