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USA Today
9 hours ago
- Business
- USA Today
What do you get with a Hulu + Live TV subscribtion? Here's what you need to know
What do you get with a Hulu + Live TV subscribtion? Here's what you need to know As more households cut the cord on traditional cable, the number of streaming services available continues to grow—along with the monthly costs. If you're juggling multiple subscriptions, you might find yourself paying just as much (or more) than you did for cable. That's where Hulu + Live TV comes in as an alternative to cable and a great way to cut down on costs for your favorite entertainment. Hulu is an on-demand streaming platform, with an impressive library of hit television shows and blockbuster movies. The biggest difference between Hulu and other streaming apps is that it airs the newest episodes of TV shows that are currently airing without the need for a DVR. Most new episodes will be available to stream on the Hulu app the day after they air on traditional cable networks. Hulu also has an expansive library of original content and offers Live TV in select packages. Here's a breakdown of the Hulu + Live TV packages: Hulu + Live TV cost, channels and packages What is Hulu + Live TV? Hulu + Live TV is a streaming and live television combo that rivals cable packages. However, there are no hidden charges like typical cable box fees, satellite costs or anything else. There is no installation and all you need is an internet connection and a TV with access to an app store either through an extension or a smart TV. Hulu + Live TV allows you to surf over 100 channels of TV, news, live sports and entertainment. Plus, you have access to the entire streaming library, including original content, available with a Hulu streaming subscription. Hulu + Live TV : This is the basic package, with no bundle. It starts at $81.99 per month. : This is the basic package, with no bundle. It starts at $81.99 per month. Hulu + Live TV with ESPN+ and Disney+ (with ads) : This package is $82.99 per month, but you can test it out with a 3-day free trial before your subscription starts. : This package is $82.99 per month, but you can test it out with a 3-day free trial before your subscription starts. Hulu + Live TV with ESPN+ and Disney+ (without ads): This package is $95.99 per month. There is no free trial associated with this subscription. STREAMING GUIDE: Deals, bundles and free trials on Disney+, Peacock, Sling TV Hulu + Live TV packages offer over 100 channels of live TV, news, sports, entertainment and more. Some channels will depend on your local market. Here's a look at some of the top channels Hulu + Live TV offers: Local networks : ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC : ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC News stations: ABC News, CBS News, CNN, Fox News and MSNBC ABC News, CBS News, CNN, Fox News and MSNBC Sports channels: ESPN, FS1, NFL Network, SEC Network, BTN and ACCN ESPN, FS1, NFL Network, SEC Network, BTN and ACCN Popular entertainment channels: Comedy Central, FX, Food Network, Discovery Channel, HGTV, The History Channel, Lifetime, MTV and Nickelodeon Comedy Central, FX, Food Network, Discovery Channel, HGTV, The History Channel, Lifetime, MTV and Nickelodeon Other channels: A&E, Adult Swim, Animal Planet, Bravo, Cartoon Network, CNBC, CNN International, Fox Business, Freeform, FYI, Gameshow Network, Hallmark, National Geographic, NBC News Now, NewsNation, OWN, Oxygen, PBS, Syfy, TBS, TNT and TruTV. This package includes access to Disney+ and ESPN+. Disney+ is typically $9.99 per month with ads and ESPN+ is typically $11.99/month. Plus, you get over 100 of the top national and local channels with your favorite live sports, news and events, not to mention the entire Hulu library (which is typically $9.99 per month). The Hulu + Live TV with ads package includes unlimited DVR to store live TV recordings for up to nine months and fast-forward through your favorite TV content. It also includes a live TV guide to navigate channels. Get Hulu + Live TV (with ads) Hulu + Live TV with Disney+ and ESPN+ (without ads) This package gives you all the benefits of Hulu + Live TV without ads for streaming content. You still get over 100 of the top national and local channels with your favorite live sports, news and events, which may have ads, but you can stream all of favorite movies and TV shows in the Hulu library without ads. Hulu typically airs new episodes for streaming the day after they air on live TV. Plus, you get access to Disney+ and ESPN+. Disney+ is typically $9.99 per month with ads and ESPN+ is typically $11.99 per month. ESPN+ content will appear directly in the Hulu app. However, ads will still be served in select live and linear content on Disney+. Get Hulu + Live TV (without ads) Can I customize my Hulu + Live TV packages? Yes! There are several add-ons that you can choose for your Hulu + Live TV package. They are available at an additional cost after you sign up for the service. Here's a look at Hulu's add-on options: Max Cinemax Paramount+ with Showtime Unlimited screens Entertainment add-on Español add-on Sports add-on Is an Amazon Prime membership worth it? Here's what you need to know
