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Disney+, Hulu Combined Profit Hits $712 Million in Q3
Disney reported a net profit of $2.6 billion, or adjusted earnings of $2.06 per share, on revenue of $25.25 billion, compared to earnings of $1.85 per share and revenue of $25.4 billion expected by Wall Street analysts. The entertainment giant will shift its consumer products business results from its Experiences division to its Entertainment division…
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Viral Mugshot Accounts Are Ruining Women’s Lives
About a month after Megan Davis’ biological mother died of a drug overdose in July 2025, she went out for drinks with a friend in Northgate, a cluster of bars in College Station, Texas. She downed a couple of shots and got into an altercation with another group of patrons after bumping into them, according…
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L.A. County weighs a grant fund to keep indie films from leaving
Independent filmmaker Sylvia Ray always wanted to shoot her first feature film, “The Middle,” in California — as it’s set in Barstow, where she grew up. Instead, she shot it in Mexico. The math made the decision for her. Grants and incentives from the municipality of Torreón and the state of Coahuila covered 30-40% of…
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‘Toy Story 5’ Brings Disney Franchise’s Value to $16 Billion After $1 Billion Box Office
In the wake of the $1 billion-plus box office run of “Toy Story 5,” Disney has estimated the income value of the Pixar franchise at $16 billion, based on a commissioned study by consultancy firm Steward Redqueen cited in the company’s latest earnings report. Along with the $1.07 billion and counting earned by “Toy Story…
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The 3 most important things to do if you’re going to the gym for the first time — or the first time in ages
Walking into a gym for the first time — or returning after a long break — can feel intimidating, even for former gym rats. Rows of unfamiliar equipment, seasoned lifters and the pressure to keep up can make anyone feel out of place. But experts say a few simple strategies can help make your return…
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Feds Investigate Armed Man Arrested at Trump Golf Course Before President’s Visit
Marine One helicopters land at the Founders Park Landing Zone near Trump National Golf Club Los Angeles in Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif., on Aug. 4, 2026. —Jim Watson—AFP/Getty Images A man who was arrested Sunday afternoon at the Trump National Golf Club in Southern California faces federal and state charges after authorities found ammunition on…
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Did al-Qaeda Succeed?
Since September 11, 2001, al‑Qaeda has pulled off exactly one fatal attack inside the United States. If you remember the details of that attack, you probably spend too much time thinking about terrorism. On December 6, 2019, in Pensacola, Florida, a 21-year-old Royal Saudi Air Force officer took out a legally acquired Glock pistol and…
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Can AI Free Women from the Mental Load of Caregiving?
—Malte Mueller—Getty Images AI is disrupting the world of work. But can it disrupt gender inequality at home? The rise of “Care AI” offers up a tantalizing vision, one in which the never-ending work of managing family life—the anticipating, planning, caretaking, troubleshooting, worrying, and remembering—is outsourced to and supported by AI. Can’t keep up with…
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How to tolerate uncertainty in a world that’s full of it
At first, it seems innocuous. You’re burned out at work, and an influencer video promising the five steps to find the career you’ve always wanted catches your eye on Instagram. Perhaps you’re also anxious about a big birthday approaching, so while commuting home, you listen to a podcast host explain the seven essential habits you…
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What Gives Me Hope About the Future of Public Health in the U.S.
A health worker prepares a dose of the measles vaccine at a health center in Lubbock, Texas, on Feb. 27, 2025. —Ronaldo Schemidt—AFP/Getty Images Periods of disruption have often forced societies to rethink old assumptions, create new institutions, and find novel ways to solve problems. I have been thinking about that idea over the past…