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Harden Dribbles to Cavs, Disney Gets New Mouseketeer

Disney Appoints Josh D'Amaro as New Chief Executive

Disney has named Josh D'Amaro, currently head of its amusement park division, as its new chief executive, effective March 18, according to BBC Business. D'Amaro, a 28-year veteran of the company, will succeed current CEO Bob Iger, ending a period of succession uncertainty for the entertainment giant.

The decision to appoint D'Amaro reflects Disney's focus on its most reliable profit center, as the company navigates the evolving landscape of streaming services, BBC Business reported. Iger had led Disney for approximately two decades, with a brief interruption in 2022 when his successor was ousted, and he was asked to return.

In other business news, Netflix faced scrutiny from US senators regarding its proposed $82 billion takeover of Warner Bros Discovery. During a Senate antitrust subcommittee hearing on Tuesday, lawmakers from both Democratic and Republican parties voiced concerns about potential reduced competition, price increases, and the future of cinemas should the merger proceed, according to BBC Business and BBC Technology. Ted Sarandos, chief executive officer of Netflix, and Bruce Campbell, chief revenue and strategy officer at Warner Bros Discovery, were sworn in during the hearing. The Department of Justice (DoJ) is currently reviewing the deal.

Meanwhile, in international news, a US military spokesman said that the US shot down an Iranian drone in the Arabian Sea on Tuesday after it "aggressively approached" the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, according to BBC World. An F-35C stealth fighter jet launched from the USS Abraham Lincoln intercepted the drone approximately 500 miles from the Iranian coast. Capt Tim Hawkins, a US Central Command spokesman, stated that the drone was shot down "in self-defence" to protect the aircraft carrier and its personnel. No US equipment was damaged, and no service members were harmed. The drone's intent was "unclear," according to the US military.

In sports news, the Los Angeles Clippers are reportedly trading veteran guard James Harden to the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to Fox News. In return, the Clippers will receive Darius Garland and a second-round pick. Harden, 36, is averaging 25.4 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 8.1 assists this season.

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