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Several social media users have slammed Disney's decision to reopen its Florida theme parks just days after Hurricane Milton caused guests to evacuate. The hurricane caused devastation in Florida just weeks after being hit by Hurricane Helene.

The global rise in sports betting is impossible to ignore if you like to back a fast-expanding sector with untapped potential. The race is on to grab a bigger slice of the spending power of younger consumers who like to watch sports, while also placing a bet - or multiple bets. Flutter is number one in the league, thanks in part to its special competency in what is known as the 'parlay', where several bets are combined into one wager.

Disney World has unveiled new cheaper pricing for 2025 after facing backlash for 'insensitive' comments in August.  Walt Disney World Resort in Florida has announced a fleet of price drops as well as hotel deals for next year.  Disney is aiming to revitalize its relationship with its lower-income guests after CFO Hugh Johnston appeared to blame the group for slowing consumer demand at some of its parks. 

Laurie Shaver (left) charged with killing her husband Michael Shaver (right) and burying his body under their backyard firepit in 2015. His body was not discovered until 2018, when officers were called to conduct a wellness check on the missing Walt Disney World employee.

DirecTV and ESPN's parent company Walt Disney made an announcement Saturday that impacted the satellite TV provider's more than 11 million subscribers. DirecTV customers had lost access to ABC, ESPN and other Disney-owned networks on September 1, after renewal negotiations between the satellite company and media giant collapsed. The blackout saw more than 11 million homes miss out on weeks of sporting action including the US Open, college football games such as USC's highly anticipated win over LSU, and Aaron Rodgers' highly-anticipated return on Monday Night Football for the Jets' season opener against the San Francisco 49ers.

ESPN analyst and ex-Ohio State QB Kirk Herbstreit tossed some shade at DirectTV amid the satellite provider's stalemate with the cable network's parent company, Walt Disney Co. Walt Disney Co. networks, including ESPN and ABC stations, were removed from DirectTV after negotiations between the satellite company and media giant collapsed on Sunday. The blackout impacts around 11 million customer homes. Making matters worse for DirectTV subscribers was that the blackout began immediately before USC's highly anticipated win over LSU on Sunday night. Furthermore, the NFL season is set to begin this week and ESPN is also carrying the ongoing US Open from Queens, New York. In the aftermath of the blackout, both DirectTV and ESPN blamed each other for the fiasco.

Walt Disney Co. networks, including ESPN and ABC stations, have been removed from DirectTV after negotiations between the satellite company and media giant collapsed on Sunday. The blackout impacts around 11 million customer homes. Making matters worse for DirectTV subscribers is that the blackout occurred just before a highly anticipated college football game between South California and Louisiana State on ABC and amid ESPN's ongoing coverage of the US Open. In the aftermath of the blackout, both DirectTV and ESPN pointed fingers at each other.

Natalie Stichova, 23, was declared dead six days after she plunged nearly 262ft down Tegelberg Mountain in the state of Bavaria, Germany, on August 15. The tragic fall reportedly took place near the picturesque Neuschwanstein Castle, as the Czech gymnast was trying to capture the perfect Instagram picture. In an interview with Czech media, a friend of Natalie's disclosed that she had been standing very close to the edge of the mountain when one of her legs appeared to slip off the edge while setting up the shot in front of the castle. The friend, who wished to remain anonymous, said: 'She fell from a height of about 80 metres (262ft). We will never find out whether she slipped or whether a piece of the rock edge broke off.'

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Tomorrow Bio promises its customers the opportunity to be frozen upon death so that they can be revived in the future when technology is sufficiently advanced. Despite costing a staggering £170,000, (or £63,000 if you just want to save your brain), Europe's first cryopreservation lab is already proving popular. The company, which was founded in 2020, claims to have already frozen six people and five pets, with 650 more paying members waiting for their chance to join them. Fernando Azevedo Pinheiro, the company's co-founder, told MailOnline: 'Personally, I believe that within my lifetime-I'm currently 40 years old-we may witness the safe cryopreservation and reanimation of complex organisms.'

A Disney World enthusiast shared the secret to purchasing a whole meal at Magic Kingdom for $8 - order it child-sized. Myriam Estrella revealed the low-cost kids meal consisting of salmon, with a choice of green beans, rice, or french fries and a drink. Estrella, who learned about the hack from her friend, tried it out for herself while she was in Liberty Square.

A collection of drawings claimed to have been sketched by the late Michael Jackson is headed to auction via the auction house Kings Auctions , as the estate for the late King of Pop is saying they're questioning if they're the genuine article. An estate rep told TMZ Tuesday that the late Thriller singer's estate does 'not accept these sketches as authentic' after reviewing the items.