Black America Web
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
Bill Belichick Gets Blitzed By 24-Year-Old Girlfriend On Live TV
Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE Source: Mike Coppola / Getty Lately, NFL legend Bill Belichick hasn't been making headlines for his playbook, it's all eyes on his awkward love life. The 73-year-old coach has been catching heat, and a whole lotta side-eyes, over his relationship with 24-year-old Jordon Hudson, a former cheerleader. They popped up together publicly in early 2023, not long after Bill called it quits with longtime girlfriend Linda Holliday. Since then, folks haven't stopped talking, and not just because of the wild 49-year age gap. What's got the internet buzzing now is an awkward-as-hell moment that played out during a CBS News segment. A reporter casually asked Bill how he and Jordon first met, a pretty basic question, right? But before Bill could even get a word out, Jordon's voice cut through from behind a monitor like a record scratch, 'We're not talking about this,' she snapped, clearly not here for the small talk. It got tense fast. The vibe in the room shifted immediately, and when the anchor tried to press a little, Jordon shut it down again, flat out saying, 'No.' The reporter eventually jumped in with a voiceover to save the moment, saying it's just a topic 'neither one of them is comfortable commenting on.' Now, this whole scene has gone viral, and people are calling it one of the most awkward couple moments they've ever seen on camera. Fans are confused, critics are dragging it, and the memes, ruthless. Let's be real, Bill's always been known for keeping it low-key and all business. But now he's stepping into a new kind of spotlight, one that's got way more drama than any post-game presser. Bill Belichick Gets Blitzed By 24-Year-Old Girlfriend On Live TV was originally published on
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
META Introduces New Teen Safety Tools: How Safe is the Stock for You?
Meta Platforms META introduced new updates to its Teen Accounts on Instagram on Tuesday, strengthening its parental control features and enhancing safety for users under 16. The update includes stricter restrictions on who can contact teens, the content they see, and new safety features for Instagram Live and direct messages. Teens will need parental consent to go Live or disable the feature that blurs unwanted images in DMs. With nearly 97% of teens aged 13-15 staying within this protection, META is also expanding Teen Accounts to Facebook and Messenger, aiming to create a more consistent and secure experience across its platforms. More than 54 million teen accounts are already active worldwide, highlighting META's continued commitment to giving parents peace of mind while helping teens engage more safely does expanding safety features across its Instagram, Facebook and Messenger make META a safe stock for investors amid increasing macroeconomic uncertainty? Meta Platforms, Inc. price-consensus-chart | Meta Platforms, Inc. Quote Year to date, META shares lost 6.7%, outperforming the Zacks Computer & Technology sector's decline of 12.6%. The company has outperformed its peers Amazon AMZN, Alphabet GOOGL and Pinterest PINS, which have plunged 17.4%,19.3% and 9.6%, respectively, over the same time frame. Meta has been focusing on enhancing safety across its platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger. The company has implemented various initiatives to ensure that users have a safer and more secure online April 2025, Meta added new WhatsApp features to improve user control and business interactions. Users can opt-in for business messages, share content feedback, and block or report businesses easily. Businesses now have tools like paid broadcasts and strict message limits to ensure relevant, high-quality communication and reduce inbox focuses on safety and integrity by investing in tools, resources, and initiatives like Community Standards and digital literacy programs to protect users, especially young people, from harmful content and scams. Meta is not the only technology company focusing on privacy controls for children and younger adults. Alphabet has introduced advanced digital safety features across its platform. It offers features like SafeSearch, supervision of accounts for Gmail and YouTube, and safety features for YouTube Kids. Pinterest is content filtering by disabling comments, spam detection and age-based control features to ensure digital safety. Among OTT platforms, Amazon has implemented parental control features on its devices like Amazon Kindle and Live TV. Within this landscape of growing emphasis on privacy and user protection, Meta's efforts to enhance privacy controls will likely drive user trust and engagement, enabling