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kpbs.orgworld1 day agoUpdated
Kennedy Center Offers Paid Packages and Free Viewing for July 4 Fireworks
The Kennedy Center is selling premium packages up to $25,000 for rooftop viewing of the Washington, D.C., July 4 fireworks. Free viewing remains available on the REACH plaza as the center faces legal and financial disputes.
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cnet.comtechnology2 days ago
Meta Limits Free Use of Conversation Focus Feature on Smart Glasses
Owners of Meta's smart glasses will receive three hours of free monthly access to Conversation Focus before a $19.99 subscription is required. The company said the change is part of tests for premium AI features while core services remain free.
Wiredtechnology2 days ago
Meta Caps Free Conversation Focus on Smart Glasses at Three Hours Monthly, Offers 15 Hours with $19.99 Premium Plan
Meta now caps its on-device Conversation Focus feature at three hours per month on Ray-Ban, Oakley, and Meta-branded smart glasses unless users pay for the $19.99 Meta One Premium Plan. The $299 glasses rolled out the audio-boost tool in December 2025. Wired reported the change a…
Engadgettechnology2 days ago
X Launches Live Studio Tool and Allocates $1 Million for Livestream Creators
X introduced Live Studio inside Creator Studio and earmarked $1 million for creators who livestream. The tools let users schedule streams, set audience limits, and track viewer data. Live streaming requires an X Premium subscription.
newyorker.compolitics2 days ago
Concierge Gynecology Practice Offers Premium Memberships Starting Above $10,000
Sally Greenwald's practice offers annual memberships starting above $10,000. It has attracted high-profile patients including Gisel Kordestani and Nicole Lacob.
thecanary.coworld3 days ago
Motability Scheme Adds VAT on Top-Ups and Sets Mileage Caps From July 2026
New VAT and Insurance Premium Tax rules took effect July 1, 2026 for most Motability leases ordered after that date. The changes follow Chancellor Rachel Reeves' 2025 Autumn Budget overhaul projected to raise £1 billion over five years. Motability removed luxury vehicles and over…
news.sky.compolitics3 days ago
UK government to apply VAT and insurance tax to some Motability leases
The government will impose value-added tax on certain advance payments and insurance premium tax on new leases under the Motability scheme. Officials expect the measures to save £1 billion by 2030 while keeping the program available for disabled people.
forbes.comtechnology3 days ago
Daisy Sound Unveils First Headphones at $399 with 35-Hour Battery Life
The California startup's first product targets premium noise-canceling models from Apple and Sony with aluminum construction and 35 hours of battery life. Wired reported the launch details and founder comments on design choices.
Los Angeles Timesbusiness6 days ago
ACA Marketplace Enrollment Falls to 19.2 Million After Enhanced Subsidies Expire
About 3 million fewer Americans held Affordable Care Act plans in February 2026 than a year earlier. The 13 percent drop followed the January 1 expiration of federal premium subsidies.
Fortunefinance6 days ago
ACA enrollment falls 13 percent to 19.2 million after federal subsidies expire
Federal data show 3 million fewer people held Affordable Care Act coverage in February than a year earlier. Officials attribute part of the decline to the January 1 end of enhanced subsidies that had lowered premiums.
finance.yahoo.compolitics7 days ago
ACA Marketplace Enrollment Falls 13 Percent in 2026 as Enhanced Subsidies Expire and Initial Sign-ups Drop One Million
The Department of Health and Human Services reported that five million people dropped Affordable Care Act coverage for 2026. Enrollment declined after enhanced premium tax credits expired and average premiums doubled.
financialpost.comworld8 days ago
Survey finds 77% of UK homeowners expect EPC rating to influence future purchases
A poll of more than 2,000 homeowners shows most now view energy efficiency as a key factor when buying property. Younger adults are more likely to expect a price premium for efficient homes.
pinsentmasons.comworld8 days ago
Survey Finds 77% of UK Homeowners Expect EPC Rating to Influence Future Purchases
A poll of more than 2,000 homeowners shows most now view energy performance certificates as a key factor when buying property. The same survey found rising awareness of running costs and a reported 1.6% price premium for higher-rated homes in England.
Los Angeles Timessports10 days ago
World Cup Venues Offer Items from $3 Pizza Slices to $75 Caviar Tots
Venues in Atlanta, Miami, Toronto, Vancouver, Mexico City and Kansas City offer concession items at sharply different prices during the tournament. Low-cost staples appear alongside premium options that approach or exceed local daily wages in some cities.
