The federal government usually prioritizes the interests of subsistence users over commercial in rural areas — but not in this case.
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Time to tax Netflix? Some cities, and a state, think so
A bland, one-paragraph item that appeared this fall in a lightly read weekly newsletter from the city manager in Pasadena, California, has set off a firestorm in the online entertainment industry and in cities and states around the country. The issue: a plan to impose taxes on video streaming services like Hulu and Netflix.
Netflix Still Facing Questions Over Its New Parental Leave Policy
Netflix announced it would give employees who are new parents up to a year of paid leave to care for their children. The policy shift drew praise, but also questions and critique.
Netflix’s New, Generous Parental Leave Policy Leaves Some Employees Out
Netflix made headlines this week with the announcement. But NPR has found the policy doesn’t extend to people who work at Netflix DVD distribution centers.
Why SEARHC thinks paying for 8 weeks of parental leave will save money
“We believe our employees that are healthier, happier, will be here at work more frequently, provide the better kind of service into our community and at the end, (it) saves money,” says SEARHC’s Peggy Kadlec.
Bill Cosby Resigns From Temple University’s Board
The move was announced Monday, in a short news release in which Bill Cosby cited “the best interests of the university and its students.”
NBC And Netflix Shelve Bill Cosby Projects As New Rape Claim Emerges
Cosby, 77, has not publicly addressed the claims against him, which have now been made publicly by at least six women. In an NPR interview that aired over the weekend, Cosby refused to discuss the allegations.
HBO And ‘Game Of Thrones’ Haul In The Most Emmy Nominations
Cable network HBO has received 99 nominations for the 2014 Emmy Awards, running its streak as the network with the most Emmy nods to 14 years. HBO’s Game of Thrones got 19 nominations, one ahead of the FX miniseries Fargo.
Netflix Says It Will Raise New Customer Subscription Rates
Netflix, buoyed by its foray into original productions such as the political drama House of Cards, said Monday it has added 2.25 million new customers and plans to raise its new-subscriptions rate by $1 or $2 a month.
Microsoft Reveals New Xbox One Game System
Microsoft unveiled its new Xbox One Tuesday, displaying a device that takes new steps in game consoles’ journey to becoming all-purpose entertainment and communication devices.