NBC News lays off nearly a dozen staffers who supported MSNBC as spinoff nears
1. Comcast is laying off staff as it spins off its cable division. 2. Versant will absorb MSNBC, CNBC, and other networks by end of 2025. 3. Fewer than a dozen staffers were laid off, with potential for larger cuts. 4. The spin-off is tax-free for Comcast shareholders, enhancing stability. 5. MSNBC will rebrand as 'MS NOW' and operate independently.