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Jun 24 2025ENTERTAINMENT

South Park's Money Fight: Who Gets the Pie?

South Park, the long-running animated series, is at the center of a heated dispute. The show's creators, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, are accusing Jeff Shell, an executive at RedBird Capital, of meddling in contract talks. Shell is set to become the president of Paramount if a merger with Skydance go

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Jun 24 2025SPORTS

The Big Game That Saved the NBA's Viewership

The NBA saw a big boost in viewership thanks to a thrilling Game 7 between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers. The game drew in an average of 16. 353 million viewers, with a peak of 19. 281 million during the final quarter. This made it the most-watched NBA Finals game since 2019, when

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Jun 24 2025BUSINESS

Stocks Rise, Oil Dips After US-Iran Tensions

Markets had a strange day after the US attacked Iran. People thought stocks would drop and oil prices would shoot up. But that didn't happen for long. At first, overnight trading showed the usual reaction to bad news. Stocks fell, and oil prices went up. But then things changed. By morning, stocks

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Jun 24 2025TECHNOLOGY

AI and the Art of Understanding Fans

At a recent event in Cannes, big names in tech and consulting talked about how AI is changing the game for understanding fans. Deloitte and Amazon Web Services (AWS) shared their insights on how they use AI to study fans and help companies connect with them in a more personal way. Deloitte's Conver

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Jun 23 2025FINANCE

Home Sales Stagnate: High Rates and Prices Challenge Buyers

The U. S. housing market is feeling the pinch. Home sales in May barely budged, rising just 0. 8% from April. This sluggish pace is the slowest for May since 2009, a year when the market was still recovering from a major crash. Compared to last year, sales dropped by 0. 7%, showing that the housing

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Jun 23 2025SCIENCE

Unlocking Cosmic Secrets: Rubin Observatory's Stunning First Glimpse

In a groundbreaking move, the NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory has shared its first images, giving us a peek into the vast universe. This observatory, a joint effort by the U. S. National Science Foundation and the U. S. Department of Energy, has already captured millions of galaxies, stars, and as

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Jun 23 2025POLITICS

Keeping Oil Prices in Check: A Presidential Plea

In the midst of rising tensions in the Middle East, President Donald Trump took to his social media platform to urge a broad audience to maintain low oil prices. His message, directed at an unspecified group, warned that allowing prices to rise would benefit adversaries. This call came after the U.

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Jun 23 2025BUSINESS

A New Leader for Stellantis: Can Antonio Filosa Steer the Ship?

Antonio Filosa, the newly appointed CEO of Stellantis, has a lot on his plate. At just 51 years old, he's taking the reins of a company that's been struggling. Stellantis, which owns brands like Jeep, Ram, Fiat, and Chrysler, has seen its sales drop and profits shrink. Filosa's predecessor, Carlos T

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Jun 23 2025HEALTH

The Price Tag on Seizure Meds: A Fresh Look

The battle against epilepsy is a lifelong one. People with this condition often need to take medication to manage their seizures. Unfortunately, the cost of these drugs has been going up over time. This is where Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company comes in. They have come up with a way to make these m

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Jun 23 2025HEALTH

Massachusetts Faces Steep Health Insurance Rate Hike

Massachusetts is facing a significant challenge with health insurance costs. In 2026, eight major health insurers proposed an average rate increase of 13. 4% for individuals and small businesses in the "merged market. " This segment includes around 721, 400 people, excluding government-run programs

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