Who has departed City Hall amid turmoil from Mayor Adams indictment and ongoing federal probes and why? | amNewYork
Mayor Eric Adams' administration is facing instability due to a wave of resignations amid federal investigations and his own legal challenges.
Top officials are leaving their posts, including the Schools Chancellor, signaling concerns about governance and leadership within the city's administration.
City Hall Is in Crisis. Who's Running New York?
Mayor Adams must navigate significant leadership changes amid turmoil in his administration, marked by resignations and investigations.
Who has departed City Hall amid turmoil from Mayor Adams indictment and ongoing federal probes and why? | amNewYork
Mayor Eric Adams' administration is facing instability due to a wave of resignations amid federal investigations and his own legal challenges.
Top officials are leaving their posts, including the Schools Chancellor, signaling concerns about governance and leadership within the city's administration.
Mayor Adams claims slew of high-level resignations unconnected to his indictment, other federal probes | amNewYork
Adams insists recent resignations are due to personal reasons and burnout, not linked to federal investigations or scandals.
These Are the N.Y.C. Officials Who Resigned Ahead of the Adams Indictment
Several top officials in Mayor Adams's administration resigned amid investigations, signaling substantial disruption and concern within his leadership team.
The unraveling of Eric Adams
New York City Mayor Eric Adams' administration is facing intense scrutiny amid federal investigations and multiple high-profile resignations.
Cut loose your problem aides, Mayor Adams - or risk your entire mayoralty
Mayor Eric Adams faces significant turmoil as scandals rise, necessitating urgent leadership changes to preserve his mayoralty.
Mayor Adams claims slew of high-level resignations unconnected to his indictment, other federal probes | amNewYork
Adams insists recent resignations are due to personal reasons and burnout, not linked to federal investigations or scandals.
These Are the N.Y.C. Officials Who Resigned Ahead of the Adams Indictment
Several top officials in Mayor Adams's administration resigned amid investigations, signaling substantial disruption and concern within his leadership team.
The unraveling of Eric Adams
New York City Mayor Eric Adams' administration is facing intense scrutiny amid federal investigations and multiple high-profile resignations.
Cut loose your problem aides, Mayor Adams - or risk your entire mayoralty
Mayor Eric Adams faces significant turmoil as scandals rise, necessitating urgent leadership changes to preserve his mayoralty.
Mark Robinson abandoned en masse by campaign staff after "black Nazi" comments discovered - LGBTQ Nation
Mass resignations from Robinson's campaign follow revelations of past racist, antisemitic, and sexual comments, significantly impacting his campaign operations.
Top Aides Resign From Embattled North Carolina Candidate's Campaign
Major resignations in Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson's campaign intensify challenges as criticism mounts following reports of disturbing comments attributed to him.
Mark Robinson's Top Staff in the Lieutenant Governor's Office Plan to Resign
Resignations in Lt. Gov. Robinson's office follow allegations from a CNN report linking him to controversial statements on a porn site.
Mark Robinson abandoned en masse by campaign staff after "black Nazi" comments discovered - LGBTQ Nation
Mass resignations from Robinson's campaign follow revelations of past racist, antisemitic, and sexual comments, significantly impacting his campaign operations.
Top Aides Resign From Embattled North Carolina Candidate's Campaign
Major resignations in Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson's campaign intensify challenges as criticism mounts following reports of disturbing comments attributed to him.
NY AG Letitia James addresses Ibrahim Khan's sex harassment scandal
Confronted by The Post Wednesday, embattled New York Attorney General Letitia James spoke out for the first time about the sexual harassment scandal engulfing her office.James denied to a Post reporter that she hid sexual harassment complaints against her chief of staff to win reelection - claiming that she was "protecting the rights" of his accusers.
Two new laws crack down on sexual harassment at California universities
Two new laws signed to strengthen sexual harassment policies at California State University campuses post-mishandling of misconduct claims.
