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On the Lot: The deal Hollywood fears most

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A tale of two beers: Spending at bars is on the rise, while retail alcohol sales are falling

Alcohol consumption overall is declining in the U.S., but some are encouraging social drinking.
Commerce Department Reports That U.S. Economy Contracted By 0.3 Percent In First Quarter
Commerce Department Reports That U.S. Economy Contracted By 0.3 Percent In First Quarter

FedEx says it will return to customers any refunds it gets back from Trump's illegal tariffs

FedEx filed suit to request a refund on what it paid for tariffs set by President Donald Trump under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
Inside A FedEx Express Facility On Cyber Monday
Inside A FedEx Express Facility On Cyber Monday
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Burger King's new AI agent will listen to orders and 'coach' workers on being 'hospitable'

The system will gather data points from employees' interactions with customers using keywords like "welcome," "please" and "thank you."
As E Coli Cases Rise, Burger King Pulls Onions From Select Restaurants
As E Coli Cases Rise, Burger King Pulls Onions From Select Restaurants
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Netflix won't increase offer for Warner Bros., ceding bidding war to Paramount

The statement came after Warner Bros. Discovery's board of directors described Paramount Skydance's latest offer as "superior."
Skydance Officially Closes Deal To Merge With Paramount
Skydance Officially Closes Deal To Merge With Paramount
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AI giant Nvidia made $120 billion in profit last year. Investors are still spooked.

The company is not immune to the "AI scare trade" as a 5% drop in its share price erased $256 billion from its market value.
NVIDIA headquarters in Santa Clara, Calif.
NVIDIA headquarters in Santa Clara, Calif.

What you need to know about Trump Accounts

New investment accounts for children will launch this summer.
President Donald Trump speaks at at a "Trump Accounts" event on Jan. 28, 2026.
President Donald Trump speaks at at a "Trump Accounts" event on Jan. 28, 2026.

Bill Gates admits affairs, says Epstein association was 'huge mistake' at Gates Foundation town hall

"I did nothing illicit. I saw nothing illicit," Gates told staff members about his dealings with Jeffrey Epstein.
Bill Gates face close up
Bill Gates face close up

Three takeaways from Trump's State of the Union speech

The president gave a triumphant address celebrating his policies and gave no indication that he's chastened by his falling approval ratings, instead repeatedly taunting Democrats.
State of the Union
State of the Union
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State of the Union address highlights: Trump clashes with Democrats in speech declaring a 'golden age' of America

The president's speech came as he faces challenges at home and abroad with voters' dimming views on the economy and rising tensions with Iran.
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Image: US-POLITICS-TRUMP-STATE OF THE UNION
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Warner Bros. Discovery says new Paramount bid could best Netflix offer

The new offer bumps the purchase price from $30 to $31 a share — a deal that would value Warner Bros. Discovery at roughly $77 billion.
Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, Calif.; Paramount Pictures lot in Los Angeles.
Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, Calif.; Paramount Pictures lot in Los Angeles.

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