FTC proposes new rule to ban junk fees, potentially saving consumers ‘tens of billions’ Wednesday, October 11 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- The Federal Trade Commission is proposing a new rule that seeks to eliminate junk fees -- those hidden costs that can unexpectedly push up prices consumers pay at checkout.The proposed rule would apply to many industries across the economy, including event tickets,... Read More.
Biden administration seeks billions more in Ukraine aid, teeing up congressional fight Thursday, August 10 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- The Biden administration has unveiled a $40 billion supplemental funding request to Congress, which includes aid for the war in Ukraine, border and migration, disaster response and firefighter pay -- an ask that will be a hard sell to Republican lawmakers in... Read More.
The “Axe” is back in trailer to final season of ‘Billions’ Tuesday, June 27 by ABC NewsShowtime has released the trailer to the seventh and final season of its heralded drama Billions.The snippet was introduced by stars Paul Giamatti and Damian Lewis, the latter of whom left the show after its fifth season.In his place, co-star... Read More.
In Brief: ‘Billions’ ending with season 7, and more Friday, June 16 by ABC NewsBillions will officially end with season 7, Showtime announced on Thursday. The 12 episode season is set to launch on Paramount+ August 11, before making its cable TV debut on Showtime August 13. In season 7, "alliances are turned on their heads. Old wounds are... Read More.
John Fogerty’s “Fortunate Son” joins Spotify’s Billions Club Thursday, June 15 by ABC NewsAnother John Fogerty tune has joined Spotify’s Billions Club.The singer’s Creedence Clearwater Revival hit “Fortunate Son" has now been streamed on the service 1 billion times. It is his second tune to achieve the milestone, following CCR's “Have You Ever The Rain,” which reached 1 billion streams in March.“I am humbled... Read More.
The Beatles’ “Here Comes The Sun” joins Spotify’s Billions Club Wednesday, May 10 by ABC NewsFolks still can’t get enough of The Beatles. The legendary band just became the latest to join Spotify’s Billions Club, thanks to their classic single “Here Comes The Sun.”The song is the first Beatles track to make Spotify’s list, which features 405 other... Read More.
Republicans claim Biden cut Medicare by billions, but experts say that’s not the case Tuesday, March 7 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- The fight between President Joe Biden and Republicans on Medicare and Social Security continues weeks after their fiery exchange at the State of the Union.Biden has taken his message that some in the GOP want to implement cuts to the popular programs... Read More.
Creedence Clearwater Revival’s “Have You Ever Seen The Rain” joins Spotify’s Billions Club Monday, March 6 by ABC NewsJohn Fogerty is the latest artist to reach the Billions Club on Spotify. Fogerty’s Creedence Clearwater Revival classic “Have You Ever Seen The Rain” has now reached over 1 billion streams on the streaming service.“I am honored and humbled that my song has been loved by so many... Read More.
In Brief: ‘Matlock’ reboot nabs ‘She-Hulk’ vet; ‘Billions’ star back, and more Wednesday, March 1 by ABC NewsDeadline reports She Hulk: Attorney at Law executive producer and director Kat Coiro will direct and produce the pilot episode of a reboot of Matlock starring Kathy Bates in the title role. Oscar, Emmy, and Golden Globe winner Bates is... Read More.
In Brief: Grammy ratings up; Spin-offs of ‘Dexter’ and Billions’ coming, and more Tuesday, February 7 by ABC NewsSunday night's Grammy Awards telecast on CBS drew over 12.4 million viewers, according to time zone-adjusted fast national ratings from Nielsen and including streaming on Paramount+ and CBS apps -- a three-year audience high for the awards show. That makes the Grammys the most-watched... Read More.
House Republicans kick off fraud investigation into billions in COVID pandemic relief money Wednesday, February 1 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- Kicking off its investigations into the Biden administration, the Republican-led House Oversight Committee on Wednesday held a hearing on the billions of dollars that were apparently scammed from COVID-19 relief programs.Republicans argued the programs were a "prescription for waste, fraud and abuse" and... Read More.
Biden climate law spurred billions in clean energy investment. Has it been a success? Sunday, January 29 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- When President Joe Biden signed the $369 billion Inflation Reduction Act in August, supporters hailed the measure as the largest climate investment in the nation's history -- but questions remained about what the spending would ultimately achieve.The majority of the funding took... Read More.