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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.
Texas Instruments Investing Billions in Semiconductor Plants
Texas Instruments will invest over $60 billion to build and expand seven semiconductor plants in Texas and Utah.
Honda Launches First Reusable Rocket in Japan
Honda achieved a major milestone by successfully launching and landing its first reusable rocket in Taiki Town, Japan.
SpaceX's Ship 36 Exploded During Routine Test
SpaceX’s Starship prototype, Ship 36, exploded in a massive fireball during a routine static‑fire test at its Starbase facility in South Texas.
Meta Teams Up with Oakley for Smart Glasses Launch
Meta has joined forces with Oakley to launch the Oakley Meta HSTN, a line of A.I. powered smart glasses.
IBM Gears Up for First Quantum‑Centric Supercomputer in 2025
IBM Fellow Jerry Chow talks IBM’s expansion of the Quantum Data Center in Poughkeepsie, installing Heron processors that deliver utility‑scale performance.
Big Business This Week: Market Is A Big Fan of Turbines
DNA firm is back under old management, Meta is poaching AI talent, TikTok's deadline looms, Kraft goes natural with dyes, and WhatsApp introduces ads.
NTSB Issues Rare Warning for Boeing 737 Engines
The NTSB has called on Boeing and engine-maker CFM to implement a software fix for Boeing 737 Max LEAP‑1B engines to prevent smoke from entering the cockpit.
Altman Reveals Meta is Recruiting Top OpenAI Talent
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman revealed that Meta has offered up to $100 million in signing bonuses and generous annual compensation to recruit top OpenAI talent.
Trump Issues Third 90-Day Extension for TikTok
President Trump has issued a third 90-day executive extension for TikTok, pushing the deadline for ByteDance to divest its U.S. operations to mid September.