NY AG Letitia James addresses Ibrahim Khan's sex harassment scandal
Confronted by The Post Wednesday, embattled New York Attorney General Letitia James spoke out for the first time about the sexual harassment scandal engulfing her office.James denied to a Post reporter that she hid sexual harassment complaints against her chief of staff to win reelection - claiming that she was "protecting the rights" of his accusers.
Nicola Sturgeon's husband Peter Murrell re-arrested as police probe SNP's finances
Nicola Sturgeon's husband re-arrested in SNP finance probe.
Sturgeon: I was not out of step with Scottish public over gender reforms
Nicola Sturgeon said she would argue she was not out of step with the Scottish public around the issues of trans rights and the gender recognition act.Concluding a mammoth day of media rounds on Monday, the outgoing First Minister told Sky News political editor Beth Rigby she had listened to stories from transgender children who told her they wanted to kill themselves due to the stigma, discrimination and recognised for who they are.
Sturgeon: I have never doubted decision to quit as First Minister and SNP leader
Nicola Sturgeon said she has never doubted her decision to step down as SNP leader and Scottish First Minister despite conceding that her decision to go had put her party in a very difficult position.The outgoing First Minister spoke out after a dramatic weekend saw first the SNP's media chief Murray Foote quit, followed by Ms Sturgeon's husband, Peter Murrell, who stepped down as chief executive on Saturday.
Nicola Sturgeon's husband Peter Murrell re-arrested as police probe SNP's finances
Nicola Sturgeon's husband re-arrested in SNP finance probe.
Sturgeon: I was not out of step with Scottish public over gender reforms
Nicola Sturgeon said she would argue she was not out of step with the Scottish public around the issues of trans rights and the gender recognition act.Concluding a mammoth day of media rounds on Monday, the outgoing First Minister told Sky News political editor Beth Rigby she had listened to stories from transgender children who told her they wanted to kill themselves due to the stigma, discrimination and recognised for who they are.
Sturgeon: I have never doubted decision to quit as First Minister and SNP leader
Nicola Sturgeon said she has never doubted her decision to step down as SNP leader and Scottish First Minister despite conceding that her decision to go had put her party in a very difficult position.The outgoing First Minister spoke out after a dramatic weekend saw first the SNP's media chief Murray Foote quit, followed by Ms Sturgeon's husband, Peter Murrell, who stepped down as chief executive on Saturday.
Higher ed braces for another round of congressional grilling
The congressional grilling of university presidents over antisemitic incidents can have significant consequences for the leaders and their institutions.
Labour has 99% chance of winning next election, says polling guru John Curtice
Labour has a 99% chance of winning the next general election.
Conservatives facing challenges due to resignations and poor polling ratings.
A Third Political Ally of Hungary's Prime Minister Is Forced to Resign
A scandal involving the pardon of a man convicted of covering up pedophilia has led to a series of resignations in Hungary, including a political ally of Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
The scandal has damaged Hungary's image as a defender of traditional values, just as Orban seeks to position himself as a leader of a pan-European conservative movement.
The scandal has created embarrassment for the Hungarian government and energized Orban's political opponents ahead of the European Parliament elections in June.
Mapped: All the MPs standing down at the next election
Conservative MP Mike Freer is stepping down due to concerns about his safety, following death threats and an arson attack on his constituency office.
Several high-profile Conservative MPs have also announced they will not stand at the next general election.
Conservative MP reveals pregnancy abuse' after losing bid to stand for seat
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails A Conservative MP said she is deeply disappointed not to have been chosen as the party's candidate to fight a revised version of her current seat.Theo Clarke announced the outcome of Friday's Stafford Conservative Association selection meeting on Twitter.
Tory MP reveals abuse over pregnancy as reselection bid fails
A Conservative MP said she is deeply disappointed not to have been chosen as the party's candidate to fight a revised version of her current seat.Theo Clarke announced the outcome of Friday's Stafford Conservative Association selection meeting on Twitter.The parliamentarian, who has recently returned from maternity leave, also revealed that she had been on the receiving end of abuse since announcing she was having a baby.
