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Richard Gadd explores love, pain, and repression in his new series ‘Half Man’
MSNBC· 2026-08-14 17:50
Hello. For those that don't know me, I'm Reuben Palister and I'm going to tell you about now Kennedy. >> I remember the first time I met him.He was only a kid. >> Ruben's moved into your room. >> What.No way. He's a psycho. >> [music] >> Are our moms, you know, [music] doesn't bother you or something.Is that your [music] boyfriend. >> Are these guys bothering you. >> Why do you care.We're family now. Reuben, he's the best [laughter] and the worst thing all at once. That was a look at Halfman series streamin ...
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Kyle Chandler stars as the DC Universe’s intergalactic policeman, who begrudgingly works with a younger member of his force played by Aaron Pierre. https://t.co/4wE0nT1L91 ...
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Bloomberg· 2026-08-14 17:09
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Market Midday: Stocks Fall, Consumer Sentiment & Retail Sales Disappoint • 8/14/25
CNBC Television· 2026-08-14 16:23
Market Trends and Macroeconomic Data - Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 133 points, representing a decrease of 0.25% [1] - S&P 500 index fell below 7,800, down 12 points, though still heading for its third consecutive winning week [1] - Nasdaq index declined by 98 points [1] - Cisco shares led the Dow lower with a 2.5% decrease [1] - University of Michigan consumer sentiment headline number came in at 51, which is 4 points lower than the expected 55 and represents the weakest sentiment since June when it was at 49.5 [2] - Current economic conditions sentiment index registered at 51.8% [2] - Consumer expectations index stood at 50.6%, coming in about 5 points weaker than expected [3] - Retail sales for July dropped by 0.6% (6/10 of a percent), falling way below economists' expectations of a slight increase [3] Industry and Company Performance - Disney theme parks delivered rock-solid results with earnings growth of 28% and great revenue growth, while continuing to raise ticket prices, drive demand, and expand streaming margins [5][6] - Disney shares were up 1% on the afternoon, though remaining in the red for the year [7] - Reddit shares surged by 14% following the announcement that the social media company will be added to the S&P 500 index [7]
Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro: Parks were 'big surprise' in Q3, company has 'clarity' and 'stability'
CNBC Television· 2026-08-14 16:16
Financial Performance & Earnings - Earnings growth reached 28% [3] - Stock price is down 11% in the past year, but up 4% since the CEO took office 5 months ago [1][9] - Q3 earnings demonstrate strong execution in revenue growth, earnings growth, and streaming margin expansion [3][12] Business Strategy & Operations - Streaming business has successfully achieved profitability and is positioned as the digital centerpiece of the company [4][8] - Parks division continues to generate strong returns and defy gravity through continuous investments [3][13] - ESPN is actively executing its pivot to direct-to-consumer [4][11] - The "One Disney" strategy focuses on unifying data, technology, streaming accounts, and memberships to increase consumer lifetime value [6][8][9] Market Dynamics & Leadership - D23 expo anticipates hundreds of thousands of attendees over the weekend [1][2] - Leadership emphasizes moving with greater speed, urgency, and aggressive technology adoption [5]
What if the Orchestra Was Invented by a Young Black Man? | Marcus Norris | TEDxLaSierraUniversity
TEDx Talks· 2026-08-14 15:28
Industry Dynamics & Creative Process - Music scoring processes vary significantly by project, ranging from late involvement under tight deadlines to early engagement before casting [3][4] - Industry projects achieve global success, such as the Netflix series "Bondy" reaching global number one [4][31] - Creative philosophy prioritizes execution and output over outcome, acknowledging high failure rates of up to 99% in creative initiatives [35][36] - Overcoming creative blocks relies on prompt action rather than overthinking, as data and information are acquired through execution [25][28] Cultural Innovation & Community Engagement - South Side Symphony operates as an R&B soul fusion orchestra designed to reflect contemporary cultural experiences rather than solely historical European traditions [6][7] - Community engagement spans diverse performance venues, including concert halls, intimate spaces, outdoor festivals like Juneteenth, and NHL team LA Kings games [17][18] - Upcoming projects feature an anime Juke Jam at the Segerstrom Center highlighting cultural exchanges between Black American and Japanese cultures, complete with mini-documentaries, commissioned animation, and voice actors [32][34] Historical Inspiration & Musical Composition - Musical composition "Igbo Landing" draws inspiration from a historical event in 1803 involving approximately 75 Igbo people from Nigeria [39] - Historical narratives depict about 75 individuals who, after escaping enslavement on a ship that landed in Georgia, chose to march into the marsh while singing and dancing [40][41]
Meslek Hayatımda Çizdiğim Rotalar | Bülent Polat | TEDxAtatürk University
TEDx Talks· 2026-08-14 14:46
Merhaba. Eee, Erzurum'a ilk gelişim eee gerçekten çok keyifli bir yer. Daha önce gelmediğime pişman oldum.Süre başladı. Bu arada Erzurum'u tebrik ediyorum. Eee, Süper Lig'e çıktı.Ya sürdürülebilir olsun. Hava çok güzel. Çağ kebabı dün yedim.12 saattir tokum. Eee, yani futbolcular Süper Lig'in içinden geçebilmeliler diye düşünüyorum. Eee, ayrı ayrıca bu organizasyonu düzenleyem geçen tüm gençlere teşekkür ediyorum.Geldiğimden beri, dün geceden beri çok iyi ağırlanıyorum. Eee, çok keyifli. Şimdi hemen konuya ...