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Why the actors and writers strikes are good news for Netflix

Netflix, a major target of the current strikes by Hollywood writers and actors, has seen an unexpected cash boost from the two labor unions’ actions.  In its quarterly earnings report Wednesday, Netflix said it expects to have at least $5 billion in free cash flow for 2023 because of reduced operational costs …

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Here’s what the latest inflation report means for your money

Inflation is rapidly cooling from its hottest pace in 40 years, providing some relief to Americans whose wallets have been strained by price increases in everything from groceries to housing.  The Consumer Price Index grew at an annual rate of 3% in June — the smallest increase since March 2021, the …

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Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten released from prison after serving 53 years for 2 murders

Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten walked out of a California prison Tuesday after serving 53 years of a life sentence for her participation in two infamous murders. The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation said Van Houten, now 73 years old, “was released to parole supervision.” Her release comes …

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Pence says “I don’t remember any pressure” on state governors after 2020 election

In an interview on Saturday with “Face the Nation,” former Vice President Mike Pence said that there was “no pressure involved” in former President Donald Trump’s requests for him to call former Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey in the days and weeks following the 2020 election .  The Washington Post reported …

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Donald Santini, suspect in 1984 killing of Cynthia Wood, returned to Florida after arrest in California

A man arrested earlier this month in California has been returned to Florida to face charges in the 1984 killing of a woman, authorities said. Officials say Donald Santini, 65, had been serving as the president of a local water board in a San Diego suburb when he was finally apprehended. …

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Jalen Rose and Jeff Van Gundy among those laid off at ESPN

ESPN is cutting about 20 employees, including well-known network personalities such as former NBA coach Jeff Van Gundy and former player Jalen Rose. The sports network on Friday confirmed that it is cutting employees, but didn’t specify the number of layoffs or the staffers who are losing their jobs. The …

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Cancer drug shortages could put chemo patient treatment at risk

Chattanooga, Tennessee — Carol Noon has an aggressive form of endometrial cancer. It’s treatable, but there is no time to waste.  Due to a drug shortage, she told CBS News “there’s no guarantee” that the life-saving chemotherapy drugs she needs will be available throughout the course of her treatment. The …

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Years before Titanic sub went missing, OceanGate was warned about “catastrophic” safety issues

Years before a tourist submersible went missing and was ultimately lost in what the Coast Guard called “a catastrophic implosion” on an expedition to explore the Titanic shipwreck with five passengers on board, red flags over safety issues emerged about the company that designed and operated the vessel.  OceanGate, which charged $250,000 …

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A new advertisement from Never Back Down, a super PAC backing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ 2024 presidential bid, is centered around his fight with Disney and taps into general conservative resentment toward what he often characterizes as “woke ideology.”  The 30-second television ad which mimics the style of a fairy …

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