NBC News lays off nearly a dozen staffers who supported MSNBC as spinoff nears
1. Comcast is spinning off several networks into a new entity, Versant. 2. Fewer than a dozen staff layoffs reported at NBC as part of restructuring. 3. MSNBC to rebrand as 'MS NOW' and operates independently from NBC. 4. Versant set to launch in 2025, aimed at stability and growth. 5. Comcast retains NBC broadcast and streaming platforms, enhancing growth areas.