Warner Bros. is on the verge of being acquired by Netflix after a massive deal was announced to buy its streaming assets for $82.7 billion. But just three days later, rival bidder Paramount Skydance Corp. launched a hostile takeover bid worth $108.4 billion. Either outcome will need government approval. The shift to streaming has put … Read more
Get ready for a gripping crime thriller that showcases Robert Pattinson in a fantastic career departure. “Good Time” (2017) is an instantly iconic film from the Safdie Brothers, starring Pattinson as small-time bank robber Constantine “Connie” Nikas, who embarks on a desperate and chaotic journey through New York City’s underworld to raise bail money and … Read more
Google wants to reduce our phone dependency by introducing smart glasses with AI. The tech giant has partnered with other companies like Warby Parker and Gentle Monster to develop the glasses, which can show directions, answer calls, and learn about objects in your view. Google’s prototype has made significant changes since its previous attempt, including … Read more
The state speaker of the Tennessee House has proposed a plan to fund student teacher stipends amid the ongoing teacher shortage in the state. This move aims to alleviate the financial burden on aspiring teachers who are required to participate in unpaid internships as part of their education. Currently, many students face the challenge of … Read more
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) re-released a report on gender-affirming care for youth, which was initially met with criticism from medical associations and rights groups. The new report claims to have undergone peer review, but experts say it still lacks transparency and credibility. The list of authors excludes actual transgender people, … Read more
CNBC reported that Paramount Pictures and Skydance Media are making a hostile bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) and Netflix, Inc. The two companies aim to create a massive entertainment conglomerate by combining their assets. However, the deal is facing resistance from WBD’s board of directors, who are skeptical about the proposed acquisition. The … Read more
A recent review by the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on pediatric gender transition risks being dismissed due to its findings going against the medical community’s established practices. However, it is essential to consider the evidence-based conclusions presented in this report. Unlike some organizations that have been accused of ideological bias, HHS … Read more
The US Department of Justice will soon release a large collection of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex trafficker. This comes after the passage of the Epstein Files Transparency Act last month. The act requires the DOJ to make these documents public, which could shed new light on Epstein’s activities and connections. Source: … Read more
Texas Tech University is in the middle of a controversy over its new guidelines for teaching about race and gender. The university’s chancellor recently sent professors a flowchart explaining how to follow these rules, which include banning “advocacy/promotion of race or sex-based prejudice.” Source: https://www.wsj.com/us-news/education/texas-tech-college-curriculum-flowchart-race-gender-7888880f
Meta Platforms (META) shares jumped 3.4% on Thursday despite cutting metaverse spending, thanks to strong growth from its core “Family of Apps” segment. Here’s why this shift is good news for long-term investors. The name change to Meta Platforms in 2021 reflected the company’s expansion into virtual worlds, but it also led to a sharp … Read more