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- Boston Globe
Walmart sees sales ‘momentum' despite tariffs
Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up BRANDING Advertisement Critics deride Cracker Barrel's new logo as 'sterile,' 'soulless' and 'woke' The new Cracker Barrel logo is seen on a menu inside the restaurant in Pembroke Pines, Fla., on Aug. 21. Joe Raedle/Getty Cracker Barrel's stock tumbled Thursday as the restaurant chain faced backlash over a new logo that critics derided as 'woke.' What's 'wrong with @CrackerBarrel??!' Donald Trump Jr. wrote on the social media site, X, on Wednesday evening, quoting another account that accused the company of scrapping a 'beloved American aesthetic and replaced it with sterile, soulless branding.' When the national restaurant chain unveiled the logo on Tuesday, it said the new and more streamlined look was 'rooted even more closely to the iconic barrel shape and word mark that started it all.' Notably, missing was the image of a man in overalls leaning against a wooden barrel that had been part of the company's motif since 1977. But within 48 hours, the redesign backlash was raging online, with commenters on both sides using it as a cudgel. Company CEO Julie Felss Masino has since gone on the offensive, telling ABC's 'Good Morning America' that the 'feedback has been overwhelmingly positive.' She added that 'Cracker Barrel needs to feel like the Cracker Barrel for today and for tomorrow.' In a statement, the company said that its 'values haven't changed, and the heart and soul of Cracker Barrel haven't changed.' It added that the new logo is the fifth iteration since 1969. — WASHINGTON POST Advertisement ENTERTAINMENT Apple boosts price of TV+ subscription by 30 percent to $13 a month Crew member Jose Montes polishes a backdrop with the Apple TV+ logo before the premiere of the web television series "See," at the Regency Village Theatre in Los Angeles in 2019. Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP/file Apple Inc. raised the monthly subscription price of its TV+ streaming platform by 30 percent to $13, part of a push to generate more revenue from services. The rate takes effect in the United States and certain international markets for new subscribers on Thursday, Apple said in an emailed statement. Apple TV+ previously cost $10 per month. The TV+ annual plan will remain $99, and the company isn't changing its price for the Apple One bundle of services. Apple has followed streaming peers in steadily increasing prices. But unlike Netflix, Disney+, and HBO Max, the TV+ service is just offered in a single plan — rather than a range of tiers that include ad-supported versions. Apple TV+ has lagged behind those services in subscriber count since launching in 2019, but its original programming continues to earn accolades. Last month, the company garnered 81 Emmy nominations, with Severance picking up 27 for its second season. — BLOOMBERG NEWS Advertisement AUTOMOTIVE Tesla is slow in reporting crashes and the feds have launched an investigation to find out why A Tesla dealership is seen on July 25 in Austin, Texas. Brandon Bell/Getty Federal auto safety regulators are investigating why Tesla has repeatedly broken rules requiring it to quickly tell them about crashes involving its self-driving technology, a potentially significant development given the company's plans to put hundreds of thousands of driverless cars on US roads over the next year. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a filing on Thursday that Tesla's reports on 'numerous' incidents involving its driver assistance and self-driving features were submitted far too late — several months after the crashes instead of within five days as required. The probe comes two months after the electric vehicle maker run by Elon Musk started a self-driving taxi service in Austin, Texas, with hopes of soon offering it nationwide. The company also hopes to send over-the-air software updates to millions of Teslas already on the road that will allow them to drive themselves. Investors enthusiastic about such plans have kept Tesla stock aloft despite plunging sales and profits due to boycotts over Musk's support for President Trump and far-right politicians in Europe. The safety agency said the probe will focus on why Tesla took so long to report the crashes, whether the reports included all the necessary data and details, and if there are crashes that the agency still doesn't know about. Tesla did not respond to a request for comment, but the agency noted that the company has told it the delays were 'due to an issue with Tesla's data collection,' which Tesla says has now been fixed. — ASSOCIATED PRESS Advertisement ECONOMY Federal Reserve official says she won't be 'bullied' by Trump into resigning Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. Al Drago/Bloomberg Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook late Wednesday said she wouldn't leave her post after Trump on social media called on her to resign over an accusation from one his officials that she committed mortgage fraud. 