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Stock market today: Wall Street ticks higher after inflation data clears the way for cuts to rates
Read full article: Stock market today: Wall Street ticks higher after inflation data clears the way for cuts to ratesWall Street ticked higher after the latest update on inflation came in almost exactly as economists expected.
Stock market today: U.S. futures are little changed as Wall Street wraps up surprisingly good year
Read full article: Stock market today: U.S. futures are little changed as Wall Street wraps up surprisingly good yearU.S. stock futures are little changed Friday as the market puts the wraps on a year of surprisingly robust gains.
Average long-term US mortgage rates come back down to 6.6%
Read full article: Average long-term US mortgage rates come back down to 6.6%The average long-term U.S. mortgage inched back down this week after five straight weeks of increases, good news for homebuyers as the housing market’s all-important spring buying season gets underway.
Netflix rejects calls to add disclaimer to The Crown
Read full article: Netflix rejects calls to add disclaimer to The CrownLONDON – Netflix has “no plans” to add a disclaimer to “The Crown” stating that its lavish drama about Britain's royal family is a work of fiction. In a statement Saturday, Netflix said it has always presented the drama, as just that — a drama. “We have always presented The Crown as a drama — and we have every confidence our members understand it’s a work of fiction that’s broadly based on historical events," it said. “The Crown” creator Peter Morgan, whose work also includes recent-history dramas “The Queen” and “Frost/Nixon,” has defended his work, saying it is thoroughly researched and true in spirit. Charles Spencer, Diana’s brother, was one who called on Netflix to add a disclaimer.
Fact or fiction? UK govt says 'The Crown' should be clear
Read full article: Fact or fiction? UK govt says 'The Crown' should be clearLONDON – Britain’s culture minister thinks the Netflix TV series “The Crown” should come with a disclaimer: It’s a work of fiction. “It’s a beautifully produced work of fiction. So as with other TV productions, Netflix should be very clear at the beginning it is just that,” Dowden told the Mail on Sunday newspaper. “Mixing historical fact and fiction has been around since Shakespeare. “Nobody’s bothered if fact and fiction are all mangled up, so long as it’s saying nice things,” he added.
'The Crown' Is Getting a 6th Season After Creator Changes His Mind on Season 5 Finale
Read full article: 'The Crown' Is Getting a 6th Season After Creator Changes His Mind on Season 5 FinaleThe Netflix series that follows the life of Queen Elizabeth II is getting a sixth season after creator Peter Morgan changed his mind about the season five finale, multiple outlets report. Morgan's statement reiterates what the Netflix show's executive producer, Suzanne Mackie, said earlier this year about the possibility of covering Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's story on the show. "I'm greatly honored, Staunton told ET in May. Since then, ET has learned that British actress Lesley Manville will take over the role of Princess Margaret in season five from Helena Bonham Carter. RELATED CONTENT:Josh OConnor on Playing Prince Charles in 'The Crown' (Exclusive)Prince Harry Wants to Stop Netflix's 'The Crown' Before It Gets to His Life'The Crown' EP Addresses Likelihood They'll Tell Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Story
New this week: Neil Young, 'Miss Juneteenth,' Padma Lakshmi
Read full article: New this week: Neil Young, 'Miss Juneteenth,' Padma LakshmiThis combination of cover images show, from left, Rough and Rowdy Ways," by Bob Dylan, "Homegrown," a release by Neil Young and "Bigger Love" by John Legend. Peoples film will debut Friday on-demand on Juneteenth, the annual holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Miss Juneteenth isnt about that history but the contemporary African American struggle to remain in the middle class. AP Film Writer Jake CoyleMUSICBob Dylan: Its been eight years since the legend Bob Dylan released an album of original material. Neil Young: Neil Young also has a new album out on Friday, though he finished it 45 years ago.