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Fired Disney employee allegedly hacked menu system to falsely claim certain foods did not contain peanuts, complaint says
The “Partners” statue of Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse, at Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom, at Walt Disney World, in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, photographed Saturday, June 3, 2023. Joe Burbank | Tribune News Service | Getty Images A disgruntled former Disney employee is being accused of hacking into menu-creating software used by the […]
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Reddit shares soar 40% on profitability, rosy guidance
Reddit CEO Steve Huffman hugs mascot Snoo as Reddit begins trading on the New York Stock Exchange on March 21, 2024. Timothy A. Clary | AFP | Getty Images Shares of Reddit popped more than 40% on Wednesday, one day after the social media company posted a surprise profit in its third-quarter results and offered […]
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Democrats launch ads in nail salons, malls in final swing-state sprint
Democratic presidential nominee and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris takes the stage on Day 4 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., August 22, 2024. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters The personal is getting political. One week before Election Day, Democrats are spending big to target swing-state voters in […]
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Washington Post loses a reported 200K digital subscriptions, 3 editorial board members over endorsement veto
The Washington Post Building at One Franklin Square Building on June 5, 2024 in Washington, DC. Andrew Harnik | Getty Images The Washington Post reportedly has lost more than 200,000 digital subscriptions, and three members of its editorial board have stepped down on the heels of its decision not to endorse a candidate in the […]
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Jeff Bezos killed Washington Post endorsement of Kamala Harris, paper reports
The Washington Post Building at One Franklin Square Building on June 5, 2024 in Washington, DC. Andrew Harnik | Getty Images The Washington Post said Friday that it will not endorse a candidate in the presidential election this year, breaking decades of tradition, and sparking immediate criticism of the decision. The newspaper also Friday published […]
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TKO Group to acquire IMG, Professional Bull Riders and On Location from Endeavor for $3.25 billion
TKO Group, the company that owns WWE and UFC, is expanding into sports-adjacent properties by acquiring three businesses for $3.25 billion from its controlling owner, Endeavor Group. The businesses are Professional Bull Riders, On Location and IMG, the companies announced Thursday. The deal is all stock, and Endeavor’s ownership in TKO will increase from 53% to […]
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MLS attendance and sponsorship revenue hit regular season records
Lionel Messi of Inter Miami competes during a friendly match between Inter Miami and Newell’s Old Boys at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on February 15, 2024. Arturo Jimenez | Anadolu | Getty Images Major League Soccer scored several regular season records, including for attendance and sponsorship, thanks in part to international super […]
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Disney will name Bob Iger’s replacement in early 2026; James Gorman to become board chair next year
James Gorman, executive chairman and then-chief executive of Morgan Stanley, speaks during a Bloomberg Television interview in New York, US, on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023. Jeenah Moon | Bloomberg | Getty Images Disney has tapped James Gorman to replace Mark Parker as the company’s next chairman, effective in January, as the media giant lays the […]
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Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 will soon work as a hearing aid. Here’s what it’s like
Apple CEO Tim Cook delivers remarks before the start of an Apple event at the Apple headquarters in Cupertino, California, on Sept. 9, 2024. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images I tested the new hearing health features coming to Apple‘s AirPods Pro 2 headphones, and they saved me a long-overdue trip to the audiologist. Apple unveiled […]
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CNBC Daily Open: Everyone’s watching Netflix shares
The Netflix Albuquerque Studios film and television production studio lot in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Patrick T. Fallon | Afp | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Like what […]
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