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	Cartoon Network’s website is no more.Warner Bros. Discovery Takes Major Impairment Charge Over Linear TV While Streaming Makes Minor Gains




	As of Friday, the landing page of CartoonNetwork.com features a popup directing users to sign up for Max, Warner Bros. Discovery’s flagship streaming service. “Looking for episodes of your favorite Cartoon Network shows? Check out what’s available to stream on Max (subscription required),” the message reads in part. It also notes that cable subscribers can continue to watch via the linear channel and connected apps.




	Closing the popup message redirects users to the Cartoon Network channel on Max, again with prompts to...

Warner Bros. Discovery Shutters Cartoon Network Website

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Warner Bros. Discovery just realized its TV networks are worth $9.1 billion less than it originally thought, leading to a net loss of $10 billion in the second quarter of 2024.HBO, Max, and Discovery+ Now Combine for 103 Million Subscribers



The massive plummet in valuation is being recognized as a “non-cash goodwill impairment charge” primarily coming from the “Networks” section of the company. That must have been one eye-opening internal audit.



WBD blames the devastating change in value to the “difference between market capitalization and book value” due to a soft U.S. advertising market and “uncertainty” surrounding future carriage deals. And oh...

Warner Bros. Discovery Says Its TV Channels Are Worth $9 Billion Less Than It Thought

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Warner Bros. Discovery said Wednesday it wrote down the value of its TV assets due to the uncertainty of fees from cable and satellite distributors and sports rights renewals, sending its shares down nearly 10% in extended trading.

The film and entertainment studio, which owns sports network TNT and streaming service Max, recorded a $9.1 billion non-cash goodwill charge in the second quarter. This charge, stemming from a reassessment of the assets’ value since the merger of WarnerMedia and Discovery, contributed to a $10 billion net loss for the quarter.

The media landscape has significantly changed in the past two years, impacting valuations and expectations for traditional...

Warner Bros. Discovery writes down value of TV assets by $9B:   ‘Final nail in the coffin’

The latest Pirates of the Caribbean project is just days away. Are you ready for a swashbuckling adventure?. It’s been seven years since Walt Disney Studios released Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017). Fans have long hoped for a sixth film to join the ranks of Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003), Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest (2006), Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End (2007), and Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011).

Disney Confirms 2024 Release Date for Johnny Depp’s Next ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, is still looking for a forever home for an adorable six-year-old French bulldog named Joannie. The local animal rescue explains: “Joannie was found as a stray extremely emaciated and less than half her current weight now. She was missing fur on her body, face and ears. She has been nursed back to health and is doing wonderfully. While her age and exact history is unknown, it is clear she has mothered more than enough litters in her short lifetime.”

Meet The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Still Looking For Love

Milwaukee, WI

Contact 6 helped a Milwaukee man save $300 after his wheelchair broke. It's among the $27,648.05 that consumers say Contact 6 helped them save in July.

Contact 6 helps consumers save $27,000+ in July

A run club in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside is helping recovering addicts stay sober and reclaim their fitness. Lyndsay Duncombe breaks down how its turning members’ lives around in ways they never thought possible.

Vancouver run club helps recovering addicts stay sober, rebuild lives

Sanford, FL

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Soul food, a favorite from the South, is loved by many Floridians who used to live up North. Florida is home to popular soul food places like Seth's and Happy Soul. Unfortunately, another favorite, Angel's Soul Food in Sanford, has been closed after a state inspection.

Florida soul food restaurant found with debris, "Mold-Like" substance, and raw sewage on the floor

Cases of a potentially deadly bacterial infection have risen in southern Taiwan after heavy rainfall brought by last month's typhoon. Melioidosis is spread through contact with contaminated soil, water or air. Three people are currently in intensive care with the disease.

Typhoon Gaemi Brings Rise in Melioidosis Bacterial Infections - TaiwanPlus News

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

Anaheim, CA

The Walt Disney Company has officially confirmed what will replace one of its most contentious movies to date as the Toy Story franchise gets majorly updated at the bi-yearly D23 Expo in Anaheim, Southern California. Taking to the stage at the Honda Center in the Golden State, Disney executives shared...

