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Google’s subscriptions rise in Q4 as YouTube pulls $60B in yearly revenue

In Brief Posted: 4:31 AM PST · February 5, 2026 Image Credits:CFOTO/Future Publishing / Getty Images Alphabet-owned YouTube’s subscription and ad revenue is trending upwards. The company on Wednesday said it now has 325 million paying users across Google One and YouTube Premium, up from 300 million three months earlier. YouTube reported ad revenue increased …

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Spotify ventures into physical book sales, adds new audiobook features

Tech / By brbc

While Spotify users face yet another price hike, book lovers have some exciting developments to look forward to that could help cushion the blow. Spotify announced several updates for its audiobook business on Thursday, notably its expansion into physical books. Users in the U.S. and the UK will soon be able to purchase physical copies …

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Cracker Barrel employees told to pay for their own alcohol, eat at company restaurants on the road

Travel / By brbc

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Cracker Barrel employees must pay for their own alcohol when traveling for work — and should dine out at the Tennessee-based restaurant chain whenever possible, according to an internal message to staff. “Employees are expected to dine at a Cracker Barrel store for all or the majority …

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GCSTIMES Wooden Keys Cards: Magic for Kids, Ease for Grandparents.

Travel / By brbc

Parents are staying home, and the grandparents are taking over. Skip-gen travel is on the rise, how do you cater to the high-energy needs of a child while maintaining the comfort and seamless ease required by an older traveler? At the intersection of this challenge lies the guest’s first physical touchpoint: the key card. The …

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We interviewed dozens of CEOs, leaders, and public figures. Here are 9 daily habits highly successful people have in common.

Life Hacks / By brbc

Getty Images; Rebecca Zisser/BI We gathered the best productivity habits from top executives featured in our Power Hours series. High achievers protect their mornings, eat protein-rich meals, and optimize their daily walks. Many prioritize exercise and movement in their day, citing the mental health benefits. Since the launch of Power Hours — which takes readers …

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BoE set to hold interest rate as markets seek clues on further easing

Finance / By brbc

The Bank of England (BoE) will deliver its first monetary policy decision of 2026 on Thursday. Most analysts think the ‘Old Lady’ will sit tight, keeping the base rate at 3.75% after the cut delivered back on December 18. Alongside the decision, the bank will also release the Minutes, which should shed a bit more …

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Gold sticks to negative bias on firmer USD; holds comfortably above daily low and $4,900

Finance / By brbc

Gold (XAU/USD) struggles to capitalize on a solid intraday bounce from sub-$4,800 levels. It remains depressed through the first half of the European session on Thursday amid mixed fundamental cues. The US Dollar (USD) climbs to a two-week high after its recent recovery from a four-year low. This, in turn, is seen acting as a …

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GBP: Bank of England uncertainty with disinflation trend – UBS

Finance / By brbc

UBS economist Paul Donovan highlights uncertainty around the Bank of England meeting, contrasting it with a more predictable ECB. He explains that quirks in data collection distorted December inflation, but underlying UK inflation is expected to trend lower. This should permit interest rate cuts later in 2026, although UBS does not expect the Bank of …

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Austria Trade Balance dipped from previous €-84.6M to €-352M in November

Finance / By brbc

Bitcoin price remains under pressure so far this week, with the Crypto King slipping below $73,000 on Tuesday for the first time since November 2024. The price dip in BTC was fueled as the news came in late Tuesday that the US military shot down an Iranian drone that “aggressively” approached the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier in the …

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European Central Bank set to hold interest rates amid stable growth, contained inflation

Finance / By brbc

The European Central Bank (ECB) is holding its two-day meeting and will announce its monetary policy decision on Thursday. The ECB is widely expected to keep interest rates on hold for the fifth consecutive meeting, leaving the main refinancing operations, the marginal lending facility, and the deposit facility at 2.15%, 2.4%, and 2%, respectively. Additionally, …

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