Licence fee payers ‘switch off’ as TV suffers lowest Christmas Day figures on record

Licence fee payers were previously unimpressed with the festive offerings when the schedule was released a few weeks prior. Taking to Twitter, one licence fee payer wrote: “What an absolute joke the BBC used to be the channel to watch at Christmas. Not anymore. “Why on earth do we have to pay an extortionate license […]

The Chase’s Bradley Walsh fumes at players lowest show record ‘That’s the end of that!’

“So tough on your own, so, so tough, the pressure was really on. Chaser?”  Shaun commented: “Jason you totally redeemed yourself, because it takes courage to do what you did.  “And I hope your teammates give you enough respect for that.”  The Chase airs weekdays at 5pm on ITV.  Let’s block ads! (Why?)

Netflix is on track for its lowest close since January (NFLX)

Hector Vivas/Latin Content/Getty Images Netflix shares were hit hard for a third straught session Friday, and on track for their lowest close since January. The selling has come amid broader stock-market weakness, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite index losing 6.4% since Wednesday, when the social-media network Facebook was sued by Washington, DC. Netflix has tanked […]

Oil prices slide to lowest point in 18 months after US Fed raises rates

Oil prices slumped on Friday with the Brent crude benchmark falling to the lowest point in 18 months – below $ 53 per barrel. It comes after the US Federal Reserve hiked interest rates, spooking the market. US crude benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) fell nearly 1 percent to $ 45.32 a barrel, also marking […]

Man on the Edge: New York Times Interview Shows Elon Musk at His Lowest

It’s a portrait of a man who’s gone past fraying at the edges. In an hour-long interview with the New York Times, Tesla CEO Elon Musk appears as a man threatening to come apart — and it’s not a joyous sight. Despite the frustration stemming from Musk’s actions and pronouncements, and the aggravation born of […]

Russia dumps US debt, reducing holdings to lowest level in a year

The Central Bank of Russia has sold $ 3.1 billion in US Treasury bills as of February, reducing its investment in American debt to the lowest level since March last year. Moscow still occupies the 16th position among the largest holders of US government bonds. Russia has cut its holdings for the third consecutive month. […]

Comm Games lowest point so far

NOW that Sally Pearson has ditched us, the heartbroken dad of a teen swimming sensation is the only recognisable person associated with the Australian Commonwealth Games team. Our team was once star-studded. Ian Thorpe, Cathy Freeman, Geoff Huegill, Grant Hackett, Jana Pittman. Some moved on to have successful post-sport careers while others suffered dark setbacks […]

CRYPTO INSIDER: The biggest cryptocurrencies are near their lowest levels of the year

roland / Flickr Welcome to Crypto Insider, Business Insider’s roundup of all the bitcoin and cryptocurrency news you need to know today. Sign up here to get this email delivered direct to your inbox. Cryptocurrency prices are down slightly Monday afternoon, with many near their 2018 lows. Here are the current prices:See the rest of the story at Business Insider NOW WATCH: […]