Netflix, listen to the data and embrace your inner romantic

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kristen bell and adam brody as joanne and noah in nobody wants this. they're standing outdoors in a string light lit garden, and noah has his arms around joanne and is resting his chin on her head
Kristen Bell and Adam Brody as Joanne and Noah in Netflix's hit "Nobody Wants This."

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  • Netflix has room to grow in romance, comedy, and family content, new data suggests.
  • These genres generated 41% of viewing hours but only 29% of spending, a new report found.
  • Crime and thrillers don't get as much bang for the buck, despite being the biggest content segment.

Netflix, it's time to deepen

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Nepal sees 8,000% spike in VPN signups after deadly social media protests, report says

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Nepali student protestors clash with police over social media ban in Kathmandu

Protests erupted in Nepal on Monday after a controversial social media ban blocked people in the country from accessing most forms of social media. The youth-led "Gen Z" protests over the social media ban and government corruption triggered a violent reaction, and the BBC reported that 19 protesters have been killed. The New York Times also cited local media reports that said 400 people have been

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Some Heart Attacks Might Be Triggered by Germs

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Plaque

Researchers in Finland have found evidence that the plaque found in our arteries can contain bacteria that could set off a heart attack under the right circumstances.

It makes sense that MTV's Video Music Awards aired on CBS

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Doja Cat at the 2025 VMAs
Doja Cat performed on the MTV Video Music Awards — which was aired on CBS. It's a new world.

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  • The MTV Video Music Awards aired on CBS, Paramount's broadcast network.
  • It makes sense given the new media era we're in.
  • Even if it was a little weird for the olds like me to hear a CBS football crew promoting Doja Cat.

News item: David Ellison, who is now running Paramount, would like to

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Yes, Google Meet Is Down

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"Our engineering team continues to investigate the issue."