Disney Plans Job Cuts And Hiring Freeze; CEO Bob Chapek Anticipates ‘Tough And Uncomfortable Decisions’

Amidst economic uncertainty, Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) is reportedly planning to freeze hiring and cut some jobs. In addition, the media conglomerate has reported its quarterly results with an operating loss of $1.47 billion for its consumer segment. The revenue for the company’s Media and Entertainment segment was $12.7 billion, down 3% year-over-year. The operating … Read more

Uncomfortable After Eating? Step Into a Virtual World for Help

Nov. 2, 2022 – People with functional dyspepsia – also known as indigestion – often have belly pain, nausea, lots of belching, and other GI symptoms after eating.  Technology to the rescue? A three-dimensional, immersive experience using a virtual reality headset for about 20 minutes a day for 2 weeks significantly improved symptoms and quality … Read more

Aubrey Plaza On Making Robert De Niro Feel Uncomfortable On ‘Dirty Grandpa’ Set — London Film Festival – Deadline

Aubrey Plaza gave a keynote ‘screen talk’ at the London Film Festival Monday where she revealed she received a call from her agent during the shoot of Dirty Grandpa telling her that her co-star, Robert De Niro, was “freaked out” by her behavior on set. Plaza said she received the call early during the shoot … Read more

Notorious Ukrainian diplomat lashes out after uncomfortable question — RT World News

Ezgi Guyildar asked Andrey Melnik why his son is studying in Berlin instead of fighting for his country Ukraine’s outgoing ambassador to Germany, Andrey Melnik, called a left-wing German politician “inhuman,” “pro-Putin,” and “heartless” for questioning why his son is studying in Berlin rather than fighting for his country like most males his age are … Read more

18 ‘uncomfortable’ truths about nonfungible tokens

Nonfungible token (NFT) analyst and blockchain detective “OKHotshot” has highlighted his picks for 18 of the most “uncomfortable truths” about the NFT industry. In a lengthy 20-part thread to his 45,000 followers on Twitter on Aug. 27, OKHotshot laid bare many of the issues currently plaguing the NFT industry, including irresponsible celebrity endorsements, hacking, and the … Read more

Embarrassing, Uncomfortable and Risky: What Flying Is Like for Passengers Who Use Wheelchairs

Charles Brown has always loved flying. He loves the steady roar of the engine beneath him as the plane rises high above a shrinking ground, turning houses into small blocks of color and cars into floating specks of light below. Mr. Brown’s passion evolved from building model airplanes as a child to training in aviation … Read more

US offer to swap Russian arms Dealer for Griner highlights uncomfortable choices

One is perhaps the world’s most notorious arms dealer, a man known as the “Merchant of Death” who sold weapons to terrorists, rebels and militants around the world before finally being hunted down and locked up for conspiring to kill Americans. The other is a basketball player who got caught with a little hashish oil. … Read more

Pro Bitcoin traders are uncomfortable with bullish positions

The previous $19,000 Bitcoin (BTC) support level becomes more distant after the 22.5% gain in nine days. However, little optimism has been instilled as the impact of the Three Arrows Capital (3AC), Voyager, Babel Finance and Celsius crises remain uncertain. Moreover, the contagion has claimed yet another victim after Thai crypto exchange Zipmex halted withdrawals … Read more