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Disney's ‘Lightyear' Banned in Muslim World for Lesbian Kiss
Authorities across much of the Muslim world have barred Disney’s latest animated film “Lightyear” from being played at cinemas after the inclusion of a brief kiss between a lesbian couple. That’s according to The Walt Disney Co., which is premiering the film on Thursday and Friday across the world. Thirteen nations and the Palestinian territory barred the Pixar film that...
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Businesses Oppose Florida's ‘Don't Say Gay' Ban on Discussion of LGBTQ Issues in Public Schools
The Florida measure rocketed to the forefront of national politics in recent months, drawing criticism from the LGBTQ community, Democrats and the White House.
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Disney Vows to Help Repeal ‘Don't Say Gay' Law, Says Florida Gov. DeSantis Shouldn't Have Signed It
Disney has vowed to help have Florida’s HB 1557 law, which is known as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, repealed.
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Apple's ‘CODA' Is the First Movie From a Streaming Service to Win Best Picture Oscar, Will Smith Hits Chris Rock
“CODA” won Best Picture at the Oscars. “Dune” won the most awards. Will Smith smacked Chris Rock for insulting Jada Pinkett Smith.
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This Week's Top Trades From the ‘Halftime Report' Investment Committee
This week’s top trades from the “Halftime Report” investment committee
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Formula 1's First Race of the 2022 Season Was ESPN's Most Viewed Since 1995
The Bahrain Grand Prix attracted an average of 1.3 million viewers in the U.S. and peaked at 1.5 million viewers around 12:30 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. ET.
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What to Watch Today: Wall Street Looks Higher After Breaking Multiday Win Streaks
U.S. stock futures bounced Tuesday after the Dow began the week by breaking a five-session winning streak.
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5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens Tuesday
U.S. stock futures bounced Tuesday after the Dow began the week by breaking a five-session winning streak.
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With Walkout Threat, Disney Finds Itself in Balancing Act
With some workers across the U.S. threatening a walkout, The Walt Disney Co. finds itself performing a high-wire act of balancing the expectations of a diverse workforce with demands from an increasingly polarized and politicized marketplace
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Stocks Making the Biggest Moves Midday: Boeing, Disney, Berkshire Hathaway and More
These are the stocks posting the largest moves in midday trading.
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What to Watch Today: Wall Street Looks Relatively Steady After Best Week Since November 2020
U.S. stock futures dropped slightly Monday after strong gains last week.
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China Is Managing Its Covid Outbreak One New Local Crisis at a Time
As some parts of China reopen, others are imposing new Covid-related restrictions, reflecting the challenge officials face in controlling the outbreak.
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‘Extremely Awkward': Bob Chapek and Bob Iger Had a Falling Out, They Rarely Talk — and the Rift Looms Over Disney's Future
Former Disney CEO Bob Iger chose Bob Chapek to succeed him, but their relationship soured quickly, and the pressure is on Chapek to show he’s right for Disney.
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Disney Creative Leaders Express Frustration to CEO Chapek Over ‘Don't Say Gay' Bill Response
Senior leaders at Disney’s studios have expressed their frustration to CEO Bob Chapek about his handling of the “Don’t Say Gay” bill in Florida, sources say.
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After MLB Streaming Deals, the Battles for Two Big NFL Media Properties Come Into Focus
The NFL’s valuable Sunday Ticket package is on the market, and industry observers say it could go for $3 billion.
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Ex-Disney CEO Bob Iger's Next Step: Investing in a Metaverse Start-Up Run by a 29-Year-Old
Former Disney CEO Bob Iger is investing an undisclosed amount and joining the board of Genies, a start-up that lets you create your own digital avatar to explore the metaverse.
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Netflix Stock Has Now Lost All Its Gains From the Pandemic
Netflix’s stock has now given up all its pandemic gains. Shares were down more than 50% since their mid-November high.
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NCAA's March Madness Is Preparing for Its Return to Normal, With Some Twists
NCAA’s March Madness basketball tournaments are working to get back to a pre-pandemic sense of normalcy.
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Domee Shi Was a Pixar Intern 11 Years Ago—Now She's the First Woman to Solo-Direct a Feature There
Domee Shi won an Oscar for her 2018 Pixar short “Bao.”
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Disney Pauses Political Donations in Florida, CEO Chapek Apologizes for Silence Over ‘Don't Say Gay' Bill
Disney CEO Bob Chapek apologized for not being a “stronger ally” for the LGBTQ+ community and for the company’s silence over Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill.