Tag: companies
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Google claims a Supreme Court defeat would transform the internet — for the worse
CNN — An unfavorable ruling against Google in a closely watched Supreme Court case this term about YouTube’s recommendation engine could have sweeping unintended consequences for much of the wider internet, the search giant argued in a legal filing Thursday. Google, which owns YouTube, is fighting a high-stakes court battle over whether algorithmically generated YouTube…
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Pizza Hut is finally selling slices — with a twist
New York CNN Business — Pizza Hut is getting more personal beyond its personal pan pizzas. For customers who find ordering a whole pie daunting, the chain is offering its version of individual slices with a new menu item called Pizza Hut Melts. For $6.99 per slice, the new option is actually two slices of…
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McDonald's is selling Happy Meals to adults — with a twist
New York CNN Business — The Hamburglar is back at McDonald’s. But this time, it’s just for adults. McDonald’s is bringing back its family of recognizable figurines in a new adult Happy Meal, which, yes, includes the toys. Beginning October 3, customers can order a Cactus Plant Flea Market Box — a Big Mac or…
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Estée Lauder is buying Tom Ford in a deal worth $2.8 billion
Hong Kong CNN Business — Two of the world’s top luxury icons are deepening their relationship. In a landmark deal announced Tuesday, Estée Lauder Companies (EL) said it was acquiring its longtime partner Tom Ford. The agreement values the American fashion and beauty label at $2.8 billion and will be paid through a combination of…
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$4 gas could be coming — again
New York CNN Business — Here’s the bad news first: Gas prices are on the rise in most of the US and could soon hit a national average of $4 a gallon for the first time in two months. But the good news is prices might not stay there long, as they’re already falling in…
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Rivian owners can't help but gush about their trucks, flaws and all
Washington, DC CNN — Denis Wang says he always hated the car-buying process — until he met Rivian. Buying the automaker’s R1T electric pickup was so wonderful that he says he drove 45 minutes to Rivian’s Irvine, California, office to take the Rivian employee who shepherded him through his purchase out for coffee. (Rivian pairs…
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Netflix launches 'Basic with Ads' — its much anticipated commercial-supported plan
New York CNN Business — In 2019, Netflix said in a letter to shareholders “we… are advertising free,” and added that being commercial-free is a “deep part of our brand proposition.” That all changed Thursday when the streaming leader launched “Basic with Ads,” the platform’s much anticipated ad-supported subscription plan. The new tier will cost…