On Tuesday evening, a group of top film and TV marketing executives gathered at the A.O.C. restaurant in Los Angeles for an exclusive dinner and salon hosted by Variety. The event, titled "Variety’s Future of Marketing Dinner, Presented by Amazon Ads," brought together industry leaders for a thought-provoking conversation about…

House Republicans Unveil Controversial Funding Patch, Setting Up Showdown with Democrats Overview of the Funding Patch House Republicans released a seven-month funding patch on Saturday, designed to avert a government shutdown while advancing key priorities of President Donald Trump. The measure, crafted by House Speaker Mike Johnson in coordination with…

U.S. Stock Futures Rise Ahead of Critical Inflation Data U.S. stock futures saw a modest increase as investors eagerly awaited the release of key inflation data that could provide clarity on whether price pressures are easing. S&P 500 futures climbed 0.4%, while Nasdaq 100 futures surged 0.7%, signaling potential gains…