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Netflix's vision for the future of streaming: More expensive or less convenient

Netflix lost roughly a million customers last quarter — the most in the company's 25-year history. But it stopped the bleeding in a nightmarish year, and the company believes that its new long-term initiatives will boost sales and subscribers.

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Facebook is redesigning the home feed

Facebook's rumored redesign has arrived. Starting Thursday, the platform is splitting up its main "home" section into two tabs. The move is part of a push by Facebook to show users more entertaining, recommended content — to become what cofounder Mark Zuckerberg has called a "discovery engine" — as it seeks to better compete with rivals like TikTok for users' time and attention.

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Ex-Minneapolis police officer Thomas Lane set to be sentenced for violating George Floyd's civil rights

Thomas Lane, one of the three former Minneapolis police officers convicted in February of violating George Floyd's civil rights, is set to be sentenced to federal prison on Thursday.

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Biden tests positive for Covid-19, White House says

President Joe Biden has tested positive for Covid-19 and is experiencing "mild symptoms," White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Thursday.

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The European Central Bank raises rates for the first time in 11 years

In a bold attempt to get inflation under control, the European Central Bank on Thursday announced it would hike its key interest rate by a half percentage point.

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Historic number of LGBTQ candidates are running for office this year, LGBTQ Victory Fund says

A historic number of LGBTQ candidates are running for office this year, according to new data from LGBTQ Victory Fund, a national organization dedicated to helping elect LGBTQ candidates.

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New York police investigating if retired judge's son killed mother before jumping to his own death

New York police are investigating whether the son of a retired New York state judge killed his mother in the family's Manhattan apartment before jumping to his own death, a law enforcement source told CNN on Wednesday.

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Mo'Nique launches Netflix comedy special after suing the streaming giant

Three years after suing Netflix, Mo'Nique is airing a special on the streamer.

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FDA commissioner announces review of food and tobacco programs amid criticism

US Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf announced Tuesday that he has commissioned reviews of the agency's food and tobacco programs. Both have been subject of recent criticism amid the nationwide infant formula shortage and the debate over e-cigarette products.

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Alley Theatre Hosts Young Actor Auditions for A Christmas Carol

Calling all young actors ages 5 to 13 to be considered for Rob Melrose’s magical new adaptation of the heart-warming holiday classic

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Annual Houston Humanitarian Awards to Honor Curtis ‘50 Cent’ Jackson, 10 Houstonians at Black-Tie Gala Sunday

Presented by Houston Random Acts of Kindness Day, The LemonTree Foundation and Royal Sonesta Houston-

The Annual Houston Humanitarian Awards will be honoring some big names and even bigger hearts, including award-winning rapper, entrepreneur, actor, producer, and philanthropist Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, this Sunday, July 24, 2022, at the Royal Sonesta Houston!

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This airline is launching electronic bag tags to try to speed up the airport check-in process

Alaska Airlines is rolling out electronic bag tags in an effort to speed up the airport check-in process for customers, the company said Tuesday.

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Europe plans to force countries to ration gas as Russia weaponizes energy

The European Union has unveiled its emergency gas rationing plan — a day before it fears Russia could drastically cut the flow of natural gas to the continent.

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Wisconsin assembly speaker says Trump called him this month to decertify 2020 election

Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said former President Donald Trump called him last week as part of a fresh effort to decertify the state's 2020 presidential election results.

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Rudy Giuliani ordered to testify before Georgia grand jury investigating Trump on August 9

A New York judge has ordered Rudy Giuliani to testify next month as a witness before the Fulton County, Georgia, grand jury that's investigating Donald Trump's attempts to undermine the 2020 election.

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The northern hemisphere is baking as fires rip through Europe, while US and China temperatures soar

Hundreds of millions of people around the world were sweltering in extreme heat on Wednesday, as record-breaking heat waves set swathes of Europe's countryside on fire, scorched the US and put dozens of Chinese cities under alert.

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Harris County DA: Fertitta offers $25K reward in shooting death of Arlene Alvarez

A Harris County Grand Jury on Tuesday declined to indict Tony Earls in the fatal shooting of 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez, announced District Attorney Kim Ogg.

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Ex-Trump aide tied to 'unhinged' December 2020 White House meeting speaks with January 6 committee

Former Trump White House aide Garrett Ziegler met Tuesday with the House select committee investigating the January 6 insurrection.