The FCC Chairman is being investigated for potential collusion. Last year, Ajit Pai changed the law which dictates how many stations a TV broadcaster can own. This paved the way for Sinclair Broadcasting's purchase of Tribune Media for $3.9 billion. Now, investigators are looking into whether Pai improperly colluded with Sinclair to change these rules.
Snap CEO Evan Spiegel is defending the controversial app redesign after growing backlash. At a conference, Spiegel said the widespread criticism validates Snapchat's mission. The update rolled out globally a few days ago and has faced sharp backlash from teens and even celebrity influencers like Chrissy Teigen. The new Snapchat separates friends and family from celebrities and media. A petition to revert back to the old version has already picked up 1 million signatures.
The much-anticipated Marvel film "Black Panther" hits theaters Friday. Sean O'Connell, managing editor of CinemaBlend, says the film could rake in up to $170 million on opening weekend. On Thursday evening alone, the movie generated $25 million. O'Connell also talks about the significance of this film for people of color in Hollywood. The cast of the film is almost entirely made up of black actors. O'Connell says this is just the beginning of the movie industry becoming more diverse.
Skip Kodak, SVP of LEGO Americas Group, joins Cheddar to discuss the 60th anniversary of the company. To celebrate the occasion, a 10-foot-tall LEGO structure is on display in New York City. Kodak talks about the challenges the company is facing to stay competitive in a tech-centric world. He also weighs in on LEGO's efforts to break into the Chinese market.
Super Bowl Champion, Julian Edelman, talks Chiefs' conspiracies, his fave TSwift song and his bet for Super Bowl LIX. Plus, the best time for a bathroom break.
Ron Hammond, Sr. Director of Government Relations at the Blockchain Association, breaks down Trump’s plan to strengthen U.S. leadership in financial technology.
BiggerPockets Money podcast is now available on Cheddar Wednesdays at 10am ET! Mindy Jensen shares how her podcast is helping people gain financial freedom.
The social video platform's future remains in doubt, as players scramble to profit from the chaos. Plus: Big oil gets bigger, DOGE downsizes, and tariffs!
Ty Young, CEO of Ty J. Young Wealth Management, joins Cheddar to discuss Trump's moves as he returns to Washington D.C. and how it may affect the U.S. economy.
Starbucks’ decision to restrict its restrooms to paying customers has flushed out a wider problem: a patchwork of restroom use policies that varies by state and city. Starbucks announced last week a new code of conduct that says people need to make a purchase if they want to hang out or use the restroom. The coffee chain's policy change for bathroom privileges has left Americans confused and divided over who gets to go and when. The American Restroom Association, a public toilet advocacy group, was among the critics. Rules about restroom access in restaurants vary by state, city and county. The National Retail Federation says private businesses have a right to limit restroom use.
President Donald Trump is talking up a joint venture investing up to $500 billion for infrastructure tied to artificial intelligence by a new partnership formed by OpenAI, Oracle and SoftBank. The new entity, Stargate, will start building out data centers and the electricity generation needed for the further development of the fast-evolving AI in Texas, according to the White House. The initial investment is expected to be $100 billion and could reach five times that sum. While Trump has seized on similar announcements to show that his presidency is boosting the economy, there were already expectations of a massive buildout of data centers and electricity plants needed for the development of AI.
Chris Ruder, Spikeball Founder and CEO, explains how he and his friends put roundnet on the global map, plus, how Spikeball helps people "find their circle."
