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Paramount has launched a $108.4 billion hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, calling Netflix’s $83 billion arrangement to purchase the entertainment giant’s studios and streaming service “inferior.” The Paramount proposal, unlike Netflix’s, would also include the linear networks owned by WBD. Paramount says its deal offers a “superior alternative to the Netflix transaction,” citing […] Read more ›
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As Warren Buffett approaches retirement, Berkshire Hathaway announced a slew of new roles for some of its most important executives. Read more ›
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Trump said that AI would be "destroyed in its infancy" if companies have to comply with 50 different sets of regulations. Read more ›
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Amid media reports of skyrocketing valuation and a potential IPO for SpaceX, the company could have a lot to lose next year. Read more ›
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Paramount just launched at $30 offer for all of WBD, after Netflix won the bidding war. Read more ›
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The Boys' fifth and final season is headed to Amazon Prime Video on April 8th, 2026. In addition to a release date, Prime Video revealed the trailer for season five during CCXP in Brazil, offering a look at the reunion between Supernatural co-stars Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles, as reported earlier by Variety. The Boys […] Read more ›
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Still fresh off of the completion of its own megamerger, Paramount is staging a hostile bidding war in an attempt to disrupt Netflix and Warner Bros.' takeover. Read more ›
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We're one year into the experiment of running The Verge with subscriptions, and so far things are going quite well - but we've heard a lot of feedback so far, and we've got some exciting changes in store to try and make this thing even better. We hit our subscriber goals for 2025, and an […] Read more ›
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Elon Musk spent the weekend bashing the EU after regulators fined X over its "deceptive" blue checkmarks. Read more ›
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OpenAI has turned off some promotional app messages in ChatGPT after users complained that the chatbot was showing them ads. In a post on X, OpenAI's chief research officer, Mark Chen, said that the company is working to improve the experience after showing ChatGPT users in-app messages promoting companies like Peloton and Target, and that […] Read more ›
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Comcast wasn't a leading contender for Warner Bros. streaming and studio assets, Comcast President Mike Cavanagh said. Read more ›
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An investigation has revealed how stablecoins -- cryptocurrencies pegged to the US dollar that exist largely beyond traditional financial oversight -- have become a practical tool for criminals and sanctioned individuals to move funds across borders almost instantly and convert them back into spendable money, often without detection. A Chainalysis report from February estimated that up to $25 billion in illicit transactions involved stablecoins last year. A New York Times... Read more ›
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People change phones all of the time and it’s typically not that big of a deal when you go from one Android phone to another. Still, though, after all of these years, when someone makes a jump from an iPhone to the Android side, it’s noteworthy when they share their immediate experience. I say that … Continued Read the original post: iPhone 14 Pro Owner Switches to Pixel 10 Pro... Read more ›
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Palantir encouraged those "unable to sit still," like Alex Karp, to apply for the new Neurodivergent Fellowship. Read more ›
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Marriott's brand extensions like the new St. Regis Estates and recent Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection show how the company aims to grow in ultra-luxury without diluting its brand equity. Read more ›
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The World Cup’s 16 host cities are banking on the tournament to boost summer tourism. But some fans are expected to travel more than others. Read more ›
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American's premium bet looks smart now, but hinges on luxury demand surviving the next economic downturn. Read more ›
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For the U.S., winning back Canadians will require more than marketing campaigns — it will demand a rethink of entry processes, safety perceptions, and the overall visitor experience. Read more ›
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Hotel loyalty is evolving from a points program into a personalized, experience-led, AI-powered ecosystem and the brands that embrace this shift will unlock deeper engagement, stronger direct bookings, and more enduring guest relationships Read more ›
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The collapse of Jamaica’s peak tourism season after Hurricane Melissa shows how unprepared the industry remains for extreme weather. Building climate resilience is no longer optional. Read more ›
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Saudi-Russia relations are no longer defined only by oil. Flight expansions and visa deals show the partnership widening into travel and tourism, giving both countries new levers of influence beyond energy markets. Read more ›
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Delta said it changed some of the perks in its Choice Benefits program to appeal to a wider group of members with top-tier Delta SkyMiles status. Read more ›
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Expedia Group’s move to bring in Xavier Amatriain, a heavyweight from Google, as its inaugural Chief AI and Data Officer underscores its intent to lead on travel technology in the AI age. Read more ›
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Even if only a small percentage of flyers are impacted, a $45 penalty — plus potential delays — may nudge holdouts toward finally getting a Real ID. Read more ›
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