Will Trump’s tariffs crash TV’s spring ad-selling party?

In the near future, executives from advertising firms and media outlets will gather at various locations in New York for polished presentations and a series of social events, commonly known as the upfronts. These events, starting next week, will offer them a sneak peek into the TV shows and streaming content coming from networks like Amazon Prime Video and Netflix in the fourth quarter of 2025 and beyond. This helps these companies decide where to invest their advertising budget.

Two new mysteries show the tariff-proof resilience of Arthur Conan Doyle and Agatha Christie

In a class of its own, separate from the rough, homegrown genre, this literary dynasty is led by Arthur Conan Doyle and Agatha Christie. Known to all but the most obscure, these two luminaries are the royal pair of this captivating realm.

Conan Doyle: The mastermind behind Sherlock Holmes, the archetype for every enigmatic detective that followed, he is a blend of an eccentric personality, keen observation skills, vast knowledge in seemingly irrelevant facts, and computational intellect – reminiscent of a giant supercomputer.

Christie: A mistress of the country house mystery, she excelled at setting the stage for the grand reveal when all suspects are gathered in one room, while her detectives – most notably the meticulous Belgian expatriate Hercule Poirot and the seemingly innocent Miss Marple – offer insight into the criminal’s identity and the method of their demise. Together, these authors account for 95% of the intricate plot twists and murder techniques you will find in any mystery story.