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Prince Harry and Meghan plan to return to the United Kingdom for an extended stay this fall but will not resume their roles as working members of the royal family. The couple's children, Archie and Lilibet, have enrolled in British schools starting in September. They intend to live at a private residence outside London while maintaining properties in Montecito, California, and Portugal.

Bill Ackman is acquiring Netflix again, while also adding multiple new stocks to his portfolio. The hedge fund disclosed recent positions in Visa, Mastercard, S&P Global, Intercontinental Exchange, and Alcon.

US futures climbed ahead of upcoming inflation data, though major indexes were down for the week. Global markets showed divergence, with Japan's Nikkei 225 and South Korea's Kospi advancing sharply, while Britain's FTSE 100 and Hong Kong's Hang Seng declined. Commodity prices also shifted, with benchmark U.S. crude and Brent crude both slipping in value.

Bill Ackman is reportedly buying Netflix again, viewing it favorably. The article states that Netflix was included among six stocks which Pershing Square added during the last six months.

Nielsen released the most-streamed shows for the first half of 2026, with Netflix's 'Stranger Things' leading at 23.2 billion minutes. The top five shows collectively totaled 108 billion minutes, surpassing last year's total by five billion minutes. Disney+'s 'Bluey' and HBO Max's 'The Pitt' followed in second and third places, respectively.

The Netflix documentary 'Big Chicken: Fast Food Conspiracy' explores the fast food industry's influence on fried chicken consumption, suggesting it may lead viewers to avoid the dish. The article notes this effect might be temporary, such as lasting only a week.

Netflix has released several notable true crime documentaries this year, including 'A Toxic Love Story' and 'The Crash'. The streamer has been highlighting jaw-dropping documentaries in the true crime genre.

Netflix has replaced Kay Adams with Elle Duncan as lead NFL studio host for the upcoming season. Duncan, previously an ESPN host, is described as a controversial figure due to past actions including comments on social justice issues and criticism of Caitlin Clark. The decision has drawn backlash, with some arguing it politicizes the broadcast and shifts focus from football.

Disney and Paramount Skydance are exploring free tiers for their paid streaming services to compete with free platforms like YouTube and Tubi. Netflix co-CEO Greg Peters mentioned the company is considering free offerings in some markets. Analysts note the potential benefits and risks of free tiers, including audience growth and subscription revenue cannibalization.

Paramount Skydance agreed to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery for $110 billion, but the deal faces legal challenges from a coalition of state attorneys general led by California’s Rob Bonta, who argue it would create antitrust concerns and reduce competition in media. Paramount has delayed the merger until after a trial verdict or June 2027, with conflicting demands over the trial date.

Hollywood is increasingly incorporating AI in job roles despite public protests, with over 10% of job adverts linked to AI. Studios like Netflix, Disney, and Amazon are hiring for AI-related positions, while prominent figures such as Ben Affleck and Martin Scorsese support AI firms. The industry avoids public discussion of AI use, likening it to 'cosmetic surgery'—widely known but rarely acknowledged.

Nirmal Purja, a British-Nepali climber, died in an avalanche on Pakistan’s Broad Peak, prompting tributes and mourning at his former school in Nepal’s Chitwan district. The school remembered him as a fearless and disciplined student who later achieved global acclaim for scaling 14 highest peaks in six months and leading an all-Nepali team on K2’s first winter ascent.

Instagram is expanding its presence to televisions as a 'next frontier' to compete with YouTube and Netflix, prompting the author to test moving Instagram content from their phone (the 'bad' screen) to their TV (the 'good' screen). The article explores shifting perceptions of screens, where smartphones are now seen as addictive 'bad' screens, while TVs are considered wholesome 'good' screens.

British-Nepali climber Nirmal Purja died in an avalanche on Pakistan’s Broad Peak while leading a multinational expedition. Purja was known for summiting all 14 of the world’s 8,000-metre peaks in 189 days in 2019, a feat highlighted in Netflix’s 2021 documentary '14 Peaks: Nothing Is Impossible'.

Renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja and nine other climbers have been confirmed dead after an avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak. The incident occurred on the mountain in Pakistan, resulting in 10 fatalities.

Prince William expressed being 'truly saddened' by the death of Nirmal Purja, a Netflix climbing star and former British Army soldier, who died in an avalanche. The announcement highlights the royal's reaction to Purja's passing.

Netflix star Nirmal Purja, 43, is among 10 mountaineers who went missing on Thursday following an avalanche in Pakistan.

The body of Netflix climbing star Nirmal Purja was found after a deadly avalanche. His friend Spencer Matthews paid a heartbroken tribute.