Statscience11 days agoUpdated
AbbVie to Acquire Apogee Therapeutics for $10.9 Billion
AbbVie will pay $10.9 billion in cash to buy Apogee Therapeutics, a Waltham-based developer of immunology drugs. The deal values Apogee shares at $135.11 each, a roughly 50 percent premium to the prior close.
science12 days ago
AbbVie to Acquire Apogee Therapeutics for $10.9 Billion in Cash
@statnews reported that AbbVie will buy Apogee Therapeutics, an immunology drug developer, for $10.9 billion. The deal values Apogee shares at $135.11, a 50 percent premium to the prior close. Apogee's lead candidate targets IL-13 for atopic dermatitis and asthma.
rte.iebusiness12 days ago
EasyJet Rejects £4.74 Billion Takeover Offer from Castlelake That Carries 24 % Premium
EasyJet turned down a £4.74bn bid from U.S. investment firm Castlelake, calling the approach highly opportunistic. Castlelake had made three offers this month before disclosing its latest proposal of 625p per share.
yardbarker.comsports12 days ago
Red Corner Stool From UFC Freedom 250 Draws $4,700 in Bids
UFC Collectibles opened bidding June 16 on the stool used by seven fighters at the June 14 White House event. With more than ten days left, the current high stands at $5,170 including premium.
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dailyalert.orgworld13 days ago
White House report: hospital contract ban would cut U.S. health costs by $45 billion
A White House analysis released June 18 estimates that prohibiting three types of hospital-insurer contract provisions would lower hospital prices 18 percent and family insurance premiums by about 7 percent. Aggregate savings could reach $45 billion to $63 billion annually.
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Forbestechnology15 days ago
HBO Max Cuts Yearly Subscription Prices Through July 15
HBO Max lowered annual rates for its Basic With Ads, Standard, and Premium tiers by up to 40 percent compared with monthly pricing. The promotion runs through July 15 and applies to new and existing subscribers.
nbcnews.comscience15 days ago
Microplastics Found in Over 75% of Tested Pet Food Brands
A study by the universities of Sussex and Exeter detected microplastics in 16 of 19 pet food brands. Value-range products showed higher concentrations than premium options, and wet food produced greater daily intake despite lower particle density.
Fortunefinance17 days ago
Startup Raises $15 Million for WhatsApp-Based Credit Card Targeting Non-U.S. Clients
Miami-based Karta announced a $15 million Series A funding round and a $125 million debt facility. The company is developing a premium Visa card accessible primarily through WhatsApp for international clients holding assets in U.S. banks.
rnz.co.nztechnology18 days ago
TikTok Limits High-Value Items in Surprise Set Auctions
TikTok updated its livestream auction rules after viewers reported receiving low-value prizes instead of the high-value items shown during bidding. The platform removed iPhones, iPads, and other premium goods from Surprise Set offerings.
Al Jazeeraai18 days ago
Lawsuit Claims Anthropic’s $200 Claude Max Plans Fall Short of Advertised Usage
Karl Kahn filed suit on June 15 alleging that Anthropic's premium Max plans deliver far less usage than advertised. The plans cost up to $200 per month and were marketed as offering 5–20 times the usage of the standard tier.
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abcnews.go.compolitics19 days ago
North Carolina ACA Signups Drop 22% as Expanded Subsidies Expire
@CBSNews reported that individual ACA enrollments in North Carolina dropped more than 213,000 for 2026. Ross and Rebecca Tobiassen canceled coverage when their premium rose from $130 to over $550.
khn.orgpolitics19 days ago
North Carolina ACA Sign-Ups Drop 22 Percent After Temporary Enhanced Subsidies End
Premiums for some families rose from $130 to more than $550 a month. North Carolina recorded the largest percentage drop in sign-ups of any state.
koreaherald.comfinance19 days ago
Bank of America customers buy less premium pet food as card spending rises 5%
CEO Brian Moynihan said spending on Bank of America credit and debit cards rose 5% in May, even as customers shifted to lower-priced pet food brands.
teslarati.comfinance19 days ago
SpaceX Raises $75 Billion in IPO, Closes at $2.1 Trillion Valuation Despite Ongoing Losses
The offering closed Saturday morning AEST at a 19 per cent premium. Anthropic and OpenAI plan IPOs later this year.
The Guardianscience21 days ago
Travel Insurance Premiums Rise for UK Holidaymakers With Pre-Existing Conditions
UK travellers with medical histories face higher premiums when buying travel insurance. A 2025 survey indicated that 18% of Britons plan to travel abroad without coverage this summer.
