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Disney content has gone dark on YouTube TV: What you need to know

Disney content has gone dark on YouTube TV, leaving subscribers of the Google-owned live streaming platform without access to major networks like ESPN and ABC. That’s because the companies have failed to reach a new licensing deal to keep Disney channels on YouTube TV. Depending on how long it lasts, the dispute could particularly impact coverage of U.S. college football matchups over the weekend — on top of other news and entertainment disruptions that have already arrived. In the meantime, YouTube TV subscribers who want to watch Disney channels could have little choice other than turning to the company’s own platforms, which come with their own price tags.

2 days ago

Delta and United Urge Congress to End Government Shutdown

Delta Air Lines and United Airlines are calling on Congress to immediately end the government shutdown and restore pay to air traffic controllers.

2 days ago

Report: OpenAI Lays Groundwork for Potential $1 Trillion IPO

According to exclusive reporting from Reuters, OpenAI is reportedly preparing for an initial public offering that could value the company at up to $1 trillion.

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.

6 weeks ago

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.

6 weeks ago

From Seedlings to Sustainability: Vita Coco Co-Founder on Eco‑Forward Path

Mike Kirban on how Vita Coco is shaping the future of beverages with sustainable sourcing, clean labeling and environmental impact tied to growth.

6 weeks ago

Compass Buys Anywhere in $1.6B Power Move to Shake Up Real Estate

Compass is acquiring rival Anywhere Real Estate in a $1.6 billion all-stock deal, signaling major consolidation amid slumping home sales.

6 weeks ago

1,800 Spirit Flight Attendants Face Turbulence in Bankruptcy Shakeup

Spirit Airlines plans to furlough about 1,800 flight attendants as part of cost-cutting efforts during its second bankruptcy in under a year.

6 weeks ago

Mortgage Relief or Mirage? Where Rates Leave Homebuyers Today

Scott Trench, host of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, explores how recent rate cuts, high borrowing costs, and mortgage rates are reshaping U.S. real estate.

6 weeks ago

Navigating Volatility: A Deep Dive into Today’s Supply Chain Trends

A look into how disruption, AI, and global economic trends are transforming the modern supply chain with Jeremy Jansen, Head of Supply Chain at Wells Fargo.

6 weeks ago

Inside the AI Bubble: Appian CEO Matt Calkins on Hype, Reality, and What’s Next

Appian CEO Matt Calkins explores where we are in the AI hype cycle, why enterprise adoption is lagging, and how regulation could reshape the future.

6 weeks ago

Innovation in the Skies: Inside Delta’s Green Tech Journey

Delta CSO Amelia DeLuca reveals at the Fast Co. Innovation Festival how tech, sustainable aviation fuel, and smart operations are revolutionizing air travel.

6 weeks ago

Nvidia to invest $100 billion in OpenAI to help expand the ChatGPT maker’s computing power

Chipmaker Nvidia will invest $100 billion in OpenAI as part of a partnership that will add at least 10 gigawatts of Nvidia AI data centers to ramp up the computing power for the owner of the artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT.

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