Monthly Archives: August 2022

How Netflix grew from DVD service to a Hollywood disruptor with over 200 million subscribers — that is now losing customers

Netflix coCEO Reed Hastings Getty Images Latam Netflix grew into a Hollywood disruptor and amassed over 200 million subscribers worldwide. But it’s now facing slowing growth amid economic strains and streaming competition. Here’s a look at Netflix’s rise, its recent turmoil, and what’s next. 1997: Netflix is founded by Reed Hastings, who is currently the…

The 6 best cryptocurrency exchanges for trading bitcoin and other assets

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Chase Sapphire and Freedom cardholders can now receive up to $15 per month in Instacart credits — on top of a limited-time free Instacart+ membership

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4 days of chaos: A maid of honor traveling to her sister’s wedding in Greece says Air Canada lost her dress and turned her trip home into a ‘nightmare’

Air Canada Boeing 737 MAX 8 takes off from Los Angeles international Airport on July 30, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. AaronP/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images A maid of honor flying to her sister’s wedding in Greece says Air Canada lost her dress.  Then, her trip back to the US turned into a 4-day ordeal after multiple flight…

It is still too early to call a bottom in the S&P 500 as cuts in earnings estimates are just getting started, Bank of America says

The S&P 500 was in a correction year-to-date through July 2022. Xinhua News Agency/Getty Images The S&P 500 has come off its June lows but the time still hasn’t arrived to call a bottom, Bank of America said Monday.  “We need more EPS cuts” in order to call a bottom, said chief US strategist Savita…

The next ‘Star Wars’ series, ‘Andor,’ could look a lot different than ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ — thanks to it leaning into ‘old school’ practical sets

“Andor.” Disney+ Past Disney+ “Star Wars” shows used technology called StageCraft, a giant wraparound LED screen. The next “Star Wars” series, “Andor,” avoided it in favor of practical sets, its creator Tony Gilroy said. “We’re old school,” Gilroy told Empire Magazine. A new “Star Wars” series, “Andor,” is coming to Disney+ next month, and it…

The best 6-month CD rates of August 2022

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Taco Bell opened its highly anticipated 2-story, 4-lane drive-thru in Minnesota in June. Another is already being planned.

Taco Bell Taco Bell opened its first four-lane, two-story drive-thru in Minnesota in June. The chain first revealed plans for the massive restaurant in 2021. The contactless delivery system “defies gravity” as food is transported from the second-story kitchen to drivers below. Taco Bell is finally opening the doors of its four-lane, two-story drive-thru in…

How a free mentorship program is deploying resources to address a fundamental gap in minority small business communities

Luis Alvarez/Getty Business owners of all sizes and stages can benefit from mentorship to help them navigate the path of entrepreneurship. For Black, Hispanic, and Latino entrepreneurs, in particular, access to a mentor can make the difference between success and failure given the unique set of obstacles they often face when it comes to raising…