Disney broadens CEO search to find Bob Iger’s successor

Embattled media giant Disney is expanding its search for Bob Iger’s successor beyond the walls of the Magic Kingdom, according to a new report. The Mouse House had been mulling a handful of internal candidates, but is now working with recruiters from search firm Heidrick & Struggles to conduct its review of external contenders for…

Gardeners Mourn the Closing of Behnkes, Beloved 89-Year-Old Garden Center

Yesterday my long-time favorite garden center announced it’ll close soon. Here’s my tribute to the company and its people on a local blog. I’m reposting it here for the Rant’s broader audience because the closing is part of a very sad national trend. Also, it shows what great independent garden centers are doing for customers…

Saturday Sessions: Cactus Blossoms perform “Hey Baby”

Saturday Sessions: Cactus Blossoms perform “Hey Baby” – CBS News Watch CBS News Brothers Jack Torrey and Page Burkum started playing gigs together at local bars in Minnesota, wowing audiences with rich vocal harmonies. The pair recorded their debut album in 2016 and became known as the Cactus Blossoms, touring nationwide and appearing in David…

Oregon tops Week 2 College Football Playoff rankings and Georgia drops out of the bracket

Undefeated Oregon stayed on top in the second batch of College Football Playoff rankings, while Tuesday’s poll shoved Georgia completely out of the bracket after its lopsided loss to Mississippi. Led by the Ducks, then Ohio State, the Big Ten captured four of the top five spots — a string interrupted only by Texas of…

Can health secretary name NHS trusts performing well?

Victoria Atkins was challenged to name some health trusts meeting their targets to cut waiting lists. But the health secretary said she was wanted to be “even handed” and declined to name any individual trusts hitting the expected standard for treating 80% of people in casualty within four hours. BBC Breakfast’s Naga Munchetty pressed her…

Are Elon Musk’s new Tesla robotaxis safe?

Elon Musk has unveiled Tesla’s long-awaited robotaxi, which he claims will hit the market as early as 2027. BBC Tech Correspondent Lily Jamali analyses the ‘robocabs’ and whether their reliance on camera technology might be undermining the vehicles’ safety. Musk also debuted “Optimus” robots, which he claims will free up human time and take on…