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☆ ABC News staffers ‘freaking’ out over reports Disney is in talks to sell the outlet
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-14 | by ( Oliver Darcy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Bloomberg’s Christopher Palmeri and Thomas Buckley reported that Disney has “held exploratory talks” about selling ABC to Nexstar Media Group. The duo also reported that media mogul Byron Allen has also spoken with Disney about a possible deal. “Everyone is freaking the f**k out,” one ABC News staffer bluntly told me about the state of affairs inside the network. Whether a deal to offload ABC and Disney’s linear stations is ultimately in the cards remains to be seen. “I’m ridiculously passionate about news,” Iger told senior company leaders.

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☆ A Harvard brain expert shares 6 things he never does in order to stay 'sharp, energized and healthy'
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-16 | by ( Christopher Palmer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

As a psychiatrist and neuroscience researcher, I've spent 27 years studying the surprising connections between our mental health, physical health and brain health. To continue staying sharp, energized and healthy, here are six things I never do:1. Diet plays a role in obesity, diabetes and heart health, but most people don't realize that it also has profound effects on the brain. In a study of over 36,000 people, consuming even one to two drinks a day was associated with brain atrophy or shrinkage. Psychotherapy that focuses on empathy, relationships, social skills or improving cognitive abilities can strengthen brain circuits that have been underdeveloped.

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