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Netflix’s WBD bid marks a striking strategy shift for a company long known for pivots, especially after years of avoiding full commitment to theatrical releases — The streaming giant has changed its…
How valuable MrBeast’s Beast Industries has become and what it means for fans
Beast Industries, spearheaded by MrBeast, is now valued at an estimated $5 billion, positioning it as a major creator-led business. CEO Jeff Housenbold hinted at a potential IPO, aiming to allow fans, not just institutions, to own shares. This move cou…
US accuses EU of ‘attack on American people’ after fine on X
Elon Musk’s platform X will have to pay $140 million for breaching the Digital Services Act
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‘This merger must be blocked’: Netflix-Warner Bros deal faces fierce backlash
US politicians and Hollywood guilds have voiced concerns against the proposed $83bn purchase of the studioThe news that Netflix has agreed to buy Warner Bros in an $83bn deal has led to backlash among figures in and out of the entertainment industry.El…
David Ellison’s hunt for WBD made David Zaslav richer — and it may not be over
Paramount is considering taking an offer to WBD shareholders, thinking its deal has a better chance of gaining regulatory approval than Netflix’s, sources said.
German parliament backs controversial military service law amid Russian threat
18-year-olds will have the choice to join a military service programme, in Germany’s attempt to bolster its national defence.
US Supreme Court Agrees To Hear Trump Birthright Citizenship Order Case
The Supreme Court agreed on Friday to take up the constitutionality of President Donald Trump’s order on birthright citizenship declaring that children born to parents who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens.
Suburban Chicago church’s Nativity depicts baby Jesus zip-tied by ICE agents
EVANSTON, Ill. — Mother Mary wearing a respirator mask to protect herself from tear gas. Baby Jesus with zip-tied hands, wrapped in a thin blanket that looks like aluminum foil. Masked centurions with sunglasses and green vests labeled “ICE.” This is h…
2026 World Cup groups announced by FIFA in ceremony in Washington
A record 48 teams will take part next year with Cape Verde, Jordan, Uzbekistan and Curaçao all appearing in football’s premier event for the first time.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw is complete – Our analysis
Discover which teams have been drawn into each group for the upcoming FIFA World Cup. In this video, we break down the group stage, analyze potential matchups, and highlight the teams to watch.