Tory MPs weigh up prospect of another five years in Parliament
The Conservative party has asked all of its MPs to say by 5 December if they are planning to stand again at the next election.While former PMs Boris Johnson and Liz Truss have indicated they'll contest their seats at the next election, the deadline has led to a number of Tory MPs going public to say they won't - including a few surprising names.
Mapped: All the MPs standing down at the next election
Conservative MP Mike Freer is stepping down due to concerns about his safety, following death threats and an arson attack on his constituency office.
Several high-profile Conservative MPs have also announced they will not stand at the next general election.
Conservative MP reveals pregnancy abuse' after losing bid to stand for seat
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails A Conservative MP said she is deeply disappointed not to have been chosen as the party's candidate to fight a revised version of her current seat.Theo Clarke announced the outcome of Friday's Stafford Conservative Association selection meeting on Twitter.
Tory MP reveals abuse over pregnancy as reselection bid fails
A Conservative MP said she is deeply disappointed not to have been chosen as the party's candidate to fight a revised version of her current seat.Theo Clarke announced the outcome of Friday's Stafford Conservative Association selection meeting on Twitter.The parliamentarian, who has recently returned from maternity leave, also revealed that she had been on the receiving end of abuse since announcing she was having a baby.
Tory MPs weigh up prospect of another five years in Parliament
The Conservative party has asked all of its MPs to say by 5 December if they are planning to stand again at the next election.While former PMs Boris Johnson and Liz Truss have indicated they'll contest their seats at the next election, the deadline has led to a number of Tory MPs going public to say they won't - including a few surprising names.
Despite cost-of-living crisis, Brits motivated most by work-life balance
One-fifth of UK workers feel burned out at work and only 16% feel supported in terms of their mental state.
70% of UK workers are planning on finding a new job in 2024, with work-life balance being a major driver for resignations.
Democrats do Dianne Feinstein dirty, but have not done the same to Biden - yet
Sen. Dianne Feinstein will retire from Congress at the end of 2024.AP If you're feeling deprived of irony, watch the spectacle of the vicious attacks on Sen. Dianne Feinstein.It's a priceless example of the left eating its own and demonstrates how nasty it is - even when a fellow Democrat is on the menu.
San Jose's largest school district scrambles for teachers - San Jose Spotlight
San Jose's largest school district is projecting a need for hundreds of teachers starting next fall, but hurdles remain amid an ongoing shortage.San Jose Unified School District estimates it needs to hire 202 teachers for the 2023-24 school year, according to the California Department of Education.Education officials said districts are looking for teachers, but face an uphill battle as students and instructors alike leave the Bay Area.
Forbes says extraordinary turmoil' in SNP amid reports of Murrell challenge
SNP leadership candidate Kate Forbes has acknowledged extraordinary turmoil in the party, amid reports its chief executive Peter Murrell could face a vote of no confidence.Mr Murrell, who is Nicola Sturgeon's husband, is reportedly facing demands from members of the party's ruling National Executive Committee (NEC) to announce a date for his departure.
Jiang Yanyong, the doctor who exposed the size of the 2003 SARS outbreak, dies at 91
Military surgeon Jiang Yanyong is seen in a hotel room in Beijing on Feb. 9, 2004.Jiang Yanyong, a Chinese military doctor who revealed the full extent of the 2003 SARS outbreak and was later placed under house arrest for his political outspokenness, has died, a long-time acquaintance and a Hong Kong newspaper said on March 14, 2023.
How to Make a Career Pivot - Without Taking a Pay Cut
Many professionals dream about shifting into a new role or perhaps an entirely new career.Of course, making the case for yourself in a new industry may be challenging, especially if you lack directly relevant experience.But even beyond the obstacle of convincing others to give you a shot, there's often a larger conundrum: how to pay for it.
