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- Entertainment
How to watch ABC News 'What You Need to Know' on Disney+
ABC News is launching its first-ever daily news show created specifically for Disney+, bringing viewers a fresh approach to the network's award-winning coverage. The new short-form series, hosted by ABC News chief international correspondent James Longman and senior political correspondent Rachel Scott, aims to help viewers stay ahead of the day's conversations with essential news and analysis. "We are proud to launch this innovative series with Rachel and James, who meet viewers where they are with essential news, context and analysis to help them better understand the world around us," Almin Karamehmedovic, president of ABC News, said of the new show. "This new effort expands ABC News' significant footprint on Disney+, allowing us to reach and connect with new and diverse audiences on the platform." When does it premiere? "What You Need to Know" makes its debut on Monday, July 21, exclusively on Disney+. New episodes will be released every weekday morning at 6 a.m. ET, giving viewers a jump start on their day's news consumption. Each episode remains available on-demand for 24 hours. What is the show about? The short-form streaming series will deliver a fast, fresh approach to news coverage. In each episode, the show will cover everything from breaking news headlines and major world events to entertainment updates and viral videos. 'What You Need to Know' anchors Two of ABC News' correspondents will take the helm of this groundbreaking series. James Longman, ABC News' chief international correspondent, brings his extensive global reporting experience to the show. Based in London, Longman has covered major international events across more than 45 countries, including Russian President Vladimir Putin's war on Ukraine. "I'm really excited about the fast moving and mobile nature of this show," Longman said. "Rachel and I are going to take you along with us as we report from all corners of the world for ABC News. I can't think of a better way to break down the news than bringing viewers directly to the stories." Rachel Scott, ABC News' senior political correspondent, joins Longman as co-anchor. Scott's portfolio includes covering President Donald Trump's second term, his administration and Capitol Hill. She has reported on numerous significant political events, from the attempted assassination of Trump to President Joe Biden's decision to drop out of his reelection race. "I'm excited to host this show because it was intentionally designed to bring viewers with us -- whether we're reporting from the White House, overseas, or on the road," Scott said. "We hope viewers feel closer to the stories we cover every day. I am also excited about the opportunity to bring our audience up to speed quickly. They'll get the top stories in under 10 minutes with all the context and analysis they're used to seeing on ABC News." How to stream and watch 'What You Need to Know'? Viewers can access "What You Need to Know" exclusively through Disney+. A subscription to the streaming service is required to watch the show. 'What You Need to Know' schedule on Disney+ Each new episode debuts at 6 a.m. ET on weekday mornings and remains available for streaming throughout the day. The show joins Disney+'s growing lineup of ABC News programming, which includes "Good Morning America: First Look" at 4 a.m. ET, "Prime with Linsey Davis" at 7 p.m. ET, and "World News Tonight with David Muir" at 10 p.m. ET.
Techday NZ
3 days ago
- Business
- Techday NZ
Doug Kurfess joins Globality as Chief Sales Officer to drive AI sourcing
Globality has appointed Doug Kurfess as Chief Sales Officer to head its global sales efforts. Kurfess joins Globality with over two decades of experience in enterprise software sales, having led sales teams at several technology firms. His previous roles include serving as Senior Vice President of Global Sales at Coupa, where he contributed to the company's expansion from USD $40 million in annual recurring revenue to more than USD $750 million. He also worked at Salesforce in a range of sales leadership roles during its early period of substantial growth. Most recently, Kurfess was Chief Revenue Officer at OpenEnvoy, an autonomous finance platform. In his new role at Globality, Kurfess will be responsible for all aspects of the company's worldwide sales function. This will include enterprise sales, business development representatives, revenue operations, and defining the go-to-market strategy. The company's focus is on scaling the adoption of its AI-driven sourcing platform among large enterprises. Globality is the most innovative and impactful sourcing solution in the market - with genuine, native-built AI that has been developed over more than a decade. I have seen firsthand what's possible in this space, and I am confident Globality has the product, people, customer support, and momentum to transform how the world's biggest and best companies buy the goods and services they need. Globality offers an AI-native autonomous sourcing platform that has received several industry recognitions. The company was named Best Technology Provider at the 2024 World Procurement Awards and is noted as the only autonomous sourcing solution featured in the Spend Matters 50 to Know list. Its client base includes major corporates such as Santander, British Telecom, Fidelity Investments, T. Rowe Price, Tesco, Hewlett Packard, and Invesco, among others. These organisations use Globality's solution to lower costs, improve operational efficiency, and enhance decision-making throughout their procurement processes. Leadership perspectives Joel