Sunday, February 23

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Netflix Announces Price Hike for 2025
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Netflix Announces Price Hike for 2025

A fresh round of price hikes in 2025 has been announced by streaming behemoth Netflix. Most membership tiers will be affected by the price changes, which come as the platform continues to make significant investments in original content and respond to a streaming market that is becoming more and more competitive. New Pricing Breakdown The updated pricing is as follows, taking effect immediately for new subscribers and being rolled out to current members in the upcoming months: Standard Plan (with Commercials) : Increasing from $6.99 to $7.99 per month Standard Plan : Rising from $15.49 to $17.99 per month Premium Plan : Jumping from $22.99 to $24.99 per month Rising production expenses and a dedication to providing high-quality content have been ide...
Winter Safety Alert: Home Heating Hazards to Watch Out For
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Winter Safety Alert: Home Heating Hazards to Watch Out For

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has identified important safety hazards related to home heating appliances, such as space heaters, furnaces, and fireplaces, as winter approaches. Among the biggest threats are fires and carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, which disproportionately affect communities that are already at risk. Space Heater Safety According to CPSC data, space heaters are involved in 1,700 fires every year, resulting in 160 injuries and 70 fatalities. To reduce the dangers: Keep heaters at least three feet from flammable materials. Plug heaters directly into wall outlets, not power strips or extension cords. Turn heaters off when unattended or while sleeping. Furnaces and Fireplaces Chimneys and fuel-burning systems must be inspected annually. CO poisoning and ...