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Europe politics

The 20 events that formed Sweden's political landscape in 2023

Sweden's EU presidency launch included a trip to Arctic Sweden with Brussels journalists, where a major mining announcement was made.

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's key advisor resigned over illegal eel fishing, leaving a gap in the government. [ more ]

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Europe politics

Qatargate, one year on: EU corruption scandal still unsolved DW 12/08/2023

A cash-for-influence scandal, dubbed Qatargate, has rocked the European Parliament and led to a series of raids and arrests in Belgium and Italy.

One year later, much about the case remains unresolved, with investigations stalled and no convictions. [ more ]

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2 days ago

Soccer (FIFA)

Spanish government to oversee football federation

Spanish government forms special committee to oversee football federation after scandal involving former president. [ more ]

LGBTQ Nation

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NYC LGBT

Catholic priest jailed after male escort ODs at his gay sex party

A Catholic priest in Poland sentenced to prison for hosting a gay adult play party where a sex worker overdosed and was mutilated. [ more ]

New York Post

3 weeks ago

NYC politics

NY Senate confirms new head for state police after years of tumult

Steven James was unanimously confirmed as the new superintendent of the New York State Police after a year of uncertainty.

James aims to improve morale among law enforcement to enhance public safety. [ more ]

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NYC politics

Mayor says New York is world's greatest city because any day could be a new 9/11

New York City Mayor Eric Adams warns of another potential terrorist attack on the scale of 9/11

Adams' remark comes as he faces low approval ratings and multiple scandals [ more ]

New York Post

4 weeks ago

NYC real estate

FTX to unload disgraced Sam Bankman-Fried's $222M Bahamas real estate empire

Bankman-Fried's Bahamas real estate assets being sold off due to fraud.

FTX seizing control of $222 million worth of properties from Bankman-Fried. [ more ]

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Los Angeles Times

Hernandez: Shohei Ohtani shows no hint of scandal distracting him in his Dodgers home debut

Ohtani remains calm and unaffected amid scandal accusations of money theft from his former interpreter.

Ohtani's extreme measures for privacy make him a mystery even to his teammates, maintaining a carefree demeanor amidst the investigation. [ more ]

Dodgers Nation

Dodgers' Manager Encouraged By Shohei Ohtani's Response to Ippei Mizuhara Scandal

The scandal involving Ippei Mizuhara has not been resolved, impacting Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers.

Despite the ongoing scandal, Ohtani appears to be handling the situation well, maintaining focus on his performance. [ more ]

Dodger Blue

Dodgers News: Ippei Mizuhara Claims He 'Has Never' Misinformed Shohei Ohtani

Shohei Ohtani denies involvement in theft and gambling

MLB and IRS launch investigations into the alleged scandal [ more ]

Dodgers Nation

Dodgers' Dave Roberts Reacts to Shohei Ohtani's Statement: 'I Heard Everything I Needed to Hear'

Ohtani accused former interpreter of theft and gambling addiction

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts supports Ohtani's honesty [ more ]

Dodgers Nation

How Will ESPN's Dodgers Broadcast Address Shohei Ohtani Fallout With Former Interpreter?

The Dodgers' season opener has been overshadowed by a scandal involving Shohei Ohtani and his former interpreter.

Ravech emphasizes the importance of reporting facts and informed opinions from experts. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Amid ongoing Shohei Ohtani saga, Dodgers defeat Angels in Freeway Series opener

Dodgers face scandal distractions

Ohtani not accused of gambling [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Who is Shohei Ohtani's new interpreter with Dodgers? They call him 'Will the Thrill'

Dodgers fired interpreter accused of theft

New interpreter appointed for Ohtani [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Yoshinobu Yamamoto battered by Padres in slugfest as Dodgers split series in Korea

The Dodgers faced challenges on and off the field, with a disappointing outcome in a game against the Padres and a scandal involving Ippei Mizuhara and Shohei Ohtani.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto struggled in his MLB debut, raising questions about his transition from the Nippon Professional Baseball league to the major leagues. [ more ]

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New York Post

Education

AI company paid $4.3M as teaching tool at NYC schools touts 'artificial' reviews on website

Company used fake testimonials from phantom NYC teachers for AI teaching tool.

