Author: Natalie Brooks

BusinessMedia

CNN Relaunches Streaming Strategy With Premium ‘All Access’ Service Following CNN+ Failure

CNN is making another attempt at streaming dominance with its new All Access service, priced higher than the ill-fated CNN+ that lasted less than a month. The Warner Bros. Discovery-owned network hopes to avoid repeating past mistakes with this latest digital initiative.

CNN’s Streaming Renaissance

CNN is attempting to revitalize its digital strategy with the launch of CNN “All Access,” according to reports from CNBC and other financial outlets. This marks the latest effort by the CNN network to establish a foothold in the competitive streaming landscape after the spectacular failure of CNN+, which sources indicate lasted less than a month despite significant investment and promotion.

by Natalie Brooks
Business

Workplace Political Discussions Creating Tension and Division, New Research Reveals

A comprehensive workplace study reveals political discussions are creating significant tension among coworkers. The research shows most employees prefer to keep politics out of the workplace entirely, with many reporting negative consequences from these exchanges.

Workplace Political Discussions Generate Widespread Discomfort

New research indicates that political conversations are creating significant tension in American workplaces, with a majority of employees now expressing preference for keeping politics out of professional environments entirely. According to reports from job platform Monster’s recent “Navigating Politics in the Workplace” survey, 60% of respondents believe discussions about politics at work should be completely avoided.

by Natalie Brooks
EnvironmentPolicy

Mississippi Community Files Lawsuit Against UK Energy Firm Over Biomass Plant Pollution Permit

A predominantly Black, low-income community in Mississippi is taking legal action against a UK-owned biomass company following regulatory approval for expanded emissions. Residents report ongoing health issues and environmental concerns linked to the wood pellet production facility that exports fuel to England.

Legal Challenge Against Biomass Plant Emissions

Residents of Mississippi have filed a lawsuit against Drax Biomass after state regulators granted the company permission to become a “major source” of hazardous air pollution, according to reports. The legal action comes from the 900-person town of Gloster, where community members allege they’ve suffered serious health consequences from the facility’s operations.

by Natalie Brooks