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Rihanna Confirms Pregnancy

Monday, February 13, 2023
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The context
A representative for Rihanna confirmed that she is pregnant following her Super Bowl Performance on Sunday, making her the first pregnant woman to ever perform at a Super Bowl.
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Monday, February 13, 2023

Rihanna Confirms Pregnancy

The context
A representative for Rihanna confirmed that she is pregnant following her Super Bowl Performance on Sunday, making her the first pregnant woman to ever perform at a Super Bowl.
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Rep confirms

  • A representative for Rihanna confirmed that she is indeed pregnant after her Super Bowl Performance.
  • During her performance, watchers took to social media to speculate about whether the singer was pregnant with her second child.
  • Rihanna's son is nine months old.
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Family of Halyna Hutchins Sues Alec Baldwin

Friday, February 10, 2023
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The context
The family of the cinematographer killed on the set of "Rust," filed a civil lawsuit against Alec Baldwin. Baldwin, the star and the producer of the film, was holding a gun that accidentally fired, killing Hutchins.
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Friday, February 10, 2023

Family of Halyna Hutchins Sues Alec Baldwin

The context
The family of the cinematographer killed on the set of "Rust," filed a civil lawsuit against Alec Baldwin. Baldwin, the star and the producer of the film, was holding a gun that accidentally fired, killing Hutchins.
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Suit filed

  • Halyna Hutchins was a cinematographer killed in October 2021 on the set of the film "Rust" when Alec Baldwin accidentally fired a live round from a prop gun.
  • The family of Halyna Hutchins filed a civil lawsuit against Baldwin and others involved in the production of the film on Thursday.
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Remembering Burt Bacharach

Thursday, February 9, 2023
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The context
The legendary pop composer Burt Bacharach passed away at 94.
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Thursday, February 9, 2023

Remembering Burt Bacharach

The context
The legendary pop composer Burt Bacharach passed away at 94.
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Driving force

  • Burt Bacharach was a dominant songwriter, composer, producer, and arranger for over half a century.
  • He was awarded six Grammys for his work from 1967-2005.
  • He was recognized by the Academy Awards and Golden Globes for his work on "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" (1969) and "Arthur" (1981).
  • He also composed scores for shows on Broadway.
  • Bacharach passed away at 94.
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NBC and MSNBC Plan Walkout Amidst Layoffs

Wednesday, February 8, 2023
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The context
Staffers at NBC and MSNBC are planning a walkout amid layoffs at NBC.
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Wednesday, February 8, 2023

NBC and MSNBC Plan Walkout Amidst Layoffs

The context
Staffers at NBC and MSNBC are planning a walkout amid layoffs at NBC.
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Walkout imminent

  • Staffers at NBC News and MSNBC are planning a walkout to protest recent layoffs.
  • The NBC Guild says that nearly 300 workers intend to walk off the job on Thursday.
  • The NBC Guild also said that NBC has repeatedly broken the law by illegally terminating hard-working union journalists.
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Disney's DeSantis-Land

Tuesday, February 7, 2023
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The context
The battle between Ron DeSantis and Disney is heating up. A new bill introduced in Florida would give Ron DeSantis the authority to appoint all five leaders of Disney’s special tax district in Orlando. DeSantis and Disney have been at odds since Disney criticized the Florida governor for his anti-LGBTQ policies.
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Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Disney's DeSantis-Land

The context
The battle between Ron DeSantis and Disney is heating up. A new bill introduced in Florida would give Ron DeSantis the authority to appoint all five leaders of Disney’s special tax district in Orlando. DeSantis and Disney have been at odds since Disney criticized the Florida governor for his anti-LGBTQ policies.
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DeSantis takes over

  • Under newly proposed legislation released on Monday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis would get to appoint all five leaders of Disney’s special tax district in Orlando, FL.
  • DeSantis promised to take over the district last year after Disney criticized his administration’s anti-LGBTQ policies.
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The context
Recently re-retired Tom Brady announced that he will begin his broadcast career with Fox in the fall of 2024.
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Monday, February 6, 2023

Brady's Burgeoning Broadcast Career Begins

The context
Recently re-retired Tom Brady announced that he will begin his broadcast career with Fox in the fall of 2024.
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Fall debut

  • Tom Brady announced that he will begin his broadcasting career with Fox for the 2024 NFL season.
  • Brady said that he doesn't want to rush into the gig and wants to take the proper time to learn how to be a great broadcaster.
  • Brady recently announced his retirement from the NFL after playing one last season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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AMC Switches Up Ticket Pricing Strategy

Monday, February 6, 2023
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The context
AMC Theatres is adopting a new ticket pricing strategy where they will adjust ticket prices based on the location of the seat in the theater.
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Monday, February 6, 2023

AMC Switches Up Ticket Pricing Strategy

The context
AMC Theatres is adopting a new ticket pricing strategy where they will adjust ticket prices based on the location of the seat in the theater.
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Seat specific

  • AMC Theatres will start charging different amounts for the different kinds of seats in its theaters.
  • Seats in prime locations like the middle of the auditorium will be more expensive, and front-row seats will be cheaper.
  • The new pricing options could help boost revenue for the theater chain.
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The context
Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi was released from Iran's notorious Evin prison today after he went on a hunger strike earlier this week. The country's Supreme Court previously voided his sentence, but he was arrested and jailed in July.
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Friday, February 3, 2023

Jafar Panahi Released From Iranian Prison

The context
Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi was released from Iran's notorious Evin prison today after he went on a hunger strike earlier this week. The country's Supreme Court previously voided his sentence, but he was arrested and jailed in July.
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Released at last

  • Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi was released from Evin prison in Tehran, Iran, today.
  • The filmmaker was arrested and detained for a 2010 conviction that the country's Supreme Court overturned.
  • Panahi, who was a regular at the Cannes, Berlin, and Venice Film festivals, was arrested for making a film about the death of a young soldier killed in the Green Revolution and for attempting to make a film set against the backdrop of an uprising in Iran.
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Amazon Tops Q4 Expectations

Friday, February 3, 2023
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The context
Amazon topped Q4 expectations, reaching $149 billion in sales.
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Friday, February 3, 2023

Amazon Tops Q4 Expectations

The context
Amazon topped Q4 expectations, reaching $149 billion in sales.
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Amazon beats expectations

  • Amazon's revenue rose 9% to $149 billion in the fourth quarter.
  • Amazon's Q4 earnings beat experts' expectations as they bounced back from a disappointing Q3.
  • While revenue rose, online sales and web services both fell short of expectations.
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Netflix Changes Account Sharing Rules

Thursday, February 2, 2023
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The context
Netflix is changing its rules about password sharing in March. Starting in March, users who share accounts need to be in the same household. Users outside of the account holder’s household will have to pay extra to share in the account.
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Thursday, February 2, 2023

Netflix Changes Account Sharing Rules

The context
Netflix is changing its rules about password sharing in March. Starting in March, users who share accounts need to be in the same household. Users outside of the account holder’s household will have to pay extra to share in the account.
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New rules and regulations

  • Netflix will change its password-sharing rules in March.
  • Users who share accounts will need to be in the same household and will have to pay extra to use the account for extended periods outside of the household.
  • The new rules mandate that users connect to the same wifi network as the household TV.
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YouTube Ad Revenue Takes a Hit

Thursday, February 2, 2023
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The context
Google and YouTube’s parent company, Alphabet, missed expectations for its Q4 earnings. YouTube’s ad revenue dropped by nearly 8%.
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Thursday, February 2, 2023

YouTube Ad Revenue Takes a Hit

The context
Google and YouTube’s parent company, Alphabet, missed expectations for its Q4 earnings. YouTube’s ad revenue dropped by nearly 8%.
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Revenue drop

  • Alphabet missed expectations for Q4 earnings: the company posed a revenue of $76.05 billion.
  • The company recently laid off about 6% of its global workforce.
  • YouTube’s ad revenue dropped about 8%.
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Beyoncé Announces Renaissance Tour

Wednesday, February 1, 2023
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The context
Beyoncé took to Instagram to announce the highly anticipated world tour for her recently released album, Renaissance. The tour will kick off in Sweden and end in New Orleans.
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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Beyoncé Announces Renaissance Tour

The context
Beyoncé took to Instagram to announce the highly anticipated world tour for her recently released album, Renaissance. The tour will kick off in Sweden and end in New Orleans.
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On the road again

  • Beyoncé is going on tour for the first time since 2018, when she put on the "On the Road" tour featuring her husband, Jay-Z.
  • The tour will begin in May in Sweden and end in New Orleans in September.
  • Fans of the singer expressed excitement on social media.
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Tom Brady Announces Retirement, Again

Wednesday, February 1, 2023
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The context
Legendary Quarterback Tom Brady announced that he is retiring for good after coming out of a brief retirement to play for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last season. Brady announced the decision in a video posted to his social media.
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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Tom Brady Announces Retirement, Again

