Mo News Netflix-Warner Bros Merger Breakdown; Hep B Vaccine Changes For Babies; Trump Confronts Affordability Crisis; Diddy Netflix Doc Controversy
Dec 8, 2025
A recent surge in layoffs is hitting over a million Americans, driven by tech shifts and tariffs. Meanwhile, Trump's rhetoric on the affordability crisis draws ire from his base, with voters shifting blame. The potential merger of Netflix and Warner Bros raises questions about the future of streaming and theater industries. In health news, a vaccine panel reconsiders Hepatitis B shots for newborns. Controversy brews over Diddy's Netflix documentary, which his team claims uses unauthorized footage.
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Layoffs Spike Due To AI And Tariffs
- 2025 saw nearly 1.2 million job cuts through November, the highest non-pandemic year since 2009.
- Employers cite restructuring, AI, and tariffs as major drivers of layoffs, with tech hit notably hard.
Affordability Is Shifting Voter Blame
- Polling shows 46% of Americans feel the cost of living is the worst they've seen, including many Trump voters.
- Rising affordability concerns risk swinging the crucial middle third of voters ahead of 2026 midterms.
Actions To Address Rising Prices
- The White House is responding by creating a food supply chain task force to target price fixing and anti-competitive behavior.
- Trump also eased certain tariffs and rolled back fuel efficiency rules to try to lower consumer prices.
