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Ahead Of Comcast Split, NBCUniversal Appoints People Inc. Veteran Christopher Halpin As CFO
NBCUniversal has appointed Christopher Halpin as chief financial officer ahead of its planned separation from Comcast. The move is part of preparations to establish NBCUniversal as an independent public company, with Mike Cavanagh due to become its chief executive after the split. Halpin, currently chief operating and financial officer of People Inc., will begin on…
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As Outfest Rebuilds, What Will the Future of L.A.’s Staple LGBTQ+ Film Festival Look Like?
Outfest has returned in a smaller format after a two-year hiatus, signalling an effort to rebuild Los Angeles’s long-running LGBTQ+ film festival on a more sustainable footing. The four-day OutfestNEXT event drew strong attendance, suggesting the festival still has an important role in bringing together the city’s queer film community and showcasing its work. Held…
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Beshear: McConnell ‘ruining’ his legacy
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said Senator Mitch McConnell was damaging his legacy by remaining absent from public view while questions persisted about his health and ability to serve. Beshear argued that McConnell owed Kentuckians a direct account of his condition or should resign, framing the issue as one of public accountability rather than political record…
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Hospital worker who was trying for baby via IVF with wife is mowed down by driver while on his lunchtime stroll
A hospital employee was killed in Riverside, California, after being struck by a driver who fled from police near Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center. The death has prompted an ongoing search for the driver and has devastated the victim’s family, who had reportedly been trying to have a child through IVF. Police said officers approached…
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EA Says Saudi Takeover Deal Is Set To Close Next Week
Electronic Arts says its $55 billion sale to an investor consortium led by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund is expected to complete next week, taking the games publisher private. The deal matters because it would place one of the industry’s largest publishers under new ownership and rank among the biggest gaming acquisitions to date. The…
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Distraught cops break down in tears while recalling discovery of three young children killed by nurse mother Lindsay Clancy at ‘America’s saddest murder trial’
Police officers gave emotional testimony at Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial, breaking down as they described finding her three young children dead at the family home. The proceedings have drawn intense attention because the case centres on an alleged killing by a mother who was working as a nurse and whose mental health is expected to…
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Universal Music Group Sees Healthy Revenue Gain of 5.3% to $7.2B in First Half of 2026
Universal Music Group reported a 5.3% rise in first-half revenue to €6.194 billion ($7.2 billion), signalling continued growth across its music businesses despite a sharp fall in reported net profit. The result matters because it highlights resilient underlying demand and the contribution of acquisitions, while showing how exceptional costs and a difficult comparison with last…
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Apple iPhone and Mac sales rise amid RAM shortage
Apple reported strong third-quarter growth in iPhone and Mac sales despite a global RAM shortage, showing that demand for its hardware has remained resilient. However, the shortage is expected to tighten supply for iPhones, Macs and iPads and increase Apple’s memory costs, potentially adding pressure to device prices and availability. iPhone revenue rose 22 per…
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Apple Sales Rise 16% in June Quarter to Record $109 Billion, Services Revenue Falls Short of Forecasts
Apple reported record revenue of $109.4 billion for its June 2026 quarter, beating Wall Street expectations and marking strong growth in iPhone, Mac and services sales. The result is significant because it is Tim Cook’s final quarterly earnings report before he steps down as chief executive in September, with hardware chief John Ternus set to…