The context
Legendary Quarterback Tom Brady announced that he is retiring for good after coming out of a brief retirement to play for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last season. Brady announced the decision in a video posted to his social media.
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Brady hangs up his cleats

  • Tom Brady is retiring after 23 seasons in the NFL.
  • Brady is a seven-time Super Bowl champion and initially retired in February 2022 but returned for one more season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
  • Brady spent most of his career with the New England Patriots before leaving in 2020.
  • In his announcement, Brady thanked his family for supporting his career in the NFL.
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DC's New Lineup Announced

Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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The context
After three months under James Gunn and Peter Safran's leadership, DC Studios has announced the first ten TV and film titles that will be released as phase 1 of the new DC Universe. They include "Superman: Legacy," a Wonder Woman prequel, and more.
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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

DC's New Lineup Announced

The context
After three months under James Gunn and Peter Safran's leadership, DC Studios has announced the first ten TV and film titles that will be released as phase 1 of the new DC Universe. They include "Superman: Legacy," a Wonder Woman prequel, and more.
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First ten

  • James Gunn and Peter Safran took over DC Studios three months ago.
  • The co-chiefs announced a slate of ten TV and film titles that will be the first movies released in the new DC Universe.
  • "Superman: Legacy" will be the first title released, and then the other movies will fall into the Universe established by the story of Superman's upbringing.
  • The new universe will lean heavily on revamping Batman's origin story.
  • There will also be a prequel to "Wonder Woman" on Themyscira.
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Succession Season Four Announced

Friday, January 27, 2023
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The context
The fourth season of Succession will premiere on March 26, 2021. The explosive third season has led some fans to believe that this could be the final season.
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Friday, January 27, 2023

Succession Season Four Announced

The context
The fourth season of Succession will premiere on March 26, 2021. The explosive third season has led some fans to believe that this could be the final season.
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Premiere date revealed

  • The fourth season of the hit "Succession" will premiere on Sunday, March 26, 2021.
  • The third season of the show ended with Logan Roy selling Waystar Royco, screwing over his kids.
  • Fans have speculated that the fourth season will be its last, thanks to the explosive ending of the third season.
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The Last of Us Gets Renewed

Friday, January 27, 2023
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The context
HBO's hit, "The Last of Us," has been renewed for a second season.
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Friday, January 27, 2023

The Last of Us Gets Renewed

The context
HBO's hit, "The Last of Us," has been renewed for a second season.
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Hit renewed

  • HBO has ordered a second season of "The Last of Us."
  • The second episode of the show reached 5.7 million viewers in the US when it debuted last Sunday, the largest two week audience grwoth for a HBO drama series ever.
  • Episode one of the series has been viewed by 22 million viewers in the US since it dropped in mid-January.
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The context
"Stranger Things" is officially 2022's most streamed show, according to Nielsen’s year-end streaming rankings.
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Thursday, January 26, 2023

2022's Most Streamed Show Was Stranger Things

The context
"Stranger Things" is officially 2022's most streamed show, according to Nielsen’s year-end streaming rankings.
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Massive ratings for Stranger Things

  • According to Nielsen's year-end streaming data, the consumption of streaming content rose by about 27 percent compared to 2021.
  • Viewers in the US spent the equivalent of 19.4 million years on streaming platforms.
  • The most streamed show by miles was Stranger Things from Netflix.
  • Stranger Things was viewed for more than 52 billion minutes in 2022.
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Peacock Reaches 20 Million Subscribers

Thursday, January 26, 2023
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The context
NBC's streaming service Peacock topped 20 million subscribers, but they saw quarterly losses widen to $978 million and management expects a $3 billion peak loss in 2023.
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Thursday, January 26, 2023

Peacock Reaches 20 Million Subscribers

The context
NBC's streaming service Peacock topped 20 million subscribers, but they saw quarterly losses widen to $978 million and management expects a $3 billion peak loss in 2023.
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Peacock's shaky lift off

  • NBCUniversal's streaming service Peacock grew revenue and subscribers to 20 million subscribers in the fourth quarter, but its loss widened further compared with the year-ago period.
  • Management predicted that the service would lose $3 billion in the coming year.
  • The ad market bottomed out in late November and early December, which cut into the service's revenue.
  • The total media unit revenue for the last quarter of 2022 increased by 2.6 percent, while its adjusted EBITDA fell to $132 million.
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The context
Adult Swim announced it is cutting ties with the co-creator and producer of the popular show Justin Roiland following his arrest for domestic abuse charges. The show will still air on the network, but Roiland will no longer voice the characters "Rick and Morty."
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Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Adult Swim Parts With Rick And Morty Co-Creator

The context
Adult Swim announced it is cutting ties with the co-creator and producer of the popular show Justin Roiland following his arrest for domestic abuse charges. The show will still air on the network, but Roiland will no longer voice the characters "Rick and Morty."
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Cutting ties with Roiland

  • Adult Swim cut ties with Justin Roiland after he was arrested on domestic abuse charges.
  • Roiland is the co-creator and producer of the popular show Rick and Morty.
  • The show will continue with Roiland, and Dan Harmon will take over as showrunner.
  • Roiland was charged with domestic battery with corporal injury and false imprisonment by menace, violence, or deceit.
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The context
Mikaela Shiffrin broke Lindsay Vonn's record for the most wins for a female skier in World Cup history. Shiffrin won her 83rd World Cup race today.
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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Mikaela Shiffrin Breaks Lindsay Vonn's Winning Record

The context
Mikaela Shiffrin broke Lindsay Vonn's record for the most wins for a female skier in World Cup history. Shiffrin won her 83rd World Cup race today.
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World Cup winner

  • Mikaela Shiffrin claimed her 83rd World Cup race victory on the Kronplatz Mountain in Italy today.
  • Shiffrin now holds the record for the most World Cup race wins for women in history, breaking the record previously held by skier Lindsay Vonn.
  • Ingemar Stenmark holds the record for the most overall World Cup races won by a man or woman with 86 wins.
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Oscar Nominations Announced

Tuesday, January 24, 2023
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The context
The Oscar nominations were announced this morning. The film "Everything Everywhere All at Once," led the pack with 11 nominations. Angela Basset was nominated for her supporting role in “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” becoming the first actor from a marvel movie to earn an Oscar nod for her work.
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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Oscar Nominations Announced

The context
The Oscar nominations were announced this morning. The film "Everything Everywhere All at Once," led the pack with 11 nominations. Angela Basset was nominated for her supporting role in “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” becoming the first actor from a marvel movie to earn an Oscar nod for her work.
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Michelle Yeoh makes history

  • 60-year-old actress Michelle Yeoh received her first Academy Award nomination for her role in "Everything Everywhere All at Once."
  • The nomination is the first time an Asian woman has been nominated for Best Actress.
  • Yeoh has had a long career as a supporting actress in films like "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" and "Crazy Rich Asians."
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2023 nominations

  • Blockbuster films like "Top Gun: Maverick" and "Avatar: The Way of Water" were nominated in the Best Picture category, as well as films that made very little in theaters like "Tár."
  • "Everything Everywhere All at Once" received the most nominations with 11 nods, including Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress, Best Supporting Actor, and nominations for score and the costume department.
  • Disney led the field with 22 nominations, and Netflix surprisingly trailed behind despite success in past years.
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Spotify Cuts 6%

Monday, January 23, 2023
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The context
Spotify announced it is cutting 6% of its workforce and that the chief content and advertising officer, Dawn Ostroff, is leaving the company. The announcements were made via a memo sent by CEO Daniel Ek to the staff.
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Monday, January 23, 2023

Spotify Cuts 6%

The context
Spotify announced it is cutting 6% of its workforce and that the chief content and advertising officer, Dawn Ostroff, is leaving the company. The announcements were made via a memo sent by CEO Daniel Ek to the staff.
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Big changes

  • Spotify announced today that they are undertaking a broad restructuring, including cutting 6% of its headcount and shaking up senior management.
  • The company will centralize engineers and product work under the product officer Gustav Söderström and business under chief business officer Alex Norstromm.
  • Söderström and Norstromm will be named co-presidents and step into company management roles alongside CEO Daniel Ek.
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In the memo

  • Spotify is cutting 6% of its workforce, which amounts to around 600 employees.
  • Spotify's head of content, Dawn Ostroff, is leaving the company after driving the push that made Spotify the leading podcast and music service in any market.
  • Spotify announced the changes as part of an effort to become more efficient in a market with less consumer spending and less ad spending.
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Spotify's Flowers for Miley

Friday, January 20, 2023
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The context
Miley Cyrus's single "Flowers" broke Spotify's record for the most streams in a seven-day period. The song has been streamed more than 100 million times since it was released on January 12th.
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Friday, January 20, 2023

Spotify's Flowers for Miley

The context
Miley Cyrus's single "Flowers" broke Spotify's record for the most streams in a seven-day period. The song has been streamed more than 100 million times since it was released on January 12th.
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100 million plus

