Netflix's password-sharing crackdown reels in subscribers as it raises prices for its premium plan
Netflix has disclosed summertime subscriber gains that surpassed analysts’ projections, signaling the video streaming service’s crackdown on password sharing is converting former freeloaders into paying customers
2023-10-19 04:58
Starbucks sues Workers United union, saying pro-Palestinian post damaged its reputation
Starbucks sued the union organizing its workers Wednesday, saying a pro-Palestinian social media post from a union account angered hundreds of customers and damaged its reputation
2023-10-19 04:58
Biden announces $3.5B for projects nationwide to strengthen electric grid, bolster resilience
The Biden administration has announced $3.5 billion for 58 projects across the country to strengthen electric grid resilience as extreme weather events such as the deadly Maui and California wildfires continue to strain the nation’s aging transmission systems
2023-10-19 04:24
Fugees rapper says lawyer's use of AI helped tank his case, pushes for new trial
The trial of a Fugees rapper, who was convicted in multimillion-dollar political conspiracies, stretched across the worlds of politics and entertainment
2023-10-19 03:55
US imposes more Iran drone sanctions as UN rules set to expire
The U.S. has imposed sanctions on a group of people and firms based in Iran, China, Hong Kong and Venezuela, tied to the development of Iran’s ballistic missile and drone programs
2023-10-19 02:47
Coastal county and groups sue to overturn federal approval of New Jersey's 1st offshore wind farm
New Jersey’s southernmost county has joined with environmental and fishing industry groups in suing the federal government in a bid to overturn its approval of the state's first offshore wind energy farm
2023-10-19 02:17
Lobbyist gets 2 years in prison for Michigan marijuana bribery scheme
A lobbyist has been sentenced to two years in prison for bribing the head of a Michigan marijuana licensing board
2023-10-19 01:17
Broad rise in wealth has boosted most US households since 2020 and helped sustain economic growth
The net worth of the typical U.S. household grew at the fastest pace in more than three decades from 2019 through 2022, while low interest rates made it easier for households to pay their debts
2023-10-19 00:21
To speed up boarding, United Airlines starts seating passengers with window seats first in economy
United Airlines says that it will start boarding passengers in economy class with window seats first starting next week, a move that will speed up boarding times for flights
2023-10-18 23:48
Carl Icahn sues Illumina board for violating 'fiduciary duties'
(Reuters) -Activist-investor Carl Icahn sued the board of directors at genetic testing company Illumina and accused them of breaching their
2023-10-18 23:45
Biden's choice to lead the Federal Aviation Administration wins endorsement from a key Senate panel
President Joe Biden's pick to lead the Federal Aviation Administration has moved a step closer to Senate confirmation
2023-10-18 23:18
US single-family housing starts rebound sharply in September
By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. single-family homebuilding rebounded in September, boosted by demand for new construction amid an acute
2023-10-18 22:58