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☆ Fox has more headaches coming after agreeing to pay $787.5 million to settle Dominion's defamation lawsuit
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-20 | by ( Jacob Shamsian | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

After shelling out $787.5 billion to settle Dominion's lawsuit, Fox has more troubles on the way. Atop the list is a separate lawsuit from Smartmatic, another election technology company that sued Fox News Network and its parent company, Fox Corp., in the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election. Smartmatic's defamation lawsuit asks for $2.7 billion in damages and was filed against Fox Corp.; Fox News Network; hosts Jeanine Pirro, Maria Bartiromo, and Lou Dobbs; and Powell and Giuliani. Aside from the Smartmatic case, Fox News has to deal with potential shareholder lawsuits. The overall value of Fox Corp. — which also includes Fox Sports and the streaming service Tubi — is more than $17.6 billion.

☆ Fox News' settlement with Dominion doesn't mean the risk of embarrassment is over, with Smartmatic saying it 'remains committed' to its own defamation case against the network
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-18 | by ( Charles R. Davis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The company made the statement following Fox News' $787 million settlement with Dominion on Tuesday. Smartmatic sued Fox News for defamation in 2021 and is seeking $2.7 billion in damages. (In a statement, Fox News acknowledged the false statements and said the settlement reflected its "commitment to the highest journalistic standards.") It also opened the door to adding Fox News' parent company, the Fox Corporation, as a defendant. Before settling with Dominion, Fox News' public relations team said the same thing.

☆ Kia and Hyundai Thefts Are Soaring — and It's TikTok's Fault
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-16 | by ( Britta Lokting | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

Lebeau-Chorn and Jenkins are just two victims of an unprecedented surge in car thefts that has swept across US cities in the past two years. The situation has become so critical that two major auto-insurance companies, State Farm and Progressive, have stopped insuring vulnerable Kia and Hyundai models. Safety shortcutsThe TikTok video that sparked the challenge — a how-to reportedly created by user @robbierayyy — exposed a security flaw in Kia models from 2011 to 2021 and Hyundai models from 2015 to 2021. All Kia vehicles are subject to and comply fully with rigorous testing rules and regulations outlined in the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards." In Illinois last month, three 13-year-olds were arrested after being seen in a stolen Kia that hit and killed a 71-year-old man.

☆ Auto insurance is up by more than 15% this year in some states. Here's how to keep your premium down
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-07 | by ( Sarah O'Brien | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Miniseries | E+ | Getty ImagesAs with many line items in your household budget, your auto insurance probably costs more this year than in 2022. While auto insurance tends to eat up a small share of a person's income — about 3% for the average person, according to the Bankrate study — you may be able to reduce it even further. "If you're working from home now, I'd definitely let your insurance company know you're not commuting to work," said Brian Moody, executive editor of Kelley Blue Book. If you were to increase your deductible to $500 from $250, it could reduce your coverage cost by 15% to 30%, Friedlander said. "Auto insurance is extremely competitive and companies want your business to grow their market share," Friedlander said.

Insider identified 75 of the most powerful execs at the streamer, in an interactive org chart. Product chief Greg Peters took on additional duties as chief operating officer and has since broadened his purview to include gaming. Former PepsiCo exec Sergio Ezama joined in 2021 to become Netflix's chief talent officer. Insider identified 75 of the most powerful executives now at Netflix. They include C-suite executives finance chief Spencer Neumann, as well as business leads like Bajaria and movie boss Scott Stuber.