'I have no intention of being bullied to step down from my position because of some questions raised in a tweet,' Cook said in a statement issued by the Fed. Bill Pulte, the head of the agency that regulates mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and a Trump appointee, alleged on the X social media platform early Wednesday that Cook had claimed two primary residences — in Ann Arbor, Mich., and Atlanta — in 2021 to get better mortgage terms. Mortgage rates are often higher on second homes or those purchased to rent. Trump followed up Pulte's accusation by calling on Cook to resign, in the latest effort by the administration to exert greater control over one of the few remaining independent agencies in Washington. Trump has repeatedly attacked the Fed's chair, Jerome Powell, for not cutting its short-term interest rate, and even threatened to fire him. Cook also said, 'I do intend to take any questions about my financial history seriously as a member of the Federal Reserve and so I am gathering the accurate information to answer any legitimate questions and provide the facts.' — ASSOCIATED PRESS LEGAL Their window seats lacked windows, So Delta and United passengers sued A Delta Air Lines plane takes off from the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on April 9. Joe Raedle/Getty Two lawsuits filed Tuesday accuse Delta Air Lines and United Airlines of knowingly charging passengers extra for window seats that were not next to a window. The class action suits were filed against Delta in federal court in New York and against United in federal court in San Francisco, and accuse each carrier of selling more than 1 million window seats that were, in fact, windowless. 'We're seeking to hold United and Delta accountable for charging customers premiums for products that they didn't deliver, and misrepresenting the nature of the products that they did deliver,' Carter Greenbaum, an attorney whose law firm, Greenbaum Olbrantz LLP, filed the suits, said in an interview. 'They sold customers window seats and ended up seating them next to a wall.' Delta declined to comment. United did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The suits claim that some of the airlines' Boeing 737, Boeing 757 and Airbus A321 aircraft were built with at least one 'window seat' that is adjacent to a wall, not a window, generally because of the placement of air conditioning ducts or electrical components. Other carriers, such as American Airlines and Alaska Airlines, operate similar aircraft types but disclose during the seat selection process if a seat does not include a window. — NEW YORK TIMES Advertisement
USA Today
34 minutes ago
- USA Today
Apple TV+ raises monthly subscription price: See how much it costs
Apple TV+, known for psychological thriller "Severance" and other popular original shows like "Ted Lasso" and "The Morning Show," will raise its monthly subscription price by $3 starting Aug. 21. New subscribers in the United States will have to pay $12.99 per month, up from $9.99, for the streaming service, Reuters reported, citing a statement from Apple. The annual subscription price will stay the same, costing $99 per year. In March, The Information reported that Apple, whose stock ticker is AAPL.O, is losing more than $1 billion a year on its streaming service. Apple has spent more than $5 billion a year on content since launching Apple TV+ in 2019, but decreased spending by around $500 million in 2024, according to thetechnology industry-focused outlet. How many people are subscribed to Apple TV+? Apple does not publicly share its total number of subscribers. According to five analysts polled by Visible Alpha, Apple reached 40.4 million at the end of 2024. Netflix had more than 300 million paid memberships at the end of 2024, Business Insider reported. About 228 million people subscribed to Disney streaming platforms in March 2024. When did Apple last increase subscription prices? Apple has increased the subscription price of Apple TV+ three times since launching the streaming service in November 2019. The original price was $4.99 per month, increasing to $6.99 per month in October 2022 and then to $9.99 per month in October 2023. Contributing: Reuters
