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Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro’s dream of building a streaming “super app” is coming into focus, but big questions remain about whether it can juice revenue and engagement.”Disney+ will continue to evolve, bringing together games, merchandise, and other experiences, while offering increased personalization, exclusivity, and benefits for subscribers,” D’Amaro told employees…
Investigators released their first report on Thursday into how a Ryanair passenger ended up partially sucked out of a plane window.The National Transportation Safety Board’s preliminary report found that a fan blade broke off from the right engine, and engine fragments damaged the fuselage and shattered a window.On July 10,…
Elon Musk’s long battle with Tesla’s striking workers in Sweden is finally coming to an end.On Thursday, IF Metall said it is suspending its nearly three-year industrial action against Tesla, effective August 19, after the company bought out all of the Swedish union’s striking workers.The fractious dispute has disrupted Tesla’s…
“I never want to own a house.”That’s what I had said, confidently, for years. After growing up assuming I’d own a house one day, I realized, like most millennials, I might never be able to comfortably afford one.I decided to be at peace with it and leaned in. No giant…
Summer is winding down, but you may still want your car looking good before the season ends. With new car prices approaching $50,000, many owners want to keep their vehicles looking their best for years to come. According to Consumer Reports, “frequent washing is also the best way to maintain…
My son is 12, almost 13. I always prided myself on having an awesome relationship with him, so it’s difficult to admit that some of the stereotypical, totally natural teenage behaviors he’s starting to exhibit have hit me hard. Our relationship has started to change as he’s grown up, and…
I flew more than 100,000 miles last year for my job as an aviation content creator, making airports and airplanes feel almost like a second home.After that much time in the air, a comfortable seat and a quiet airport lounge aren’t just loyalty perks; they make my exhausting travel schedules…
You took a $100,000 distribution by check from your 401(k) and are now wondering if the IRS will penalize you. The answer depends on whether you completed the rollover correctly. A check isn’t necessarily problematic, but missing this deadline could cost you roughly $34,000 in taxes and a penalty.The 60-Day…
Peter Lauwers used to swing by McDonald’s to buy dinner for his family on busy weeknights.A few years ago, though, the Michigan-based father, who runs a mobile app development company, noticed rising prices for Big Macs and Quarter Pounders. The chain also offered fewer deals he liked, such as McDonald’s…
The burger wars are heating up.Burger King’s second-quarter US same-store sales jumped 8.5%, while McDonald’s growth lagged at 0.8% and Wendy’s went backward, falling 7%.It’s not just a win for Burger King’s new strategy (more on that in a bit). It shows the burger wars are alive and well, writes…