A 4-Day Work Week Bill Is Being Reintroduced in the House as Idea Gains Speed
Rep. Mark Takano is reintroducing a bill that would hack eight hours off of the standard work week.Rep. Mark Takano speaks during a news conference on October 15, 2019, in Washington, D.C. Zach Gibson / Getty Images Rep. Mark Takano is planning to introduce a proposal that would shorten the standard work week in the U.S. to four days as the idea gains traction in Washington.
In Latest Round of Job Cuts, Twitter Is Said to Lay Off at Least 200 Employees
Twitter laid off at least 200 of its employees on Saturday night, three people familiar with the matter said, or about 10 percent of the roughly 2,000 who were still working for the company.Elon Musk, who acquired the social media platform in October, has steadily pared back its work force from about 7,500 employees as he has sought to reduce costs.
San Jose's largest school district scrambles for teachers - San Jose Spotlight
San Jose's largest school district is projecting a need for hundreds of teachers starting next fall, but hurdles remain amid an ongoing shortage.San Jose Unified School District estimates it needs to hire 202 teachers for the 2023-24 school year, according to the California Department of Education.Education officials said districts are looking for teachers, but face an uphill battle as students and instructors alike leave the Bay Area.
Forbes says extraordinary turmoil' in SNP amid reports of Murrell challenge
SNP leadership candidate Kate Forbes has acknowledged extraordinary turmoil in the party, amid reports its chief executive Peter Murrell could face a vote of no confidence.Mr Murrell, who is Nicola Sturgeon's husband, is reportedly facing demands from members of the party's ruling National Executive Committee (NEC) to announce a date for his departure.
Jiang Yanyong, the doctor who exposed the size of the 2003 SARS outbreak, dies at 91
Military surgeon Jiang Yanyong is seen in a hotel room in Beijing on Feb. 9, 2004.Jiang Yanyong, a Chinese military doctor who revealed the full extent of the 2003 SARS outbreak and was later placed under house arrest for his political outspokenness, has died, a long-time acquaintance and a Hong Kong newspaper said on March 14, 2023.
How to Make a Career Pivot - Without Taking a Pay Cut
Many professionals dream about shifting into a new role or perhaps an entirely new career.Of course, making the case for yourself in a new industry may be challenging, especially if you lack directly relevant experience.But even beyond the obstacle of convincing others to give you a shot, there's often a larger conundrum: how to pay for it.
A 4-Day Work Week Bill Is Being Reintroduced in the House as Idea Gains Speed
Rep. Mark Takano is reintroducing a bill that would hack eight hours off of the standard work week.Rep. Mark Takano speaks during a news conference on October 15, 2019, in Washington, D.C. Zach Gibson / Getty Images Rep. Mark Takano is planning to introduce a proposal that would shorten the standard work week in the U.S. to four days as the idea gains traction in Washington.
In Latest Round of Job Cuts, Twitter Is Said to Lay Off at Least 200 Employees
Twitter laid off at least 200 of its employees on Saturday night, three people familiar with the matter said, or about 10 percent of the roughly 2,000 who were still working for the company.Elon Musk, who acquired the social media platform in October, has steadily pared back its work force from about 7,500 employees as he has sought to reduce costs.
Middle school teacher resigns after taping chatty 11-year-old student's mouth shut
A North Carolina teacher stepped down after a sixth-grade student sent his mother a selfie showing him with tape covering his mouth because he was being too chatty in class - and his shocked parent is now seeking answers over the incident that left her child feeling "humiliated."Catherine Webster said her 11-year-old son Brady, a student at Smithfield Middle School, texted the disturbing image of himself with painter's tape over his mouth on Feb. 13, WRAL reported.
Relatives of man shot dead by police concerned' by watchdog resignations
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Relatives of a man who was shot dead by police have said it is unsettling and they are concerned by the resignations of two senior officials from the watchdog which is investigating what happened.
