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President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama wait to greet Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi and his wife, Agnese Landini, for a State Dinner at the White House in Washington in 2016. Netflix says it has reached a deal with the Obamas to produc

Obamas Sign Deal With Netflix, Form 'Higher Ground Productions'

May 22, 2018
A deal involving the former president and first lady and the streaming powerhouse has been reached. Netflix says the Obamas' company will produce docu-series, documentaries and features.
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All Tech Considered
Netflix CEO Reed Hastings delivers a keynote address at the 2016 CES trade show in Las Vegas. Big entertainment rival Disney could challenge the service that made binge-watching popular.

Is Netflix On Its Way To World Domination Of Streaming?

Apr 18, 2018
Netflix flew past Wall Street expectations and added 7.4 million subscribers globally in the first quarter. But a big entertainment rival could challenge the service that made binge-watching popular.
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Chanté Adams and Mahershala Ali star in <em>Roxanne Roxanne</em>

Roxanne Shante Smells Her Flowers With 'Roxanne Roxanne' Biopic

Mar 23, 2018
The new Netflix film chronicles the rapper's early career.
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The Two-Way

Obama In Talks To Produce Shows For Netflix, Report Says

Mar 09, 2018
The former president is in negotiations to produce a series of high-profile shows for Netflix, according to The New York Times. The number of episodes and show formats have not been decided.
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Gloria Allred is seen in Netflix's <em>Seeing Allred. </em>In the documentary, out this week, Allred shares how she became a champion for women's rights.

In A New Netflix Documentary, Gloria Allred Looks At Her Career And What's Next

Feb 04, 2018
Gloria Allred has waged legal battles on behalf of victims of sexual assault, discrimination and harassment for decades. In a new documentary, Seeing Allred, she shares her story in her own words.
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Goats and Soda
Queen Elizabeth II dances with Ghanaian president Kwame Nkrumah at a ball in Accra, Ghana, in 1961.

'The Crown' Says One Dance Changed History. The Truth Isn't So Simple

Jan 21, 2018
What the Netflix show gets right — and wrong — about Queen Elizabeth II's visit to Ghana in 1961.
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"The Hillywood Show" -- Still In Las Vegas And Still Going Strong

Jan 16, 2018

In 2010, we talked with a pair of young women in Las Vegas loo

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Robin Wright — shown in character as Claire Underwood in Netflix's <em>House of Cards </em>-- will be the lead actor in the final season of the show. Her former co-star Kevin Spacey has been accused of sexual harassment and assault.

'House Of Cards' Will Get One More Season — Starring Robin Wright

Dec 04, 2017
Netflix suspended production of the final season after star Kevin Spacey was accused of sexual harassment and assault. Now it says the show will finish with eight episodes sans Frank Underwood.
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Netflix also says it will not complete post-production work on the film <em>Gore</em>, which Kevin Spacey produced and starred in.

Netflix Dumps Kevin Spacey From 'House Of Cards' Amid Harassment Complaints

Nov 03, 2017
The company had first said it would cancel the series after the 2018 season, then suspended filming of those episodes and now has fired Spacey.
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The Two-Way

Netflix Says 'House of Cards' Will End After 6 Seasons

Oct 30, 2017
Reports say the decision was already in the works before allegations surfaced over the weekend that lead actor Kevin Spacey had attempted to seduce a teenage actor in 1986.
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All Tech Considered
Netflix CEO Reed Hastings delivers a keynote address at CES 2016 in Las Vegas. He has admitted facing Amazon in video is a challenge.

Once Dominant, Netflix Faces An Increasing Number Of Video Challengers

Oct 11, 2017
With more than 100 million subscribers around the world, Netflix is the premier video streaming service, But, as competition from Amazon, Hulu and others heats up, can Netflix stay on top?
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Sam sometimes wears headphones to cut down on sensory overload — but critics have taken issue when the show has played the practice for laughs.

Netflix, ABC Portrayals Of Autism Still Fall Short, Critics Say

Aug 11, 2017
Two new TV series feature main characters who have autism. While some are applauding the fresh take on the disorder, others worry that the shows send the wrong messages.
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The Two-Way

Disney Will End Netflix Deal And Offer Its Own Streaming Services

Aug 09, 2017
There will be one streaming service for sports and another for films and television shows, the company announced on Tuesday. But new Disney movies will still be available on Netflix until 2019.
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Actors join other creators of Netflix's <em>Master of None</em> in a panel discussion in June. The series is nominated for a best comedy Emmy.

