Mar. 9, 2021: Disney+ Reaches 100 Million Subscribers, Royal Family Releases Statement and More

Welcome to Word on the Street where we discuss the top five most interesting links of the day. Here is what’s hot for Tuesday, March 9, 2021:

Disney+ Has Reached 100 Million Subscribers: Bolstered by their Marvel and Star Wars content, the Disney+ streaming service has reached a milestone of 100 million subscribers, shattering their estimate of 60 to 90 million by 2024.

Royal Family Releases Statement on Meghan and Harry Interview: Following Meghan and Harry’s interview with Oprah, the British royal family has released a statement expressing concern over race issues brought up in the interview. The family also expressed sadness in learning the extent of the challenges Meghan and Harry faced over the last few years.

Biden Dogs are In Delaware After Aggressive Incident: Major and Champ Biden, the two German shepherds belonging to the first family, have been temporarily sent to Delaware to stay with family and friends. The new arrangement came after an “aggressive” incident from Major at the White House while first lady Jill Biden has been traveling.

US Prosecutors Allege Honduras President Helped Move Drugs: Federal prosecutors alleged in opening statements, that Honduras President Juan Orlando Hernandez has met and planned the trafficking of cocaine in 2013 and 2014.

Tokyo Olympics to Be Held, No Foreign Fans: Delayed a year because of the COVID-19 outbreak, the Tokyo summer Olympics will go forward, however no foreign fans will be allowed to view the games. No word on how many Japanese fans will be allowed in stadiums.