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Move over, paid streaming services — free TV is getting its revenge.As streaming services have exploded, millions of viewers have signed up for Netflix and other services, lured by the promise of great entertainment without commercials. Forecasters say the future of TV is shifting from cable to ad-free streaming services. Advertisers are worried about how they will market to people who are increasingly spending time in ad-free zones.Yes, that was then.Over the past year, viewers have fallen in love with the (cheaper) ad-free tiers of these streamers. But perhaps more importantly, they’re spending more time watching completely free options. YouTube…

Labor Day weekend is just around the corner, and many Americans are expected to say goodbye to summer with their final vacation. According to AAA, hundreds of thousands of people are expected to travel over the three-day weekend, with a significant number of them heading to San Francisco and the Bay Area, one of the most popular travel destinations. According to AAA, domestic travel is up 9 percent compared to last year, while travel costs are down 2 percent. Other popular U.S. destinations are New York, Boston, Denver and Chicago. Europe is a popular destination for international travelers, with Paris,…

Posted on August 29, 2024 The Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary is selling football parking passes as part of its annual fundraising initiative to support patient care at Mon Health Medical Center.Located a short walk from West Virginia University’s Milan Puskar Stadium, Mon Health Medical Park serves as additional parking for football games during the season. The Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary is currently selling parking passes for $120 per season, or $20 per game. All proceeds will be donated to the auxiliary and will directly help with patient care.All parking lots open four hours prior to the start of…

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has plastered Erfurt city centre with eye-catching posters of jet planes flying through clear blue skies, evoking the tropical holidays many Germans dream of. Only the tagline hints at a darker message: “Summer, sun, re-migration.”In its vote-getting campaigns in the east German heartland, the AfD has long since adopted the slogan that sent hundreds of thousands of Germans into the streets last winter to protest against the revelation of a right-wing “master plan” to deport unwanted foreigners and citizens alike.Protesters carry a banner reading “Stop the AfD!” in Erfurt in January. Photo: Jacob…

SURABAYA, Indonesia – The U.S. and Indonesian military forces officially kicked off Exercise Super Garuda Shield 2024 with an opening ceremony at Naval Air Base Juanda in Surabaya on Aug. 26. Super Garuda Shield is the largest training exercise conducted annually by the United States and Indonesia. It began as an information and training exchange between the United States and Indonesia in 2006. Since 2022, the exercise has been expanded to include partner nations. This year, military personnel from the United States, Indonesia, Australia, Canada, France, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, the United Kingdom and New Zealand will be…

A French court has indicted Telegram CEO Pavel Durov on a series of charges for his “complicity” in a series of illegal activities that took place on the platform. Authorities have accused Durov of aiding drug trafficking, disseminating child sexual abuse material, and promoting organized crime. Durov is also accused of obstructing an investigation into his company. The 39-year-old’s arrest marks one of the first times a CEO of a major online platform has been held personally and criminally responsible for the content his company hosts. Telegram’s role as a secure encrypted messaging service, combined with the company’s aversion to…

Kamala Harris is scheduled to give her first major interview since becoming the Democratic presidential nominee on Thursday, in what is seen as a key test of her credibility after a long honeymoon since she led President Donald Trump in the polls.Harris and her running mate, Tim Walz, will face off with CNN’s Dana Bash in a pre-recorded event. The event was scheduled following criticism of Harris, who rose to the top of the Democratic field last month to replace Joe Biden, who dropped out of the race on July 21, for her unwillingness to face media scrutiny.The US vice…

By Mike Rice, ESPN staff writerAugust 29, 2024 8:17 AMcloseMike Reiss is an NFL reporter covering the New England Patriots for ESPN. Rice has covered the Patriots since 1997 and joined ESPN in 2009. In 2019, he was named Massachusetts Sportswriter of the Year by the National Sports Media Association. Follow Rice on Twitter at @MikeReiss.FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — New England Patriots coach Jerrod Mayo selected veteran Jacoby Brissett as his team’s starting quarterback, and the former third-overall draft pick stifled a late-game rush from rookie Drake Maye.”We’ve decided, no, I’ve decided, our starting quarterback this season is going to be…

Good morning, you’re reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe It will be delivered to your inbox, listen Listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today’s Top News A French court has indicted billionaire Telegram founder Pavel Durov on multiple charges. The charges range from spreading child abuse images to drug trafficking and failing to comply with requests from law enforcement. Durov is accused of running the platform on which these crimes took place, not committing them himself. Durov co-founded the popular messaging app in 2013. The charges came days after his…

A new USA Today/Suffolk University poll puts Kamala Harris ahead of Donald Trump, 48% to 43%.The poll reflects an 8-point reversal in the presidential race since late June.According to a new USA Today/Suffolk University poll, Democratic candidate Kamala Harris is leading Republican candidate Donald Trump, 48% to 43%.The poll’s results reflect an eight-point reversal in the presidential election since late June, when Trump held a nearly four-point lead over President Joe Biden.The vice president’s narrow lead was driven by big shifts among several key demographic groups traditionally important to Democrats, including Hispanic and black voters and young people. The biggest…