Shares in the Burbank, California-based entertainment giant have fallen more than 40% over the last five years, including a 13% drop in 2026, making streaming performance a critical lever for lifting the stock price, according to Rob Fishman, an analyst at MoffettNathanson. Fixing the Disney+ Tech Stack and User Experience Disney+ is introducing new features … Read more
A buck moon rising on Thursday night will deliver stargazing conditions across Australia by outshining two meteor showers, thanks to a positioning further from Earth than usual, according to the Sydney Institute for Astronomy. Micro Moon Timing and Visibility Across States Stargazers in Tasmania, the ACT, Victoria, and New South Wales can expect the micro … Read more
New Zealand faces critical questions about its future energy security after proven and probable natural gas reserves dropped 23% to 731 petajoules, according to government data released for the year. Offshore Exploration Permits and the Kaheru Basin Outlook EnZed Energy secured a permit to undertake a staged exploration programme targeting the Kaheru prospect, situated within … Read more
The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed a bipartisan measure by a 308 to 117 vote to make daylight saving time the permanent standard for most of the nation, a shift that would eliminate the twice-yearly clock change. While proponents cite the benefits of extended evening light, critics warn the change would result in notably … Read more
University of New Mexico Hospital (UNMH) will end its healthcare services contract with the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in July 2027. Bernalillo County and UNMH officials have mutually agreed to phase out medical, dental, and behavioral health services over the final year of their current agreement. The Transition Timeline for MDC Healthcare The current four-year … Read more
CDC Data Centres’ New Zealand subsidiary recorded a net loss of $87.7m for the 2026 financial year, despite generating a gross profit of $117.3m. According to company filings, the loss was driven by $145.6m in fair value write-downs on investment properties, foreign exchange volatility, and rising debt costs, contrasting sharply with a $637.6m profit in … Read more
AI-powered startups are increasingly prioritizing shipping speed over rigid infrastructure budgets, with some founders viewing high token consumption as a byproduct of rapid innovation. Sarthak Dhawan, cofounder of the New York-based firm Turbo AI, reports that his team averages roughly $20,000 in monthly AI tooling costs, occasionally spiking higher when settings are misconfigured. For small … Read more
The global smartphone market faces a significant contraction this year as surging memory costs force manufacturers to raise prices, according to research from Omdia. Analysts project a 12% decline in total shipments, driven primarily by a 22% drop in the sub-$400 segment, as RAM and NAND supply chains struggle to keep pace with the demands … Read more
George J. Cotliar, the veteran journalist who served as managing editor of the Los Angeles Times for 19 years, died in his sleep at his Newport Beach home early Monday. He was 94. His daughter, Sharon Cotliar-Zweifach, confirmed the news, noting that her father remained a dedicated “newspaper man” throughout his life. A Career Defined … Read more
Emmy nominations announced Wednesday reveal a shifting landscape for television prestige, marked by the continued dominance of established hits like The Bear alongside surprising omissions of industry favorites. While series such as The Bear and Widow’s Bay secured significant recognition, high-profile snubs for actors like Jeremy Allen White and Kathy Bates highlight a tightening field … Read more