Newsweek
2 hours ago
- Newsweek
Top 20 Biggest Films of 2025 and Where to Stream Them
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors The following 20 films in this list earned just over $10 billion combined at the box office. Here's how to watch them from the comfort of your own home. Featuring the likes of "Ballerina", "Snow White", and "28 Years Later", there's something for everyone, whether it's a classic Disney fairytale or legacy zombie horror sequel. You'll likely be able to predict a few of the entries on this list, but unless you're into foreign cinema or follow the global film industry closely, you'll never guess the overall winner and its near $2 billion haul. Ralph Fiennes in 28 Years Later Ralph Fiennes in 28 Years Later Sony Pictures Now they're done setting cinemas alight, check out what streaming platforms are showing the most successful films of 2025 so far. Top 20 Biggest Films of 2025 and Where to Stream Them Ballerina Release Date: June 6, 2025 Worldwide Gross: $132,421,191 Domestic Gross: $58,051,327 Where to Watch: Buy or rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV+. Reportedly streaming on Starz in November Mickey 17 Release Date: March 7, 2025 Worldwide Gross: $133,047,147 Domestic Gross: $46,047,147 Where to Watch: Streaming exclusively on HBO Max Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy Release Date: February 13, 2025 Worldwide Gross: $140,016,042 Domestic Gross: N/A Where to Watch: Prime Video, Apple TV+ Dog Man Release Date: March 14, 2025 Worldwide Gross: $145,572,334 Domestic Gross: $97,970,355 Where to Watch: Available to rent or purchase on Prime Video. Releasing on Peacock later in 2025 Elio Release Date: June 20, 2025 Worldwide Gross: $147,795,949 Domestic Gross: $72,802,901 Where to Watch: Rent or buy on Prime Video, Apple TV+ and Fandango at Home 28 Years Later Release Date: June 20, 2025 Worldwide Gross: $150,367,300 Domestic Gross: $70,367,300 Where to Watch: Rent or buy on Prime Video, Apple TV+. Reportedly starts streaming on Netflix from December 2025 Snow White Release Date: March 21, 2025 Worldwide Gross: $205,679,463 Domestic Gross: $87,203,963 Where to Watch: Disney+ Final Destination: Bloodlines Release Date: May 16, 2025 Worldwide Gross: $285,330,814 Domestic Gross: $138,130,814 Where to Watch: Rent or buy on Prime Video, Apple TV+ Sinners Release Date: April 18, 2025 Worldwide Gross: $365,878,513 Domestic Gross: $278,578,513 Where to Watch: Watch on HBO Max. Rent or buy on Prime Video, Apple TV+ Thunderbolts* Release Date: May 2, 2025 Worldwide Gross: $382,436,917 Domestic Gross: $190,274,328 Where to Watch: Watch on Disney+ from August 27, 2025 Captain America: Brave New World Release Date: February 14, 2025 Worldwide Gross: $415,101,577 Domestic Gross: $200,500,001 Where to Watch: Disney+ The Fantastic Four: First Steps Release Date: July 25, 2025 Worldwide Gross: $435,341,493 Domestic Gross: $230,697,476 Where to Watch: Streaming on Disney+ later in 2025 F1: The Movie Release Date: June 27, 2025 Worldwide Gross: $571,161,000 Domestic Gross: $178,661,000 Where to Watch: Rent or buy on AppleTV+ later 2025 Superman Release Date: July 11, 2025 Worldwide Gross: $579,194,652 Domestic Gross: $331,394,652 Where to Watch: Rent or buy on Prime Video, Apple TV+ and Fandango At Home Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning Release Date: May 23, 2025 Worldwide Gross: $595,555,354 Domestic Gross: $197,355,354 Where to Watch: Streaming on Paramount+ in 2025 How to Train Your Dragon Release Date: June 13, 2025 Worldwide Gross: $623,587,255 Domestic Gross: $261,598,255 Where to Watch: Streaming availability not confirmed Jurassic World: Rebirth Release Date: July 2, 2025 Worldwide Gross: $800,368,830 Domestic Gross: $326,944,830 Where to Watch: Rent or buy on Prime Video A Minecraft Movie Release Date: April 4, 2025 Worldwide Gross: $955,149,195 Domestic Gross: $423,949,195 Where to Watch: Prime Video, Apple TV+, Paramount+ Lilo & Stitch Release Date: May 23, 2025 Worldwide Gross: $1,028,328,424 Domestic Gross: $421,614,672 Where to Watch: Streaming on Disney+ from September 3, 2025 Ne Zha II Release Date: January 29, 2025 (China); August 22, 2025 (U.S. re‑release) Worldwide Gross: $1,899,873,280 Domestic Gross: $20,858,156 Where to Watch: The film has yet to announce its streaming date and destination. However, you can buy or rent the first film on digital platforms like Prime Video, Fandango At Home, Apple TV+ and more. You can also stream Ne Zha for free, with ads, on The Roku Channel.
