Title: Microsoft Raises Xbox Prices Amid Tariff Uncertainty; PBS Faces Cuts from Executive Order
In a significant move affecting gamers worldwide, Microsoft has announced price increases for its Xbox consoles and controllers, attributed to ongoing market conditions. The Xbox Series S will now retail for $379.99 in the United States, up $80 from its introductory price of $299.99 in 2020. Meanwhile, the Xbox Series X will rise to $599.99, marking a $100 increase from its previous price of $499.99. While Microsoft noted the challenging nature of these changes, it did not specify tariffs as the primary reason, instead pointing to heightened development costs. Price adjustments for Xbox products will also take effect in European, U.K., and Australian markets.
In the world of public broadcasting, PBS CEO Paula Kerger has condemned President Trump’s recent executive order aimed at cutting public subsidies for institutions like PBS and NPR. Describing the order as "blatantly unlawful," Kerger expressed concerns over the potential harm to educational programming that has served the public for over five decades. NPR’s leadership pledged to contest the executive order, arguing it threatens their ability to provide unbiased news and educational content to audiences nationwide.
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