Netflix has expanded its deal for 'The Walking Dead' universe, securing a five-year, $500-million agreement to stream all 371 episodes worldwide. However, the streaming platform no longer holds the U.S. exclusive rights to the zombie franchise.

A U.K.-based production company and a filmmaker are suing Netflix for allegedly losing a master copy of an unreleased Nicolas Cage movie. The lawsuit claims Netflix lost the master copy, leading to legal action.

An avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak mountain has left six people, including Netflix star Nirmal Purja, feared dead. The incident occurred during a climbing expedition, with rescue efforts ongoing.

Netflix is facing a $105 million lawsuit over the alleged loss of an unreleased Nicolas Cage war film. The lawsuit accuses the streaming service of mishandling the unreleased film, which features Cage in a leading role.

Netflix is facing a $105 million lawsuit over an unreleased war film starring Nicolas Cage, with the plaintiff alleging the film was lost by the streaming service. The case centers on claims of mismanagement and failure to deliver the film.

A producer is suing Netflix for losing a copy of an unreleased Nicolas Cage movie, claiming the missing copy could reduce the film's value and increase the risk of piracy.

Netflix's docuseries 'The Idaho Murders: College Nightmare', directed by Skye Borgman and produced by Joe Berlinger, focuses on the victims and their loved ones of the 2022 Idaho State murders. It differs from prior projects by centering victim perspectives.

Netflix has released a three-part documentary titled 'The Idaho Murders: College Nightmare' focusing on the four University of Idaho students killed in 2022. Bryan Kohberger, the man who was sentenced to four life terms for the murders, recently stated he wants to withdraw his guilty plea, citing 'false promises and blatant disinformation.'

LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault revealed he owned nearly 20% of Netflix in 1999 but sold most of his stake in 2003, missing out on a potential $60 billion fortune as Netflix's valuation grew 600-fold. He acknowledged selling too early, a pattern he repeated with Apple and Google investments.

Netflix surpassed the BBC in the latest UK audience survey. The BBC is noted for having structural advantages that make it difficult to be overtaken.

Larry and David Ellison's Paramount is attempting to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, but a court challenge from California's attorney general has delayed the deal. The legal dispute has created uncertainty about whether the Ellisons will succeed in their acquisition plans.

Bernard Arnault, CEO of LVMH, expressed regret over selling his early stakes in Netflix and Google, which he said led to missed opportunities as both companies' values surged. He acquired nearly 20% of Netflix in 1999 but sold by 2003, and later sold Google shares received during the dot-com crash. Despite these exits, Arnault remains one of the world's wealthiest individuals with an estimated $156 billion fortune.

A Netflix employee was fired for sharing personal details during a retreat trust exercise, sparking a lawsuit. Experts suggest the real damage from the incident may be just beginning.

Former Netflix executive Kevin Baillie sued the company after claiming he was fired for disclosing medically supervised ketamine therapy during a workplace retreat. He earned $1.1 million annually and alleged Netflix denied severance pay, falsely framing his treatment as recreational drug use.

A sacked Netflix executive has exposed the company's alcohol-centric workplace culture in a lawsuit, detailing late-night drinks, alcohol-heavy team offsites, and a CEO with a private bar, according to court documents obtained by The California Post.

Bryan Kohberger, sentenced to consecutive life terms for murdering four Idaho college students in 2022, seeks to withdraw his guilty plea, claiming it relied on false promises and disinformation. He was arrested in December 2022 and pleaded guilty in July 2025 after a plea deal eliminated the death penalty and waived appeal rights.

Netflix's stock price has declined, but its fundamental strengths remain intact, according to trader Mike Khouw.

A Netflix executive was fired from a $1.1 million-a-year position after allegedly revealing information during a company retreat, according to a lawsuit. The lawsuit claims the disclosure led to his termination.

Kalshi, a prediction market company, is threatening to sue Netflix over the trailer for its documentary 'Instadocs: The Prediction Games,' alleging it contains defamatory content and fabricated documents.

A Netflix executive was fired from a $1.1 million annual position after admitting to using medically prescribed Ketamine during a 'Trust exercise' at a retreat. The executive filed a lawsuit following his termination.

The article discusses the rise of vertical video across social and media platforms, highlighting how platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and Snapchat initially had distinct focuses before vertical video became prominent.

Kalshi sent a cease-and-desist letter to Netflix, accusing the trailer of a prediction market documentary of containing false and misleading statements. Jovalin Dedaj, Kalshi’s head of litigation, made the allegations in the letter.