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MIT Engineers Designed an Affordable, Reusable Face Mask That's as Effective as an N95 — Take a Look
Researchers at MIT and Brigham and Women’s Hospital have a created a new type of face mask that could be a game-changer for healthcare workers. The new design is reusable, and can easily be sterilized. Plus, in tests, it performed as well as the standard N95 respirators. Take a look at the innovations.
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Investor Activism Was Down Overall in 2020, But Big Companies Faced Scrutiny
In light of the global pandemic, it comes as no surprise that activism in 2020 was down.
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Disney's Legendary Studio Head Steps Aside as Shift to Streaming Gains Momentum
Alan Horn is stepping down as co-chairman of Walt Disney Studios, but will remain chief creative officer.
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‘The Book of Boba Fett' Is Its Own Series, Will Arrive on Disney+ in December 2021
“The Book of Boba Fett,” revealed during the season two finale of “The Mandalorian,” will be its own series on Disney+.
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‘Bravo to Disney,' Says Trader, But Wait Before Putting New Money to Work
From mouse house to powerhouse. Quint Tatro of Joule Financial applauds the move in Disney but says to wait for a pullback to jump in.
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Bob Iger: I Wanted to Run for President But My Family Shut It Down–'they Did Not Like That Idea and the Rest Is History'
When Bob Iger made the decision to step down as CEO of The Walt Disney Company, many speculated his next steps–like whether he planned to run for president.
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After Disney's Record-Breaking Rally, Traders Lay Out What to Watch
Disney has broken back to all-time highs. Here’s what to watch heading into the company’s investor day.
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How Bob Iger Convinced Steve Jobs to Sell Pixar to Disney: ‘I've Got a Crazy Idea'
Before the $7.4 billion sale in 2006, Steve Jobs and Bob Iger met at Apple’s headquarters to list the pros and cons on a whiteboard. “I was actually quite nervous,” said Iger.
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The Bar Is Raised for News That Can Lift the Market as the Crowd Now Believes Next Year Will Be Good
Wall Street’s rally has now entered the belief phase, with stocks riding a wave of conviction at the end of a trying year that better times are surely near.
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7 Timeless Parenting Lessons You've Likely Never Heard Before—From a Grandfather and Top Financial Advisor
Good parenting lessons are hard to come by. Here are some I’ve learned based on my own experience—and from friends who’ve also raised smart and successful kids.
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Pandemic Chases ‘Wonder Woman 1984' to Dec. 25
Following the less-than-stellar theatrical debut of Christopher Nolan’s “Tenet,” Warner Bros
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Disney CEO Bob Iger Steps Down
Bob Iger announced on Tuesday that he is stepping down as Disney’s CEO and will serve as executive chairman of the company through 2021.
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California Bans Hotels from Using Tiny Plastic Bottles
Hotels in Calif. will have to stop giving guests small plastic shampoo bottles under a new law set to take effect starting in 2023.
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BBC's Ann Sarnoff Named as First Female CEO of Warner Bros.
BBC executive Ann Sarnoff was named chief of Warner Bros. on Monday, making her the first woman to head the movie studio in its 96-year history. Her appointment follows the departure in March of Kevin Tsujihara, who stepped down after misconduct allegations. WarnerMedia chief executive John Stankey announced Sarnoff’s hiring, concluding a three-month search for one of Hollywood’s most prized...
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'Game of Thrones' Showrunners Behind Next ‘Star Wars' Film
A piece of the “Star Wars” puzzle has just fallen into place.
Walt Disney Co. CEO Bob Iger says Tuesday that “Game of Thrones” showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss are working on the new “Star Wars” film expected in theaters in December 2022. -
Disney Slates Fox Films, ‘Avatar' Pushed Another Year
The Walt Disney Co. on Tuesday laid out its plans for upcoming 20th Century Fox films. James Cameron’s long-delayed “Avatar 2” will now open in theaters in December 2021
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‘Avengers Endgame' Nears Global Record With Over $2 Billion
“Avengers: Endgame” continued its global domination at the box office in a second week victory lap that saw the blockbuster cross the $2 billion mark in record time and unseat “Titanic” as the second highest-grossing film ever worldwide. Domestically, newcomers, including thrillers (“The Intruder”), well-reviewed comedies (“Long Shot”) or animated family fare (“Uglydolls”) were left in the dust to pick...
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‘Avengers: Endgame' Obliterates Records With $1.2B Opening
The universe belongs to Marvel. “Avengers: Endgame” shattered the record for biggest opening weekend with an estimated $350 million in ticket sales domestically and $1.2 billion globally, reaching a new pinnacle in the blockbuster era that the comic-book studio has come to dominate. The “Avengers” finale far exceeded even its own gargantuan expectations, according to studio estimates Sunday. The movie...
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‘Avengers: Endgame' Topples ‘Star Wars' Preview Record
“Avengers: Endgame” has gotten off to a mighty start at the box office, earning a record $60 million from Thursday night preview showings in North America, according to the Walt Disney Co. The previous record holder was “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” which earned $57 million from Thursday previews in 2015, though “Avengers: Endgame” was shown in more theaters. Internationally,...
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Disneyland Hotel Sued Over Alleged Exposure to Bed Bugs
A woman who stayed at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim alleges she was “butchered” by bedbugs and suffered emotional damage as a result, according to a lawsuit obtained Thursday.