the platform to continue expanding its user base. In the fourth quarter of 2024, Family Daily Active People or DAP, defined as a registered and logged-in user who visited at least one of the Family products (Facebook, Instagram, Messenger and/or WhatsApp) on a given day, was 3.35 billion, up 5% year over year. Meta expects total revenues between $39.5 billion and $41.8 billion for the first quarter of 2025, assuming 8-15% year-over-year growth or 11%-18% at is expecting a 3% headwind to year-over-year total revenue growth in the first quarter of 2025 due to favorable lack of monetization of new platforms like Threads also remains a concern. META plans to introduce ads on Threads gradually and does not expect it to be a meaningful driver of overall impression or revenue growth in 2025. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2025 earnings is pegged at $24.98 per share, which declined 2.4% in the past 30 days. The figure calls for a year-over-year increase of 4.69%.The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2025 revenues is currently pegged at $188.33 billion, indicating 13.27% year-over-year growth. Find the latest EPS estimates and surprises on Zacks Earnings Calendar. META currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Inc. (AMZN) : Free Stock Analysis Report Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Pinterest, Inc. (PINS) : Free Stock Analysis Report Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research Sign in to access your portfolio
The Guardian
12-02-2025
- Business
- The Guardian
The Guardian view on spending cuts: behold the grim return of slash-and-burn government
Slash-and-burn government is back in vogue. Whether it is Elon Musk and his engineers taking the axe to US agency spending, the Conservative leader, Kemi Badenoch, wishing she had her own mini-Musk, or Sir Keir Starmer complaining about the 'tepid bath of managed decline', the complaint is that bureaucracy is bloated and needs to be cut down to size. We've heard such charges before. For some it is ideologically driven: they believe that the state is inherently inefficient and that only businesspeople know how to make money count. For others it is prompted by the expansion of government in response to crises ultimately caused by state undercapacity, not overreach. They were wheeled out in the 2010s, after rich states stepped in to save the banks and prop up the economies. Then came the Covid pandemic, in which rich states stepped in to save employees (through such measures as furlough) and support businesses. Last time, it was David Cameron's team who styled themselves as 'disruptors' and brought in the businessman Philip Green as an 'efficiency guru'. This time it's Donald Trump. Yet, measured as a proportion of all US workers, the US federal government workforce is smaller than it was just after the second world war, when Mr Trump was born. And shifting its work to costlier private-sector operations has not been a boon. One of the great parables of the consequences of an outsider hacking away at a complex organisation is contained in a history of Britain's trashy cable channel, Live TV. The authors, Chris Horrie and Adam Nathan, give a picture of what happened when the lifelong print journalist Kelvin MacKenzie suddenly got to be boss. Not understanding many of the technicalities of television, he would apparently charge into the studio gallery while programmes were going out live and demand staff answer his questions. 'Who are you? What do you do? … If you can't tell me in 20 seconds … you're out.' If the programme fell off air after they'd been given the boot, he would plead with them to come back. Even Live TV's viewers are unlikely to have been gravely distressed by its inadequacies. But government touches everyone's lives, and in the most serious manner. 'Efficiency' is not synonymous with frugality. Spending public money carefully is a virtue in itself, but running down the public sector can cause huge problems later on. As the Covid inquiry has shown, the pandemic hit an NHS that had been run too hot for too long – and so couldn't cope when we most desperately needed it, in spite of the enormous efforts made by frontline staff and hospital managers. Who understands best which efficiencies make sense – those who work within an organisation, or someone who has seen its budget? Not only is the public sector most essential when the private sector has failed, it is also usually among the most labour-intensive parts of the economy. And as the economist William Baumol famously showed, there is often a limit to how much productivity can be squeezed out of labour-intensive operations. Playing a piece written by Mozart for a string quartet will require four musicians in 2025, just as it did in 1925. You could speed it up, but neither players nor listeners would gain. As societies grow richer, older and more complex, they will grow bigger public sectors and they'll need funding. That's not always waste. Often, it should be counted as progress.
