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Peter Kafka

Peter Kafka

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Peter Kafka

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    Since you can’t go out, Hollywood is letting you watch a few new movies at homeSince you can’t go out, Hollywood is letting you watch a few new movies at home
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    Movie theaters are closing, so you can rent “The Hunt” at home on Friday and “Trolls World Tour” next month.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Trump says Google is building a site to help people find coronavirus testsTrump says Google is building a site to help people find coronavirus tests
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    The president said the site, which is supposed to direct people to drive-through test sites, should be ready soon; Google seemed less clear about that.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Why the coronavirus canceled the NBAWhy the coronavirus canceled the NBA
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    It’s a scenario that seemed implausible a day ago. Now it looks like one we could see for big sports events around the world.

    By Peter Kafka
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    Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey gets to keep his job — for nowTwitter CEO Jack Dorsey gets to keep his job — for now
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    The investor who wants to fire Dorsey just made a deal that makes an eventual Dorsey exit more likely.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Wall Street investors want Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey out. They might get their way.Wall Street investors want Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey out. They might get their way.
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    “Activist investor” Elliott Management has targeted Dorsey, who runs Twitter and Square at the same time.

    By Peter Kafka
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    Disney has a new CEO, but its old CEO isn’t going away quite yetDisney has a new CEO, but its old CEO isn’t going away quite yet
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    Bob Chapek, who ran Disney’s parks business, is the new boss. But Bob Iger, the old boss — and one of the most powerful people in media — isn’t really leaving.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Here’s an idea to save local news: Stop trying to make a profit from local newsHere’s an idea to save local news: Stop trying to make a profit from local news
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    Another huge newspaper chain just filed for Chapter 11 — which means it’s a good time to hear John Thornton’s $1 billion “venture philanthropy” plan for US news sites.

    By Peter Kafka
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    The T-Mobile + Sprint deal is good for you if you like paying more for your wireless planThe T-Mobile + Sprint deal is good for you if you like paying more for your wireless plan
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    Competition among the four big wireless carriers kept prices low for years. A plan has won approval to shrink that number to three.

    By Peter Kafka
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    Why Spotify and a casino bought The Ringer and BarstoolWhy Spotify and a casino bought The Ringer and Barstool
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    Digital media companies were supposed to be sold to TV companies. Look what’s happening instead.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Spotify is buying Bill Simmons’s The Ringer to boost its podcast businessSpotify is buying Bill Simmons’s The Ringer to boost its podcast business
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    It’s the fourth podcast deal Spotify has done in a year.

    By Peter Kafka