Hollywood may be on the verge of its biggest shock ever. Warner Bros. Discovery, home of harry potter, batmanand HBO have entered exclusive negotiations Sell Your Studio and HBO Max to Netflix For $83 billion, people familiar with the talks said.
After a bidding war with Comcast and Paramount, Netflix moved forward mostly by offering cash and promising to keep Warner Bros. films in theaters. The pledge marks a strategic shift for a company known for prioritizing streaming.
“Our mission has always been to entertain the world,” said Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos. “Together, we can help define the next century of storytelling.”
Amazon could ditch USPS and create its own postal service
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Amazon may stop relying on the US Postal Service and create its own rival, nationwide delivery system, according to a report Washington PostThe company’s contract with the USPS expires in October 2026, and tense renewal negotiations have been complicated by President Trump’s push to privatize the agency,
Amazon currently pays the USPS billions every year and accounts for about 7.5% of its revenue. But Amazon says that added uncertainty to its logistics plans when the USPS signaled plans to auction off shipping capacity.
With its growing fleet of planes, electric vans, drones, autonomous vehicles, and even rockets, Amazon is now ready to play the role of postman.
Trader Joe’s reveals why it pulled one of its most popular items from shelves
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Trader Joe’s fans are in for a little less holiday joy this season after the grocer confirmed candy cane jo-jo Will not return until 2025.
The uproar started when shoppers on Reddit noticed that the cookies were not returned. Some customers who received the boxes said they tasted “like toothpaste”, leading to speculation and panic among loyalists.
This week, Trader Joe’s confirmed it has recalled the item after this year’s batch failed taste standards. A tough break for holiday cookie hunters. Some buyers complained about the boxes being damaged before they disappeared, but complained that the cookies tasted too minty.
Waymo is in trouble after self-driving cars ignored school bus stop signs
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Waymo’s robot taxis are being investigated by federal regulators after being seized passing stopped school buses In Austin, Texas – an illegal move that puts children at risk.
Police say Waymo’s autonomous cars have flashed red lights and blown stop arms at least 19 times this school year, even after the company claimed it had updated its software. Authorities have issued 20 citations and sought to halt Waymo’s operations.
Waymo says its vehicles now outperform human drivers. But Texas regulators will decide whether that claim passes the test and what the next school bus will be.
7-Eleven brings Japan’s cult-favorite egg salad sandwich to America
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Americans have been begging for it, and now it’s here. 7-Eleven has quietly launched its Japanese-style egg salad sandwich in select U.S. stores, responding to years of online appeal from fans discovering the viral snack overseas.
based on japan’s beloved tamago sandoThe sandwich is built on soft milk bread and filled with a rich, Kewpie mayo-based egg salad that devotees once traveled 6,700 miles to taste. Anthony Bourdain famously called it “the pillow of love”, giving rise to its legend.
In Japan, this sandwich costs as much as $1.50. Stateside, early customers are looking at it for $5.49. It’s expensive, but much cheaper than a 14-hour flight.
X has been fined $130 million in the EU for ‘defrauding users’. Musk is not happy with this.
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EU regulators on Elon Musk’s platform say the design “deceives users” and increases the risk of scams and impersonation.
American officials reacted sharply. Secretary of State marco rubio The fines were described as an attack on US tech companies, while FCC Chairman Brendan Carr accused Europe of punishing X merely for being successful. Musk reposted Rubio’s criticism and agreed.
X now must outline how it will comply with EU rules or face additional fines under the Digital Services Act.
Hollywood may be on the verge of its biggest shock ever. Warner Bros. Discovery, home of harry potter, batmanand HBO have entered exclusive negotiations Sell Your Studio and HBO Max to Netflix For $83 billion, people familiar with the talks said.
After a bidding war with Comcast and Paramount, Netflix moved forward mostly by offering cash and promising to keep Warner Bros. films in theaters. The pledge marks a strategic shift for a company known for prioritizing streaming.
“Our mission has always been to entertain the world,” said Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos. “Together, we can help define the next century of storytelling.”
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