☆ Kentucky revokes license and orders children removed from foster care facility where 7-year-old boy died
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-22 | by ( Safia Samee Ali | Safia Samee Ali Is A Reporter For Nbc News Digital | Based In Chicago. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

An NBC News investigation into the facility that revealed allegations of wrongdoing at that site and its sister campus several years before Ja’Ceon died. "We have also worked cooperatively with all investigations, including those by local law enforcement.”The monthslong investigation by the Cabinet’s Office of Inspector General and Department for Community Based Services cited several “failures” at the Brooklawn facility. The state, which stopped placing children in foster care at Brooklawn following Ja’Ceon’s death, directed Uspiritus to safely transition any children who remain at Brooklawn to alternate placements within 15 days. “This outcome is necessary, but nothing we do will bring back Ja’Ceon Terry.”Kentucky mother Autumn Janeway wrote accusations against the foster care facility on the back window of her car. Michael Swensen for NBC NewsFriedlander's office is also investigating allegations by the mother of a developmentally delayed child that the child was choked, scratched and taunted at the Brooklawn facility.

☆ Will Smith's 'Emancipation' scores mixed reviews so far
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-01 | by ( Danielle Broadway | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/5] Ben Foster, Jordyn McIntosh, Jeremiah Friedlander, Will Smith and Charmaine Bingwa attend a premiere for the film "Emancipation" in Los Angeles, California, U.S. November 30, 2022. REUTERS/Mario AnzuoniDec 1 (Reuters) - Apple TV+’s 2022 slavery drama “Emancipation", actor Will Smith's first film since his famous slap of comedian Chris Rock on stage at the Oscars, has received mixed early reviews from film critics. The movie has scored a 59% positive rating on Rotton Tomatoes so far, with 14 out of 24 reviewers applauding the film as of Thursday afternoon. The first batch of reviews have earned “Emancipation” the rotten label, as many reviewers voice their disappointment in the historical action film’s execution. “Emancipation devolves into a confused jumble of messages,” Lovia Gyarke from The Hollywood Reporter wrote.

☆ FTX Hires Ex-Regulators to Investigate Firm’s Collapse
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-23 | by ( Mengqi Sun | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +5 min

Cryptocurrency exchange FTX, whose recent collapse has led to questions about lacking regulatory oversight, has hired a fitting team to help untangle the mess: former senior U.S. regulators. FTX said this week it has been in contact with investigators, The Wall Street Journal previously reported. FTX, which is based in the Bahamas, also has hired Nardello & Co., an investigations firm that specializes in anti-corruption and fraud cases, Mr. Bromley said in court Tuesday. The name of the cybersecurity company wasn’t disclosed because of concerns over continuing cyberattacks on FTX, he said. The collapse of FTX has set off the largest crypto-related bankruptcy ever, and court filings are already shedding light on what went wrong and how complicated things could get.

☆ How Much Car Insurance Do I Need?
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-13 | by ( ) www.wsj.com time to read: +11 min

We’ll guide you through how to decide what car insurance works for you––making sure you get the coverage you need without breaking the bank. Required coverage amounts vary by state, but often match the minimum liability insurance coverage requirements. At the same time, if you have collision insurance (more on this below) and a low deductible on your health insurance plan, this insurance could be largely redundant—and you may well be safe with your state’s minimum. How much collision insurance coverage do I need? Also just like collision insurance, the coverage limit for comprehensive insurance is typically the cash value of your car.

☆ After a Young Woman Dies, Her Mother Takes Over Her Business
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-13 | by ( Julie Halpert | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Zoe Friedlander holds a Rose Greenberg pillow made by the company which her late daughter started and which Ms. Friedlander now runs. The suicide of Rose Greenberg in December 2020 at the age of 27 left her family devastated. “It was paralyzing,” says her mother, 60-year-old Zoe Friedlander of Los Angeles. “In the beginning, I couldn’t do anything.”

☆ Kentucky children’s agency is taking ‘additional action’ against foster care facility where 7-year-old boy suffocated
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-04 | by ( Safia Samee Ali | Safia Samee Ali Is A Reporter For Nbc News Digital | Based In Chicago. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

The Kentucky agency charged with overseeing state youth centers said it has taken new action against the nonprofit organization that operates a Louisville foster care facility where a 7-year-old boy suffocated to death in July. The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services took “additional action” against Uspiritus on Wednesday, Susan Dunlap, a spokesperson for the agency, said in a statement. The cabinet will not tolerate placing children anywhere where their safety and well-being are not prioritized,” Eric Friedlander, secretary of the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, said in a statement following the additional action. The facility said it “dismissed” the two employees who it says were involved immediately after the incident and the Kentucky Cabinet of Health and Family Services suspended new foster care placements at Brooklawn. The health and safety of the Brooklawn family is always our top priority,” Uspiritus, which also operates Brooklawn’s sister facility, Bellewood, said in a statement following the boy’s death.

