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Disney is set to raise subscription fees for its streaming platforms, including Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+, starting in mid-October. The company announced Tuesday that most plans for these services will see a $1-2 per month price increase. The biggest increase will be Hulu’s live TV packages, which will increase by $6 per month. For Disney+, the basic plan will now cost $9.99 per month, while the premium plan will be priced at $15.99. Hulu’s ad-supported plan will cost $9.99 per month, and the ad-free version will cost $18.99. ESPN+, which includes ads, will be priced at $11.99 per month. These…

Unemployment rates among white, black and Hispanic women rose in June, in line with broader economic trends, according to data released Friday by the Labor Department. White adult women saw a slight increase in unemployment, from 3.0% in May to 3.1% in June. Black women saw their unemployment rate increase from 5.2% to 5.7%, while Hispanic women saw an increase from 4.1% to 4.5%. Overall, the national unemployment rate rose to 4.1%, from 4.0% last month. In contrast, unemployment rates for men in all three racial groups declined. The rate for white men fell to 3.2 percent from 3.4 percent,…

DETROIT — What was once considered a “dirty” segment of the auto industry has now become a profitable arena, with Ford leading the charge. The Dearborn, Michigan-based automaker has successfully overhauled its fleet operations, turning them into a key revenue stream. Noticing Ford’s success, General Motors (GM) and Stellantis have also restructured their fleet operations in response. Mark Hazel, associate director of commercial vehicle reporting at S&P Global Mobility, noted, “There’s a lot more emphasis now on profitability and how the fleet can contribute to that. Automakers are strategically managing their fleets to maximize profits.” Traditionally, fleet sales, especially to…