Entertainment
Ricky Martin’s nephew drops allegations of sexual relationship, judge ends temporary restraining order
Singer Ricky Martin during the amfAR Cannes Gala 2022 at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc on May 26, 2022 in Cap d’Antibes, France. Gisela Schober | German Select | Getty Images A judge on Thursday decided to not extend a temporary restraining order placed against Ricky Martin this month by his nephew after the relative dropped the case. In […]
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Top travel tips: 5 ways to save money on flights and hotels as prices rise
1. Finding cheaper flights Those who are strategic about saving spend 23% less on flights than those who aren’t, according to a survey of budget travelers by the booking site VacationRenter. Top strategies include booking with a budget carrier (52%), sticking to one carry-on bag (48%), using credit card points or rewards (39%) and tracking […]
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For Netflix stock, it’s no longer subscribers or content. It’s all about the cash
A sign is posted in front of Netflix headquarters on April 20, 2022 in Los Gatos, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images A day after Netflix reported that its second-quarter slide in subscribers was much smaller than investors had feared, a different takeaway may sink in from the earnings report at the world’s largest streaming […]
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Netflix only loses 970,000 subscribers in second quarter after warning of loss of 2 million
Fans gather at the Netflix booth at a trade show. Mike Blake | Reuters Netflix shares jumped 8% after the company said it lost fewer subscribers than anticipated during the second quarter. The company also said it aimed to unveil its lower-cost, ad-supported tier in early 2023. This comes on the heels of Netflix tapping […]
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Google will once again test augmented reality glasses in public
Google AR glasses prototype Google Google will test augmented reality prototypes in public settings, the company said in a blog post on Tuesday. Some prototypes will look like normal glasses and will be equipped with microphones and cameras as well as transparent displays. The new glasses aren’t a product yet and aren’t available to the […]
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Crypto developers descend on Paris to party underground at the Catacombs as turmoil grips the industry
Skulls and bones stacked at the Catacombs of Paris AFP/Patrick Kovarik PARIS — About 65 feet below ground level in Paris is a labyrinth of centuries-old tunnels known as the Catacombs, which hold the skeletal remains of around six million Parisians. Legend has it that plague victims comprised some of the bones lining the hallways. […]
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Apple agrees to pay up to $395 to MacBook owners who replaced ‘butterfly’ keyboards
The keys on the keyboard take some getting adjusted to. Todd Haselton | CNBC Apple agreed to a $50 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit on Monday night over the company’s “butterfly keyboard,” which was installed on MacBook laptops between 2015 and 2019. The settlement will likely lead to payouts to customers in seven U.S. […]
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Will Netflix keep losing subscribers this year? Investors are eager for guidance
In this photo illustration the Netflix logo seen displayed on a smartphone screen, with graphic representation of the stock market in the background. Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Netflix investors already know to expect bad news when the company reports its second-quarter results Tuesday. Now they’ll be looking for guidance on what to […]
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YouTube partners with Shopify to add live shopping features
In this photo illustration the logo of Canadian e-commerce company Shopify Inc. is displayed on a smartphone. Thomas Trutschel | Getty Images YouTube announced on Tuesday that it’s partnering with e-commerce platform Shopify to let viewers purchase products without leaving its website. Shares of Shopify were up about 2.5% on the news as of mid-morning. […]
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A can of Coca-Cola for $13? Prices are rising on one of Europe’s most popular islands
A seaside restaurant charges 30 euros ($30) for a burger. A large sunbed at an upscale beach club can cost 500 euros in August. And a table at a “VIP” nightclub can run into the thousands. Though Spain is generally considered a reasonably priced travel destination, the Spanish island of Ibiza has long been known […]
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