NBCUniversal's streaming service Peacock has increased monthly subscription prices for the fourth time in four years. The hikes affect all tiers, with the ad-free Premium Plus plan rising to $20/month, as the company balances recent profitability with high sports content costs.
An analysis argues that Donald Trump's power grabs, characterized by constant scandals, a focus on loyalty over competence, and a spectacle of cruelty, create both autocratic consolidation and significant vulnerabilities, contrasting with 21st-century 'spin dictatorships' like Orbán's and Putin's.
Streaming service Peacock achieved its first profit in Q2 with an adjusted EBITDA of $189 million, attributed to the popularity of the FIFA World Cup, NBA playoffs, and Love Island USA. The platform also saw a two million subscriber increase, reaching 48 million.
The FIFA World Cup achieved record viewership for Fox Corp. and NBCUniversal, with Telemundo and Peacock setting Spanish-language broadcast records. The event highlighted the importance of live sports and Spanish-language content, driving growth for Peacock's subscribers and advertisers.
Bishop Auckland, once a mining town, is undergoing a cultural and economic revival thanks to the Auckland Project, founded by Jonathan and Jane Ruffer. The project includes art galleries, a heritage railway, a Roman fort, and the Kynren live-show spectacular, attracting visitors and creating jobs.
Guigang Zoo lost numerous animals, including zebras, peacocks, ostriches, deer, and parrots, after flooding damaged cages. Three lions drowned, and over 20 types of herbivores were lost. The zoo estimates a loss of 4 million yuan (US$588,000) and urges the public to report sightings while maintaining a safe distance.
Comcast plans to split NBCUniversal, Peacock, and Sky from its broadband business, forcing Peacock to operate independently. Despite subscriber growth to 46 million and $2 billion in Q1 2026 revenue, Peacock faces $432 million in losses and trails rivals, raising questions about its standalone viability.
Peacock, NBC Universal's streaming service, offers various subscription tiers like Premium and Premium Plus, with discounts for students, military, teachers, and bundles with Apple TV+ and Xfinity. It features NBC Universal content, news, sports, and originals like 'The Office' and 'Oppenheimer'.
Turkey/Türkiye's dismal World Cup performance, marked by two defeats and 62 shots without a goal, has led to their early exit. The article also touches on President Erdoğan's rebranding of the country's name and its potential cultural and linguistic implications.
Le festival électro Peacock Society, basé à Paris, met fin à son aventure après 15 ans d'existence en raison de difficultés financières et d'un contexte culturel compliqué. La dernière édition aura lieu les 10 et 11 juillet à l'hippodrome de Vincennes, avec un format clubbing dans deux boîtes de nuit parisiennes.
James Barker, executive producer for Love Island USA, has died at age 40. Barker passed away last week while filming the latest season on the South Pacific island nation of Fiji, reportedly due to an unexpected medical emergency. ITV America and Peacock released a statement mourning his loss and celebrating his contributions to the show.
The peacock butterfly, known for its distinctive eye spots and colours, has been voted Britain's favourite butterfly in a poll by Butterfly Conservation, beating 59 other native species with over 20,000 votes cast.
Trainer Mark Newnham is looking to capitalize on recent success with six horses running at Sha Tin on Saturday, including Max Que and Infinite Resolve in the Class Two Peacock Handicap. Newnham is focused on horse welfare over championship standings.
Peacock is offering significant discounts on its Premium subscription for Black Friday, with savings of up to 50% on the first 12 months. Annual plans offer further savings, and special discounts are available for students, military members, and teachers.
Peacock is offering significant discounts on its Premium subscription, including up to 50% off for the first 12 months. Special offers are available for students, military members, and teachers, with bundle deals also reducing costs.
Punta Marina, Italy, faces a unique challenge as over 100 peacocks, originally from an abandoned aeronautical complex, have integrated into daily life, prompting discussions for humane population control.
Laboratory tests confirm H5N1 avian influenza caused death of 44 peacocks in Tumakuru, Karnataka, between April 16-24. Authorities have put 33 villages within 10-km radius on high alert, deployed a rapid response team, and undertaken disinfectant spraying. No fresh deaths reported since April 23. The situation is under control.