Disney Officially Reveals What Will Replace “Woke” ‘Toy Story’ Movie

Los Angeles, CA

Ventura, CA

Los Angeles, United States - August 07, 2024 08/07/2024 03:00 am (GMT-0700) | ENCINO, LOS ANGELES – LAPD responded to a burglary call at a business located at 108007 Ventura Blvd. When patrol units arrived, they found three vehicles with suspects that had broken into a shoe store. A pursuit ensued, but LAPD lost all three vehicles. Money was observed scattered in the street in front of the store. It is currently unknown what other items were taken.

USA: Business Break In With Money Left Scattered in Street

North Carolina State

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If you're considering settling down in North Carolina, Niche has released its annual rankings of the best places to buy a house in the state. The rankings are based on home values, property taxes, home ownership rates, housing costs, and real estate trends.

Where are the best places to buy a house in NC? New report reveals top-ranked cities

Cycling rolls ahead in China as social activity 【Voice_over】 China's cycling scene is shifting into high gear, as the sport takes off not just a means of transportation, but also as a means of entertainment with cycling clubs. There are many cycling clubs in Beijing. One ballooned into a more than 600-person group in just 18 months. Members say the group rides are so much more than simply exercise and sport. 【Sound_bite】 Xu Yuzhou, manager, cycling group: "We have coffee-themed routes, with various eateries included, showcasing all the delicious and fun spots Beijing has to offer." 【Voice_over】 The cycling craze has also given rise to diverse business opportunities. In suburban Beijing, this space was transformed into a cycling enthusiast pit stop, where riders can shop for gear, grab a bite and connect with fellow cyclists. 【Sound_bite】 Li, cycling enthusiast: "We may stay here until around four or five in the afternoon before heading down the mountain. We have a rest at the shop, grab a bite, and sometimes just sit at the shop's entrance, watching friends passing by." 【Voice_over】 Data from Chinese research institutes show that the global bicycle market is projected to be valued at about 69 million U.S. dollars by 2029.

BIZTODAY China-Cycling Craze

Diamond Bar, CA

Los Angeles, United States - August 07, 2024 08/07/2024 02:53 am (GMT-0700) | DIAMOND BAR, Calif. – CHP received multiple 911 calls regarding a traffic collision involving a jackknifed trailer on the westbound 60 Freeway just west of the 57 Freeway interchange. CHP officers and firefighters arrived on scene and located a black SUV sitting on the center divider guardrail with a jackknifed trailer on its side. The driver of the vehicle fled the scene in an unknown direction. CHP is reporting that the SUV is stolen and possibly the trailer also. CHP had all traffic stopped. A Sig Alert was issued for an unknown amount of time for the westbound 60 Freeway.

USA: Diamond Bar Stolen SUV and Trailer Jackknife on Westbound 60 Freeway

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Here's another recipe for fudge that's very easy to make. You can double it, or quadruple it, for more servings. 4 tablespoons cocoa or cacao powder (I like 2 tablespoons of each)

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny 8lb dog named Bingo who is looking for her forever home. Bingo is a 3-year-old Shih Tzu mix with an adorable appearance and a sweet disposition. However, she needs a patient and understanding owner who recognizes that "dogs are not toys, and not all dogs love to be picked up right away," explains Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. This little lady requires some decompression time upon arriving at her new home to settle in comfortably.

Meet The Sweet Little Lady Looking For Love

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Hollywood child stardom has taken its toll on many actors through the decades. Lani O'Grady, for one, found fame in the 1970s on the TV family series, Eight is Enough. O'Grady followed in the footsteps of her brother, actor Don Grady, an original Mouseketeer and member of another popular TV family show: My Three Sons. Their mother, Mary B. Grady, was a talent agent who represented several child actors. But Lani, who would also eventually become an agent, died in 2001 just one week before what would have been her 47th birthday.

TV's 'Eight is Enough' Star Lani O'Grady Found Fame Early in Life but Died a Tragic Death

Florida State

Who would have thought that a chain known for its endless shrimp promotion could find itself in such a pickle? But here we are—Florida-based Red Lobster, which has been reeling from financial troubles, may have finally found a lifeline. After a surprising $11 million loss in the third quarter of 2023 due to that very shrimp deal, Red Lobster filed for bankruptcy in May 2024. And now, there’s a glimmer of hope on the horizon.

A Florida based chain that filed for bankruptcy has reportedly found a potential buyer

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What Is Up At Disney And Warner Bros. Discovery?

Research Director at CFRA Research, Ken Leon,...

What Is Up At Disney And Warner Bros. Discovery?

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