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Disney's ESPN will enter the online sports betting industry on Nov. 14 with the debut of its ESPN BET platform in 17 states, Hope writes.

Why it matters: "Getting into sports betting is a perceived business necessity for ESPN," John Kosner, a former ESPN executive, tells WSJ.

• Industry revenue is expected to grow by 55% next year, according to consulting firm Eilers & Krejcik Gaming, per WSJ.

State of play: DraftKings is now the U.S. market leader in online sports and casino gambling, with 2.3 million monthly unique payers as of Q3.

Netflix binge-watchers will soon be rewarded for their habits.

• Starting in Q1 next year, the platform's ad-tier viewers who watch three consecutive episodes in a row — within one sitting — will be served a fourth, ad-free, Hope writes.

💭 Our thought bubble: At a time when there's a lot of debate over the right release schedule for video content (binge vs. weekly), this type of encouragement and what some see as gamification, plays into Netflix's preferred "publish all at once" strategy.

• Responses on X to the announcement last week range from some people wanting more platforms to adopt this feature to dismay about pushing people toward more screen time.

"We confirm that we've had conversations."

Shoes that cost the same as an iPhone — and with just about as much technology — are helping runners shatter records and triggering a feverish race among shoe companies.

Why it matters: Elite athletes are always looking for an edge — and their equipment decisions influence countless amateur athletes, which is where apparel companies make their money.

A trio of British news executives have been named to lead top U.S. news organizations as they navigate an unprecedented period of disruption.

Driving the news: The Washington Post on Saturday announced Will Lewis would become publisher and chief executive, effective Jan. 2, 2024.

The number of companies setting net zero emissions targets has risen over 40% to 1,003 since June 2022, but 4% of the targets meet United Nations criteria for reaching the goal.

The big picture: That's according to the latest analysis from Net Zero Tracker, which examines net zero targets in the Forbes Global 2000 list of the world's largest companies, and found the 16-month jump to October brought an aggregate annual revenue which covered such targets, some $27 trillion.

Tyson Foods recalled frozen dino-shaped "fun nuggets" after some consumers reported finding small metal pieces in the chicken.

Driving the news: The voluntary recall announced Saturday affects about 29,819 pounds of the product, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service said.

Young people aren't on dating apps.

• That's according to a new Axios/Generation Lab survey of college and graduate students nationwide.

The era of free returns — an essential part of the rise of online shopping — is ending.

The big picture: Many retailers are fed up with paying for and processing an endless barrage of return packages, and they're starting to charge for it.

Multigenerational households — three or more generations under one roof — are on the rise in the U.S.

The Washington Post on Saturday announced Will Lewis would become publisher and chief executive of the historic newspaper company, effective January 2, 2024.

Why it matters: Lewis, a former journalist turned media executive who has served as CEO of Wall Street Journal parent Dow Jones, will be tasked with making the company profitable again and elevating employee morale following a difficult year.