Ted Sarandos dismisses Donald Trump’s call to fire Susan Rice as Netflix eyes Warner Bros. Discovery assets and criticizes the Paramount deal’s impact on the entertainment industry and consumers.
Netflix's $73B bid for WBD is under intense antitrust scrutiny, complicated by board member Susan Rice's anti-Trump comments, which provoked White House anger and forced Netflix to launch a "Trumpian appeal offensive" amid competing offers.
JPMorgan report highlights economic risks from shifting US tariff policies, including a potential $200 billion refund liability and increased trade uncertainty despite efforts to maintain current duty rates.
Brooklyn Beckham promotes his hot sauce at the South Beach Wine & Food Festival, also overseeing a burger competition. The event, known for celebrity chef antics like Ramsay's absence and Batali's gaffe, has raised over $45M for FIU's Chaplin School.
Warner Bros. Discovery considers reopening the bidding process as Netflix faces DOJ antitrust scrutiny, GOP criticism over content, and a rival sweetened offer from the Paramount Skydance camp.
IndiGo faced an unprecedented operational meltdown in December, stranding nearly a million passengers. This led to a â‚ą22 crore fine and exposed pilot shortages, high compliance costs, and management vulnerabilities. IndiGo is now ramping up pilot recruitment and strengthening operations.
Amazon's Ring terminates its partnership with Flock Safety following a controversial Super Bowl ad. Critics slammed the 'Search Party' feature as a step toward an Orwellian surveillance state using AI and doorbell cameras.
CJI Surya Kant questioned Rera's effectiveness, stating it primarily aids defaulting builders, not homebuyers. He urged states to reassess Rera's purpose, a discussion arising during an appeal regarding a Himachal Pradesh High Court order on Rera office relocation.
Anand Srinivasan is Akasa Air's new CCO amid fleet expansion (33 aircraft, 193 pending) and 10% flight growth. This follows recent senior executive resignations, including co-founders, indicating significant leadership shifts and growth.
Richie Romero launches new eateries like The Eighth after his nightlife exit. NYC's dynamic dining scene also welcomes Mark Barak's Italian Giulietta, the Halbergs' Willet's Corner, and The Wagyu Room, promising diverse culinary experiences.
News Corp reported outstanding Q2 results, with income up 5.5% to $2.36 billion, driven by Dow Jones and digital properties. Dow Jones revenue climbed 8% to $648 million. CEO Robert Thomson highlighted AI's influence and secured AI content rights with Bloomberg.
The Trump administration granted UAE access to AI chips following a major stake purchase in World Liberty Financial by Sheikh Tahnoon, raising questions about conflicts of interest and the emoluments clause.
Vornado is transforming NYC's Penn District and 34th Street with new retail, a 1,000-foot high-rise, and a $2.5B investment, replacing 'shoddy' structures. The plan includes a cohesive street-level experience and mourns retail legend C. Bradley Mendelson.
Alpha School uses a 2-hour AI-driven learning model to replace traditional teaching. While founders claim faster progress, critics raise concerns over high tuition and the loss of human connection in classrooms.
This overview examines Kevin Warsh's history at the Fed, his controversial stance on the Lehman Brothers bailout, and his current standing with Donald Trump as a potential high-level financial leader.
Elon Musk plans to merge xAI and SpaceX, valuing SpaceX at $800B ($1T potential) and xAI at $230B, to integrate AI, space, and social media. The deal accelerates AI for military use, supercomputers, and space-based data centers, continuing Musk's consolidation trend.
The Washington-Baltimore News Guild is urging Washington Post staffers to appeal directly to owner Jeff Bezos and his partner Lauren Sánchez via social media to stave off impending job cuts and save journalism jobs.
