All articles tagged with #replacement
Originally Published 4 months ago — by TVLine
Jennifer Hudson temporarily replaced Kelly Clarkson as a coach on NBC's The Voice Season 29 following Clarkson's ex-husband Brandon Blackstock's death, with Hudson filling in for one episode during rehearsals before Clarkson returned. Hudson has previously been a coach on The Voice and is part of the upcoming season, which features returning coaches and airs next spring.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Washington Post
President Donald Trump is replacing IRS Commissioner Billy Long after just two months, with Long being nominated as the U.S. ambassador to Iceland, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to serve as acting IRS commissioner.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by TipRanks
President Trump has initiated the process to select a new Fed Chair, with Jerome Powell's term ending in May 2026, and the decision will be at Trump's discretion, with potential candidates including Kevin Warsh and Scott Bessent.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Bloomberg
Former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers predicts Donald Trump will appoint a mainstream, respected candidate to replace Fed Chair Jerome Powell, despite Trump's criticism of Powell's rate decisions and calls for lower interest rates. Summers suggests the choice will be aimed at stabilizing markets and avoiding economic destabilization, amid ongoing concerns about tariffs and supply shocks impacting inflation and unemployment. Trump’s political strategy appears to involve shifting blame for potential economic downturns onto external factors rather than his policies.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ABC News
New York Judge Mark Grisanti, who was censured for shoving a police officer during a brawl, will be replaced on the bench as his name was not included in the latest list of judicial nominees. Despite his attorney's defense of his overall exemplary service, the incident and his involvement in cases with a business associate led to the decision. Grisanti will remain in his position until a new judge is appointed.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Athletic
John Sterling, the legendary voice of the New York Yankees, has retired, prompting the team and WFAN to consider his replacement in the radio broadcast booth. Justin Shackil and Emmanuel Berbari will continue to fill in for the remainder of the season, with a decision on a permanent replacement expected after the season. The Yankees will have a major say in the hiring process, and potential candidates include Rickie Ricardo, Ryan Ruocco, and Brendan Burke. Sterling, known for his iconic home run calls, will be honored in a pregame ceremony at Yankee Stadium.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Verge
Yoto has recalled its Mini speaker due to a charging cable issue that can cause the lithium-ion battery to overheat and catch fire, affecting 251,165 devices in the US and 19,721 in Canada with the PRPLXX00860 SKU. Owners can receive a free replacement Mini Smart Cable and a $20 voucher by logging into Yoto’s website, adding the speaker’s serial number, and uploading a photo of the cut charging cable.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CarScoops
Nissan has confirmed that the GT-R will soon go out of production, but a replacement model is in the works, although details are vague. The company is also considering a new Z and Xterra, with early sketches of the next-generation Z already created. The future GT-R is expected to be authentic and may not be fully electric, with insights from Formula E likely influencing its power source. The next Z's design and power source are still uncertain, but it may lean towards electric technology.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by MLive.com
An official was replaced at halftime during an NCAA Tournament game due to a "background conflict" that was discovered, with no specific details provided. Tommi Paris was replaced by Angelica Suffren during the first-round game between Chattanooga and NC State, and the NCAA stated that Paris had a conflict that would have prevented her from working the assigned game if known. N.C. State went on to win the game 64-45, and will face Tennessee in the next round.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WCVB Boston
Rhode Island's Governor announced that the Washington Bridge, a critical gateway to Providence, will need to be demolished and replaced due to additional structural deficiencies. The new bridge is expected to be completed between March and September of 2026, with an estimated cost of $250-300 million. The sudden closure in December caused significant traffic disruptions, and state officials are investigating the circumstances leading to the bridge's deterioration. The bridge carries nearly 100,000 vehicles daily and was rated as "poor" in the Federal Highway Administration's National Bridge Inventory.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Athletic
With the Professional Soccer Referees Association (PSRA) locked out, the Professional Referees Organization (PRO) has lined up 66 replacement referees for the upcoming MLS season, including former national referees and officials with international experience. Matches hosted by Canadian-based clubs will be serviced by Canada Soccer, and former FIFA referee Mark Geiger will be available as a video assistant referee. The last lockout in 2014 saw seven replacement refs go on to have careers in PRO, and the current situation has raised concerns about the impact of using replacement referees on MLS games.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Deadline
Lionel Richie expressed surprise at Katy Perry's departure from American Idol but stated that he's not upset about it. He mentioned that he wasn't aware of her decision and speculated on the qualities her replacement would need, emphasizing the importance of humor and knowledge in the role.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Deadspin
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred has announced his retirement, and there are several potential candidates to replace him, including MLB deputy commissioner Dan Halem, Red Sox chairman Tom Werner, former baseball executive Theo Epstein, former player and owner Alex Rodriguez, politician Bernie Sanders, broadcaster Bob Costas, former basketball player LeBron James, former baseball player Curt Schilling, entertainer Beyoncé, and former pitcher David Cone. Each candidate brings a unique background and skill set to potentially lead the league.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo News
Despite concerns about President Joe Biden's fitness, Democrats have rallied around him and he is almost certain to be the Democratic Party’s nominee as long as he wants. While there are provisions in the DNC Charter to replace the nominee in case of incapacitation or resignation, it is highly unlikely and would require Biden's consent. If Biden were to withdraw, it could lead to a free-for-all at the Democratic National Convention, and Vice President Kamala Harris would not automatically become the nominee.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
Ronna McDaniel, the chairwoman of the Republican National Committee, has reportedly offered to step down from her position, with former President Donald Trump being informed of her decision. The move has sparked speculation about who Trump may want to replace McDaniel, as the Republican Party considers potential leadership changes.