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The streaming service Netflix ended the 2024 year on a high as they added 19 million new subscribers in the final quarter, making this the biggest rise in a single quarter yet. Not only did the subscriber figures increase, but so did the annual operating income as this exceeded $10 billion for the first time in the company’s history. The year concluded with 301.63 million subscribers worldwide, with Netflix’s paid-for memberships starting at $7.99 a month. In a shareholder letter, the company cites the reasons why this substantial growth likely took place: “In Q4, membership growth was driven by broad strength across our content slate, improved product/market fit across all regions and typical Q4 seasonality.” While the figures have been very positive, the streaming service announced last year it would no longer be reporting paid memberships on a regular quarterly basis from 2025.

MELBOURNE — Australian detectives are investigating whether foreign actors are paying criminals to commit antisemitic attacks in the country, police said on Wednesday. Australia Federal Police Commissioner Reece Kershaw was meeting on Wednesday with state police chiefs to discuss an increase in antisemitic crime in Australia since the war between Israel and Hamas began on Oct.

President Trump signed an executive order requiring federal government employees to return to office. Anna Moneymaker/Getty ImagesTrump signed an executive order requiring federal government employees to return to the office. Union leaders opposed the mandate and said it was based on misconceptions about federal workers. They also said telework was crucial for recruiting talent and emergency preparedness.