Shasta County offers top job to secessionist leader
The Shasta County Board of Supervisors has offered the job of running the day-to-day-operations of its government to a top figure in the New California movement pushing to split California into two states.In an unusual news release, county officials announced that "a majority of the board" had made a "preliminary job offer" to Chriss Street, vice president of New California and a former treasurer of Orange County, to be the county's chief executive officer.
Juventus docked 15 points over transfer dealings
Juventus have been docked 15 points following an investigation into the club's past transfer dealings, Italy's football federation (FIGC) says.The Serie A giants were accused of fixing their balance sheets by artificial gains from club transfers.Juventus had been in third place but the penalty will drop them to 10th.
N.W.S.L. and Players' Union Say Athletes Are Fearful of Reporting Abuse
For the longest time, Kaleigh Kurtz, a defender on the Carolina Courage professional women's soccer team, was silent about her abuse.She dared not come forward to say that Paul Riley, her then-coach at the Courage, had made her feel uncomfortable by saying suggestive things, including asking her about her sex life and describing what sexual positions he preferred.
Relatives of man shot dead by police concerned' by watchdog resignations
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Relatives of a man who was shot dead by police have said it is unsettling and they are concerned by the resignations of two senior officials from the watchdog which is investigating what happened.
Shasta County offers top job to secessionist leader
The Shasta County Board of Supervisors has offered the job of running the day-to-day-operations of its government to a top figure in the New California movement pushing to split California into two states.In an unusual news release, county officials announced that "a majority of the board" had made a "preliminary job offer" to Chriss Street, vice president of New California and a former treasurer of Orange County, to be the county's chief executive officer.
Juventus docked 15 points over transfer dealings
Juventus have been docked 15 points following an investigation into the club's past transfer dealings, Italy's football federation (FIGC) says.The Serie A giants were accused of fixing their balance sheets by artificial gains from club transfers.Juventus had been in third place but the penalty will drop them to 10th.
N.W.S.L. and Players' Union Say Athletes Are Fearful of Reporting Abuse
For the longest time, Kaleigh Kurtz, a defender on the Carolina Courage professional women's soccer team, was silent about her abuse.She dared not come forward to say that Paul Riley, her then-coach at the Courage, had made her feel uncomfortable by saying suggestive things, including asking her about her sex life and describing what sexual positions he preferred.
Sen. Gillibrand tells donors Andrew Cuomo may run against her: report
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand has reportedly invoked the specter of a potential Andrew Cuomo comeback bid while hitting up donors for her re-election campaign, warning he may challenge her for her seat.Sources told the Daily Beast that they heard the two-term New York Democratic senator saying as much in her pitch to some deep-pocketed backers.
Moldovan prime minister announces government resignation
Moldovan Prime Minister Natalia Gavrilita announced on Friday that her government was resigning, after a turbulent 18 months in power marked by economic turmoil and the aftershocks of Russia's war on neighboring Ukraine."I believe in the Moldovan people.I believe in Moldova," she told a news briefing.
Texas school official resigns after 3rd-grader finds his gun in bathroom
A Texas school superintendent has resigned after a third-grade student found his gun that he had left unattended in a school bathroom.Rising Star Independent School District boss Robby Stuteville stepped down from his position Monday - a month after the weapon was discovered, reported stations KTAB/KRBC.
More Meta job cuts and a major leadership reorg in the works: report
Meta - the parent company to Facebook - appears to be gearing-up for more staff cuts.Tech entrepreneur Mark Zuckerberg's social media company is exploring means to reduce its workforce, which could include moving senior leadership to lesser roles, according to the Washington Post.The company is examining options to flatten "the layers of management" and growing the responsibilities of supervisors, which insiders reportedly believe will lead to resignations.
Another major ad agency recommends pausing Twitter ad campaigns
Omnicom, one of the world's biggest ad firms, representing brands like McDonald's, Apple, and Pepsico, is recommending clients pause spending on Twitter, according to an internal memo obtained by The Verge.Omnicom Media Group is recommending clients "pause activity on Twitter in the short term," according to a note titled "Twitter - Continued Brand Safety Concerns."