  • Spotify announced that Miley Cyrus's new single, "Flowers," broke the record for the most streams in a single week.
  • The singer released the on January 12th, and the song has topped more than 101,838,799 streams.
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David Crosby Passes Away

Thursday, January 19, 2023
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The context
David Crosby, the incredibly influential genre-defining musician, has passed away. Crosby was a founding member of both "The Byrds" and "Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young."
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Thursday, January 19, 2023

David Crosby Passes Away

The context
David Crosby, the incredibly influential genre-defining musician, has passed away. Crosby was a founding member of both "The Byrds" and "Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young."
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Remembering Crosby

  • David Crosby was a founding member of the incredibly influential 60's rock bands "The Byrds" and "Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young."
  • He passed away at 81 years old, as announced by his longtime wife.
  • Crosby was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for his roles in both bands.
  • Crosby was arrested in Dallas in 1982 and was convicted of possession of a handgun and a pipe he used for cocaine use, which inspired him to recover from his cocaine addiction.
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Reed Hasting Steps Down at Netflix

Thursday, January 19, 2023
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The context
Reed Hastings is stepping down as Co-CEO of Netflix. Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters are now the new co-CEOs.
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Thursday, January 19, 2023

Reed Hasting Steps Down at Netflix

The context
Reed Hastings is stepping down as Co-CEO of Netflix. Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters are now the new co-CEOs.
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Hastings steps down

  • Reed Hastings is stepping down as Co-CEO of Netflix but will remain executive chairman.
  • Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters will take over as Co-CEOs.
  • Hasting co-founded Netflix.
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The context
Actor Alec Baldwin will be charged with involuntary manslaughter for the on-set shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Hutchins was the cinematographer for the film, "Rust." The film's armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed is also being charged with involuntary manslaughter.
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Thursday, January 19, 2023

Alec Baldwin Charged With Involuntary Manslaughter

The context
Actor Alec Baldwin will be charged with involuntary manslaughter for the on-set shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Hutchins was the cinematographer for the film, "Rust." The film's armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed is also being charged with involuntary manslaughter.
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Baldwin charged

  • Alec Baldwin and Hannah Gutierrez-Reed are facing charges of involuntary manslaughter for the 2021 death of Hayla Hutchins on the set of "Rust."
  • Hutchins was shot by a loaded prop gun held by Baldwin and checked by Gutierrez-Reed.
  • Santa Fe First Judicial District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies and special prosecutor Andrea Reeb announced the charges, which carry possible prison sentences, on Thursday morning.
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Prosecutors decide

  • Alec Baldwin and the weapons specialist on the set of the film, "Rust," have been charged with involuntary manslaughter for the fatal shooting of the film's cinematographer.
  • Baldwin starred in the film, and weapon specialist Hannah Gutierrez-Reed supervised weapons on the film.
  • Alec Baldwin has maintained his innocence in the shooting, and his attorney said the charges were a terrible miscarriage of justice.
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Flo Rida Wins $82 Million

Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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The context
The rapper Flo Rida won $82 million after suing Celsius Energy Drinks for failing to pay him for endorsing the energy drink from 2014-2016. The rapper was initially seeking just $30,000 from the company.
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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Flo Rida Wins $82 Million

The context
The rapper Flo Rida won $82 million after suing Celsius Energy Drinks for failing to pay him for endorsing the energy drink from 2014-2016. The rapper was initially seeking just $30,000 from the company.
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Cool $82 million

  • Rapper Flo Rida was awarded more than $82 million in his lawsuit against Celsius Energy Drinks.
  • The rapper claimed the company owed him money and stock options after failing to pay him in full over an endorsement deal from 2014-2016.
  • $27 million of the damages represent 250,000 shares that the rapper claimed he was owed as payment for the endorsement.
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Avatar Becomes Sixth Biggest Film Ever

Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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The context
"Avatar: The Way of Water" has surpassed "Spider-Man: No Way Home" as the sixth biggest film of all time. The film has grossed $1.92 billion in theaters since its release.
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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Avatar Becomes Sixth Biggest Film Ever

The context
"Avatar: The Way of Water" has surpassed "Spider-Man: No Way Home" as the sixth biggest film of all time. The film has grossed $1.92 billion in theaters since its release.
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Almost 2 billion

  • James Cameron's "Avatar: The Way of Water" has made $1.928 globally, making it the sixth highest-grossing release ever.
  • The film surpassed the film, "Spider-Man: No Way Home," to secure the spot.
  • The film made $574 million in North America and $1.35 billion internationally since its release six weeks ago.
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China Lifts Ban on Marvel Movies

Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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The context
China lifted a ban on Marvel movies and set release dates for "Black Panther 3" and "Ant Man and The Wasp: Quantumania."
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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

China Lifts Ban on Marvel Movies

The context
China lifted a ban on Marvel movies and set release dates for "Black Panther 3" and "Ant Man and The Wasp: Quantumania."
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Ban lifted

  • China lifted an unofficial ban on Marvel movies, allowing for release dates for "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" and "Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania."
  • The two titles will be the first Marvel movies to play in China since 2019, when "Avengers: Endgame" netted $632 million.
  • Recent releases from Disney and Marvel have been banned from release in China, likely due to rising political tensions between the US and China.
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Andrew Tate's Assets Seized in Romania

Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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The context
Former kickboxer and influencer known for his violent, misogynistic rants about women Andrew Tate's assets have been seized by Romanian authorities amid an ongoing investigation into Tate for alleged human trafficking and rape charges.
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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Andrew Tate's Assets Seized in Romania

The context
Former kickboxer and influencer known for his violent, misogynistic rants about women Andrew Tate's assets have been seized by Romanian authorities amid an ongoing investigation into Tate for alleged human trafficking and rape charges.
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Nearly $4 million

  • Romanian authorities seized $4 million in assets from the controversial internet personality Andrew Tate.
  • Tate was arrested by Romanian authorities on charges of human trafficking and rape.
  • The assets include motor vehicles, luxury watches, and huge sums of money in several currencies.
  • Tate is known for his violent rants on social media that advocate for violence against women and lash out against non-submissive women while encouraging men to be dominant.
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Remembering Lisa Marie Presley

Friday, January 13, 2023
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The context
The only daughter of Priscilla and Elvis Presley, Lisa Marie Presley, passed away last night at 54 after being hospitalized for cardiac arrest.
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Friday, January 13, 2023

Remembering Lisa Marie Presley

The context
The only daughter of Priscilla and Elvis Presley, Lisa Marie Presley, passed away last night at 54 after being hospitalized for cardiac arrest.
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Thursday hospitalization

  • 54-year-old Lisa Marie Presley, who is the only child of Priscilla and Elvis Presley, passed away on Thursday after being hospitalized.
  • Presley went into cardiac arrest before being hospitalized on Thursday morning.
  • Presley attended the Golden Globes on Tuesday to celebrate Autin Butler's win for playing her father in the biopic "Elvis."
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HBO Max Raises Subscription Price

Thursday, January 12, 2023
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The context
HBO announced it is raising the price of a monthly subscription from $14.99 to $15.99. The price hike is HBO Max's first since Warner Bros and Discovery last April and is being implemented after HBO pulled hundreds of titles from the service, including "Westworld."
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Thursday, January 12, 2023

HBO Max Raises Subscription Price

The context
HBO announced it is raising the price of a monthly subscription from $14.99 to $15.99. The price hike is HBO Max's first since Warner Bros and Discovery last April and is being implemented after HBO pulled hundreds of titles from the service, including "Westworld."
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Higher prices

  • The price of a monthly HBO Max subscription is increasing from $14.99 to $15.99 next month.
  • The hike is the first price hike enacted by the newly formed Warner Bros Discovery. The two have a combined $30 billion market cap.
  • The one-dollar raise will help the platform reach an earnings forecast of $12 billion, according to CEO David Zaslav.
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Success of the Spare

Thursday, January 12, 2023
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Prince Harry's memoir "Spare" sold 1.4 million copies on the first day of its release. The first day of sales is the largest for any nonfiction book ever published by Penguin Random House, which is the world's largest publisher.
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Thursday, January 12, 2023

Success of the Spare

The context
Prince Harry's memoir "Spare" sold 1.4 million copies on the first day of its release. The first day of sales is the largest for any nonfiction book ever published by Penguin Random House, which is the world's largest publisher.
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Record breaking

  • Prince Harry's memoir "Spare" sold 1.4 million copies in the US, UK, and Canada on its first day of sales.
  • The book shattered records for any first-day nonfiction book sales.
  • The memoir is a jaw-dropping glimpse into the private lives of the enigmatic British Royal Family, and the family's popularity is no doubt driving sales.
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Andrew Tate Detained by Romanian Authorities

