Trump says he'll be involved in review of Netflix-Warner Brothers deal
Trump did not say whether he favored approval for the deal, but he pointed to a potential concentration of market power in the entertainment industry.
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Lufthansa Cargo imposes embargo on Israel‑bound military, security cargo
Bank of America forecasts strong Israel GDP growth despite geopolitical risks
German bid for Zim with Saudi, Qatari backing raises Israel security concerns
Housing priority in the Gaza Envelope: Locals and fighters come first
A new decision by the Israel Land Authority Council in the Gaza Envelope will allocate up to 85% of plots to locals, giving clear priority to reservists and combatants.
Netflix–Warner Bros $72b merger slammed as ‘unprecedented threat’ to jobs, cinemas
Netflix, the force behind "Stranger Things" and "Squid Game," could gain control of marquee Warner Bros titles such as "Batman" and "Casablanca."
Indian software company Zoho opens first Israel office
The Indian software giant is opening an office in Tel Aviv to better support local customers and partners.
Netflix seals $72 billion Warner Bros deal in one of decade’s largest media takeovers
What began as a quiet fact-finding mission turned into a $72 billion blockbuster, as Netflix beat out Paramount and Comcast to clinch Warner Bros’ studios.
Trump's equity stake plan doesn't apply to 'legacy defense contractors', Boeing says
Steve Parker, Chief Executive Officer of Boeing Defense, Space & Security, pointed to Boeing's recent investment of billions in St. Louis, Missouri, where the company makes fighter jets.
New York Times sues Perplexity AI for 'illegal' copying of content
The newspaper also said that Perplexity's business model relies on scraping and copying content, including paywalled material, to power its generative AI products.
Your Taxes: OECD tries to fix home-office tax traps
Working abroad sounds simple, but new OECD guidance still leaves major tax risks for Israelis and foreign firms.
Your Investments: Planning after another strong year in the stock market
‘Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can’t help them, at least don’t hurt them.’ – Dalai Lama
Netflix to buy Warner Bros Discovery's studios, streaming unit for $72 billion
Buying the owner of marquee franchises including "Game of Thrones," "DC Comics" and "Harry Potter" will further tilt the balance of power in Hollywood in favor of Netflix.
Licensed architects plus inspection institutes mark a new era in the construction industry
Licensing reforms and architects' expanded role make inspection institutes central to planning and execution. Calibrate CEO Ariella Gutenberg-Yariv says cooperation boosts quality and saves time.
