Disney is working on updating its streaming platform Disney + with a slate of new features, including live channels and algorithms, that’ll make it look like a mashup of regular TV and Netflix. Suggested Reading. The features are part of of Disney’s efforts to make the streaming platform profitable...

Disney’s new streaming plan sounds a lot like regular TV

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The streamer says doing so "limits the benefit" of its offerings
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Netflix Doubles Down on Decision to Avoid Bundling, Says It’s Already a ‘Go-To Destination’

Netflix said its advertising-supported memberships grew 34% during the second quarter compared to the year-earlier period. The streamer's global paid memberships rose 16.5% year over year to 278 million. This marks one of the last updates Netflix will release regarding its membership numbers. reported second-quarter earnings Thursday that showcased the...

Netflix beats estimates as ad-supported memberships rise 34%

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Streaming service’s ad-supported subscription and live event streaming saw revenue reach $9.5bn in latest quarter

Netflix adds 8 million subscribers due in part to success of Baby Reindeer and Bridgerton

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	Netflix isn’t against creating a streaming bundle — just a certain type of bundle.Netflix Tops 277 Million Subscribers With Strong Q2 Gain, Beats Earnings Forecasts




	In a Thursday letter to shareholders that accompanied its Q2 financial results, the company noted why you won’t see it partnering directly with competitor streamers including Disney+ or Max, but has teamed up with distributor Comcast to launch a package including Peacock and Apple TV+.




	“From the early days of streaming, we saw partnerships with device makers and pay TV and mobile operators as key to ensuring Netflix was easy to find and use,” Netflix said. “These...

Netflix Rejects Direct Streaming Bundles With Max, Disney+ Because It ‘Already Operates as a Go-To Destination’

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

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The leader of a nationwide retail crime operation faces five years and four months in state prison and must pay millions in restitution. A CNBC investigation in March detailed Michelle Mack's operation and showed how law enforcement traces stolen items from organized retail rings. Mack oversaw a multimillion-dollar operation in...

Retail crime 'queenpin' faces five years in prison, millions in restitution

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

A popular family streaming service has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy just months after finalizing a landmark acquisition. Streaming services have revolutionized the way consumers access and enjoy media content, offering a variety of platforms catering to different tastes and preferences. Major players in the market include Netflix, Amazon Prime...

22 Years Down the Drain: Popular Streaming Service Files For Bankruptcy After Landmark Acquisition

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A wave of closures is hitting Pizza Hut, a pizza chain known for its iconic slanted-roof buildings, with 6,775 locations feeling the pinch in the tough restaurant industry landscape.

A well-known pizza chain with over 6K locations has begun closing some of its stores

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Do you believe in genuine friendship? Finding a loyal and reliable friend is tricky nowadays. Many people are two-faced and like using their loved ones’ weaknesses to attack them.

5 Zodiac Signs That Make The Best Friends

This is CNBC's live blog covering the latest news and updates on the IT outage impacting businesses worldwide. See below for updates. Financial services and doctors' offices were disrupted on Friday, while TV broadcasters went offline as businesses worldwide grappled with an ongoing major IT outage. Air travel has been particularly hit, with planes grounded, services delayed and airports issuing advice to passengers.

'Largest IT outage in history' leaves world reeling

Video streaming providers have a big churn problem. While many streaming companies are not profitable yet, the entire industry is grappling with high and fast cancellation rates. Users who sign up for streaming services only to cancel a few months later, likely because they watched what they wanted to already...

Streaming’s bundling obsession ignores the real problem with subscription costs

Conflicts are inevitable in life as we have different opinions. Some zodiac signs are good at arguing while others strive to create harmony and avoid arguments. Yet, conflict resolution is a crucial skill at home and work. It helps people live peacefully and in unity.

5 Zodiac Signs Who Are Most Likely to Win Arguments

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The slowing subscriber count at Netflix matters to shareholders. The stock has underperformed the Nasdaq so far this year.
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Netflix May Be in Trouble

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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This story is part of CNBC Make It's Millennial Money series, which details how people around the world earn, spend and save their money. After graduating from Syracuse University in 2017 and spending three years working corporate jobs in both advertising and marketing in New York City, Vienna Hintze wanted a change.

29-year-old quit her job to sell flowers from a pickup truck—now she brings in up to $16,000 a month

Chad Sweet, The Chertoff Group co-founder and CEO, joins 'Money Movers' to discuss how unique CrowdStrike's outage is, if anything suggests there weren't the proper quality controls around the update, and much more.

Technical outages show the importance of safeguarding critical systems: The Chertoff Group CEO


				













	CNBC just made its last call on “Last Call,” the outlet’s second attempt in recent months to offer business-news programming to evening audiences.CNBC Ramps Up Sports-Business Coverage




	The NBCUniversal-backed cable network is canceling the 7 p.m. program, which launched in March of last year as part of a broader effort to keep business-news aficionados watching CNBC later into the evening.  Executives have determined viewers aren’t interested enough in news at that time,and intend to replace the show with an hour of “Shark Tank,” a staple for CNBC in nighttime hours. 




	Anchor Brian Sulliivan is expected to stay with CNBC, according...

CNBC Hangs Up On ‘Last Call,’ Network’s Latest Effort to Offer Evening News

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Rosenblatt's Crockett on streaming: YouTube is winning the race 'hugely'

Barton Crockett, Rosenblatt senior research analyst, joins...

Rosenblatt's Crockett on streaming: YouTube is winning the race 'hugely'

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