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Subscriber growth has been decelerating after the 2024 surge as the company cracked down on password sharing.—
Todd Gordon, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2025
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In a letter to PepsiCo’s board, Elliott said the company is being hurt by a lack of strategic clarity, decelerating growth and eroding profitability in its North American food and beverage businesses.—
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While strolling in New York City, Katie Holmes went for a casual vibe in baggy black jeans with a light jacket and a crossbody bag, while Jennifer Garner's pair had a touch of subtle elegance with gold-tone hardware.—
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Shuter also reported that, in Aspen, the couple were seen shopping together and holding hands while strolling around the ski town.—
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Cheng likes to build muni bond ladders, which means staggering the maturity dates of multiple bonds.—
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To get through the season and the playoffs, staggering the minutes of Green and Horford is logical, even with Quintin Post picking up some center minutes.—
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Gisin hopes that by fooling around with measurements of these more exotic states, physicists will come to better understand the role of measurement in general.—
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Seattle is an outdoor lover’s paradise packed with things to do in all four seasons, from summer hiking and fall leaf-peeping to winter snow sports and ambling around downtown in the spring, when the rain starts to ease up and summer crowds haven't yet arrived.—
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Taken 34 more throw-ins than anyone in the division, but his game is about so much more than that particular set piece; has produced the most dribbles by a defender, is great on defensive duels and loves randomly ambling forward at all angles to cause carnage in the opposition third.—
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Go on a street food tour Street food tours are great things to do in Sicily and a fabulous alternative to hours of shuffling through museums.—
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It's designed to offer a satisfying and calming shuffling motion, guided by a strong magnet and a seamless sliding track on the inside.—
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The mall’s closure was a personal loss for him and many others who made lifelong memories sauntering the retail space.—
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The anime community is well-represented too; fans in Chainsaw Man, Dan Da Dan, Demon Slayer and My Hero Academia costumes can be seen sauntering down the halls, snapping selfies together.—
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The move signals the governor is inching closer to a full mobilization of the state’s National Guard in response to the death of Renee Nicole Good, who was killed by an ICE officer after allegedly trying to run him over.—
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The Knicks are also inching closer to Josh Hart’s return from a severe ankle sprain sustained on Christmas Day against the Cavaliers.—
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“Slowing (down or up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slowing%20%28down%20or%20up%29. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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