Wednesday, January 11, 2023
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The context
Former kickboxer and internet-misogynist Andrew Tate and his brother were arrested in Romania on charges of organized crime, human trafficking, and rape. A court in Romania upheld the arrest of Tate today, extending his arrest from 24 hours to 30 days
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Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Andrew Tate Detained by Romanian Authorities

The context
Former kickboxer and internet-misogynist Andrew Tate and his brother were arrested in Romania on charges of organized crime, human trafficking, and rape. A court in Romania upheld the arrest of Tate today, extending his arrest from 24 hours to 30 days
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Influencer behind bars

  • A court in Romania upheld the 30-day arrest of Andrew Tate.
  • Tate, a self-described misogynist and influencer, was arrested alongside his brother on charges of human trafficking, rape, and organized crime.
  • The court rejected an appeal from Tate asking for a 24-hour arrest.
  • Tate's threatening content encouraging violence against women has gotten him banned from most social media platforms.
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Best of the Golden Globes

Wednesday, January 11, 2023
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Last night's Golden Globes delivered some unforgettable moments, from Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture Ke Huy Quan thanking Steven Spielberg for giving him his first role in Indiana Jones, to Jennifer Coolidge's onstage antics, to Jerrod Carmichael's unforgettable monologue.
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Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Best of the Golden Globes

The context
Last night's Golden Globes delivered some unforgettable moments, from Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture Ke Huy Quan thanking Steven Spielberg for giving him his first role in Indiana Jones, to Jennifer Coolidge's onstage antics, to Jerrod Carmichael's unforgettable monologue.
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Hold the music

  • Michelle Yeoh won best performance by an actress in a musical or comedy motion picture for her role in the A24 film, "Everything Everywhere All at Once."
  • 60-year-old Yeoh's acceptance speech at the Golden Globes focused on her 40-year career in Hollywood and the impact of race on her career.
  • In her speech, the music ushering her offstage began to play, but she told the speakers to "shut up" and proceeded to deliver her speech.
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Marvel makes history

  • Angela Basset won her second Golden Globe for her performance in "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever," becoming the first actor to win a major individual acting award for a Marvel movie.
  • Her win is also the first time a woman has been nominated for a Golden Globe for a role in a superhero movie.
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Big night for Abbott Elementary

  • Abbott Elementary won the Golden Globe for best comedy series, making it the first time that a network show has won in nine years.
  • Writer and one of the stars of the show, Quinta Brunson, won a Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series.
  • Her co-star Tyler James Williams won a Golden Globe for best supporting actor in a musical, comedy, or drama.
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Jennifer Coolidge's show

  • Jennifer Coolidge won best actress in a limited series for her role in the second season of The White Lotus.
  • Coolidge brought the show's creator, Mike White, to tears with her heartfelt speech.
  • The show won the best-limited series made for television.
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The context
Disney CEO Bob Iger told employees they have to return to the office four days a week starting on March 1st.
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Monday, January 9, 2023

Iger Mandates Four Days a Week in the Office

The context
Disney CEO Bob Iger told employees they have to return to the office four days a week starting on March 1st.
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Four days in office

  • Disney employees will have to work in the office four days a week, starting March 1st.
  • Disney CEO Bob Iger announced the new work policy in a memo to Disney employees today.
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The context
Disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein will be sentenced on February 23rd on three counts of rape and sexual assault. Weinstein, who is already serving a 23-year sentence for a conviction of similar charges in New York, will be sentenced in Los Angeles, CA.
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Monday, January 9, 2023

Harvey Weinstein Will Be Sentenced in February

The context
Disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein will be sentenced on February 23rd on three counts of rape and sexual assault. Weinstein, who is already serving a 23-year sentence for a conviction of similar charges in New York, will be sentenced in Los Angeles, CA.
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Sentencing date

  • Harvey Weinstein will be sentenced on three counts of rape and sexual assault after being convicted on the charges in Los Angeles last month.
  • Weinstein is already serving a 23-year sentence for similar charges in New York.
  • He will be sentenced on February 23rd, according to the judge presiding over the case in Los Angeles.
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M3GAN's Killer Weekend

Monday, January 9, 2023
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The horror thriller "M3GAN" soared past box office expectations, grossing over $30 million during its opening weekend. The creepy, killer doll film's marketing has made the film a sensation on social media.
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Monday, January 9, 2023

M3GAN's Killer Weekend

The context
The horror thriller "M3GAN" soared past box office expectations, grossing over $30 million during its opening weekend. The creepy, killer doll film's marketing has made the film a sensation on social media.
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It-girl

  • Universal and Blumhouse's thriller "M3GAN" blew past box office expectations, grossing more than $30 million in its opening weekend.
  • The thriller employed some impressive marketing techniques, including employing troupes of dancing dolls at the film's premiere and posting on social media.
  • The film itself was well-received by fans and critics alike.

Universal and Blumhouse's creepy doll thriller "M3GAN" crushed expectations with its $30 million opening weekend, heating up a traditionally frigid time at the box office while affirming moviegoers' obsession with horror films

  • Universal, as well as producers Jason Blum and James Wan, continued to slay the marketing game, enlisting troupes of dancing dolls at the film's premiere and sporting events.
  • Beyond clever promotional tactics, M3GAN's handlers stuck the landing by delivering a crowd-pleaser that resonated with critics, audiences, and audiences who showed up on opening weekend.
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Jen Shah Sentenced

Friday, January 6, 2023
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The context
Reality TV star Jen Shah of "The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" has been sentenced to 6.5 years in prison for orchestrating a telemarketing scam.
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Friday, January 6, 2023

Jen Shah Sentenced

The context
Reality TV star Jen Shah of "The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" has been sentenced to 6.5 years in prison for orchestrating a telemarketing scam.
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Shah sentenced

  • One of the stars of "The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City," has been sentenced to six and a half years behind bars for her role in a long-running telemarketing scheme.
  • Shah pleaded guilty and agreed to restitution of more than $9 million to the victims of the scam and another $6.5 million to the government.
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McMahon Returns to WWE

Friday, January 6, 2023
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The context
Several months after leaving his leadership position at WWE after allegations of sexual misconduct and hush payments were revealed, former CEO of WWE Vince McMahon is returning to the entertainment company as executive chairman of its board.
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Friday, January 6, 2023

McMahon Returns to WWE

The context
Several months after leaving his leadership position at WWE after allegations of sexual misconduct and hush payments were revealed, former CEO of WWE Vince McMahon is returning to the entertainment company as executive chairman of its board.
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Back again

  • Vince McMahon is returning to WWE as the executive chairman of the company's board.
  • McMahon previously stepped down as CEO and chairman after an investigation into his conduct revealed sexual misconduct and hush payments in the millions to former female staffers.
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Damar Hamlin's Condition Improves

Friday, January 6, 2023
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The context
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin is reportedly breathing on his own and speaking, even joining his team via video. Hamlin's improvement is a welcome update after the safety collapsed and went into cardiac arrest during the Buffalo Bills game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday night.
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Friday, January 6, 2023

Damar Hamlin's Condition Improves

The context
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin is reportedly breathing on his own and speaking, even joining his team via video. Hamlin's improvement is a welcome update after the safety collapsed and went into cardiac arrest during the Buffalo Bills game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday night.
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Remarkable improvement

  • According to his team, Damar Hamlin has shown remarkable improvement over the last 24 hours and appears poised to make a full recovery.
  • Hamlin is being treated at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center.
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Further updates

  • Damar Hamlin is breathing on his own and talking after having his breathing tube removed.
  • Hamlin's recovery continues to improve.
  • The bill returned to practice on Thursday and will play the Patriots on Sunday.
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Update on Damar Hamlin

Thursday, January 5, 2023
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The context
A statement from the Buffalo Bills revealed that Damar Hamlin has shown remarkable improvement and that he is awake.
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Thursday, January 5, 2023

Update on Damar Hamlin

The context
A statement from the Buffalo Bills revealed that Damar Hamlin has shown remarkable improvement and that he is awake.
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Remarkable improvement

  • Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin has shown remarkable improvement, according to the Buffalo Bills.
  • Hamlin was hospitalized after he collapsed during a game between the Bills and Bengals on Monday night.
  • While Hamlin remains in critical condition, he is awake, communicating, and showing signs of improvement.
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The context
The mastermind behind the college admissions scandal, Rick Singer, was sentenced today to 3.5 years in prison after being convicted on charges of racketeering conspiracy and money laundering conspiracy. Singer helped wealthy California-based families bribe coaches and cheat on College admission tests to gain admittance to some of the country's most elite universities.
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Wednesday, January 4, 2023

College Admission Scandal Mastermind Sentenced

The context
The mastermind behind the college admissions scandal, Rick Singer, was sentenced today to 3.5 years in prison after being convicted on charges of racketeering conspiracy and money laundering conspiracy. Singer helped wealthy California-based families bribe coaches and cheat on College admission tests to gain admittance to some of the country's most elite universities.
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3.5 years