Hyatt, Co-Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer at Globality, commented on the appointment, highlighting Kurfess's experience in the procurement technology sector and his previous successes scaling sales organisations. Doug's domain expertise in procurement technology and successful stints at Salesforce and Coupa position him to accelerate Globality's mission: transforming how companies better manage all their enterprise spend through the use of Agentic AI-driven autonomous sourcing. Hyatt further stated, "Doug has previously scaled companies in our space from startup to hundreds of millions in revenue - and he believes Globality is on the same path. His deep understanding of our market and commitment to execution will help achieve our ambitious growth goals." Company background Globality was established with the aim of improving the management of enterprise spending by leveraging artificial intelligence. Its platform is designed to make sourcing more efficient, fair, and value-oriented, while supporting Fortune 500 clients in reducing costs, streamlining operations, and achieving improved business outcomes. The company's development of AI technology extends over more than a decade, and it continues to expand its offerings to support its global client base. Follow us on: Share on:
6 days ago
- Entertainment
ABC News and Disney+ announce new daily show 'What You Need to Know'
ABC News and Disney+ on Monday announced "What You Need to Know," a new weekday news show anchored by chief international correspondent James Longman and senior political correspondent Rachel Scott, which will premiere on Monday, July 21, exclusively on Disney+. The short-form streaming series will be ABC News' first original daily news program created for Disney+, with episodes premiering at 6 a.m. ET. "What You Need to Know" is the fast, fresh way to stay ahead of the conversation as viewers start their day. From breaking headlines and the day's biggest stories to entertainment buzz and viral videos, the show has everything you need to know. "What You Need to Know" will be available on demand on Disney+ for 24 hours before refreshing with the next day's news and headlines. "We are proud to launch this innovative series with Rachel and James, who meet viewers where they are with essential news, context and analysis to help them better understand the world around us," Almin Karamehmedovic, president of ABC News, said in a release. "This new effort expands ABC News' significant footprint on Disney+, allowing us to reach and connect with new and diverse audiences on the platform." "'What You Need to Know' is reimagining what a news experience can look like for Disney+ subscribers -- delivering smart, bite-sized commentary on the stories that matter most," Alisa Bowen, president of Disney+, said. "With the trusted voices of ABC News at the helm, this show marks an exciting evolution of our news offering." "We are excited to embark on this journey with Disney+, a show that reimagines how you get your news," Longman and Scott said in a joint statement. "'What You Need to Know' is built for the speed of the scrolling era; cutting through the noise by offering essential news in an easily digestible and accessible package wherever you are."
Time of India
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Getting Aadhaar just got tougher: Here's what's changing and why
The Aadhaar system is undergoing a major overhaul to ensure only verified Indian citizens receive the unique identification number. UIDAI plans to use online databases of documents to verify identity before issuing Aadhaar numbers, shifting verification responsibility to state authorities. These enhanced measures align with India's centralized KYC norms, maintaining a unified and verifiable identity ecosystem. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The Aadhaar system is undergoing a significant transformation to ensure only verified Indian citizens receive the unique identification number , according to a Times of India report. Originally conceived as a proof of identity rather than citizenship, Aadhaar is now subject to stricter enrolment norms , particularly for per ToI, the Unique Identification Authority of India UIDAI ) plans to use online databases of documents such as passports, ration cards, birth and matriculation certificates to verify identity before issuing Aadhaar numbers. These checks will apply both to new adult enrolments and updates to existing Section 9 of the Aadhaar Act stating that Aadhaar is not proof of citizenship or domicile, recent measures aim to restrict Aadhaar access exclusively to Indian citizens. Over 140 crore Aadhaar numbers have been issued in the last 15 years, including for those who are deceased, and adult saturation is nearly complete. With Aadhaar now being assigned to infants at birth, the government has decided to tighten controls on new adult prevent illegal immigrants from obtaining Aadhaar through fake documents, the government has shifted the responsibility for verification to state authorities. Aadhaar will now be issued only after document authentication via a designated state portal, ToI reported.A government official told Times of India, 'It is going to be difficult for any illegal immigrant to now get Aadhaar,' highlighting the shift from earlier, more relaxed UIDAI is rolling out a second-layer verification system for Aadhaar updates and enrolments. This tool will cross-check user details against online databases of documents such as driving licenses, PAN cards, MGNREGA records, and even utility bills in the near enhanced measures also align with India's centralized Know Your Customer (KYC) norms, helping to maintain a more unified and verifiable identity ecosystem.