Learning Innovation Catalyst, or LINC, received $4.3 million in city funds since 2018 for their AI tool. [ more ]

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Major League Baseball

MLB embraced betting. Now it's smeared with gambling's grubby underbelly

Association of MLB star with illegal sports betting operation

MLB navigating through a potential scandal involving a high-profile player and interpreter. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Startled Dodgers move on after Shohei Ohtani's interpreter accused of theft, gambling

Friendly interaction captured on camera turned out to be marred by a scandal involving a massive theft.

Ohtani's long-time interpreter, accused of using millions of Ohtani's funds to cover gambling debts. [ more ]

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5 months ago

This Day in Braves History: Bob Horner wins Rookie of the Year Award

Braves prospect scandal leads to severe penalties

Joe Black beats out Mathews, Wilhelm and Groat for Rookie of the Year

Yankees purchase Joe DiMaggio from San Francisco [ more ]

Open Culture

Podcast

The Puzzle of Docudramas - Pretty Much Pop: A Culture Podcast #167

The movie May December fictionalizes a well-known scandal story with A-list actors.

The podcast episode discusses whether dramatizing real-life scandals with A-list actors is necessary. [ more ]

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The ups and downs of Kate Middleton's playboy uncle Gary Goldsmith ahead of CBB

The royal family is apprehensive about Kate Middleton's uncle joining Celebrity Big Brother due to potential PR issues.

Gary Goldsmith is a controversial figure with a history of scandals, including a publicized assault on his wife. [ more ]

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Martin Bashir's Diana interview: A timeline of the scandal

Martin Bashir's interview with Princess Diana in the 1990s led to her divorce and had lasting ramifications for the BBC.

Bashir was found to have obtained the interview through deceit, forging bank statements that implied Diana was being spied on. [ more ]

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Post office investigators were set targets' for recovering money from postmasters

Former Post Office investigator reveals he was given a target to recover money from accused subpostmasters

MPs send letters requesting information on public sector contracts awarded to Fujitsu

Post Office investigator felt under pressure due to mounting backlogs [ more ]

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Martin Lewis urges drivers to claim payout that millions' could be owed

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis warns drivers to check if they're eligible for a pay-out in a potential car finance scandal.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is investigating alleged mis-selling of new and secondhand cars and inflated prices for loans. [ more ]

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Television

The Sunday Read: How Tom Sandoval Became the Most Hated Man in America'

Vanderpump Rules is a successful reality TV show that received an Emmy nomination.

Tom Sandoval's personal life, including the affair nicknamed 'Scandoval,' has garnered widespread attention. [ more ]

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Television

Golden Globes Draws 9.4 Million Viewers

The Golden Globes had an average of 9.4 million viewers, an increase from last year but significantly lower than previous years.

The pandemic and the scandal surrounding the organization administering the Globes have impacted its ratings and the ability to find a streaming service to pick up the rights. [ more ]

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Mission District

'We got blindsided': SF SAFE workers allege pay violations, hostile work culture

Long-term employees of scandal-ridden nonprofit SF SAFE felt shock and betrayal after its implosion.

Former SF SAFE workers are filing complaints about unpaid wages and benefits, seeking justice and compensation. [ more ]

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Europe news

Hungary: Is Orban losing control amid child abuse scandal? DW 02/21/2024

Orban's speech overshadowed by scandal

Resignations following abuse scandal [ more ]

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EU data protection

This is the super-scandal that should bring down Viktor Orban and it's far from over | Katalin Cseh

Orban's regime facing turmoil due to scandal involving pardons for criminal convictions and cover-ups.

The scandal reveals hypocrisies in Orban's government, exposing power dynamics and lack of accountability under his rule. [ more ]

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Europe news

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. [ more ]

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New York City

Manhattan DA cuts no jail deal with Adams' ex colleague in illegal donation scheme

Former NYPD inspector pleads guilty to funneling illegal funds to Mayor Eric Adams' campaign

Montgomery abused a city program by orchestrating a scheme to reimburse "straw donors" who contributed to Adams' campaign with his own money [ more ]

New York Post

New York City

It's Groundhog Day - and the 10-year anniversary of Bill de Blasio dropping 'Staten Island Chuck'

Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio dropped and killed Staten Island Chuck, a groundhog, during a Groundhog Day celebration in 2014.