  • Rick Singer was sentenced to 3.5 years in prison today for charges of racketeering conspiracy and money laundering conspiracy.
  • Singer was the mastermind behind a long-running admission sam where Singer helped parents bribe or cheat their children's way into top universities.
  • Singer bribed coaches or facilitated cheating on college admission exams to get his clients into colleges like Yale, Stanford, and USC.
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Avatar Tops $1.5 Billion Today

Wednesday, January 4, 2023
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The context
"Avatar: The Way Of Water" topped $1.5 billion globally today, making it the biggest worldwide release of 2022.
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Wednesday, January 4, 2023

Avatar Tops $1.5 Billion Today

The context
"Avatar: The Way Of Water" topped $1.5 billion globally today, making it the biggest worldwide release of 2022.
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Swimming to the top

  • The James Cameron-directed film, "Avatar: The Way Of Water," has made more than $1 billion in international box office sales, making it the number one worldwide release of 2022.
  • The film surpassed "Top Gun: Maverick" to secure the top spot.
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Stars of Romeo and Juliet Sue

Wednesday, January 4, 2023
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The context
The stars of the 1968 version of "Romeo & Juliet" are suing Paramount for child abuse for nude scenes. The actors who played Romeo and Juliet were under eighteen when they were made to film scenes containing nudity.
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Wednesday, January 4, 2023

Stars of Romeo and Juliet Sue

The context
The stars of the 1968 version of "Romeo & Juliet" are suing Paramount for child abuse for nude scenes. The actors who played Romeo and Juliet were under eighteen when they were made to film scenes containing nudity.
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Suing Paramount

  • Olivia Hussey and Leonard Whiting were both underaged when they filmed the 1968 version of "Romeo and Juliet."
  • The movie included a scene where both actors were displayed nude.
  • The pair are suing Paramount for damages in excess of $500 million for the sexual exploitation and distribution of nude images of minors.
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Just teens

  • Olivia Hussey was just fifteen, and Leonard Whiting was just sixteen when the two filmed nude scenes for 1968's "Romeo and Juliet."
  • The director told the two that they would be covered by flesh-colored undergarments while filming the scene but then, on the day of shooting, told the two they had to film the scenes completely nude or risk losing their careers.
  • The pair are suing Paramount for $500 million.
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Pele Laid to Rest in Brazil

Tuesday, January 3, 2023
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Soccer star Pelé was laid to rest in Brazil with a 24-hour wake and coffin procession attended by thousands of fans.
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Tuesday, January 3, 2023

Pele Laid to Rest in Brazil

The context
Soccer star Pelé was laid to rest in Brazil with a 24-hour wake and coffin procession attended by thousands of fans.
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24 hour wake

  • Pelé played in four world cups, winning three with Brazil, and was one of the greatest players in the history of soccer.
  • Brazilians held a 24-hour wake, beginning a coffin procession at the Urbano Calderia Stadium and ending at the Memorial Necrópole Ecumênica cemetery.
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Finally laid to rest

  • Hundreds of thousands of Brazilians, including Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, paid tribute to Pelé as his coffin proceeded through the city of Santos, Brazil.
  • Pelé won three World Cups for Brazil and won 10 league titles with Santo's club team.
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Damar Hamlin's Family Issues a Statement

Tuesday, January 3, 2023
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The context
Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest yesterday during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Hamlin was transported to a hospital after medical personnel performed emergency CPR on the field. His family issued a statement today thanking fans for their support and promising to update when they had more information about his condition.
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Tuesday, January 3, 2023

Damar Hamlin's Family Issues a Statement

The context
Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest yesterday during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Hamlin was transported to a hospital after medical personnel performed emergency CPR on the field. His family issued a statement today thanking fans for their support and promising to update when they had more information about his condition.
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Update from the Bills

  • Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
  • The player collapsed on the field after making a tackle and was taken to a hospital, where he is listed in critical condition.
  • Hamlin launched a charity in 2020 to provide toys to children impacted by the pandemic. His charity has raids more than $3 million since he collapsed.
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Family statement

  • The family of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed after making a tackle in the first quarter against the Bengals.
  • Hamlin is currently hospitalized and in critical condition.
  • Hamlin's family issued a statement, thanking fans and the first responders for their support and care.
  • Several other NFL players also offered support and prayers for the family.
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YouTube Wins Big With NFL

Thursday, December 22, 2022
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The context
YouTube secured a landmark streaming deal with the NFL, sending "Sunday Ticket" to the platform starting next season.
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Thursday, December 22, 2022

YouTube Wins Big With NFL

The context
YouTube secured a landmark streaming deal with the NFL, sending "Sunday Ticket" to the platform starting next season.
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Landmark deal

  • The NFL Sunday Ticket has exclusively been available on DirectTV since 1994, but now, YouTube and the NFL have reached a deal to stream the show on Youtube.
  • The deal allows YouTube users to stream almost every Sunday game next season.
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Next season

  • The NFL's "Sunday Ticket" package will be available to YouTube TV and Youtube Primetime Channels subscribers.
  • The seven-year deal between the NFL and Youtube is worth more than $2 billion per season.
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Beware Movie Trailer Makers

Thursday, December 22, 2022
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The context
Two fans who sued Universal after buying the film "Yesterday" because Ana de Armas was featured prominently in the trailer and found that the actress was cut from the film won their lawsuit. The judge ruled that studios can be sued for false advertising if they mislead viewers with movie trailers.
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Thursday, December 22, 2022

Beware Movie Trailer Makers

The context
Two fans who sued Universal after buying the film "Yesterday" because Ana de Armas was featured prominently in the trailer and found that the actress was cut from the film won their lawsuit. The judge ruled that studios can be sued for false advertising if they mislead viewers with movie trailers.
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No more deceptive trailers

  • Two fans sued Universal studios for featuring Ana de Armas in the trailer for "Yesterday" even though she was cut from the final film. The fans bought the movie because they thought Armas was in the film.
  • A judge ruled in their favor, declaring that a trailer is commercial speech and therefore subject to the California False Advertising and Unfair Competition laws.
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For the fans

  • Universal Studios lost a suit filed by two fans who claimed that the trailer for the 2018 film "Yesterday" deceived audiences by including actress Ana de Armas, who was cut from the final film.
  • The ruling classifies film trailers as commercial speech and not free speech, opening the door for viewers to sue studios over deceptive or misleading advertising.
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Netflix and Nike Team Up

Wednesday, December 21, 2022
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The context
Netflix will start streaming classes from Nike's Training Club next week.
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Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Netflix and Nike Team Up

The context
Netflix will start streaming classes from Nike's Training Club next week.
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Exerciser subscribers

  • Starting on December 30th, Netflix subscribers will be able to stream classes from the Nike Training Club.
  • Subscribers will have access to 30 hours of content and 46 classes divided into five sessions.
  • The Netflix App is integrated into several fitness machines, and subscribers can use the iOS app to stream the classes.
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Gunn and Safran Press Pause on Black Adam

Wednesday, December 21, 2022
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The context
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson shared on Instagram that after meeting with the new heads of DC Studios, James Gunn and Peter Safran, his character and passion project "Black Adam" will not be part of the new DC's first chapter.
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Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Gunn and Safran Press Pause on Black Adam

The context
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson shared on Instagram that after meeting with the new heads of DC Studios, James Gunn and Peter Safran, his character and passion project "Black Adam" will not be part of the new DC's first chapter.
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Next chapter

  • Dwayne Johnson fought hard to make a film about the DC comic book character "Black Adam."
  • Johnson posted on social media that the new DC Studios co-heads James Gunn and Peter Safran told Johnson that Black Adam wouldn't be a part of the Studios' new first chapter.
  • Henry Cavill made a cameo as Superman at the end of the Black Adam film, but Cavill recently announced that Cavill would not play Superman in the new DC Studio's universe.
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Netflix Ad-Tier Struggles to Lift Off

Wednesday, December 21, 2022
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The context
Netflix's new ad-supported subscription tier is off to a slow start, but the CEO of the streaming service reassured investors that they are playing the long game with the ad-supported tier.
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Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Netflix Ad-Tier Struggles to Lift Off

The context
Netflix's new ad-supported subscription tier is off to a slow start, but the CEO of the streaming service reassured investors that they are playing the long game with the ad-supported tier.
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One month in

  • Netflix's $6.99 per month ad-supported plan launched in November, but only about 9% of new subscribers opted for the plan.
  • Netflix had about 223 million subscribers at the end of September, and the slow adoption of the ad-supported tier is a disappointing showing for the streaming giant.
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Slow start

  • Only about nine percent of new Netflix subscribers opted to sign up for the platform's ad-supported streaming tier.
  • Netflix returned money to advertisers after the number of new subscribers using the platform was lower than expected.
  • Data from other streaming services suggest that a hybrid streaming model is possible, and Netflix expects the number of subscribers opting for the ad-supported tier to grow.
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Pusha T Cuts Ties With West's Label