Forbesfinance22 days ago
ACA Marketplace Enrollment Falls as Enhanced Subsidies Expire
Enrollment in Affordable Care Act health plans dropped from more than 22 million in 2025 to 17.5 million this year after enhanced federal subsidies ended. Premium increases and the return of full costs for higher-income enrollees contributed to the decline.
CoinDeskfinance24 days ago
SpaceX-linked perpetual contract on Hyperliquid falls 27% in three weeks
A 5x-leveraged perpetual contract tied to SpaceX's planned IPO has declined from roughly $216 in mid-May to near $157. The contract still prices the shares above the $135 offer price, implying a first-day premium of about 16%.
The Hillpolitics24 days ago
State Department Launches Optional $750 Premium Service to Cut Visa Interview Waits to 10 Days
A new pilot program will let visa applicants outside the Visa Waiver Program schedule interviews at select U.S. embassies and consulates within 10 days. The service adds a $750 fee to the standard $185 application cost and runs from July 1 to Dec. 31.
TechCrunchtechnology28 days ago
Lectric eBikes Launches Three New Brands as Industry Struggles With Rad Power Bankruptcy
The Phoenix-based company has invested about $10 million in a Juiced Bikes relaunch, a Juiced Powersports brand, and a premium adventure brand called Monarc.
rte.iebusiness29 days ago
Bally’s Intralot Agrees £243m All-Stock Takeover of Evoke at 77% Premium
The owner of William Hill and 888 agreed to an all-stock deal valuing the company at 52p per share after two months of talks. The transaction follows UK tax increases that took effect in April.
winnipegfreepress.comfinance30 days ago
Wawanesa Releases First Integrated Report on Financial and Sustainability Performance
The mutual insurer published its Report to our Members 2025, combining financial results with sustainability metrics. The document outlines a 23 percent reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions and record consolidated premiums of $4.1 billion.
nypost.comfinance32 days agoUpdated
Berkshire Hathaway to Acquire Taylor Morrison in $6.8 Billion All-Cash Deal
Berkshire Hathaway agreed to buy the sixth-largest U.S. publicly traded homebuilder for $6.8 billion in cash. The transaction values Taylor Morrison at roughly $8.5 billion including debt and carries a 24 percent premium to its May 29 closing price.
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ESPNsports33 days ago
Roman Reigns Defeats Jacob Fatu to Retain WWE World Heavyweight Title at Clash in Italy
WWE held its first premium live event in Italy on May 31, 2026, in Turin. Roman Reigns defeated Jacob Fatu in the main event and retained the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.
foxbusiness.comfinance33 days ago
Oil Market Risk Premium Declines as U.S.-Iran Conflict Eases
Crude prices have begun to fall as traders reduce the geopolitical risk premium. Physical supply chains, however, continue to operate below pre-conflict levels.
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investopedia.compolitics35 days ago
Health Insurance Premiums Rise as Some Americans Consider Dropping Coverage
Premiums for employer-sponsored plans increased 6% to 7% while enhanced subsidies for some marketplace plans expired at the end of 2025. An emergency medicine physician described narrowing networks, prior authorization requirements, and longer wait times as factors prompting pati…
Fortunefinance35 days ago
Delta’s Premium Revenue Approaches Main Cabin Revenue After 14% Quarterly Increase
Delta’s premium cabin is on track to surpass main cabin revenue for the first time in the airline’s 101-year history. The carrier now earns 20% more per seat than U.S. peers as diversified revenue streams reach 62% of total income.
Benzingafinance35 days ago
A $500,000 Immediate Annuity Pays $2,650 to $3,258 Monthly Depending on Age and Coverage
A single-premium immediate annuity converts a lump sum into lifetime monthly payments from an insurer. Current rates for a 65-year-old buyer range from roughly $2,950 to $3,258 per month for an individual or $2,650 to $2,900 for joint coverage.
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Tesla Cuts Model Y Starting Price in India by 12 Percent
Tesla introduced a new Premium rear-wheel-drive Model Y in India and removed the Long Range rear-wheel-drive version. The change lowers the entry price by about 12 percent from the original 2025 launch price.
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deccanchronicle.comsports36 days ago
WWE Schedules Five Matches for Clash in Italy on May 31
WWE will hold its Premium Live Event Clash in Italy at the Inalpi Arena in Turin on Sunday, May 31. The card features five announced matches, four of which involve championships.
