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world7 days ago•18 min saved

Epstein Files Spark Global Fallout: A Roll Call of Consequences

The latest Epstein-document releases have triggered a wave of concrete repercussions across politics, finance, entertainment and academia, with figures in foreign politics, academia, business, law and U.S. politics losing positions, resigning or facing criminal investigations—from Prince Andrew’s arrest and loss of titles to Peter Mandelson’s firing and probe, and numerous resignations or sanctions among academics, executives and diplomats as new emails and links come to light.

via The New York Times|

#epstein-files #global-fallout #high-profile

local-politics7 days ago•5 min saved

Mamdani Moves Toward Rent Freeze With RGB Turnover

With RGB resignations clearing the way, Mayor Mamdani could appoint six new members to tilt the Rent Guidelines Board toward approving a rent freeze for rent-stabilized NYC apartments; a board vote this spring could pause rents for about a third of NYC’s rental units, building on a campaign promise amid earlier holdovers and ongoing reshuffles.

via THE CITY - NYC News|

#local-politics #mamdani #nyc-housing

business7 days ago•458 min saved

Epstein Files Spark a New Wave of Corporate Departures

A fresh wave of executives is resigning as millions of Epstein files illuminate closer ties between Epstein and prominent business leaders, prompting questions about judgment and ethics. Hyatt's Tom Pritzker and Goldman Sachs’ Kathy Ruemmler are among the latest to step down, with other high-profile figures like Casey Wasserman and Peter Mandelson under scrutiny. Analysts say markets react faster than political arenas, boards are tightening governance, and more fallout is expected as the Epstein documents continue to surface.

via CNN|

#business #corporate-governance #epstein

world9 days ago•2 min saved

Epstein Files Shake Global Power Network, Triggering Resignations and Probes

The Justice Department released the final Epstein files, revealing ties between the financier and a web of powerful people across law firms, politics, and international circles, leading to resignations and investigations from the U.S. to Europe and the Middle East, including figures tied to the UK and Norwegian governments.

via Axios|

#epstein #investigations #law-firms

technology10 days ago•10 min saved

AI Resignation Letters Expose Safety-Product Rift in AI Labs

The piece analyzes a rising wave of public AI resignation letters from top researchers, including Sharma’s Anthropic note and exits at OpenAI and xAI, to show how safety/alignment work clashes with product-driven pressures, concerns about AGI, and the lure of high-paying moves, while suggesting these letters often warn of risks yet offer limited public action.

via Business Insider|

#ai #ai-safety #anthropic

politics27 days ago•5 min saved

Minneapolis prosecutors warn more resignations could come over federal shooting probes

Federal prosecutors in Minneapolis warned U.S. Attorney Dan Rosen that more resignations could follow if the office does not open civil rights investigations into two fatal shootings by immigration agents, amid concerns over DHS-led probes, pressure to rush charges, and ongoing staffing losses after several resignations.

via CBS News|

#federal-investigations #immigration-enforcement #minneapolis

justice27 days ago•24 min saved

Minneapolis prosecutors mull mass resignations over DOJ handling of immigrant-officer shootings

Federal prosecutors in Minneapolis have warned the U.S. Attorney they are deeply frustrated with the Justice Department’s response to the fatal shootings of Renée Good and Alex Pretti by immigration officers, suggesting they could resign en masse and jeopardize the office’s ability to handle its caseload.

via The Washington Post|

#doj #justice #minneapolis

politics1 month ago•7 min saved

Sherrill's Resignation Notices Spark NJ Government Confusion

New Jersey Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill sent notices requesting resignations from some career public servants, triggering anger and confusion in the state workforce. The transition team says the letters target only political appointees and are being clarified with state departments, while unions press for protections and process checks. The episode recalls the Trump-era DOGE push for mass resignations and highlights tensions around civil-service rules during a change in leadership.

via Politico|

#doge #mikie-sherrill #new-jersey

justice1 month ago•25 min saved

Prosecutor shake-up in D.C. and Minneapolis tied to shooting probe

Several senior prosecutors in Washington, D.C., and Minneapolis have resigned amid turmoil over how the Justice Department handled the shooting death of a Minneapolis woman by an ICE officer, including at least five prosecutors from Minneapolis’ U.S. attorney’s office, the second-in-command among them.

via The Washington Post|

#justice #minneapolis #prosecutors

politics1 month ago•6 min saved

DOJ Civil Rights Division Faces Mass Departures as Minneapolis Probe Stalls

Several career prosecutors in the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division are resigning after learning there will be no criminal civil rights probe into the fatal Minneapolis shooting by a federal immigration agent, reflecting leadership frustrations and a broader exodus within the division.

via CBS News|

#civil-rights-division #doj #ex-prosecutors

health1 month ago•6 min saved

NIH Leadership Crisis Sparks Concerns Over Scientific Integrity

A group of former NIH scientists and administrators have resigned in protest, citing political interference, censorship, and undermining of scientific integrity by the current administration, which they believe threatens public health, scientific progress, and democratic freedoms.

via statnews.com|

#health #nih #political-interference

media3 months ago•3 min saved

BBC leadership resigns amid controversy over Trump documentary and bias allegations

BBC Director General Tim Davie and news chief Deborah Turness resigned following controversy over the editing of a Trump speech in a documentary, which raised concerns about impartiality and led to broader scandals involving the BBC's credibility and behavior of its staff.

via DW|

#bbc #impartiality #media

world3 months ago•4 min saved

BBC Leaders Resign Over Trump Speech Editing Controversy

Two top BBC leaders resigned following criticism over the editing of a Trump speech in a documentary, which was accused of being misleading and biased, leading to widespread controversy and calls for accountability within the BBC.

via Axios|

#bbc #editorial-bias #media-controversy

media3 months ago•3 min saved

BBC Leaders Resign Over Trump Speech Editing Controversy

BBC Director-General Tim Davie and BBC News Chief Executive Deborah Turness resigned following criticism over the editing of Trump's 2021 speech, which was accused of being misleading. The controversy, linked to a BBC 'Panorama' broadcast and broader issues of impartiality, has intensified scrutiny of the BBC's coverage and its role as a national broadcaster, amid political and public debates about bias and accuracy.

via Los Angeles Times|

#bbc #media #media-controversy

world3 months ago•3 min saved

BBC Leadership Resigns Amid Trump Speech Editing Controversy

The BBC's Director-General Tim Davie and news CEO Deborah Turness resigned following criticism over the editing of Donald Trump's speech, which was seen as misleading, leading to broader scrutiny of the broadcaster's impartiality and coverage, especially regarding political and international issues.

via AP News|

#bbc #media-bias #resignations