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The World Cup Isn't Just a Tournament, It's a $41 Billion Business
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is more than just a tournament. With over 6.5 million fans expected to attend, it's become one of the world's largest economic events.
The Battle for Your Screen: What's Next for TV and Streaming?
Variety Senior TV Editor Brian Steinberg breaks down media mergers, streaming, cord-cutting, and the biggest trends reshaping the future of television.
iPhone 17 Supercharge: Apple Poised for Record-Breaking 2025
Apple is expected to ship 247.4 million iPhones in 2025, a more than 6% jump and its highest annual total ever, according to IDC.
Stranger Things Season 5 Breaks Netflix Records
“Stranger Things” Season 5 launched with a staggering 59.6 million views in its first five days, setting a record for an English-language Netflix series.
Get Your Groceries Via Amazon in 30-Minutes?!
Amazon is pushing convenience to new limits with a plan to test ultrafast 30-minute grocery deliveries in Seattle and Philadelphia.
A.I. to the Rescue: AWS Unveils its Outage-Fighting Super Tool
AWS introduced DevOps Agent, an AI-powered tool that helps companies detect, diagnose, and recover from outages far faster than human engineers.
Holiday Shopping Mania Hits Record-Breaking Levels
A record 202.9 million Americans shopped from Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday, driven by a hunt for deep discounts during a time of economic uncertainty.
Anthropic Explores Massive IPO as Valuation Soars Past $300 Billion
According to the Financial Times, Anthropic, the maker of the Claude chatbot, is in early talks to launch one of the largest IPOs.
Box Office Goes Wild: Zootopia 2 Roars, Wicked Soars, and Christmas Is Set to Explode
Seth Schachner breaks down Zootopia 2’s record-smashing debut, holiday box office trends, early 2026 Oscar contenders, and what’s next for Netflix and WBD.
From Heritage to High Voltage: Scout Motors Revives Classic Trucks
Scout Motors is reviving iconic American trucks with electric power, blending classic design with modern EV innovation for a new generation.
Race Heats Up for Mickey’s Next Boss
Disney’s board says it will reveal a successor to CEO Bob Iger in early 2026.
