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With $220 billion price tag, Qatar hosts most expensive World Cup in history

Qatar has spent more than $200 billion preparing for the World Cup by building roads, stadiums and hotels. Although much of the infrastructure spending has been part of a larger public investment project, this tournament will be the most expensive World Cup ever. Plus, in a surprise reshuffle, Disney's former…

France 24

First Thing: ‘Heroic’ patrons of Colorado Springs club praised by police

Five people killed after gunman opened fire at LGBTQ nightclub but police say death toll could have been higher

The Guardian - UK

Why did Disney replace CEO Bob Chapek?

Chapek's tenure as CEO came with public missteps, poor earnings, and a fight over Florida's "Don't Say Gay" law.

Fortune

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Disney's big succession fail: The return of Bob Iger

Iger's return comes as the CEO he chose to replace him faces investors' wrath over streaming losses.

Axios

Bob Iger joins ranks of 'Boomerang CEOs' with return to Disney

Yet one study suggests companies that bring back old CEOs do worse than firms that hire someone new.

Fortune

Former Disney CEO Bob Iger reappointed to role in surprise decision

Move described as ‘probably the most significant piece of corporate upheaval since Steve Jobs went back to Apple’

The Guardian - UK

Bob Iger Returning to Disney as CEO for Two Years

Former Walt Disney Co Chief Executive Bob Iger is returning to the media company as CEO less than a year after he retired, a surprise appointment that comes as the entertainment company struggles to turn its streaming TV services into a profitable business. Iger, who retired last year after 15…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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AP News Digest 3:25 am

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The Independent UK

Disney announces ex-CEO Bob Iger will return for 2 years

The Walt Disney Company announced late Sunday that former CEO Bob Iger would return to head the company for two years in a move that surprised the entertainment industry.

WEKU

Disney announces ex-CEO Bob Iger to return for 2 years

The Walt Disney Company announced late Sunday that former CEO Bob Iger would return to head the company for two years in a surprise move

The Independent UK

Disney replaces CEO Chapek with predecessor Bob Iger effective immediately

Iger just stepped down as executive chairman 11 months ago after four decades with Disney and 15 years as CEO.

Fortune

Bob Iger back as Disney CEO, Chapek steps down

His successor, Bob Chapek was given a multi-year contract extension earlier this year

Axios

New Disney movies 2026 and beyond: Release dates of every upcoming Disney movie announced so far

From Frozen 3 to a live-action Moana, here are all the new Disney movies coming our way

Total Film

Abigail Disney's dream: Living wages

Disney co-founder's granddaughter imagines more equitable America, starting with better pay for Disney park workers

Salon

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Salon

"Andor" presents a Star Wars spy like us

The latest "Star Wars" series presents a Force-absent world collapsing under corporate-fueled autocracy

Chicago Tribune

Nina Metz: Can TV spare a thought for the anti-‘Succession’ and the un-‘Billions’?

Last week, Yvon Chouinard, the billionaire owner of outdoor clothing retailer Patagonia, announced he was transferring ownership of his company to a trust. Going forward, the company’s profits — somewhere in the neighborhood of $100 million a year — will be used to combat climate change.

Sports Illustrated

Jeff Bezos, Bob Iger Among Potential Buyers for Suns, per Report

Four high-profile people have reportedly emerged as possible suitors to purchase the Phoenix-based franchise.

Los Angeles Times

Can Al Michaels make streaming the NFL on Amazon Prime Video a Thursday night ritual?

LOS ANGELES — Veteran sports broadcaster Al Michaels has a 20-year-old answering machine in his Brentwood home, and it will likely never be thrown out. The device contains several messages from the late Dodgers announcer Vin Scully who died Aug. 2.

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Benzinga

Who Wins The Streaming War? Netflix Will 'Thrive' But Others Won't Make It, Disney Vet Says

Bob Iger led The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) from 2005 to 2020 as CEO. During his 15 years at the helm, he oversaw the company through several large acquisitions (Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, 21st Century Fox) and also orchestrated the launch of the Disney+ streaming platform.

Benzinga

Elon Musk Isn't The First: Disney 'Almost' Bought Twitter Until Bob Iger Noticed These Red Flags

As Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) Elon Musk fights a legal battle to steer clear of the deal with Twitter, Inc.

Inverse

13 years ago, Disney bought Marvel — and changed movies forever

In 2009, Disney swooped in and bought the nascent Marvel Cinematic Universe for $4B. Who won and who lost in the aftermath of the historic deal?

Benzinga

If You Invested $1,000 In Disney Stock When Disney+ Launched, Here's How Much You'd Have Now

Media giant The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) has put a large emphasis on its streaming ambitions since launching the Disney+ streaming platform in November 2019. Here’s a look at how Disney+ has grown its subscribers and how the stock has performed since the launch.

Benzinga

Wolf Of Wall Street's Wisdom On Bitcoin, One Decision Ex-Disney CEO Iger Regrets, Kim-Jong Un Accused Of Human Rights Violations: 5 Key Stories You May Have Missed From This Weekend

The unfolding week will see earnings season gaining steam and the release of some key housing and manufacturing readings. As investors look ahead to another trading week with these key catalysts, here's a recap of a few major headlines that hit the wire over the weekend.

The New Daily

Iconic tech and culture festival South by Southwest is coming to Sydney

South by Southwest (SXSW) – one of the world's most iconic cultural events – is heading to Sydney in October 2023 for its first global outing.

Benzinga

After 27.5% Drop In Disney Shares, Could Bob Chapek Be On His Way Out As The Mouse's CEO?

A struggling stock price and controversies surrounding one of the largest media companies could lead to the very public exit of a CEO. Investors could get more clarity soon on where the future of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) is headed with or without CEO Bob Chapek.

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