Newsweek
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
Donald Trump's Response to Jeffrey Epstein Question Leaves MAGA Stunned
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. President Donald Trump is facing major backlash from his base over his response to a reporter's question about Jeffrey Epstein. During a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, a reporter questioned Attorney General Pam Bondi about Epstein. As she began to reply, Trump interrupted and said: "Are you still talking about Jeffrey Epstein? This guy's been talked about for years. You're asking—we have Texas. We have this. We have all of the things. And are people still talking about this guy, this creep? "Do you wanna waste the time," he continued, adding: "I mean I can't believe you're asking a question on Epstein at a time like this, where we're having some of the greatest success and also tragedy with what happened in Texas. It just seems like a desecration." The Context Earlier this week, the Department of Justice and FBI announced the results of a joint review of "investigative holdings relating to Jeffrey Epstein," concluding that the convicted sex offender had died by suicide in a New York jail in 2019 while awaiting further sex trafficking charges. The agencies also said Epstein did not have a "client list," something Trump suggested during his presidential campaign that he would release if elected. In February, Bondi also fueled speculation about such a list when announcing the release of records related to Epstein's case. But much of what the government later distributed had been in the public domain for years. The FBI and DOJ's conclusion that there is no evidence of the long rumored Epstein "client list" has sparked criticism from members of the Make America Great Again movement. What To Know Conservative commentator Liz Wheeler was among the MAGA figures who spoke out against Trump's response, writing on X, formerly Twitter, "Trump is massively misreading his base on this." Kevin and Keith Hodge, hosts of the conservative podcast Hodgetwins, wrote on X: "Pam Bondi embarrasses herself with this bulls*** excuse and Trump acts like the Epstein case ain't a big deal. This is a terrible look for the Trump admin." President Trump snaps at reporter who asks him Epstein question. Trump is massively misreading his base on this. — Liz Wheeler (@Liz_Wheeler) July 8, 2025 Rob Sullivan, a self-described former law enforcement officer and MAGA member, told his 22,000 followers: "Another BAD look for everyone. Pam must go she's killing everybody's credibility. Sorry Mr. President, she's making you look bad." The X account @GaysForTrump24 wrote: "Un-freaking-beliveable. I never in a million years thought he would say something like this." Un-freaking-beliveable. I never in a million years thought he would say something like this. — Gays For Trump (@GaysForTrump24) July 8, 2025 On her podcast, Candace Owens, who has long supported Trump, discussed the president's response. "It's amazing how stupid they think we are," she said, adding, "What even is that Trump filibuster." During his remarks, Trump asked Bondi if she felt like answering the reporter's question. "I don't mind answering," the attorney general replied. When the president finished speaking, Bondi addressed the reporter and cited an interview she did with Fox News in February, which she said had "been getting a lot of attention." In the interview, Bondi said in response to a question about the "client list," "It's sitting on my desk to be reviewed." She said in Tuesday's Cabinet meaning that she meant "the file along with the JFK, MLK files." She added that the "tens of thousands of videos" related to the case would not be released because they showed child sex abuse footage that Epstein had downloaded. Addressing the claim of Epstein "being an agent," Bondi said she had "no knowledge about that." The attorney general also spoke about a video that authorities released, which she said was part of the evidence that showed Epstein had died by suicide. She said a minute was missing from the footage "because every night the video is reset, and every night should have the same minute missing." What People Are Saying The FBI and Department of Justice said in a memo released earlier this week: "While we have labored to provide the public with maximum information regarding Epstein and ensured examination of any evidence in the government's possession, it is the determination of the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation that no further disclosure would be appropriate or warranted." Elon Musk wrote on X last month in a since-deleted post: "Time to drop the really big bomb: @realDonaldTrump is in the Epstein files. That is the real reason they have not been made public. Have a nice day, DJT!" He added in another post: "Mark this post for the future. The truth will come out." White House press secretary Karolina Leavitt told Newsweek in response to Musk's claim: "This is an unfortunate episode from Elon, who is unhappy with the One Big Beautiful Bill because it does not include the policies he wanted. The President is focused on passing this historic piece of legislation and making our country great again." What Happens Next It remains to be seen whether the administration will respond to what has become a major pushback from MAGA supporters.