☆ What Does Liability Insurance Cover?
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-15 | by ( ) www.wsj.com time to read: +10 min

Personal liability insuranceIf you own a home or drive a car, you already have some liability insurance. Professional liability insuranceProfessional liability insurance covers small businesses or individuals who offer advice or services, such as accountants, financial advisors, doctors and lawyers. 3. Business liability insuranceThere are several forms of business liability insurance. Homeowners liability insuranceA standard homeowners or renters policy provides at least $100,000 worth of liability insurance. Business and professional liability insuranceCoverage needs for business or professional liability insurance vary based on the size, location and structure of your company, among other things.

☆ Hurricane Ian is a reminder for all homeowners to check their insurance for coverage of natural disasters
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-29 | by ( Sarah O'Brien | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

A man walks through the debris on a street in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian in Punta Gorda, Florida. Regardless of where you live, here's what you should review in your homeowners insurance policy for weather-related coverage. If you live in a state along the East Coast or Gulf of Mexico, there's a good chance your policy has a hurricane deductible. "One of the most important policies to consider for hurricane protection that can be overlooked is flood insurance," Wilson said. In Florida, more than 80% of homeowners do not have flood insurance, Friedlander said.

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Hurricane Ian is speeding toward the Gulf Coast of Florida at a perilous time for property owners in the state, who have been weathering an insurance crisis that the Category 3 storm could now exacerbate. “Florida’s property insurance market was the most volatile in the U.S. before Hurricane Ian formed and will most likely become even more unstable in the wake of the storm,” said Mark Friedlander, a director at Insurance Information Institute in Florida. These issues have created problems in the market that have shepherded many insurers toward closure or left them on precarious financial footing. A dozen insurance companies operating in Florida have gone out of business since January 2020. The insurance crisis is largely the result of countless roofing scams in which contractors and attorneys file numerous fraudulent damage claims on behalf of homeowners and force insurance companies to settle, NBC News previously reported.

☆ Netflix insiders reveal how the streamer uses data to drive creative decisions, with 'contentious' debates over renewals and reliance on a sometimes 'flawed science'
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-21 | by ( Elaine Low | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Discussions about renewing shows can be "contentious" between creative execs and data analysts. "When you want to buy a project, they will do an analysis and do a budget ballpark on it," one former Netflix exec told Insider. Compared to similar teams at traditional production companies and Hollywood studios and networks, Netflix's CS&A execs have more of a front-row seat in creative discussions, insiders said. At legacy studios, deciding whether or not to greenlight a show or acquire a film is "much more of a gut instinct," said a second former Netflix exec. That can be particularly useful when assessing whether to acquire certain IP, said a third former Netflix exec.

Netflix has overhauled key leadership, naming a co-CEO, talent chief, and heads of TV and marketing. Insider identified 71 of the most powerful execs at the streamer, in an interactive org chart. Insider identified the 71 of the most powerful executives now at Netflix, following the recent executive changes. Netflix has many leaders — not all of whom are included here — but the chart below gives an inside look at who to watch in 2021. The executive shuffle came as Netflix's global audience reached 209 million paid subscribers in March, driven mainly by international viewers.

If you backup your contacts on your iPhone now, you can streamline things once you get a new phone. There are two ways to backup an iPhone — one is through iCloud, and the other is through iTunes. To backup your contacts via iCloud, tap the slider next to "Contacts" to make it green. Whatever the case may be, there is another way to backup your contacts without using iCloud. Click on the box to the left of "Sync Contacts," then click "Apply" on the bottom right-hand corner.

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