Disney names parks chief Josh D’Amaro to succeed CEO Bob Iger

The Walt Disney Co. named parks chief Josh D’Amaro to succeed Bob Iger as CEO of the entertainment company. D’Amaro, who currently oversees Disney’s theme parks and dozens of its resort hotels, will take the helm of the company on March 18, 2026, the company said Tuesday. He will lead a company with more than $90 …

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Here’s how far HELOC costs have fallen since 2024 (and what borrowers should do now)

HELOC borrowing costs have dropped considerably over the past two years, according to a new report. ImagePixel/Getty Images Around $11 trillion. That’s how much home equity is considered tappable by homeowners right now, according to a report released earlier this month by the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE). With nearly $17 trillion in total equity currently, this …

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Rand Paul calls Markwayne Mullin a “man with anger issues” in confirmation hearing

Senate Homeland Security Chairman Rand Paul fiercely criticized Senator Markwayne Mullin during his confirmation hearing on Wednesday, calling him a “man with anger issues” after Mullin previously called Paul a “freaking snake” and that Mullin said he understood why a neighbor attacked Paul in 2017. Mullin is appearing before the Committee on Homeland Security & …

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How the military is using AI in war

With Anthropic’s AI systems being ushered out of the Pentagon, a battle is brewing among other major artificial intelligence firms looking to capitalize on this potentially lucrative opening and shape the way AI is integrated into America’s military defense. Earlier this month, the Pentagon called for Anthropic’s AI technology to be removed from military operations …

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Trump waives Jones Act for 60 days in effort to ease energy prices

President Trump on Wednesday issued a 60-day waiver of the Jones Acta move aimed at lowering energy prices by letting foreign ships move fuel between U.S. ports. The 100-year-old law requires goods shipped between American ports to be carried on ships that are U.S.-built, -flagged and -crewed, and also limits the number of tankers domestic …

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