Tuesday, December 20, 2022
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The context
Rapper Pusha T confirmed that he had cut all ties with Kanye West's label, G.O.O.D. Music. Pusha T was formerly the label's CEO, but after West's anti-semitic remarks earned him widespread criticism, Pusha T left his position as CEO.
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Tuesday, December 20, 2022

Pusha T Cuts Ties With West's Label

The context
Rapper Pusha T confirmed that he had cut all ties with Kanye West's label, G.O.O.D. Music. Pusha T was formerly the label's CEO, but after West's anti-semitic remarks earned him widespread criticism, Pusha T left his position as CEO.
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Ties severed

  • In an interview, the rapper Pusha T announced he cut ties with Kanye West's record label, G.O.O.D. Music.
  • Pusha T confirmed West's descent into sharing hateful anti-Semitic rhetoric online was the cause.
  • Pusha T became the CEO of the label, which Def Jam owns, in 2015, but both Def Jam and now Pusha T have severed all ties.
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New Most Liked Instagram Photo

Tuesday, December 20, 2022
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The context
Lionel Messi, the superstar soccer player who led Argentina to victory in the 2022 World Cup, now has the most-liked photo of all time on Instagram. As of Tuesday morning, the post has more than 64 million likes.
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Tuesday, December 20, 2022

New Most Liked Instagram Photo

The context
Lionel Messi, the superstar soccer player who led Argentina to victory in the 2022 World Cup, now has the most-liked photo of all time on Instagram. As of Tuesday morning, the post has more than 64 million likes.
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New record

  • Lionel Messi now has the most-liked photo of all time on Instagram after posting a photo hoisting the 2022 World Cup trophy into the air.
  • Messi's photo beat a photo of an egg posted in 2019 with a caption asking Instagram users to help set a world record.
  • Messi's other post-World-Cup-win posts have upwards of 37 million likes.
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Depp and Heard Settle

Monday, December 19, 2022
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The context
Amber Heard and Johnny Depp reached a settlement after Heard filed to appeal the decision reached in a defamation suit filed against Heard by Depp. The new agreement will see Heard pay $1 million instead of the $8.5 million ordered at the conclusion of the defamation suit.
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Monday, December 19, 2022

Depp and Heard Settle

The context
Amber Heard and Johnny Depp reached a settlement after Heard filed to appeal the decision reached in a defamation suit filed against Heard by Depp. The new agreement will see Heard pay $1 million instead of the $8.5 million ordered at the conclusion of the defamation suit.
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Finally settle

  • Amber Heard and Johnny Depp settled out of court, agreeing that Heard would pay $1 million to Depp for defamation instead of nearly $10 million in compensatory damages.
  • Heard was found liable for defamation for writing an op-ed in The Washington Post about her experience with domestic violence in a case earlier this year, but she appealed the verdict, citing “errors” made by the court.
  • The new settlement means that the pair will not return to a public court.
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Aquarium in Berlin Bursts

Friday, December 16, 2022
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The context
An aquarium holding 1,500 tropical fish burst at a hotel in Berlin. The resulting flood caused extensive damage to the hotel.
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Friday, December 16, 2022

Aquarium in Berlin Bursts

The context
An aquarium holding 1,500 tropical fish burst at a hotel in Berlin. The resulting flood caused extensive damage to the hotel.
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Berlin burst

  • The cylindrical aquarium inside the Radisson Blu in Berline was the centerpiece of the hotel.
  • Early this morning, it burst, sending more than a quarter of a million gallons of salt water and fish pouring into the hotel and street.
  • The 1,500 fish inside died, and two people were hurt.
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Jane Fonda in Remission

Friday, December 16, 2022
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The context
Actress and activist Jane Fonda shared that her cancer is in remission. Fonda shared her diagnosis of Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in September.
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Friday, December 16, 2022

Jane Fonda in Remission

The context
Actress and activist Jane Fonda shared that her cancer is in remission. Fonda shared her diagnosis of Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in September.
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Birthday surprise

  • Actress Jane Fonda shared that her cancer is in remission in a birthday post on her blog.
  • Fonda was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in September and underwent three months of chemotherapy treatments.
  • The 84-year-old activist and actress shared her plans to continue protests for Climate change action and social justice causes in Washington, D.C., in the blog post as well.
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Brittney Griner Speaks Out

Friday, December 16, 2022
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The context
Brittney Griner was returned to the U.S. after spending ten months imprisoned in Russia for drug possession charges last week. Today, she was released from the hospital and released a statement about her experience, thanking the Biden administration for freeing her and committing to helping free other wrongfully imprisoned Americans.
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Friday, December 16, 2022

Brittney Griner Speaks Out

The context
Brittney Griner was returned to the U.S. after spending ten months imprisoned in Russia for drug possession charges last week. Today, she was released from the hospital and released a statement about her experience, thanking the Biden administration for freeing her and committing to helping free other wrongfully imprisoned Americans.
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Back home at last

  • Brittney Griner was wrongfully imprisoned in Russia for ten months on drug possession charges.
  • In an Instagram post today, she shared images from her homecoming last week and a photo of her reuniting with her wife.
  • Griner landed back in Arizona today and shared that she intends to play for the Phoenix Mercury in the upcoming WNBA season.
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Griner shares experience

  • Britteny Griner returned home to Arizona from the military base in San Antonio, Texas, where she has spent the last eight days since returning back to the states from Russia.
  • Griner was wrongfully detained in Russia for ten months after she was arrested at an airport near Moscow for traveling with a vape cartridge containing a minuscule amount of cannabis oil.
  • Griner intends to play for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA's upcoming season and will spend the holidays at home with her family in Arizona.
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The context
Henry Cavill announced that he would return to the role of Superman in October, but then this week, he told fans he would no longer be returning as Clark Kent under James Gunn and Peter Safran's new DC comics leadership. Cavill was recast in the series The Witcher in response to the October news, but he will not return to the Witcher even though he won't take up the role of Superman after all.
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Thursday, December 15, 2022

Henry Cavill Won't Return to Superman or The Witcher

The context
Henry Cavill announced that he would return to the role of Superman in October, but then this week, he told fans he would no longer be returning as Clark Kent under James Gunn and Peter Safran's new DC comics leadership. Cavill was recast in the series The Witcher in response to the October news, but he will not return to the Witcher even though he won't take up the role of Superman after all.
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Not returning

  • In the new era of DC Studios, led by James Gunn and Peter Safran, Henry Cavill will no longer play Superman, the role which catapulted him to stardom.
  • James Gunn has been working on a script about the earlier part of Superman's life, which Cavill has not been cast to play.
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No longer The Witcher

  • Henry Cavill will not return to the Netflix series, The Witcher, even though he will not be playing Superman in the upcoming Superman film.
  • Liam Hemsworth will take over the role of Geralt of Rivia in the fourth season of the series.
  • Fans of both Superman and The Witcher expressed their dismay and anger about the casting decisions.
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Remembering Stephen 'tWitch' Boss

Wednesday, December 14, 2022
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The context
Allison Holker Boss, the wife of the beloved dancer, Stephen "tWitch" Boss, confirmed today that her husband passed away at 40.
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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Remembering Stephen 'tWitch' Boss

The context
Allison Holker Boss, the wife of the beloved dancer, Stephen "tWitch" Boss, confirmed today that her husband passed away at 40.
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Much loved

  • Stephen “tWitch” Boss was a beloved dancer, choreographer, DJ, and co-host on “The Ellen Degeneres Show, has died at 40.
  • Boss competed in “So You Think You Can Dance in 2008 before joining the cast as an all-star in subsequent seasons.
  • He became the DJ for “The Ellend Degeneres Show” in 2014.
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Avatar 2 Eyes a Spot in the Record Books

Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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The context
"Avatar 2: The Way of Water" is off to the theaters with a $175 million start in North American theaters. The film's global outlook of $525M makes it Disney's widest release ever at 52K screens.
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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

Avatar 2 Eyes a Spot in the Record Books

The context
"Avatar 2: The Way of Water" is off to the theaters with a $175 million start in North American theaters. The film's global outlook of $525M makes it Disney's widest release ever at 52K screens.
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Path forward for Avatar

  • The long-awaited sequel to James Cameron's "Avatar" premieres next weekend with a global outlook of $525 million.
  • Ticket presales for the sequel in the US totaled an estimated $38 million as of yesterday.
  • The sequel is expected to open on the low end of expectations but is expected to have a similar staying power at the top of the charts to the first Avatar film.
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Ready, set, go

  • The film is expected to debut for $150 million to $175 million next weekend.
  • If it meets the high end of projections, it will be one of the biggest domestic debuts of the year, behind "Wakanda Forever" and "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness."
  • Global ticket sales could reach $400-500 million.
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Musk Gets Booed by SF Crowd

