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TechCrunchSpotify to increase premium pricing in the US to $11.99 per month
Spotify has announced it's hiking subscriptions for customers in the U.S., the second such price increase in the space of a year. The music-streaming giant reports that premium pricing will increase in July from $10.99 to $11.99, representing a rise of nearly 10%. The Duo and Family plans will go up to $16.99 and $19.99, which are $2 and $3 increases respectively, while the student plan will remain at $5.99 per month.
- Engadget
Spotify is raising the cost of Premium subscriptions, again
Spotify announces price hikes less than a year after its last ones.
- TechCrunch
Don't miss StrictlyVC in DC next week
Coming off of sold-out events in London, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, we're heading to Washington, D.C. for a cozy-vc-packed, evening at the Woolly Mammoth Theatre on Tuesday, June 11 in partnership with Revolution. Attendees can look forward to thought-provoking discussions, insightful perspectives, and plenty of chances to network—all while enjoying complimentary drinks and hors d'oeuvres.
- Engadget
Billionaire space tourist cancels lunar flight amid changing SpaceX priorities
Yusaku Maezawa, the Japanese billionaire who signed up for a lunar orbit flight aboard SpaceX's Starship back in 2018, has cancelled his trip.
- Yahoo Sports
Birmingham-Southern's season ends on UW-Whitewater walk-off homer at DIII College World Series
Birmingham-Southern College's baseball team is finally finished after an 11–10 loss to Wisconsin-Whitewater at the Division III College World Series.
- Yahoo Sports
Champions League final: Real Madrid surges late for 2–0 victory over Dortmund
Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Junior scored goals in the second half to give Real Madrid its 15th Champions League title with a 2–0 win over Borussia Dortmund.
- Yahoo Life Shopping
Only Amazon Prime members can score these 9 secret deals — starting at just $8
Hidden bargains include $15 off a top-rated air fryer, and there's plenty more where that came from.
- TechCrunch
Canva’s rap battle is part of a long legacy of Silicon Valley cringe
You thought the hottest rap battle of the summer was between Kendrick Lamar and Drake. At its Canva Create event last week, Canva unveiled its new enterprise offerings. But few people would be talking about that if not for an unexpected rap battle that took place 45 minutes into the presentation. Roger Coles, a graphic design content creator, walks onstage, framed by a crew of dancers.
- Yahoo Tech
'Made my daily commute safer': This top-selling phone mount is key for road trips, and it's down to $11
This easy-to-use gizmo can be installed in three different spots, and it doesn't slip around, shoppers say.
- Yahoo Finance
Trump-friendly billionaires from Elon Musk to Bill Ackman offer new support following conviction
Donald Trump’s conviction on falsifying business records led to an immediate reaction from his stable of friendly billionaires.
- Engadget
The Google Pixel Watch 2 is $65 off and cheaper than ever
The Google Pixel Watch 2 is $65 off and cheaper than ever. It’s down to $285 with a promo code Wellbots.
- Yahoo Sports
Yahoo Sports AM: Dallas vs. Boston
In today's edition: The NBA Finals are set, the baseball team without a school, surfing in Tahiti, weekend watchlist, and more.
- Engadget
Twitch removes every member of its Safety Advisory Council
Twitch has terminated the contracts of all its Safety Advisory Council members.
- TechCrunch
Stripe curbs its India ambitions over regulatory situation
Stripe, the world's most valuable fintech startup, said on Friday that it will temporarily move to an invite-only model for new account sign-ups in India, calling the move "a tough decision" as it navigates the country's evolving regulatory landscape. In a statement posted on its website, Stripe said businesses in India will no longer be able to sign up for new accounts through the company's website, and will instead need to request an invite. "The regulatory landscape in India continues to evolve, and our goal is to offer the same experience in India that we aspire to offer to all our users worldwide," Stripe said in the statement.
- Autoblog
Buying a rental car? Here's everything you need to know
Shopping for a used car can be a great way to save money on your next purchase, but looking outside the normal channels gives you a much deeper pool of vehicles to choose from. While some people balk at the idea of buying a rental car, signing the dotted line on a former rental can save you money and hassle. Lately, large rental car agencies like Hertz have made major headlines as they thin out their fleet of electric cars, mostly Tesla Model 3 and Model Y EVs but also others from Chevrolet and sometimes Polestar.
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A 2nd Michigan dairy farm worker has bird flu, CDC confirms. Here's what to know.
A second Michigan dairy farm worker has tested positive for bird flu and has flu-like symptoms.
- Yahoo Finance
Foot Locker shares surge as Q1 earnings point to a step in the right direction
Foot Locker seems to be impressing Wall Street as investments show early sign of return.
- Yahoo Sports
Yahoo Sports AM: Yer out!
In today's edition: Ángel Hernández calls it quits, Minnesota wins PWHL title, college football mulls new revenue stream, a 12-year wait for a gold medal, and more.
- Yahoo Sports
How the House v. NCAA settlement will impact the future of college football
Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde dive deep on what you need to know regarding the House v. NCAA case settlement, and how it will impact the future of college football.
- TechCrunch
Romanian startup FintechOS raises $60M to help old banks fight back against neobanks
Over the years, fintech startups, particularly neobanks, have thrown a cat among the pigeons in banking and finance by building whole new banking software stacks. FintechOS, which offers a low-code platform, has now raised a $60 million “Series B+” investment round led by BlackRock, Cipio Partners and Molten Ventures. This is yet another sign, following the breakout hit of UIPath, that companies from Romania can make it to the international stage without U.S. VCs.