Disney is set to lay off up to 1,000 employees soon. This move primarily impacts the marketing department. The entertainment giant is facing challenges with streaming profits and box office performance. These job cuts are part of a larger strategy to streamline operations and invest in digital growth areas. This follows previous significant workforce reductions.
The Strait of Hormuz remains a flashpoint amid escalating Middle East tensions, with oil shipments struggling to resume normal flow. Experts suggest any impact on US fuel prices will be delayed, as a fragile ceasefire shows little progress. Global energy supplies face continued pressure, keeping oil markets unsettled despite recent price dips.
As Kerala heads to the polls, the election narrative shifts from rallies to booth-level battles. The ruling LDF aims for a historic third term, while the UDF seeks to leverage local body momentum against anti-incumbency. The NDA is focused on converting key pockets into durable political footholds, making these 20 constituencies the state’s pressure points.
New research challenges the long-held 35°C wet-bulb temperature as the human survival limit. A physiology-based model suggests deadly heat stress can occur at cooler, drier conditions, even below this threshold. Older adults are particularly vulnerable, with lethal heat already impacting them during recent heatwaves, highlighting urgent reassessment of heat risk warnings.
Peshawar Zalmi captain Babar Azam sharply dismissed a journalist’s comparison to Virat Kohli regarding match-finishing abilities. Despite not finishing the recent PSL victory himself, Azam asserted he has a strong record of closing out games, suggesting the journalist’s perception is a misconception.
President Trump issued a stern warning to Iran, stating US forces will remain deployed until a “REAL AGREEMENT” is implemented, threatening a significantly stronger military response if the ceasefire is violated. He reiterated demands for Iran to abandon nuclear weapons and ensure the Strait of Hormuz remains open and safe.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai stated the company did not miss the AI chatbot wave but deliberately delayed its release. He revealed Google had a functional version of ChatGPT internally, but it was deemed too toxic and unrefined for public release, prioritizing product quality over being first to market.
Nasa’s Artemis II astronauts have returned a stunning Earthrise image. The crew also photographed the Milky Way. Their lunar flyby marked a significant milestone, reaching a record distance from Earth. The mission included observing a solar eclipse and lunar features. Artemis II is now returning for a splashdown, advancing Nasa’s lunar exploration goals.
