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Google’s subscriptions business is booming — and AI is a big reason

Google said it now has 350 million paying subscribers across its services — another boost to what is becoming an increasingly important part of the search giant’s business. Loading audio narration… The company’s subscriptions, platforms, and devices business grew 19% year over year in the first quarter of 2026, Google said on Wednesday. That was in line with the 19% growth that Google also saw in Search.That jump for subscriptions was primarily driven by YouTube…

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53 actors who completely transformed themselves into real-life music legends

Michael Jackson was portrayed by his nephew, Jaafar, in "Michael."Mike Guastella/Ron Galella Collection/Getty Images; LionsgateActors often transform into real-life musicians for biopics. Some actors go through physical transformations to play musicians.Jaafar Jackson trained for years to portray his uncle, Michael Jackson, in “Michael.”Musical legends have been portrayed on the big screen…

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New bill proposes ending Social Security earnings test for working retirees

A new proposal would allow Social Security beneficiaries to continue working without having their benefits diminished, which could make it easier for retirees to pay off their mortgages or more easily handle other expenses like property tax burdens. The Senior Citizens’ Freedom to Work Act was introduced in Congress earlier…

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