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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced yesterday he would resign from office, paving the way for his Liberal Party to choose a replacement ahead of general elections expected to take place by October. The move may help avoid a no-confidence vote by the legislature, which appeared likely after the New Democratic Party withdrew its support from Trudeau’s coalition government.
Assuming power in 2015, Trudeau entered office with significant popular support while championing a progressive agenda. His approval ratings have since sunk from around 65% to close to 20%, driven in part by inflation, a housing crunch, and concerns over high levels of immigration. He was also criticized by members of his administration—including Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, who resigned last month—over how to respond to tariff threats from President-elect Donald Trump.
Trudeau said he would remain in office while the party chooses a successor. See a timeline of his tenure here. |
Disney has agreed to combine its Hulu+ Live TV service with FuboTV, forming North America's second-largest live TV streamer. The combined business will boast more than 6 million subscribers, behind YouTube TV's roughly 8 million subscribers.
The deal resolves litigation over the formation of Venu Sports—a joint venture from Disney's ESPN, Fox, and Warner Bros.—which a judge blocked last year after FuboTV sued on antitrust grounds. As part of the legal settlement, Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. will pay Fubo $220M in cash; Disney will additionally provide a $145M term loan to Fubo in 2026. If the Fubo-Disney deal fails to close or gain regulatory approval, Disney will owe Fubo a $130M termination fee. Fubo shares soared more than 250% on yesterday's news.
Disney will own 70% of the combined business, which will operate under the publicly traded Fubo name. Fubo and Hulu+ Live TV will be available to subscribers separately; the deal excludes Hulu's original content streaming platform. |
The 2025 Consumer Electronics Show begins today in Las Vegas, bringing together global companies, industry leaders, and tech enthusiasts for one of the world's largest electronics and tech events. With about 150,000 attendees and 4,500 exhibitors expected, the event will showcase the future of a projected $537B technology market.
The event features high-profile keynotes, including Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, along with press events, product launches, and a vast exhibition space. While artificial intelligence, especially AI agents and generative AI, will remain a focal point, the conference will also delve into digital health, energy transition, aging technology, and more. Attendees can expect to see the latest in smart TVs, home appliances, and innovative transportation concepts, with major automakers expected to debut cutting-edge electric vehicles, including a hands-on flying car experience.
Other highlights include innovative products such as shoe attachments that monitor muscle load for athletes and needle-free medical injections. See live coverage here. |
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> US stock markets close mixed (S&P 500 +0.6%, Dow -0.1%, Nasdaq +1.2%), with S&P 500 and Nasdaq led by chip stocks; Nvidia closes at record high, peer Micron Technology closes up 10% after electronics manufacturer Foxconn reports record Q4 revenue (More) |
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> Congress formally certifies President-elect Donald Trump's electoral win in the 2024 presidential election (More) | Rudy Giuliani held in contempt of court in $148M election workers' defamation judgment case (More) |
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> The New Market for Old Medical Books
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> What Really Happened with Y2K?
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