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Greg Abel, who started his entrepreneurial journey by collecting soda bottles as a child, has risen through the ranks to become the CEO and successor of Warren Buffett at Berkshire Hathaway, leading the $1 trillion company after a distinguished career in energy and corporate leadership.
Turning Point USA has appointed Erika Kirk, the widow of founder Charlie Kirk, as its new CEO and chair of the board, succeeding her husband.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un traveled to Beijing with his daughter Kim Ju-ae, who is believed to be his potential successor, marking her first known overseas trip and signaling her importance in North Korea's leadership succession.
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has indicated he does not plan to seek another term and denied grooming his son as a successor, suggesting this may be his final term after leading Belarus for over three decades.
President Trump publicly indicated that Vice President JD Vance is most likely to succeed him as the leader of the MAGA movement, signaling strong support for Vance's political future amid ongoing speculation about his potential successor.
Following Iran's recent conflict with Israel, questions have arisen about the potential successors to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, with speculation ranging from hardline clerics to reform-minded figures, amid concerns about Iran's political stability and future direction.
The Dalai Lama announced that the institution of the Dalai Lama will continue and that his successor will be chosen by the Tibetan Buddhist community in exile, asserting independence from China's authority, which claims control over the process. The search for his successor will follow traditional methods, and the Dalai Lama emphasized that no one else has the authority to interfere, signaling a stance against Chinese influence. This announcement comes amid ongoing tensions over Tibetan autonomy and China's control over religious succession.
The Dalai Lama declared that only his office has the authority to choose his successor, challenging China's claim that it must approve the process, which could escalate tensions between the Tibetan government-in-exile and Beijing.
The Dalai Lama announced he will be reincarnated and that his trust has exclusive authority to identify his successor, countering China's claim that it will choose the next Dalai Lama, with the successor potentially being of any gender or nationality.
The Dalai Lama announced that he will have a successor after his death, following traditional Tibetan Buddhist practices, and emphasized that the process of recognizing his reincarnation will be solely managed by the Gaden Phodrang Foundation, with no external interference, and that his successor may be born outside China.
Anna Wintour has stepped down as Vogue's editor-in-chief after 37 years, remaining as publisher Condé Nast's chief content officer. She is credited with revolutionizing fashion publishing, popularizing celebrity covers, and making fashion more approachable. Her successor is yet to be announced, with frontrunners including Eva Chen and Chioma Nnadi. Wintour's legacy includes shaping pop culture and navigating the magazine through digital transformation.
After Kentucky's shocking loss in the NCAA Tournament, there's speculation about who could replace John Calipari as head coach. Kentucky insider Matt Jones suggests that the school would first reach out to Jay Wright and Brad Stevens, both of whom are no longer coaching, and then consider Scott Drew, who is currently coaching at Baylor. Wright and Stevens have successful coaching histories, while Drew has built Baylor into a strong program. If Calipari does leave, these three names are potential successors, but beyond them, the next options are unclear. However, it's still uncertain whether Kentucky will part ways with Calipari after 15 seasons.
Belgian designer Dries Van Noten is stepping down from his eponymous brand in June after nearly four decades in fashion, with his last show scheduled for Paris Fashion Week in spring 2025. The search for his successor has quietly commenced, and potential candidates include promising number-two designers. Van Noten, known for his ravishing colors and striking prints, sold a majority stake in his brand to Puig in 2018, and while he will step aside, he will remain involved in the brand. Puig expressed honor and responsibility in carrying Van Noten's legacy forward, and the designer expressed excitement for the brand's future, citing its growth and expansion under Puig's ownership.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell announced that he will step down from his position as the longest-serving leader in Senate history at the end of the year. McConnell's decision comes amid a changing political landscape within the Republican Party, with potential successors including John Thune, John Barrasso, and John Cornyn. McConnell's departure marks the end of an era in Senate leadership and raises questions about the future direction of the GOP.
Nintendo's shares dropped 6% following reports suggesting that the release of its next-generation console, expected to succeed the aging Switch, will be delayed until early 2025 from later this year. Despite not confirming specific plans, the Kyoto-based gaming company has hinted at ongoing hardware and software development, and recently raised its full-year sales forecast for the Switch as it continues to attract consumers.