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Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav Beneficiary of $27.1 Million in Stock Sales as Paramount Merger Is Stuck on Hold
Warner Bros. Discovery chief executive David Zaslav has sold a further $27.1 million of company shares while Paramount Skydance’s proposed acquisition of WBD remains delayed by an antitrust challenge. The sales bring his stock disposals since the deal was announced to about $200 million, highlighting the substantial personal financial stakes surrounding the merger. The latest…
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Alzheimer’s risk may be 35% lower with common menopause treatment, study finds
A Stanford study has found that women who used oestrogen-only menopausal hormone therapy were less likely to show Alzheimer’s-related brain changes or dementia. The findings may add to evidence that hormone treatment could influence brain health after menopause, although they do not establish that the therapy directly prevents Alzheimer’s disease. Published in Neurology on 12…
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If Paramount Leaves California, It Might Cut Costs but Wouldn’t Save on State Taxes
Paramount is reportedly threatening to leave California unless state Attorney General Rob Bonta permits its proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, with chief executive David Ellison said to believe a move could save $500 million annually. However, tax experts say relocating its headquarters would have little effect on the company’s California corporation tax bill, undermining…
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Vile rich kid, 18, set to swap ritzy enclave for PRISON after he admitted repeatedly kicking terrified sea lion that tried to get away from him
An 18-year-old from an affluent California community is facing a prison sentence after admitting repeatedly kicking a sea lion that was attempting to escape. The case has drawn attention because of the alleged cruelty towards a protected marine animal and the prospect of a custodial penalty for the offender. The article identifies the defendant as…
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‘Practical Magic 2’ Inspires Wave of Witchy Merch, Including Gemstone Jewelry, Retro Tees and ‘Midnight Margaritas Club’ Aprons
Warner Bros. Discovery has launched the first official “Practical Magic” merchandise range as it promotes the forthcoming sequel, “Practical Magic 2”, which reunites Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman. The collection draws on both the 1998 film and its follow-up, showing the studio’s effort to turn long-standing fan interest into retail sales ahead of the new…
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EPA sued for approving semiconductor chemicals that may pose health risks
Environmental and community groups sued the Trump administration on Friday over its approval of two chemicals for use in semiconductors despite posing health risks. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently approved the two unnamed chemicals for use in the semiconductor industry even though it also found potential risks to workers and the general public, the…
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Elephants may have played surprising role in early human survival, study suggests
A new study reports what researchers describe as the earliest evidence of elephant butchery at Olduvai Gorge, suggesting early humans may have relied on the animals for food and other resources. The finding matters because it could reshape understanding of how prehistoric communities survived and used large animals in their environment. The research centres on…
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New study says just 81 percent of parents are ‘concerned’ about their kids’ safety in online games
A survey of 1,000 parents found that 81% had some concern about children’s safety in online games, highlighting continued worries about risks in popular multiplayer titles such as Roblox and Fortnite. The findings matter because online gaming is a routine part of many children’s lives and can expose them to harassment, scams, requests for personal…
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Rare breeding bat found roosting near reservoir
A Nathusius’ pipistrelle, a rare breeding bat classed as nearly threatened in the UK, has been confirmed roosting in woodland near a Yorkshire Water reservoir close to Sheffield. The discovery is the first confirmed record of the species in South Yorkshire and suggests recently installed bat boxes are already supporting local wildlife conservation. Environmental DNA…