Wall Street Thinks Netflix Is The Next Big Thing

Jul 18, 2017
Market analysts see parallels with Tesla and Amazon as the company spends big to grow its business ahead of immediate profits.
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Miguel Angel Covarrubias Cervantes, a former mayor in central Mexico, posted a video of him delivering a speech inspired by a Netflix promotional video for <em>House of Cards.</em>

Mexican Politician Channels Frank Underwood, Prompting Snark From Netflix

Jun 15, 2017
A former mayor in Mexico delivered lines that belonged to the malevolent fictional president. "Imitation isn't always the best form of flattery," the official House of Cards Twitter account said.
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It's safe to say that even if those living by Nationals Park can't display team banners on their apartment balconies, they still support the team.

NPR News Nuggets: Baseball Blues, Netflix Doesn't Want You To Chill & Impostor Cops

Apr 23, 2017
Here's a quick roundup of some of the mini-moments you may have missed on this week's Morning Edition.
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Apple CEO Tim Cook introduces the new Apple TV app during a product launch event in Cupertino, Calif., in October. The company now plans to make original movies and TV programming, according to sources.

Apple Looks To Compete With Netflix Originals, But Making Hits Is Hard

Jan 25, 2017
Apple is about to join Amazon and Netflix and get into the content-making business, sources say. Apple stands to boost revenue, analysts say, but finding success in Hollywood isn't easy.
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The Salt
The Aqueous Martini would make for a pretty miserable happy hour, which is exactly why it belongs in a Lemony Snicket book.

Ring In 'Lemony Snicket' On Netflix With A Series Of Unfortunate Recipes

Jan 13, 2017
In the children's books, food is practically a supporting character. So why not welcome the poor Baudelaire orphans with a delightfully miserable repast while binge-watching the new show?
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All Tech Considered
At no extra cost to the user, Netflix subscribers are now able to save select content to their iOS or Android devices.

No Internet Connection? No Problem. Netflix Adds Offline Viewing

Nov 30, 2016
The video streaming giant joins Amazon in offering the option to download videos to mobile devices. It's the latest development in the highly competitive and rapidly changing online streaming market.
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All Tech Considered
A screen shows a Netflix series, <em>The Killing.</em>

What's Hot On Netflix? A Startup Aims To Track Ratings In The Streaming Age

Nov 07, 2016
Companies like Nielsen aren't able to easily measure the new ways people watch TV since Netflix and Amazon don't release their viewing numbers. Now a startup called Symphony aims to fill the void.
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A White Helmets volunteer in Aleppo carries an injured child after an airstrike.

Young Syrian With A Dream Risks His Life To Film New Netflix Doc

Sep 26, 2016
Khaled Khateeb wants to show the world the heroic efforts of the White Helmets — a search-and-rescue group in Syria that's the subject of a new Netflix documentary.
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Is Netflix Chill? Kenyan Authorities Threaten To Ban The Streaming Site

Jan 21, 2016
Two weeks ago, Kenyans finally got access to Netflix. But we still don't know if they'll binge happily every after.
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The Salt
Researchers have been studying the links between TV viewing and mindless eating for years. The news isn't good for our waistlines.

Netflix And Chew: How Binge Watching Affects Our Eating Habits

Dec 31, 2015
Lots of research suggests munching while watching TV promotes mindless eating. Overall viewing time is a key factor. But the genre of what you are watching may also influence how much you consume.
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Netflix recently announced a generous year-long unlimited paid parental leave policy for its employees, but some workers at the company are left out.

Netflix Still Facing Questions Over Its New Parental Leave Policy

Aug 10, 2015
Netflix announced it would give employees who are new parents up to a year of paid leave to care for their children. The policy shift drew praise, but also questions and critique.
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NPR has learned that Netflix's new policy of year-long parental leave applies to employees of its streaming business, but not those in Netflix DVD distribution centers.

Netflix's New, Generous Parental Leave Policy Leaves Some Employees Out

Aug 06, 2015
Netflix made headlines this week with the announcement. But NPR has found the policy doesn't extend to people who work at Netflix DVD distribution centers.

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