Dan Wakeford ‘forced out’ as EIC of celeb gossip mag Us Weekly
The 50-year-old former People boss announced his departure from the trashy tabloid in an email to staffers earlier on Friday.
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Five takeaways from the blockbuster Netflix Warner Brothers deal
It might seem like a simple merger deal, but it's got all the ingredients of a Hollywood drama.
Trump’s Mr. Fix it: Scott Bessent set to tackle affordability crisis
The next 11 months will be pivotal for Bessent ahead of the midterm elections, where affordability and the cost-of-living in this country will be one of the major issues facing voters.
How Warner Bros. Discovery’s CEO decided to sell to Netflix— and why the media giant’s auction may not be over
The Ellisons are now angling for a counterattack, sources say. They also believe they can win this battle by taking their case directly to WBD shareholders.
Musk’s SpaceX aims for 2026 IPO with jaw-dropping $800B valuation: reports
The company has reportedly told investors and financial institution representatives that the IPO would include the entire company, including internet satellite provider Starlink.
Victoria’s Secret stock soars after runway ‘angels’ lend divine sales boost
“This year’s fashion show was a defining moment in how we have evolved into the new era of sexy,” Victoria's Secret chief executive Hillary Super said.
AI giant Anthropic hires ex-Schumer, Eric Adams staffer as it faces ‘woke’ accusations
Anthropic has tapped an ex-staffer for Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and outgoing Mayor Eric Adams for a top communications role – as the AI giant tries to distance itself from allegations that is too “woke," The Post has learned.
‘Gold Rush’ star says Washington has ‘zero interest’ in fixing debt or fueling gold boom
Parker Schnabel said the shift isn’t temporary — it’s the beginning of a long-term structural trend.
Meta reaches AI deals with CNN, Fox News, other media outlets
Meta has reached deals to pay Fox News, CNN and several other news publishers in exchange for using their articles in its AI chatbot, the company said Friday.
Jamie's Italian to return six years after collapse
Jamie Oliver is relaunching his casual dining brand in the UK backed by the people behind Prezzo.
Forbes abruptly fires dozens of contributing writers — as bosses move to ensure news site is ‘financially sound’
Dozens of the 108-year-old financial news site's "contributing writers" – from finance and media to lifestyle, sports and food – were informed late Monday that their contracts were terminated.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren slams Netflix’s $72B deal for WBD, calls it an ‘anti-monopoly nightmare’
As the process played out, Republicans in Congress also warned against the deal.
Ford recalls 100K vehicles over faulty part that could detach while driving
The recall includes certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2025 Escape vehicles, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Netflix-Warner Bros. deal
The acquisition will include WBD’s film and TV studios, HBO and HBO Max, potentially combining well over 400 million streaming subscribers and a massive library of content.
Musk’s X hit with $140M fine in Europe over ‘deceptive’ blue checkmark, transparency issues
It accused the social media company, formerly known as Twitter, of breaching safety laws with “the deceptive design of its ‘blue checkmark,’ the lack of transparency of its advertising repository, and the failure to provide access to public data for researchers.”
Fed’s preferred inflation gauge gives Jerome Powell green light to cut rates after prices barely budge
Excluding the volatile food and energy categories, core prices rose 0.2% in September from August, the same as the previous month, accoring to a report that was delayed five weeks by the government shutdown.
State Street still using DEI to curry favor with leftist state officials despite Wall Street clampdown
State Street's moves appear to run counter to the recent shift by BlackRock away from DEI.
Martin Lewis on what people misunderstand about credit scores
Martin Lewis explains the things people misunderstand about credit scores.
What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?
We look at the different circumstances that affect you if you're due a refund for cancelled or delayed flights.
Netflix to buy Warner Bros in $72B deal after brutal bidding war
Netflix has agreed to buy Warner Bros Discovery's TV and film studios and streaming division for $72 billion.
US hits out at EU's 'suffocating regulations' after it fines Elon Musk's X
The European Commission says the social media site is opening its users up to scams and impersonations.
Wall Street moves to stop Trump from picking Kevin Hassett as next Fed chief — here’s why
Trump clearly loves Hassett, a longtime loyalist who served as head of the Council of Economic Advisers in his first term.
Jack Dorsey’s former boss revives Vine to escape ‘AI Slop’
"The problem with the algorithms and the problem with AI isn't necessarily that they exist… It’s about who controls them," Twitter co-founder Evan Henshaw-Plath told NYNext.
Disruption as flights resume at Edinburgh Airport after outage
Services resumed this morning but there have been knock-on delays, diversions and cancellations to flights.
Netflix to buy Warner Bros film and streaming businesses for $72bn
The major Hollywood deal means Netflix will takeover ownership of franchises including Harry Potter and Game of Thrones.
What are freeze-dried sweets and why are they popular?
Big confectionery makers are rolling out freeze-dried sweets after they become an online sensation.
Luana Lopes Lara, Kalshi co-founder and ex-ballerina, becomes youngest self-made female billionaire at 29 years old
A former ballerina and MIT graduate made history, unseating Lucy Guo, Taylor Swift and Kylie Jenner to become the world's youngest self-made female billionaire.
