THE END OF CNN PLUS & EARTH DAY

I’ve got a few things to report in the world of streaming services this week. CNN Plus is shutting down on April 30, just one month after launching, taking the “shortest-lived streaming service” title from Quibi. Meanwhile, on Tuesday Netflix reported that it lost subscribers for the first time in a decade in Q1—and expects to lose a ton more in Q2. This resulted in the company’s stock dropping 35% on Wednesday, and much speculation on what this might mean for the larger streaming landscape. Netflix co-CEO Reed Hastings shared that the company is reconsidering its stance on making a cheaper, ad-supported plan available for consumers. 

So much of my very favorite content on the internet is nature-related content. And in honor of Earth Day, I’m here to share a few of my favorite TikTok accounts that will give you a new perspective on this beautiful planet we inhabit. Olle Nilsson is a super talented wildlife photographer. His high-definition videos invite you to observe the world of creatures like owls, foxes, and wolves. This video is a great one to start off with. Jesse Medina’s content features peaceful landscapes that he slowly takes viewers through. I particularly loved this video of a simple canopy of trees. Mamadou Ndiaye makes informative, fun videos that educate his viewers on various niche topics about nature. I recommend starting with this video about his favorite animal in the world. 

I also can’t leave you without my two favorite videos from this week: This one honestly looks super painful but genuinely killed me, and this one gives some interesting insight into how astronauts manage a pretty mundane task.

—Darlene Kenney, Digital Strategist