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Netflix’s co-CEO was asked why the company changed its mind after saying it would never introduce ads or live sports. Here’s how he responded.

Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos at the 2024 Fast Company Innovation Festival. Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos spoke at the 2024 Fast Company Innovation Festival. Sarandos was asked about Netflix’s shift from rejecting ads and original content to embracing both. Netflix’s ad-supported plan has since taken off, helping the company buck a stock slump. …

September 18, 2024
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New 0M DOJ lawsuit details the ‘unseaworthy’ condition of the ship behind Baltimore bridge collapse

New $100M DOJ lawsuit details the ‘unseaworthy’ condition of the ship behind Baltimore bridge collapse

The Dali crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. Jim Watson/AFP/Getty Images The DOJ filed a $100 million lawsuit against the owner and operator of the Dali. The lawsuit alleges the owner and operator of the container ship “cut corners.” The DOJ seeks to recover costs and punitive damages for the disaster that …

September 18, 2024
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Meet Bill Gates’ kids Jennifer, Rory, and Phoebe: From a pediatrician to a fashion startup cofounder

Bill Gates has three children with Melinda French Gates, his ex-wife, and now has his first grandchild as well. Mark J. Terrill/AP Images Bill Gates, the Microsoft cofounder, shares three kids with his ex-wife Melinda French Gates. They include a recent med school graduate and a fashion startup cofounder. Here’s what we know about the …

September 18, 2024
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How the Fed’s big cut will impact everything from home prices to new-car loans

Tony Cordoza/Getty, Issarawat Tattong/Getty, Tyler Le/BI The Federal Reserve finally cut interest rates this week. It comes after years of aggressive inflation fighting from the central bank. While it will take time to feel the impact of the cuts, lower rates will have benefits. The time has finally come. On Wednesday, the Federal Open Market …

September 18, 2024
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All the famous people who appear in the sexual assault lawsuits filed against Sean Diddy Combs

Sean “Diddy” Combs has been hit by a series of lawsuits accusing him of sexual assault. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson Sean Combs was arrested on Monday on charges of sex trafficking and racketeering. The federal indictment comes after Diddy was hit with a series of lawsuits. Some suits include allegations against other known figures — though not …

September 18, 2024
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I turned down a teaching position and became the school lunch lady instead. I love it.

Sarah Fiacco enjoys working as a lunch lady in the cafeteria of her kids’ school. Courtesy of Sarah Fiacco. Substitute teacher Sarah Fiacco, turned down a permanent role because she hated disciplining the kids. She was nervous about taking a job in the school cafeteria instead, as it seemed like a step-down. When a student …

September 18, 2024
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Here’s why astronauts age slower than the rest of us here on Earth

Astronaut Matthias Maurer of ESA (European Space Agency) is pictured on the International Space Station’s truss structure during a spacewalk. NASA Time can appear to move faster or slower to us relative to others in a different part of space-time. That means astronauts on the International Space Station age slower than people on Earth. The …

September 18, 2024
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Apple made its cheapest iPhone 16 so good there aren’t many reasons you’ll need the Pro version

The color lineup for the new iPhone 16. Apple Early testers seem to favor Apple’s iPhone 16 over the Pro models. The iPhone 16 includes notable upgrades like the customizable Action button. Apple Intelligence software will roll out in October, but standout features are coming next year. It looks like the iPhone 16 is making …

September 18, 2024
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Meet the ex-Googler joining Goldman Sachs to build tech and cut costs for its investment banking and trading business

Image courtesy of Melissa Goldman; Chelsea Jia Feng/BI Goldman Sachs hired a new global head of engineering for its global banking and markets unit. Melissa Goldman starts her new role Oct. 7, after she departs Google where she led core engineering. She talks about her priorities, automating junior bankers’ tasks, and more in this exclusive …

September 18, 2024
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I ranked 12 fast-food double cheeseburgers from worst to best, and my favorite was also a great value

I tried and ranked double cheeseburgers from 12 fast-food chains to determine a winner. In-N-Out; Getty Images; Chelsea Jia Feng/BI In honor of National Cheeseburger Day, we ranked double cheeseburgers from 12 fast-food chains. White Castle surprised me with its small, cheap, and super-flavorful sliders. I thought In-N-Out’s famous Double-Double was great value and undeniably …

September 18, 2024
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Category: Tech & Science

Netflix’s co-CEO was asked why the company changed its mind after saying it would never introduce ads or live sports. Here’s how he responded.

New $100M DOJ lawsuit details the ‘unseaworthy’ condition of the ship behind Baltimore bridge collapse

Meet Bill Gates’ kids Jennifer, Rory, and Phoebe: From a pediatrician to a fashion startup cofounder

How the Fed’s big cut will impact everything from home prices to new-car loans

All the famous people who appear in the sexual assault lawsuits filed against Sean Diddy Combs

I turned down a teaching position and became the school lunch lady instead. I love it.

Here’s why astronauts age slower than the rest of us here on Earth

Apple made its cheapest iPhone 16 so good there aren’t many reasons you’ll need the Pro version

Meet the ex-Googler joining Goldman Sachs to build tech and cut costs for its investment banking and trading business

I ranked 12 fast-food double cheeseburgers from worst to best, and my favorite was also a great value

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