Disney recently announced that starting mid-October, the prices for most plans on Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ will see an increase of $1 to $2 per month. The most significant price increase comes for the Hulu plans that include live TV, which will see a $6 bump in monthly fees. Disney+ basic and premium plans will
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Yum Brands recently reported a mixed quarter, with both Pizza Hut and KFC experiencing declining same-store sales. The CEO, David Gibbs, cited the impacts of the Middle East conflict and a more cost-conscious consumer as factors contributing to these challenges. Despite these headwinds, sales trends in the U.S. have shown improvement compared to the previous
Eli Lilly’s highly popular weight loss injection Zepbound and diabetes drug Mounjaro are now fully available in the U.S., as per the recent update on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s drug shortage database. The previous update indicated that certain doses of these treatments were facing shortages. The scarcity of Mounjaro dates back to as
In a recent turn of events, Delta Air Line CEO Ed Bastian found himself in a tough situation, having to deal with the aftermath of a botched CrowdStrike software update that wreaked havoc for the airline. Thousands of customers and crew members were left stranded due to the disruptions caused by the faulty update. Delta
Tadge Juechter’s career at General Motors began with a pivotal research project in 1985 to determine the market potential for a high-performance model of the iconic Corvette. Fast forward nearly four decades, and Juechter has left an indelible mark on the Corvette legacy, culminating in the unveiling of the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, the most
The Summer Olympics in Paris have garnered a significant amount of attention in the U.S., with Snoop Dogg playing a prominent role in the coverage. The total audience delivery average for the first five days of the Olympics was 34 million viewers, a substantial increase of 79% from the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. Executives from Comcast’s
In a groundbreaking move, Morgan Stanley has announced that it will be allowing its financial advisors to offer bitcoin ETFs to eligible clients. This decision marks a significant shift in the traditional approach of major Wall Street banks towards digital assets, particularly cryptocurrency. Unlike other major financial institutions such as Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, Bank of
Eli Lilly’s weight-loss drug, Zepbound, has shown promising benefits in patients suffering from a common type of heart failure and obesity. The late-stage trial data released by the company indicates that Zepbound, along with other popular GLP-1 drugs, may have additional health benefits beyond weight loss and blood sugar regulation. This could potentially lead to
Boeing has recently announced that Robert “Kelly” Ortberg will be taking over as CEO following the departure of Dave Calhoun. Ortberg, a seasoned aerospace veteran, will be stepping into the role on August 8th. With his background in leading major aerospace supplier Rockwell Collins, and later Collins Aerospace, Ortberg brings a wealth of experience to
Recently, Attorney General Brian Schwalb from Washington, D.C., filed a lawsuit against StubHub, an online ticket exchange platform, accusing the company of engaging in deceptive and unfair pricing practices. The lawsuit claims that StubHub manipulates consumers with misleading low ticket prices only to hit them with significantly higher fees during the checkout process. This intentional