More Meta job cuts and a major leadership reorg in the works: report
Meta - the parent company to Facebook - appears to be gearing-up for more staff cuts.Tech entrepreneur Mark Zuckerberg's social media company is exploring means to reduce its workforce, which could include moving senior leadership to lesser roles, according to the Washington Post.The company is examining options to flatten "the layers of management" and growing the responsibilities of supervisors, which insiders reportedly believe will lead to resignations.
Another major ad agency recommends pausing Twitter ad campaigns
Omnicom, one of the world's biggest ad firms, representing brands like McDonald's, Apple, and Pepsico, is recommending clients pause spending on Twitter, according to an internal memo obtained by The Verge.Omnicom Media Group is recommending clients "pause activity on Twitter in the short term," according to a note titled "Twitter - Continued Brand Safety Concerns."
Chicago's top cop David Brown quits one day after Mayor Lori Lightfoot lost re-election bid
Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown turned in his resignation Wednesday, just one day after Democratic Mayor Lori Lightfoot lost a re-election bid in the Windy City.Brown served as Chicago's top cop for two years, a tenure marred by spiking violence and stagnant progress on police reforms - the same issues that caused Lightfoot to become the city's first incumbent mayor to not be re-elected in four decades.
Top London university hit with resignations over approach to strikes and working conditions
S everal staff at a top London university have said they felt compelled to resign over working conditions and management's approach to strikes.Four former staff members at Queen Mary University cited management's response to striking staff as a factor behind their departure alongside working conditions.
Nearly one in five police officers planning to quit in next two years'
Nearly one in five police officers plan to quit within the next two years amid low morale and dissatisfaction over pay, research suggests.An annual survey by the Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) also found that 19% of officers polled never or almost never have enough money to pay for essentials.
WFH - Work From Home or Work From "Home?"
The global pandemic fostered a huge uptick in remote work as many companies were required to shut their physical offices for months.For many office employees, remote work meant finding any space to set up a laptop, be it a designated home office, a garage, a basement or even a kitchen table.For others, however, remote work meant something entirely different - an opportunity to see the world.
By-election looms as Rosie Cooper stands down as Labour MP
Rosie Cooper has stood down as Labour MP for West Lancashire.Ms Cooper has been appointed Steward and Bailiff of the Three Hundreds of Chiltern by the Chancellor, the archaic process that effectively resigns an MP.It comes two months after she announced she had accepted the position of chair of Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust following a considerable period of soul-searching and reflection.
Kosovo accuses Serbia of trying to destabilize country
Kosovo on Monday accused neighboring Serbia of trying to destabilize the country by pressuring members of the ethnic Serb community to resign from their posts for not accepting Pristina's decision to change illegal vehicle license plates.Prime Minister Albin Kurti said Serbia's president, Aleksandar Vucic, has been in close coordination with Russia and China and is trying to sabotage the European Union-mediated dialogue.
Top London university hit with resignations over approach to strikes and working conditions
S everal staff at a top London university have said they felt compelled to resign over working conditions and management's approach to strikes.Four former staff members at Queen Mary University cited management's response to striking staff as a factor behind their departure alongside working conditions.
Nearly one in five police officers planning to quit in next two years'
Nearly one in five police officers plan to quit within the next two years amid low morale and dissatisfaction over pay, research suggests.An annual survey by the Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) also found that 19% of officers polled never or almost never have enough money to pay for essentials.
WFH - Work From Home or Work From "Home?"
The global pandemic fostered a huge uptick in remote work as many companies were required to shut their physical offices for months.For many office employees, remote work meant finding any space to set up a laptop, be it a designated home office, a garage, a basement or even a kitchen table.For others, however, remote work meant something entirely different - an opportunity to see the world.