Monday, December 12, 2022
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The context
Dave Chapelle brought Twitter owner Elon Musk onstage to open his show in San Francisco, prompting the audience to boo Musk for five straight minutes.
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Monday, December 12, 2022

Musk Gets Booed by SF Crowd

The context
Dave Chapelle brought Twitter owner Elon Musk onstage to open his show in San Francisco, prompting the audience to boo Musk for five straight minutes.
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Five long minutes

  • Dave Chapelle invited Elon Musk onstage during his stand-up show with Chris Rock at San Francisco's Chase Center.
  • The audience at the event booed Musk for about five minutes.
  • Both Chappelle and Musk are polarizing figures; Chapelle has faced heavy criticism and backlash for doubling down on transphobic jokes in his comedy sets, while Musk's turbulent takeover of Twitter has made him unpopular, especially in San Francisco.
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Sony Clears Up R. Kelly Album Rumors

Friday, December 9, 2022
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The context
A representative from Sony confirmed that the new R. Kelly album that appeared on streaming services today, "I Admit," is a bootleg album, not an official release from Sony.
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Friday, December 9, 2022

Sony Clears Up R. Kelly Album Rumors

The context
A representative from Sony confirmed that the new R. Kelly album that appeared on streaming services today, "I Admit," is a bootleg album, not an official release from Sony.
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Not on Sony's watch

  • A new R. Kelly collection, titled "I Admit," appeared on streaming services today.
  • Representatives for Sony Music, which owns the rights to the singer's catalog, said that though the collection looks official, it is not an official release from Sony and is a bootleg album.
  • R. Kelly is currently serving a 30-year prison sentence for multiple sexual-misconduct convictions in New York and is awaiting sentencing in other cases.
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Taylor Swift to Direct for Searchlight

Friday, December 9, 2022
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The context
Taylor Swift is set to make her feature direction debut for Searchlight Pictures.
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Friday, December 9, 2022

Taylor Swift to Direct for Searchlight

The context
Taylor Swift is set to make her feature direction debut for Searchlight Pictures.
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In the director's chair

  • Taylor Swift will direct a feature with Searchlight Pictures.
  • The now-director wrote the script for the feature, and the studio behind "Nomadland will produce it."
  • Swift was honored with two Best Direction awards at the 2022 VMA Awards for her film: "All Too Well: The Short Film" and "The Man."
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All eyes on Searchlight

  • Taylor Swift will make her feature directorial debut with Searchlight Pictures as she directs a film based on an original script she penned.
  • Her short film, "All Too Well: The Short Film," is eligible for short film submissions for the upcoming Oscars.
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Jerrod Carmichael to Host 2022 Golden Globes

Thursday, December 8, 2022
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The context
Comedian Jerrod Carmichael has been named the host of the upcoming 2023 Golden Globe Awards.
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Thursday, December 8, 2022

Jerrod Carmichael to Host 2022 Golden Globes

The context
Comedian Jerrod Carmichael has been named the host of the upcoming 2023 Golden Globe Awards.
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New host for a new era of Golden Globes

  • Jerrod Carmichael rose to fame in the film, “Neighbors” in 2014 and has since acted in successful comedy specials.
  • Last year’s event was not televised after controversy over the Hollywood Foreign Press’s lack of diversity and behind-the-scenes practices caused NBC to suspend its relationship with the association.
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Celine Dion Taking a Needed Break

Thursday, December 8, 2022
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The context
Singer Celine Dion canceled the remainder of her European tour, revealing that she has been diagnosed with a neurological condition and will take time off from performing to heal.
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Thursday, December 8, 2022

Celine Dion Taking a Needed Break

The context
Singer Celine Dion canceled the remainder of her European tour, revealing that she has been diagnosed with a neurological condition and will take time off from performing to heal.
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Tour canceled

  • Celine Dion announced that she had been diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome, which causes stiffness and spasms in muscles.
  • Dion also announced that she is canceling the rest of her European tour, which was due to resume in February, to focus on her health.
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Much deserved time off

  • Celine Dion announced that she had been diagnosed with the rare neurological condition known as stiff person syndrome.
  • Dion expressed that she will work to return to the stage but that she is canceling the remainder of her "Courage World Tour" dates in Europe.
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Griner is Headed Home

Thursday, December 8, 2022
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The context
WNBA star Brittney Griner has been released from imprisonment in Russia and is headed home to the US today after the Biden administration brokered a trade for Griner with a Russian-arms dealer held in the US.
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Thursday, December 8, 2022

Griner is Headed Home

The context
WNBA star Brittney Griner has been released from imprisonment in Russia and is headed home to the US today after the Biden administration brokered a trade for Griner with a Russian-arms dealer held in the US.
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Finally released

  • WNBA star Britteny Griner is on her way home today after the Biden administration traded Viktor Bout for Griner's freedom.
  • Viktor Bout is a convicted Russian arms dealer who was serving a 25-year prison sentence in the United States.
  • Griner has been wrongfully detained in Russia for months after being arrested for drug possession.
  • The swap does not include American Paul Whelan, who has been wrongfully detained in Russia since 2018 on espionage charges.
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Custody swap

  • WNBA star Brittney Griner is on her way back to the US after a prisoner swap was conducted in the UAE today.
  • President Joe Biden announced her return alongside Griner’s wife, saying that her release is the culmination of a long and painstaking negotiation process.
  • Griner began serving a nine-year sentence for drug possession at a Russian penal colony last month, and the dramatic reversal of her fate surprised many.
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The context
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the “spirit of Ukraine,” have been named Time Magazine’s Person of the Year.
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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

Zelenskyy Named Time Magazine's Person of the Year

The context
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the “spirit of Ukraine,” have been named Time Magazine’s Person of the Year.
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Person of the year

  • Time Magazine named the president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy as the Person of the Year for 2022.
  • Zelenskyy displayed extraordinary bravery as Ukraine’s president, refusing to evacuate when Russia invaded and continuing to remain in the country.
  • He also steadfastly worked to keep Ukraine at the forefront of the global consciousness.
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Remembering Bob McGrath

Tuesday, December 6, 2022
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The context
Bob McGrath, one of the original members of the “Sesame Street” cast, passed away today at the age of 90.
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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

Remembering Bob McGrath

The context
Bob McGrath, one of the original members of the “Sesame Street” cast, passed away today at the age of 90.
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Friendly neighbor Bob

  • Bob McGrath played the friendly neighbor Bob Johnson on "Seasame Street," passed away at 90.
  • McGrath was part of the original cast of “Sesame Street” and worked on 47 seasons of the show.
  • McGrath was also an accomplished tenor and musician, performing in concert halls across the globe.
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Dahmer Series Breaks Records

Monday, December 5, 2022
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The context
The Ryan Murphy-directed series, "Monster: Dahmer," became Netflix's third-ever title to cross one billion hours viewed. The series joins the likes of "Squid Game" and "Stranger Things 4."
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Monday, December 5, 2022

Dahmer Series Breaks Records

The context
The Ryan Murphy-directed series, "Monster: Dahmer," became Netflix's third-ever title to cross one billion hours viewed. The series joins the likes of "Squid Game" and "Stranger Things 4."
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Over the one billion threshold

  • The series, Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story was created by Ryan Murphy and began streaming on September 21st.
  • The show has achieved more than one billion hours of viewing, joining "Squid Game" and "Stranger Things 4" as the only Netflix titles to achieve the same feat.
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Verified hit

  • "Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story" is Netflix's second most popular English-language TV show.
  • The ten-part series follows the horrific crimes of the serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer.
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Nike Severs Ties With Kyrie

Monday, December 5, 2022
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The context
Nike has officially ended its relationship with Brooklyn Nets player Kyrie Irving, ending a collaboration between the two that resulted in one of the most popular sneaker lines that the company has ever launched.
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Monday, December 5, 2022

Nike Severs Ties With Kyrie

The context
Nike has officially ended its relationship with Brooklyn Nets player Kyrie Irving, ending a collaboration between the two that resulted in one of the most popular sneaker lines that the company has ever launched.
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Cutting ties

  • Nike announced that it had parted ways with Brooklyn Nets player Kyrie Irving.
  • Irving's sneaker line with Nike became one of the all-time most popular basketball sneaker lines.
  • In the summer of 2021, Irving accused Nike of excluding him from his signature shoe design process. Irving also caught flack for being anti-Covid-19 vaccines.
  • Irving recently posted a link to a documentary on his Twitter, which promoted theories that the holocaust did not happen, leading to Nike suspending and now terminating the contract between the two.
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Rethinking relationship

  • Kyrie Irving was suspended for five games by the Brooklyn Nets after tweeting a link to a movie that spreads antisemitic disinformation.
  • While Irving eventually apologized for sharing the tweet, the damage was already done.
  • Nike officially terminated its relationship with Irving after outrage over the tweet, and Irving's stance on Covid-19 vaccines made the partnership untenable.
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West Off Twitter Again

