The prices that Americans paid for subscription- and rental-based access to video streaming services and video games increased 29 percent from December 2024 to December 2025, according to data that the US Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released on Tuesday. According to the BLS, the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers … Read more
The company’s move closer to artificial intelligence and high-performance computing followed many others repurposing some of their infrastructure away from mining crypto. Bitcoin mining company CleanSpark reached an agreement to buy land in Texas as part of a strategy to move deeper into AI and high-performance computing (HPC). In a Wednesday announcement, CleanSpark said it … Read more
Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the Travel & leisure industry myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. Chancellor Rachel Reeves has opened the door to expanding her business rates U-turn beyond pubs to other hospitality businesses. Reeves said on Wednesday changes to business taxation would have to be carried out … Read more
Mike Taing/Disney “The Rookie” will soon patrol a new night. The veteran cop drama, which has spent half of its seven-plus-season run on Tuesdays, will relocate to Mondays at 10 p.m. — aka Nathan Fillion’s former “Castle” beat — beginning January 26, where it will follow new … Read more
As fashion looks toward 2026, these are the six food trends the industry needs to know. Mini everything Mini food and drink formats are emerging as a dominant trend for 2026, as consumers seek enjoyment without excess, according to WGSN. For some consumers, minis function as low-commitment self-rewards: a one-bite dessert, a small sip of … Read more
BMW teased its forthcoming all-electric M-series performance sedan today, promising that the quad-motor M3 sports car would feature specs that are truly next level when it arrives in 2027. The M3 will have four electric motors and simulated gear shifting, a feature that is quickly becoming a must-have for electrified sports cars. BMW says the … Read more
Key points: Bitcoin is showing considerable strength in the short term, opening the gates for a rally to $100,000 and then to $107,500. Select major altcoins are showing strength, but Monero (XMR) is leading from the front. After the sharp rally on Tuesday, Bitcoin (BTC) bulls are attempting to extend the gains above $97,000. The … Read more
The Pete Davidson Show will put out new episodes every Friday, featuring Davidson and guests inside his garage having “candid, no-holds-barred conversations.” Netflix says it will reveal Davidson’s first guests and more details about the show soon. Irvin, who spent over a decade as a wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys, will host The White … Read more
Although Bose introduced a second-gen pair of the QC Ultra in September, the original flagships offer many of the same hallmarks for $120 less, at least at the moment. They feature a comfortable build and a foldable design that makes them ideal for long flights and road trips, along with a commendable 24 hours of … Read more
If cabbage needed a mascot, Gerald Stratford just might be the top candidate for the job. On Instagram, you’ll find the 77-year-old proudly showing off a red cabbage from his garden while wearing a cabbage-patterned fleece jacket and hat, or penning an ode to nature’s marbled marvel. Stratford, who lives in the village of Milton-under-Wychwood … Read more