How soap opera-TikTok hybrids became a billion-dollar business

Over the past few years, a new category of mobile apps has quietly emerged billion dollar business. They’re called “micro dramas” – short-form, mobile-first scripted shows designed to be watched vertically on your phone. Think soap opera meets TikTok, with secret billionaire romances, disapproving werewolf mother-in-laws and cliffhangers engineered to keep users engaged. Leading app…

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Trump's bond buy

Welcome to The Hill’s Business & Economy newsletter {Beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump has ordered the purchase of $200 billion of mortgage bonds. President Trump said Thursday he has ordered the purchase of $200 billion of mortgage bonds with the goal of reducing housing costs through lower interest rates….

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