Streaming services were once seen as the modern alternative to cable. The services were cheaper, ad-free and tailored to specific interests for viewers looking to cut the cord. But with rising prices and streamers putting their attention to ad-supported tiers, it is getting more difficult to tell the difference between streaming and cable. Some even…

President Joe Biden says the U.S. will not supply certain weapons to Israel should the country launch its major offensive on Rafah. And Democrats and Republicans come together to save the speaker of the House from being voted out. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, May 9, 2024. Biden says US…

Musicians’ intellectual property and trademark law have intersected several times in recent years. The singers Jelly Roll and Pink are just two of the artists involved in the latest trademark cases hitting the music industry. Jelly Roll — a Grammy-nominated country music superstar whose real name is Jason DeFord — is being sued by Jellyroll,…

The Israeli military sent a message to those living in parts of Rafah to “evacuate immediately.” Boeing looks to have a successful launch of its manned spacecraft after years of setbacks. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, May 6, 2024. Israel tells people in parts of Rafah to ‘evacuate immediately’ The…

Officers move in on the campus of UCLA with the Los Angeles Police Department calling the pro-Palestinian encampment an “unlawful gathering.” Arizona lawmakers vote to repeal a Civil War-era abortion ban. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, May 2, 2024. Police clash with UCLA protesters, call encampment an ‘unlawful gathering’ Police…

Florida’s 6-week abortion ban takes effect Wednesday, May 1, after the state’s Supreme Court upheld the law earlier in April. The state currently has a 15-week ban in place. The new law, which Gov. Ron DeSantis signed in April 2023, offers exceptions for rape, incest and to save the life of the mother. Candace Dye,…

The 12-person jury is set to hear opening statements in former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial. Learn more about what is in the $95 billion foreign aid package passed by the House. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, April 22, 2024. Jury to hear opening statements in Trump’s first criminal trial…

The first seven jurors are selected in former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial, and historic rain in the United Arab Emirates leads to major flooding at the Dubai airport and across the region. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, April 17, 2024. First 7 jurors selected in Trump hush money…

Trump Media and Technology Group Corporation (TMTG), the operator of Truth Social, said on Tuesday, April 16, it is venturing into the streaming industry. However, the move was met with skepticism among investors. TMTG shares dropped 11% following the announcement. Shares were already down 70% from their peak in late March 2024. This tumble on…

Disney CEO Bob Iger emerged victorious Wednesday, April 3, in a heated boardroom confrontation with activist investor Nelson Peltz. Shareholders sided with Iger, reelecting the company’s full board and rejecting seats for Peltz and his associates. Iger expressed gratitude to the shareholders for their confidence in the board. “With the distracting proxy contest now behind us,…