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Streaming Services using Freebies to get Subscribers

Experts say it's important to sign up customers now-and worry about keeping them later.

Apple, Disney and AT&T want to jump-start their new streaming services with a big audience base as they face off with Netflix. One way to do that is to bring on the freebies. That includes a free year of Apple TV Plus for customers of new Apple devices and a free year of Disney Plus to higher-tier Verizon customers. Some…

Popular HBO Show Host Takes on Fargo’s City Commission

A city of about 120,000 was thrust into the national spotlight on HBO

FARGO, ND — A popular HBO show host decided to poke fun at Fargo last night. In an episode about economic development, John Oliver used Fargo as an example, but he wasn’t exactly flattering. A city of about 120,000 was thrust into the national spotlight on HBO. “Take a look at Fargo, North Dakota,” Oliver said in the segment.  As…