Netflix lands in the middle of a culture war during Senate hearing

Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos was launched into the middle of a congressional culture war on Tuesday as he testified before a Senate subcommittee about the company’s attempt to buy a large part of Warner Bros Discovery. The hearing before the Senate Judiciary antitrust subcommittee highlighted an array of traditional merger concerns on both sides of … Read more

10 Most Annoying Yellowstone Characters, Ranked

Paramount Network Taylor Sheridan’s Paramount juggernaut “Yellowstone” is a brutal neo-Western gift that keeps on giving. It already has multiple prequel series, and Luke Grimes’ Kayce Dutton is set to continue the parent show’s story with a new team on “Y: Marshals” – one of the many spin-offs to … Read more

Citadel’s Ken Griffin says Trump White House has ‘enriched’ family members

Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for free Your guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the world Billionaire investor Ken Griffin has accused members of the Trump administration of enriching their families, in a rare rebuke by a prominent Wall Street figure and big Republican donor. “This administration has definitely … Read more

Netflix claims subscribers will get “more content for less” if it buys HBO Max

There is concern that subscribers might be negatively affected if Netflix acquires Warner Bros. Discovery’s (WBD’s) streaming and movie studios businesses. One of the biggest fears is that the merger would lead to higher prices due to Netflix having less competition. During a Senate hearing today, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos suggested that the merger would … Read more

India’s Varaha bags $20M to scale carbon removal from the Global South

Varaha, an India-based climate tech startup, has raised $20 million in fresh funding as it looks to scale carbon removal projects from the Global South and position itself as a lower-cost supplier for verified emissions reductions. The investment marks the first portion of a planned $45 million Series B round led by WestBridge Capital, the … Read more

Hugh Laurie Has Some Harsh Words About House Today

Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images Hugh Laurie was already an esteemed British comedian when he started playing the acerbic and misanthropic Dr. Gregory House in 2004. By the time the show ended in 2012 after eight seasons, the public was far more likely to picture him snarking to his … Read more

Odey firm’s internal probe unearthed 46 allegations against founder

An internal investigation into Crispin Odey’s behaviour at his eponymous hedge fund uncovered 46 allegations of inappropriate conduct towards female employees, according to the UK’s financial regulator. The allegations, spanning from 2003 to 2020, included a sexual assault and an incident in which Odey brought a skirt into the office and “required a receptionist to … Read more