The Staten Island Zoo initially tried to cover up Chuck's death, only revealing that he died of natural causes. It was later revealed that the groundhog was actually a female stand-in named Charlotte. [ more ]

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New York City

House Expels George Santos From Congress

George Santos, a New York Republican, has been expelled from Congress following a bipartisan vote after being indicted on 23 counts.

This marks the first time someone has been expelled from the House without being convicted of a federal crime or supporting the Confederacy. [ more ]

Vulture

Writing

Truman Capote Bites the Hands That Fed Him

The publication of Truman Capote's excerpt from his forthcoming novel Answered Prayers caused a scandal among the social elite.

The social stakes were high and individuals were afraid of being on the wrong side of the controversy. [ more ]

BBC News

UK politics

Must be 'specific reasons' for Post Office chair removal - Labour asks what

The government needs to explain why it sacked the chairman of the Post Office.

The ousted chairman, Henry Staunton, wasn't in post during the Horizon scandal, so there must be specific reasons for his removal. [ more ]

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National Hockey League

Where do things stand with the sexual assault case involving 2018 Canada world junior players?

Multiple NHL players from Canada's gold-medal winning 2018 world junior team have taken leaves of absence amid a sexual assault investigation.

A woman sued Hockey Canada in 2022, alleging she was sexually assaulted by members of the team at a fundraising gala in 2018. [ more ]

New York Post

Austin

'Cheer' star Monica Aldama's Son Austin charged with 10 counts of child pornography

The son of 'Cheer' star Monica Aldama, Austin Aldama, has been arrested on charges of child pornography.

This is not the first time the 'Cheer' cast has been involved in a child pornography scandal. [ more ]

Above the Law

Law

Epstein Files Unsealed And Reveal... Pretty Much Everything We Already Knew

Despite the unsealing of the names in the Jeffrey Epstein files, no new information regarding high-profile individuals involved in the scandal was revealed.

The allegations of wrongdoing were already public knowledge, and most of the individuals of note in the documents were already well-known. [ more ]

Above the Law

5 months ago

Law

Morning Docket: 11.22.23

Chicken or collusive price-fixing?

Man in trouble for selling fake money

Elon Musk knew about Tesla autopilot defect [ more ]

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France news

Bernadette review Catherine Deneuve warms up French first lady biopic

Catherine Deneuve delivers a stately and good-humored performance in a true-life political dramedy.

The film explores the complex dynamics between Bernadette Chirac and her husband Jacques Chirac, as well as the scandal-filled politics of their time. [ more ]

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LA real estate

Celebrities and Taxes Top LA's Buzzy Stories for 2023

The Los Angeles real estate market in 2023 was influenced by politics, luxury deals, and high-profile scandals.

A squatter in Brentwood managed to live in an Airbnb unit for 570 days without paying rent. [ more ]

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Europe news

Almost Naked' Party in Moscow Angers Russian Conservatives

Tearful apologies, revoked sponsorships, canceled performances and two weeks in jail for wearing a sock on the genitals.

Slate Magazine

Books

What Happened When the Tabloids Found a Literary Writer's Memoir of His Wife's Suicide

A new memoir titled 'Molly' has received positive reviews and media attention, despite being published by a small press.

The Daily Mail published a headline focused on the scandalous aspects of the memoir, while other writers criticized it as 'literary revenge porn.' [ more ]

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US politics

Hunter Biden indicted on tax charges in California in new criminal case

Hunter Biden has been indicted on nine tax charges in California, adding to the scrutiny of his financial dealings.

The charges allege that Biden engaged in a four-year scheme to evade paying at least $1.4 million in federal taxes. [ more ]

Document Journal

Film

A guide to the discomfiting films of Todd Haynes

Todd Haynes is known for his films that explore scandal and the performance of identity

His latest film, May-December, continues his exploration of these themes [ more ]

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