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Jun 18 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Bose Turns Into a Music‑Made Media Company

Bose is moving beyond headphones and into the heart of music culture. The company has set up Bose Studios, a home‑grown production hub that will create shows, films and podcasts. Instead of buying big hits for commercials, Bose plans to launch its own label, Bose Records, to help fresh artists

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Jun 18 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New Deal Gives Betches a Hollywood Boost

"Betches, the popular online platform that shares funny stories and relatable advice for young women, has just signed a deal with the big talent agency CAA. The partnership aims to grow Betches beyond its current social media presence into mainstream TV, streaming shows, movies and live events. CAA

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Jun 18 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Behind-the-Scenes Moves in Short-Form Video Ads

A deal bringing together two companies from different ends of Asia’s entertainment and tech worlds could change how brands reach young viewers in places like Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines. One side, COL Group, started small in China and now runs one of the biggest global platforms for micr

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Jun 17 2026BUSINESS

New Brand Signals Gaming Giant’s Shift to Multi‑Media

"Krafton, the maker of PUBG, has filed a trademark for LV3H Entertainment. The new name shows the company wants to create games, music, videos and live shows. It is not only about developing new titles anymore. The filing comes as part of a rebrand for the existing PUBG Entertainment group.

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Jun 17 2026BUSINESS

Riyadh Air Gains U. S. Flight Permission, Expanding Saudi Skies

Riyadh Air has received official permission from the U. S. Transportation Department to fly routes in and out of America, marking a significant step for the new Saudi airline. The decision came after Riyadh Air demonstrated its plans to grow quickly, aiming for more than 100 international destinatio

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Jun 16 2026HEALTH

A $1 B Hospital Plan for Los Gatos

Los Gatos could soon host a brand‑new medical campus that would double the size of its current facility. The proposal, filed by El Camino Health, envisions a 344, 000‑square‑foot building with modern design and advanced technology. The project is slated to finish around 2032, keeping the existing 14

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Jun 16 2026ART

Crystal Bridges Expands, Opens New Doors to American Art

The museum in Bentonville has added 114, 000 square feet to its campus, a 50 percent jump that brings fresh galleries, studios and even an elevated café into the fold. The new space is meant to weave art, architecture and the surrounding Ozark woods together more tightly than before. The deputy d

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Jun 16 2026BUSINESS

New Mexico Builder Eyes Texas for Growth

A local home‑builder from New Mexico is seriously considering expanding into Texas because his state’s slow population growth and heavy taxes make it hard to keep up. The company, founded in 2010, has been building for two decades but the owner says the state’s bureaucracy and rising home prices

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Jun 16 2026TECHNOLOGY

Netflix tries new trick with podcasts: will people notice?

Netflix just dropped a surprise into its app. Podcasts now live alongside movies and shows. The first three include a live-style chat show called The Breakdown Club. Two more are on the way — one with an actress talking to her brother, another diving into pop culture with a fresh voice. The big gam

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Jun 14 2026BUSINESS

Moving, Starting Up, and Keeping Love Alive in Lisbon

A couple left their old jobs to chase a new life across the ocean, and they chose to build a business together. They moved to Lisbon while still living in suitcases, and within weeks they had filed paperwork for a new LLC. The idea was simple: combine one partner’s 15‑year marketing background

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