Hulu has greenlit 'Durango,' a crime drama pilot from Eliza Clark ('Animal Kingdom,' 'Y: The Last Man') following two lovers on the run in small-town Colorado. The project is executive produced by Media Res, the team behind 'Pachinko' and 'The Morning Show.'
Fifth Season has fully acquired UK-based The Story Collective, bringing the production banner under its studio arm and appointing CEO Damian Keogh as SVP of international scripted. The deal combines slates spanning projects at Netflix, Apple, Disney+, BBC, and other major platforms.
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert and players' union representatives concluded a marathon 12-hour negotiating session early Wednesday as the league's self-imposed deadline to secure a new CBA passed without resolution. Revenue sharing remains the primary sticking point, with the union seeking 26% of gross revenue while the league counters with 70% of net revenue.
Jet fuel prices have nearly doubled to $150-200 per barrel as the US-Israel-Iran conflict disrupts Persian Gulf supplies, with major airlines worldwide already implementing fare increases. Industry experts warn consumers will ultimately bear the costs as the crisis threatens broader inflationary pressure.
Manchester City returns to the Bernabeu for a Champions League last-16 clash against Real Madrid, but hundreds of tickets remain unsold as fans balk at prices reaching €445. Erling Haaland is set to return for City, while Real will likely be without the injured Kylian Mbappe.
U.S. inflation held steady at 2.4% in February with core CPI falling to its lowest level in four years, but markets are bracing for March data that will reflect surging oil prices from the escalating Iran conflict.
ITV acquires all 53 episodes of the Golden Globe-winning Showtime drama 'The Affair' for its ITVX streaming platform. Series 1-3 will be available beginning March 13, 2026, with subsequent seasons rolling out through 2027.
Global markets showed mixed results as oil prices resumed climbing amid escalating Iran war tensions, with Brent crude jumping 4.7% to $92 per barrel. Investors await a key inflation report while Federal Reserve rate cut expectations shift to September.
A British shopaholic who spent up to £1,000 monthly on fast fashion broke her addiction by having Klarna permanently ban her account—enabling her to save a £15,000 house deposit. Her extreme intervention highlights growing concerns about BNPL services as Klarna's user base surges to 55 million globally.
Oil prices spiked toward $119 per barrel as Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz and Ukraine's president warned Russia may deploy troops to support Tehran. The G7 is considering strategic reserve releases as the conflict threatens global energy supplies.
Cathay Pacific Airways reported a surge in FY25 profit, lifting its dividend and announcing capacity growth plans for FY26. The Hong Kong carrier's shares climbed as results confirmed the airline's full recovery from pandemic-era challenges.
Deep-sea treasure hunter Tommy Thompson has been released from federal prison after nearly a decade behind bars for refusing to reveal the location of 500 missing gold coins from the SS Central America shipwreck. The 73-year-old Ohio scientist, who discovered the "Ship of Gold" in 1988, never disclosed what happened to the $2.5 million in collectible coins despite years of incarceration.
