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Disney sues Florida's DeSantis over 'campaign' to weaponize government against company
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Disney sues Florida’s DeSantis over ‘campaign’ to weaponize government against company

Walt Disney Co sued Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis on Wednesday, asking a court to overturn state efforts to exert control over the company’s Walt…

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ESPN President Jimmy Pitaro said in a company memo sent to employees that those affected will hear from their supervisor and someone from human relations this week.(AP photo)
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ESPN begins layoffs amid Disney’s plan to cut 7,000 jobs: Report

ESPN began informing employees of layoffs Monday, which are job cuts that are taking place throughout its corporate owner, the Walt Disney Company. ESPN President…

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The logo of the Times Square Disney store is seen in Times Square, New York City, US. (File image)(REUTERS)
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Disney begins second round of layoffs, firing several thousand workers: Report

Disney on Monday begun its second round of layoffs, firing several thousand workers, sources told Reuters. The latest layoffs will bring the total reductions to…

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Ron Desantis: 'Don't Say Gay' expansion requested by Ron DeSantis approved
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Ron Desantis: ‘Don’t Say Gay’ expansion requested by Ron DeSantis approved

TALLAHASSEE: The Florida Board of Education on Wednesday approved a ban on classroom instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity in all grades, expanding the…

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Disney: Florida governor DeSantis takes over Disney district, punishing company
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Disney: Florida governor DeSantis takes over Disney district, punishing company

TALLAHASSEE: Florida governor Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a bill that gives him control of Walt Disney World‘s self-governing district, punishing the company over its…

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Disney technology head quits days after company announced 7,000 job cuts: Report
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Disney technology head quits days after company announced 7,000 job cuts: Report

Jeremy Doig, chief technology officer of Walt Disney Co.’s streaming services, has left the company, according to an internal note seen by Bloomberg, the latest…

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Disney lays off 7,000 employees as streaming subscribers decline
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Disney lays off 7,000 employees as streaming subscribers decline

Entertainment giant Disney said Wednesday it was laying off 7,000 employees, in CEO Bob Iger’s first major decision since he was asked back to lead…

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