Friday, December 2, 2022
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The context
Elon Musk made a foray into content moderation, announcing that Kanye West's Twitter account has been suspended for posting content that called for violence after he posted a photo of a Swastika.
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Friday, December 2, 2022

West Off Twitter Again

The context
Elon Musk made a foray into content moderation, announcing that Kanye West's Twitter account has been suspended for posting content that called for violence after he posted a photo of a Swastika.
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Content violation

  • West tweeted a photo of a swastika to his Twitter account, sparking further backlash and outrage after he also made comments yesterday praising Hitler on a podcast appearance with Alex Jones.
  • Twitter restricted Kanye's account in October before Elon Musk bought it.
  • Musk reinstated Kanye's account but announced today that it had been suspended again after he posted the image to his Twitter.
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Musk makes the call

  • Elon Musk suspended Kanye West's Twitter account after the rapper posted an "incitement to violence" and antisemitic tweets.
  • Musk clarified that he suspended West's account because of the anti-semitic, violence-inciting content and not because the rapper posted an unflattering photo of Musk.
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Alex Jones Files For Bankruptcy

Friday, December 2, 2022
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The context
Infowars owner and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has filed for bankruptcy in the wake of legal rulings demanding Jones pay families of the victims of the Sandy Hook Shooting upwards of $1 billion in damages.
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Friday, December 2, 2022

Alex Jones Files For Bankruptcy

The context
Infowars owner and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has filed for bankruptcy in the wake of legal rulings demanding Jones pay families of the victims of the Sandy Hook Shooting upwards of $1 billion in damages.
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Damages do damage

  • The host of Infowars, Alex Jones, filed for bankruptcy today.
  • Jones owes upwards of $1 billion to the families of victims of the Sandy Hook shooting for spreading hateful conspiracy theories that the shooting was faked.
  • In the filing, Jones lists his assests as valued between $1 million and $10 million.
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A new Chapter 11

  • The host of the conspiracy theory-driven podcast Infowars, Alex Jones, filed for bankruptcy today, citing the $1.5 billion he owes families of the victims of Sandy Hook as the cause.
  • The families won a series of cases in a Connecticut court against Jones for spreading lies that the shooting was faked.
  • For about four years, Jones has refused to provide courts with the exact details of his financial worth, making it almost impossible to determine his net worth.
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Netflix Wants More Feedback

Thursday, December 1, 2022
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The context
Netflix is expanding the Netflix Preview Club to let tens of thousands of subscribers preview films and TV shows and provide feedback before they premiere on the site.
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Thursday, December 1, 2022

Netflix Wants More Feedback

The context
Netflix is expanding the Netflix Preview Club to let tens of thousands of subscribers preview films and TV shows and provide feedback before they premiere on the site.
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Satisfying subscribers

  • Netflix is looking to expand its prerelease screening program by adding tens of thousands of subscribers.
  • The program lets enlisted subscribers to preview new movies and shows and provide feedback.
  • Netflix currently has about 2,000 previewers.
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Focused on viewers

  • Netflix is expanding the number of subscribers included in its Netflix Preview Club from around 2,000 subscribers to tens of thousands of users early next year.
  • The expansion will help Netflix maximize every dollar spent on content by ensuring it lands well with its subscriber base.
  • The practice is common amongst major studios that screen films to test audiences before release to ensure they land well.
  • Netflix already tests content with employees.
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Will and Kate in the USA

Thursday, December 1, 2022
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The context
Prince William and Kate Middleton touched down in Boston on Wednesday for their first visit to the states in eight years. The two attended a Boston Celtics game and are expected to meet with President Biden on their trip.
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Thursday, December 1, 2022

Will and Kate in the USA

The context
Prince William and Kate Middleton touched down in Boston on Wednesday for their first visit to the states in eight years. The two attended a Boston Celtics game and are expected to meet with President Biden on their trip.
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Prince William and Kate make first US trip in eight years as racism controversy simmers back home

  • The Prince and Princess of Wales landed in Boston yesterday on their first trip to the states in eight years.
  • The trip is not an official royal tour. Instead, they will attend events in the city for three days to spotlight local-community-based initiatives as a part of their second iteration of the Earthshot Prize Awards.
  • The visit will conclude on Friday after the Earthshot ceremony, where stars like Annie Lennox and Ellie Goulding will perform.
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Controversy back home

  • On Tuesday, British activist Ngozi Fulani attended an event at Buckingham Palace, where she was repeatedly questioned about her ethnicity by someone she identified as "Lady SH."
  • A statement from a representative of Prince William reassured the public that the responsible party had stepped down from their post at Buckingham palace.
  • The controversy is clouding Prince William and Kate's trip to the US, where they are due to receive the Ripple of Hope Prize from the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights foundation for their "courage" to publicly decry the "structural racism" in the British monarchy.
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FIFA Changes Its Mind

Wednesday, November 30, 2022
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The context
FIFA assured spectators that rainbow items and banners or signs protesting the treatment of LGBTQ citizens in Qatar or supporting protests in Iran would be allowed at World Cup stadiums. FIFA made the announcement a day after Iran was eliminated from the tournament and after spectators reported that rainbow or protest items were seized by stadium security.
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Wednesday, November 30, 2022

FIFA Changes Its Mind

The context
FIFA assured spectators that rainbow items and banners or signs protesting the treatment of LGBTQ citizens in Qatar or supporting protests in Iran would be allowed at World Cup stadiums. FIFA made the announcement a day after Iran was eliminated from the tournament and after spectators reported that rainbow or protest items were seized by stadium security.
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Rainbow allowed

  • FIFA announced that rainbow items and banners supporting protests in Iran over the death of the young woman, Mahsa Amini, will be allowed into World Cup Stadiums.
  • The decision was made one day after Iran was eliminated from the World Cup.
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Assurances made

  • FIFA assured the public today that rainbow items and banners supporting protests in Iran will be allowed into the World Cup stadiums.
  • Spectators reported rainbow items or banners protesting the host country Qatar or supporting protests in Iran were seized, even though they were permitted.
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Spotify Wraps 2022

Wednesday, November 30, 2022
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The context
Spotify Wrapped dropped today, and this year they added a feature that gives users their "music personality." Bad Bunny is also the most streamed artist on Spotify for the third year in a row.
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Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Spotify Wraps 2022

The context
Spotify Wrapped dropped today, and this year they added a feature that gives users their "music personality." Bad Bunny is also the most streamed artist on Spotify for the third year in a row.
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New feature

  • This year, Spotify Wrapped debuted a new feature called "Music Personality."
  • The new feature assigns your listening patterns to one of sixteen categories, like Adventurer or Specialist.
  • Competitors Apple Music and YouTube Music also released similar wrap-ups to compete with Spotify.
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Bad Bunny on top

  • The Puerto-Rican singer, Bad Bunny, is Spotify's most-streamed artist for the third year in a row.
  • Drake was the most streamed artist in the US, followed by Taylor Swift.
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USA Beats Iran

Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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The context
The US men's National Team beat Iran today, advancing to the knockout round of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

USA Beats Iran

The context
The US men's National Team beat Iran today, advancing to the knockout round of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
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Advancing team

  • The USMNT needs to beat Iran to proceed to the knockout round, while Iran could still proceed if they win, and then Wales beats England.
  • Pulisic has been involved in nine attacking sequences on the field in the World Cup thus far, and all eyes will be on him during the match.
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Hay-day and pay-day

  • By advancing to the knockout round, the USMNT earned $13 million.
  • The team beat Iran 1-0.
  • The team could take home $42 million if they win it all.
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Swifties Spark FTC Investigation

Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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The context
After fans could not buy tickets on Ticketmaster for Taylor Swift's upcoming "Eras" tour and ticket prices skyrocketed to the thousands, the site canceled the public sale of tickets. Now, a coalition of Senators is demanding answers from the FTC about the bots used by ticket scalpers that the company blamed for the disaster.
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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

Swifties Spark FTC Investigation

The context
After fans could not buy tickets on Ticketmaster for Taylor Swift's upcoming "Eras" tour and ticket prices skyrocketed to the thousands, the site canceled the public sale of tickets. Now, a coalition of Senators is demanding answers from the FTC about the bots used by ticket scalpers that the company blamed for the disaster.
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Senators demand answers

  • Senators Richard Blumenthal and Marsha Blackburn sent a letter to the FTC, requesting information on the agency's commitment to fighting the use of bots in ticketing, which drive up prices.
  • The inquiry comes after Ticketmaster's disastrous launch of tickets to Taylor Swift's upcoming "Eras" tour.
  • The Better Online Ticket Sales Act became law in 2016, and the injury asks how the FTC enforces the measures in the act.
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Bots inquiry

  • Senator Richard Blumenthal is the top Democrat, and Senator Marsha Blackburn is the top Re