By-election looms as Rosie Cooper stands down as Labour MP
Rosie Cooper has stood down as Labour MP for West Lancashire.Ms Cooper has been appointed Steward and Bailiff of the Three Hundreds of Chiltern by the Chancellor, the archaic process that effectively resigns an MP.It comes two months after she announced she had accepted the position of chair of Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust following a considerable period of soul-searching and reflection.
Kosovo accuses Serbia of trying to destabilize country
Kosovo on Monday accused neighboring Serbia of trying to destabilize the country by pressuring members of the ethnic Serb community to resign from their posts for not accepting Pristina's decision to change illegal vehicle license plates.Prime Minister Albin Kurti said Serbia's president, Aleksandar Vucic, has been in close coordination with Russia and China and is trying to sabotage the European Union-mediated dialogue.
The Stack: Apple to Permit Third-Party App Stores, Microsoft Under Fire from FTC
This week: Apple relents to the EU and opens its system to outside app stores, Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard faces renewed threat from FTC...The world of tech was rocked this week by the announcement that Apple would open its iOS system to third-party app stores.The move, made in compliance with incoming EU legislation, is likely to put an end to Apple taking a 30% cut of App Store purchases in Europe.
Truss kept gift of hat but turned down jewellery from Ukraine's first lady
Liz Truss kept the gift of a fancy hat she was given during her brief tenure in No 10 but failed to find time to do any entertaining at Chequers, according to government transparency data.The former prime minister chose to purchase the hat donated by Amanda Denton Millinery in line with rules for ministers for gifts worth 140 or more received in their official capacity.
Pakistan's ex-PM Imran Khan says his party will quit all assemblies
Pakistan's former premier Imran Khan said his party was quitting the country's regional and national assemblies, as he made his first public appearance since being wounded in a gun attack earlier this month.r Khan, a former cricket star turned politician, was ousted in a no-confidence vote in parliament in April.
Pakistan's ex-PM Khan says his party to quit all assemblies
Pakistan's former Prime Minister and opposition leader Imran Khan, center in seated, addresses to his supporters during a rally, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022.Khan said Saturday his party was quitting the country's regional and national assemblies, as he made his first public appearance since being wounded in a gun attack earlier this month.
Truss kept gift of hat but turned down jewellery from Ukraine's first lady
Liz Truss kept the gift of a fancy hat she was given during her brief tenure in No 10 but failed to find time to do any entertaining at Chequers, according to government transparency data.The former prime minister chose to purchase the hat donated by Amanda Denton Millinery in line with rules for ministers for gifts worth 140 or more received in their official capacity.
Pakistan's ex-PM Imran Khan says his party will quit all assemblies
Pakistan's former premier Imran Khan said his party was quitting the country's regional and national assemblies, as he made his first public appearance since being wounded in a gun attack earlier this month.r Khan, a former cricket star turned politician, was ousted in a no-confidence vote in parliament in April.
Pakistan's ex-PM Khan says his party to quit all assemblies
Pakistan's former Prime Minister and opposition leader Imran Khan, center in seated, addresses to his supporters during a rally, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022.Khan said Saturday his party was quitting the country's regional and national assemblies, as he made his first public appearance since being wounded in a gun attack earlier this month.
California school official resigns after inviting teens to 'adult party'
The president of a California school district board resigned over the weekend after he was accused of paying high school choir students to perform at a "private adult party" featuring a "dirty Santa" and alcohol.Steven Llanusa submitted his resignation from the Claremont Unified School District (CUSD) Board of Education on Saturday, the Claremont Courier reported.
Greece to ban spyware as wiretap scandal grows
Lawmakers in Greece are set to approve plans to outlaw commercial spyware following weeks of allegations that senior government officials may have been targeted.The revelations have hurt public support for the country's center-right government as it faces elections in 2023.Under the draft legislation, the use, sale or distribution of spyware in Greece will carry a penalty of a two-year minimum prison sentence.
