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Disney is set to raise subscription fees for its streaming platforms, including Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+, starting in mid-October. The company announced Tuesday that most plans for these services will see a $1-2 per month price increase. The biggest increase will be Hulu’s live TV packages, which will increase by $6 per month. For Disney+, the basic plan will now cost $9.99 per month, while the premium plan will be priced at $15.99. Hulu’s ad-supported plan will cost $9.99 per month, and the ad-free version will cost $18.99. ESPN+, which includes ads, will be priced at $11.99 per month. These…

Related media - News 24 hours Unemployment rates among white, black and Hispanic women rose in June, in line with broader economic trends, according to data released Friday by the Labor Department. White adult women saw a slight increase in unemployment, from 3.0% in May to 3.1% in June. Black women saw their unemployment rate increase from 5.2% to 5.7%, while Hispanic women saw an increase from 4.1% to 4.5%. Overall, the national unemployment rate rose to 4.1%, from 4.0% last month. In contrast, unemployment rates for men in all three racial groups declined. The rate for white men fell…

Related media - News 24 hours The stock market is seeing significant fluctuations today, with several major companies experiencing notable mid-day moves. Major players making headlines include Robinhood, Nvidia, Intel, and a few other major stocks. Here’s a closer look at what’s driving these changes: Robin Hood: The trading platform's shares are on the move following recent announcements that have impacted its user engagement and financial outlook. Nvidia:The tech giant is seeing activity as investors react to the latest developments in artificial intelligence technology and demand for semiconductors. Intel:The semiconductor manufacturer is experiencing fluctuations in its stock price due to…

More news - Recent news Washington DC — Sports streaming service Venu, priced at $42.99 a month, faces a major marketing challenge: finding its audience. Venu, jointly owned by Disney, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery, announced Thursday that it will launch this fall. While it’s more expensive than services like NetflixMax and Peacock, it costs less than YouTube TV at $73 a month or a standard cable package, but those include a wider variety of entertainment, not just sports. Venu will provide access to a selection of networks: ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SECN, ACCN, ESPNEWS, ABC, Fox, FS1, FS2, BTN, TNT,…