Entertainment
Goldman likes Meta’s moves in the metaverse — and gives the stock serious upside
Goldman Sachs says Meta — formerly Facebook — is one of two “main emerging players” in the augmented and virtual reality space. Source
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Why would an Oscar-winning actor create a travel app? Kevin Costner shares his story
Kevin Costner knows a good story when he hears one. That’s why he said he was intrigued when he heard about an app designed to alert travelers of notable, yet often unnoticed, places of interest along their journeys. “I’m the guy that driving around America … when you see those bronze markers along the […]
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Obama calls for tech regulation to combat disinformation on social media
Former US President Barack Obama gestures as he speaks at the 2021 climate summit in Glasgow on November 08, 2021. NBC News reports Obama will return to the White House on Tuesday for the first time since he left office to promote the Affordable Care Act in an event alongside President Joe Biden. Jeff J […]
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Florida taxpayers could face a $1 billion Disney debt bomb if its special district status is revoked
A view of the Walt Disney World theme park entrance on July 11, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Octavio Jones | Getty Images A repeal of Disney’s self-government status in Florida could leave local taxpayers with more than $1 billion in bond debt, according to tax officials and legislators. The Florida House of Representatives on […]
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Florida Republicans vote to dissolve Disney’s special district, eliminating privileges and setting up a legal battle
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has his guns pointed at Disney World. On Thursday, the Florida state legislature passed a bill seeking to dissolve a special district that allows the Walt Disney Company to act as its own government within the outer limits of Orange and Osceola counties. The bill passed the state Senate Wednesday with […]
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Retail traders were buying Netflix shares as the stock plunged more than 30%, Vanda Research says
Retail traders were net buyers of Netflix on Wednesday during a massive decline in the stock. Source
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Apple spent more than it ever has on lobbying as antitrust threats loom
Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, attends the annual Allen and Co. Sun Valley media conference in Sun Valley, Idaho, U.S., July 10, 2019. Brendan McDermid | REUTERS Apple spent a record $2.5 million lobbying Congress in the first quarter of 2022, more than a 34% increase from the previous quarter, according to its disclosure made […]
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HBO grows to nearly 77 million total subscribers as Netflix reports a decline
HBO and HBO Max had 76.8 million subscribers at the end of the first quarter of 2022, former parent company AT&T reported Thursday. That marks a 3 million subscriber increase from the previous quarter and a 12.8 million year-over-year increase. Domestic average revenue per user (ARPU) reached $11.24, up from $11.15 last quarter. The news […]
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Erik ten Hag: Manchester United appoint Ajax boss as new manager
Ajax boss Erik ten Hag, pictured here at the final cup match at the Johan Cruijff Arena on April 15, 2022 in Amsterdam, has been appointed as the new manager of Manchester United. Bsr Agency | Getty Images Sport | Getty Images Manchester United have appointed Ajax boss Erik ten Hag as their new manager, […]
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Legacy media has disrupted Netflix. The consequence may be mutually assured destruction
Reed Hastings, co-CEO of Netflix, participates in the Milken Institute Global Conference on October 18, 2021 in Beverly Hills, California. Patrick T. Fallon | AFP | Getty Images We must be living in the Upside Down. Legacy media has disrupted Netflix. Netflix announced Tuesday it’s exploring adding a lower-priced, advertising-based tier to its service. The […]
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