Netflix unwraps its best-ever holiday season results

Netflix unwraps its best-ever holiday season results

SAN FRANCISCO — Netflix registered its third-consecutive quarter of accelerating subscriber growth in the final three months of 2023, closing out a comeback year that included a crackdown on viewers freeloading on the video-streaming service and a smattering of price hikes. The fourth-quarter results announced Tuesday provided further evidence that Netflix was able to come … Read more

Milwaukee business aims to keep Christmas trees affordable

Milwaukee business aims to keep Christmas trees affordable

MILWAUKEE — ‘Tis the season for Christmas trees. For families who opt to put up a real one, the cost of it may take a bigger bite out of their budget this year. What You Need To Know The  American Christmas Tree Association reported that trees are up 10% in price this year The average price … Read more

Restaurant owner offers keto menu for the holidays

Restaurant owner offers keto menu for the holidays

LOS ANGELES — Karolyne Mier opened Treat Yourself Keto after the pandemic. She wanted to give people who are on a keto, low carb or low-sugar diet options when eating out. She now offers a keto menu for the holidays that people can pre-order and take home. Source link credite

Rochester music engineer weighs in on impact of AI

Rochester music engineer weighs in on impact of AI

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Artificial intelligence is reshaping the landscape of the music industry in the creative process, production and consumption of music. From AI-generated compositions to plug-and-play melodies, the influence of AI is omnipresent, with technologies like autotune emerging as game-changers for many artists. Autotune, a popular AI-driven tool, has significantly altered the way artists … Read more

New York economist on the economy

New York economist on the economy

Last week, the U.S. Department of Commerce released data that showed the country’s gross domestic product grew, at a better than expected, 4.9%. Russell Weaver, an economic geographer and director of research at the Cornell ILR Buffalo Co-Lab, told Capital Tonight that “there was a ton of good news in last week’s economic report” but … Read more

Program trying to get more workers in tech jobs in Ohio

Program trying to get more workers in tech jobs in Ohio

DAYTON, Ohio — A new nationwide program trying to get more workers in tech jobs is coming to Ohio. What You Need To Know A new nationwide program called ‘NPower’ is headed to Dayton this month  The program provides weeks of certificate training in computer technology  The program is coming to Dayton with the help … Read more

Annual competition helps business dreams become reality

Annual competition helps business dreams become reality

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Small businesses are considered the heartbeat of communities nationwide.  But a number of aspiring entrepreneurs face barriers, like financial limitations, while trying to launch their businesses.  What You Need To Know A number of aspiring entrepreneurs face barriers while trying to launch their business An annual competition aims to support entrepreneurs and … Read more

International travel still needs to rebound in Pinellas

International travel still needs to rebound in Pinellas

ST. PETE BEACH, Fla. — Travel experts believe high prices have been keeping international visitors from returning to Pinellas County in pre-pandemic levels and the owner of a St. Pete Beach resort has noticed the lag, too. What You Need To Know Visa wait times, high prices and concerns about safety were listed as reasons why … Read more

Navigating name-image-likeness for student athletes in NY

Navigating name-image-likeness for student athletes in NY

Student-athletes are making money like never before. Name-image-likeness (NIL) rules allow them to benefit from their personal brand at the college and even high school levels. It’s a chaotic change in sports that could get crazier soon.  New millionaires are being made and they’re younger than ever. The Supreme Court’s approval of NIL set the … Read more

Orlando International Airport upgrading terminals for growth

Orlando International Airport upgrading terminals for growth

ORLANDO, Fla. — As Orlando International Airport celebrates a new terminal and record travel, it’s now undergoing more projects and upgrades, including adding moving walkways throughout the new Terminal C. What You Need To Know Since opening in September 2022, more than 6.4 million passengers have come through MCO’s new Terminal C Moving walkways are among … Read more