Hacking group NullBulge published data from thousands of Disney's Slack channels, according to the group's blog post Friday, which said that they had released over 1 terabyte of data from the entertainment giant. The leaked information includes talks on managing Disney's corporate website, software development, and job applicant evaluations, with the data spanning back to at least 2019

Jarred Sanders was visiting the Atlanta park this week when he visited Piedmont Primo's Pizzeria for a slice of pizza. But then he discovered the astonishing cost of a single slice of pizza. Sanders was floored by the price tag, calling the cost 'diabolical'. Steve Cha, a popular food vlogger, also said that this was his first time to Six Flags in 15 years and that he was absolutely 'disgusted' at how expensive the items were.

The National Amusement Park Historical Association conducts an annual survey that includes categories like 'most beautiful theme park' - and the results are in.

Libertarian MP for South East Metro David Limbrick spoke of his vision for an Australian version of the beloved resort on Channel 10's The Project on Tuesday night, saying he had narrowed down three 'potential outstanding locations' to make it a reality. He told hosts the park could be put in the suburbs of Dandenong, Cranbourne or Frankston - all of which were in his electorate. 'They are so good I cannot easily split them. To prove it is a small world after all, it turns out the best locations are in my electorate,' he said.

Disney stock took a dive dove Tuesday after the entertainment behemoth fell short on its profit outlook and Disney+ subscriber growth. That's despite Disney+ becoming profitable for the first time in its history.

ABC News president Kim Godwin resigned after Disney replaced her oversight with Debra O'Connell, signaling a shift in management dynamics. Godwin, the first black woman in the role, announced her retirement amidst corporate restructuring. O'Connell, temporarily leading, had been actively involved in news operations, leading to speculation of Godwin's diminished influence. Godwin's tenure saw internal criticisms about her leadership style among staffers who said she was 'distant'.

Comcast NBCUniversal is preparing an offer of $2.5billion per year to snatch television rights for the NBA away from TNT - more than double the fee paid by the latter's parent company, Warner Bros. According to the Wall Street Journal , Warner is 'staying disciplined in its approach to a new deal' and has paid an average fee of $1.2bn per year under its current contract with the league. However, the network was unable to reach a new pact with the NBA before an exclusive negotiating window expired last week.

Dame Julie Andrews was seen for the first time in seven months on Monday as she stepped out in The Hamptons for a shopping trip. The Sound of Music actress, 88, made the rare public appearance and used a walking cane to support herself as she went from one of the stores into her car. She looked as chic as ever in a white jacket and black trousers and accessorised with gold and blue earrings.

On Wednesday, Sydney Sweeney gave her followers a glimpse into her Walt Disney World by posting several photos and videos on her Instagram account. During her trip to the theme park, the 26-year-old actress appeared to be thoroughly enjoying her time in what she described as the world's 'best place on earth.' The Euphoria actress, whose latest film has made certain moviegoers vomit in theaters, started her photography by posting a snap of her sporting a pair of mouse ears as well as a t-shirt sporting a print of Mickey Mouse.

The work of Britain's Takeover Panel is lauded for its clarity. It establishes the rules for bids and contracts, but it avoids the court quagmire that is often seen in the United States. Nevertheless, a tight deadline for making a bid and concluding a contract favors the acquirer more than often, contributing to the ease with which international predators have acquired iconic companies.

Disney has agreed to drop its cases against Florida Gov. Robert E. Stack. Ron DeSantis was a major winner for the new board in charge of the land surrounding Walt Disney World Resorts. Disney's eleventh hour negotiations with the outgoing Reedy Creek Improvement District are now null and null. When DeSantis elected a new board to control the area and hold the corporation accountable to laws and taxes in Orlando, Walt Disney Co. made these last-ditch attempts to solidify property rights and grant the theme park additional rights and authority.

The complex was announced in April 2022, not far from the theme parks, and it will include 1,410 apartments to the Orlando area. The site, which is located just west of the Magic Kingdom's shopping center, clocks in at a whopping 80 acres. The aim was to provide housing opportunities to cast members and families in the 80 percent Area Median Income (AMI) range, from $49,150 to $90,000. Only 1,000 of the apartments will be affordable housing units, and just 11% of those will be allocated for families with the lowest allowable income. When it was announced two years ago, it was met with a warm reception. The initiative was launched in the midst of a national housing crisis. Now, people are singing a different tune, with one predicting that the scheme would bring him and neighbors together in a new corner.