Bloombergworld36 days ago
FAA Says New Airplane Seat Designs Are Delaying Safety Approvals
FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford stated that novel seat configurations aimed at premium travelers have introduced new safety issues. These configurations are slowing the regulatory review process for aircraft modifications.
petapixel.comfinance37 days ago
Film Shot on 35mm and Digital to Screen in Multiple Premium Formats
Disclosure Day will open June 12 in standard and premium auditoriums. The production used both film and digital cameras with anamorphic lenses.
phandroid.comtechnology37 days ago
Google Home Adds Camera-Based Automations for Gemini Users
Google Home is expanding its Gemini integration to let cameras trigger smart-home routines. The update is available to U.S. users in the Public Preview program who subscribe to the Premium Advanced plan.
New York Postbusiness37 days ago
New York state budget deal includes car insurance reforms
State officials reached agreement on insurance changes expected to reduce average driver premiums by 10 percent. The measures address fraudulent claims and limit certain damage awards. Savings are projected to appear after one to two years.
al-monitor.comworld37 days ago
Canada Shifts Aluminum Exports to Europe After U.S. Tariff
Canadian producers are redirecting aluminum shipments to Europe following a 50 percent U.S. tariff imposed last year. Middle East supply disruptions linked to the Iran war have raised European premiums and altered trade patterns.
New York Postbusiness38 days ago
Wildfire Sprinkler System Offers Insurance Discount in California
Frontline Wildfire Defense says its exterior sprinkler system protected 59 of 61 customer homes during last year’s Los Angeles fires. The company has partnered with Stand Insurance to offer up to a 25 percent premium discount for homes equipped with the system.
thurrott.comtechnology38 days agoUpdated
Spotify Adds Over 650 Narrated Magazine Articles to Audiobook Library
Spotify began offering narrated long-form articles from multiple publications on May 26, 2026. The articles are available to Premium subscribers under the existing audiobook allowance and to free users for individual purchase.
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Air New Zealand to Offer Six Sleep Pods on New York-Auckland Flights Starting November
Air New Zealand will introduce a set of six lie-flat sleep pods on its Boeing 787-9 aircraft operating between New York and Auckland beginning in November. Each pod can be reserved for a four-hour session and will be located between the economy and premium economy cabins.
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news.sky.comai39 days ago
xAI Releases Grok Build Beta to SuperGrok and X Premium+ Users
xAI stated that a new Grok build entered beta testing today. Access is limited to SuperGrok and X Premium+ subscribers. No further rollout details were provided.
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yourtango.comscience40 days ago
Life insurance company offers rewards for healthy habits
John Hancock's Vitality program gives policyholders points for activities such as gym visits and preventive screenings. Points can be redeemed for gift cards, retail discounts, and lower premiums of up to 25 percent.
nypost.comworld40 days ago
NYC mother explains decision to fly children in coach
A mother of two posted a video explaining her choice to book coach seats for her children despite the ability to afford premium cabins. The post drew thousands of comments and a follow-up video from the same parent.
nypost.comworld41 days ago
Travel operators expand budget options for safaris, cruises and hotel amenities
Operators are adding lower-cost tiers for safaris, yacht charters, day passes and airline seating. The changes target middle-income travelers seeking premium experiences at reduced rates.
nypost.comworld42 days ago
U.S. Airlines Expand Premium Cabins After Spirit Bankruptcy
Major carriers are adding lie-flat business seats and premium economy sections while reducing standard economy availability. Spirit Airlines filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy this month after 34 years of operation.
finance42 days ago
Alaska Airlines Starts Seattle-to-London Flights
Alaska Airlines began its new Seattle-to-London service on Thursday while most carriers absorb only part of higher fuel expenses. The airline is expanding transatlantic routes to attract premium passengers.
app.buzzsumo.compolitics42 days ago
Celebrity Chef Wolfgang Puck Says U.S. Demand for Beef Remains Strong
Wolfgang Puck stated on CNBC that red meat continues to be popular with American diners even as some beef prices reached record levels ahead of Memorial Day. He noted that certain premium cuts have declined in price due to imports.
livemint.comfinance43 days ago
Pabst Brewing Co. Places Schlitz Premium on Indefinite Hiatus
Pabst Brewing Co. will end production of Schlitz Premium after 177 years. The final batch will be brewed May 23 at Wisconsin Brewing Co. in Verona.
yaleclimateconnections.orgworld43 days ago
Forecasters Predict Below-Average Atlantic Hurricane Season for 2026
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecasts eight to 14 named storms this season. Insurance premiums in coastal states are not expected to decrease as a result.
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