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Here’s who Netflix just brought in to run content — and what it means for the streamer
Netflix appointed former Disney executive Peter Rice as chief content officer, replacing 10-year veteran Bela Bajaria as the streamer addresses declining engagement and viewership growth challenges.
Union attacks NatWest plans to get workers back to the office
NatWest plans to require 30,000 employees to work from the office at least two days weekly starting February, drawing union criticism over increased childcare and travel costs for workers.
College was supposed to be ‘good debt.’ For many borrowers, it isn’t paying off
More than 42 million Americans carry federal education debt totaling $1.7 trillion. Rising tuition costs, recent policy changes, and a volatile job market are making student loans increasingly risky financial investments.
UK sees growing demand for help bridging gap between end of work and start of pension
UK financial firms report surging demand for fixed-term annuities, which provide guaranteed income for a set period before offering a lump sum, helping retirees bridge the gap until state pension eligibility.
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Iran and Gulf states to discuss Strait of Hormuz in Oman on Monday
Iran will meet with Gulf states and Iraq in Oman on Monday to discuss managing the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway through which one-fifth of global oil supplies flow.
How US leaders remembered the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks
US leaders commemorated the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks on Friday, honoring nearly 3,000 victims through ceremonies, speeches, and social media tributes across the nation.
Declassified documents show UK aware of Israeli war crimes for 24 years
Declassified British documents reveal UK diplomats documented Israeli human rights abuses in occupied Palestinian territory as early as 2002, yet subsequent governments continued arming Israel for over two decades.
Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
The UK government has yet to make a final decision on e-scooter regulation after six years of trials, leaving a legal gray area as privately owned devices proliferate despite being illegal on public roads.
THC drinks could soon be harder to find as Congress delays hemp ban again
Congress delayed federal restrictions on hemp-derived THC beverages for a second time, pushing the deadline to December while the industry seeks a regulatory framework instead of an outright ban.
Bond market rebuffs US treasury’s plan to buy back $6bn in government debt
The US Treasury announced a $6 billion debt buyback plan to stabilize bond markets, but the bond market continued to rise on yields, signaling investor concern over inflation and geopolitical uncertainty.
Labour mayors in England vow to cap tourist tax at 5%
Labour mayors in England pledged to voluntarily cap a new tourist tax at 5%, responding to hospitality industry concerns about potential job losses from the uncapped levy on overnight accommodation.
Battery tech: Europe hopes to make up ground in battery industry
European companies are pursuing nanotechnology innovations in battery components to compete with Chinese manufacturers, after recent bankruptcies of major battery producers highlighted the continent’s struggles in the sector.
US prices remain high as fuel costs squeeze household budgets
US annual inflation held steady at 3.4% through August, driven by elevated gasoline prices amid global supply disruptions, pressuring household budgets and wage growth.
Is Patagonia the new data center hub? + Harley-Davidson’s role in the trade war
Argentine leadership is attracting major tech investment to Patagonia, with OpenAI planning a $25 billion data center project, while China’s semiconductor exports surge despite trade barriers.
Abhijeet Dipke, CJP: The student behind ‘cockroach’ protests that forced an Indian minister to quit
Abhijeet Dipke, 30, founded India’s “cockroach” protest movement after a chief justice compared jobless youth to insects, sparking demonstrations that led to a minister’s resignation and propelling the activist to unexpected celebrity status.
Israel says it has destroyed major underground Hezbollah base
Israel’s military reported destroying a major underground Hezbollah complex in southern Lebanon using over 1,000 tonnes of explosives, triggering seismic activity equivalent to a 4.1 magnitude earthquake.