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Disney Book Group unveils ‘Good For You! Nutrition Game Book’ in the US
MUMBAI: Disney Book Group has announced the publication of Good For You! Nutrition Game Book, written by Connie Evers M.S., R.D. and illustrated by the Disney Storybook Artists (Disney Press).
This is in keeping food guidelines recently introduced by the company. Created to empower children with the information needed to help make the right nutritional choices, Good for You! combines basic health facts and a playful format of games, recipes, quizzes, and trivia designed to assess children’s knowledge of proper nutrition and guide them to a lifetime of good health.
Good for You! includes fun tips from Lilo and Stitch on how to have your best possible body; an Undergoing Growing Quiz from the Incredibles; tips from Toy Story’s Woody on eating well each day; and fun, kid friendly recipes like Buzz Lightyear’s Nacho Same Old Potato, informs an official release.
Targeting kids between the age group 6-9 years, the book will be priced at $12.99.
Disney Book Group is a division of Disney Publishing Worldwide (DPW), Headquartered in New York, DPW publishes books and magazines in 85 languages in 75 countries.
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BBC to cut up to 2,000 jobs in biggest overhaul in 15 years
Cost pressures and leadership change drive major workforce reduction plan
LONDON: BBC has unveiled plans to cut up to 2,000 jobs, roughly 10 per cent of its global workforce, in what marks its biggest downsizing in 15 years.
The announcement was made during an all-staff meeting led by interim director-general Rhodri Talfan Davies, as the broadcaster moves to tackle mounting financial pressures and reshape its operations.
Between 1,800 and 2,000 roles are expected to be eliminated from a workforce of around 21,500. The cuts form part of a broader plan to save £500 million over the next two years, aimed at offsetting rising costs, stagnating licence fee income and weaker commercial revenues.
In a communication to staff, BBC interim director-general Rhodri Talfan Davies said, “I know this creates real uncertainty, but we wanted to be open about the challenge,” acknowledging the impact the move would have across the organisation.
The restructuring comes at a time of leadership transition. Former director-general Tim Davie stepped down earlier this month, with Matt Brittin, a former Google executive, set to take over the role on May 18, 2026.
While some cost-cutting measures are being implemented immediately, the majority of the structural changes are expected to roll out over the next few years, with full savings targeted by the 2027–2028 financial year.
The broadcaster had earlier signalled its intent to reduce its cost base by around 10 per cent over a three-year period, warning of “difficult choices” as it adapts to shifting economic realities and audience expectations.
With operating costs hovering around £6 billion annually, the BBC’s latest move underscores the scale of the financial challenge it faces, as it balances public service commitments with the need for long-term sustainability in an increasingly competitive media landscape.