Top judge who quit during ethics probe still has NY-paid driver, guard
New York's former chief judge - who resigned in July while facing an ethics probe - still has court officers assigned to chauffeur and protect her using a pair of state-owned SUVs, The Post has learned.One of the bodyguards was repeatedly seen sitting in a black Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo outside ex-Judge Janet DiFiore's swank penthouse condo in Westchester County this week.
Twitter claims 'none of our policies have changed' as advertisers continue to flee | Engadget
Anadolu Agency via Getty Images One month into Elon Musk's chaotic takeover of Twitter, the company is once again trying to reassure advertisers and users about the direction of the platform.In its first since Musk's acquisition, the company attempted to explain what "Twitter 2.0" means for the company.
Musk asks if Apple "hates free speech" because it cut Twitter ad spending
Twitter owner and CEO Elon Musk yesterday asked if Apple "hates free speech"-because the iPhone maker isn't spending as much on Twitter advertising as it used to."Apple has mostly stopped advertising on Twitter.Do they hate free speech in America?"Musk wrote."What's going on here @tim_cook?"
Twitter claims 'none of our policies have changed' as advertisers continue to flee | Engadget
Anadolu Agency via Getty Images One month into Elon Musk's chaotic takeover of Twitter, the company is once again trying to reassure advertisers and users about the direction of the platform.In its first since Musk's acquisition, the company attempted to explain what "Twitter 2.0" means for the company.
Musk asks if Apple "hates free speech" because it cut Twitter ad spending
Twitter owner and CEO Elon Musk yesterday asked if Apple "hates free speech"-because the iPhone maker isn't spending as much on Twitter advertising as it used to."Apple has mostly stopped advertising on Twitter.Do they hate free speech in America?"Musk wrote."What's going on here @tim_cook?"
Twitter has lost 50 of its top 100 advertisers since Elon Musk took over, report says
Half of Twitter's top 100 advertisers appear to no longer be advertising on the website.Constanza Hevia/AFP via Getty Images Half of Twitter's top 100 advertisers appear to no longer be advertising on the website.A report from Media Matters for America states that these 50 advertisers have spent almost $2 billion on Twitter ads since 2020 and more than $750 million just in 2022.
Democratic Lawmakers Call for Investigation of Elon Musk's Twitter
WASHINGTON Seven Democratic senators called for the Federal Trade Commission on Thursday to investigate whether Twitter had violated a privacy agreement with the agency since Elon Musk took over the company.In a letter to Lina Khan, the chair of the F.T.C., the lawmakers said they were worried that Mr. Musk's reported changes to internal reviews and data security practices further put consumers at risk and that Twitter had broken the terms of a 2011 legal settlement with the regulator.
Twitter has lost 50 of its top 100 advertisers since Elon Musk took over, report says
Half of Twitter's top 100 advertisers appear to no longer be advertising on the website.Constanza Hevia/AFP via Getty Images Half of Twitter's top 100 advertisers appear to no longer be advertising on the website.A report from Media Matters for America states that these 50 advertisers have spent almost $2 billion on Twitter ads since 2020 and more than $750 million just in 2022.
Democratic Lawmakers Call for Investigation of Elon Musk's Twitter
WASHINGTON Seven Democratic senators called for the Federal Trade Commission on Thursday to investigate whether Twitter had violated a privacy agreement with the agency since Elon Musk took over the company.In a letter to Lina Khan, the chair of the F.T.C., the lawmakers said they were worried that Mr. Musk's reported changes to internal reviews and data security practices further put consumers at risk and that Twitter had broken the terms of a 2011 legal settlement with the regulator.
Tom Brady is getting flamed for his FTX commercial amid crypto company scandal
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady is being mocked for investing big in FTX, a cryptocurrency company that is now being accused of financial crimes.As the Twitter empire falls apart due to resignations, questionable terminations and a verification meme-a-thon, there's another swift tech scandal that has massive financial implications.