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George Santos says he is suspending his GOP congressional campaign and running as an independent
Former GOP Rep. George Santos said Friday that he plans to file to run as an independent in New York's 1st District this year.NBC News - Politics -
Former Rep. George Santos says he's leaving the Republican Party
Santos had previously announced plans to challenge Republican Rep. Nick LaLota in New York's First Congressional District, which includes eastern Long Island.CBS News - Politics -
Illinois official resigns after public outcry over death of Jayden Perkins
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) announced Monday that a member of the Prisoner Review Board (PRB) has resigned from her post, following a public outcry in response to the death of 11-year-old Jayden Perkins. Perkins was allegedly killed by a man ...The Hill - Politics -
Rep. Mike Gallagher resigning early, leaving razor-thin GOP majority
His departure means Republicans can lose only one vote if all Democrats stick together.CBS News - Politics -
State department official’s resignation highlights rifts over US Gaza policy
Annelle Sheline says ‘I no longer wanted to be affiliated with this administration,’ claiming Biden is flouting US law over Israel. • Biden administration’s Gaza strategy panned as ‘mess’ amid clashing goalsA human rights official has resigned ...The Guardian - World -
Israeli airstrike in northeastern Lebanon wounds 3, local official says
A mayor in northeastern Lebanon says an Israeli airstrike has wounded at least three peopleABC News - World - Israel -
Officials admit to missed call on final play of Clippers win over 76ers
Officials said they missed a foul call in the closing seconds of the Los Angeles Clippers’ 108-107 win over Philadelphia, denying the 76ers a possible victory in their fight for better playoff positioningABC News - Sports - NBA -
NASCAR official says 'work to be done' after dozens of penalties called at COTA
NASCAR issued a total of 40 penalties in the Cup, Xfinity and Truck races for short cutting the course.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NASCAR -
French PM backs school head who faced death threats after Muslim veil row
Gabriel Attal says state will file a complaint against student over accusation against principal who had to resign for his safety. The French prime minister, Gabriel Attal, has defended French secularism following the resignation of a Paris school ...The Guardian - World - France -
Biden campaign calls Trump ‘weak and desperate’ after New York court hearing
Spokesperson for president notes Trump’s Jesus comparisons and lack of campaign events and says US ‘deserves better’. Joe Biden’s presidential re-election campaign labeled Donald Trump “weak and desperate” and “feeble, confused and tired”, after ...The Guardian - World - Joe Biden -
Joni Mitchell returns to Spotify two years after boycott over Joe Rogan's COVID-19 'lies'
Joni Mitchell's music returned to Spotify last week, more than two years after she boycotted the streaming giant for platforming 'The Joe Rogan Experience.'Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
The U.N. Security Council approved a resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza after the U.S. allowed it to pass by abstaining, prompting Israel to withdraw from scheduled high-level meetings with the Biden administration.
The U.N. Security Council approved a resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza after the U.S. allowed it to pass by abstaining, prompting Israel to withdraw from scheduled high-level meetings with the Biden administration.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
St. Bonaventure AD resigns after spurning NIT
St. Bonaventure athletic director Joe Manhertz resigned abruptly after opting to keep the school's men's basketball program out of the NIT without initially informing its players and fans.ESPN - Sports -
U.N. Security Council Calls for Immediate Cease-Fire in Gaza as U.S. Abstains
The U.S. decision not to vote on the resolution drew criticism from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, who ordered a delegation to hold back from a planned trip to Washington.The New York Times - World -
76ers' Kelly Oubre Jr. confronts officials after missed call on final play in loss to Clippers
"You're a b*tch. You’re a b*tch. You’re a b*tch," Oubre told each official after the defeat.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Sacha Baron Cohen counters Rebel Wilson after she claims reps 'bullied' her over book
Sacha Baron Cohen responded to Rebel Wilson's claims from the set of 'The Brothers Grimsby.' The 'Borat' star inspires a chapter in Wilson's new memoir.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
George Russell’s safety fears after frantic pleas to stop Australian Grand Prix
British driver George Russell was left in a state of panic after his high-speed crash in Sunday’s Australian Grand Prix as he was left stranded in the middle of the Albert Park track in his stricken Mercedes.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Asos, Boohoo and George pledge clarity on green credentials after CMA probe
Retailers vow to use only ‘accurate and clear’ sustainability claims following greenwashing investigation by UK regulatorFinancial Times - Business -
Prosecutors seeking up to 50 years in jail for disgraced 'Crypto King'
The former boss of bankrupt crypto exchange FTX is due to be sentenced for multi-billion dollar fraud.BBC News - Top stories -
Could House control flip to Democrats? Early resignations leave GOP on edge
"With such a tiny majority, all it would take is a tiny number of Republicans to decide ... they want to go and leave immediately," one expert said.CBS News - Top stories -
France to sue teen in headscarf row with school head
The girl's false allegations about her headmaster led to death threats and his sudden resignation.BBC News - Top stories -
State Department human rights staffer resigns over Biden’s Gaza policy
A State Department human rights staffer said she is resigning in response to the Biden administration's policy on Gaza in a CNN opinion piece Wednesday. “For the past year, I worked for the office devoted to promoting human rights in the Middle ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Sunak’s attempt to boost Tory morale hit after two ministers resign
UK PM forced into mini-reshuffle ahead of three-week break after Robert Halfon and James Heappey quitFinancial Times - Business -
Biden with big advantage over Trump in campaign fundraising
Heading into March, President Biden's campaign had a record $71 million on hand, more than double the $33 million in former President Donald Trump's campaign account. Trump, meanwhile, has been forced to spend nearly $9 million on legal bills so ...CBS News - Politics - Joe Biden -
Middle East crisis live: UN chief calls for immediate ceasefire and for Gaza to be ‘flooded with aid’ during Rafah visit
António Guterres, standing beside a queue of waiting aid trucks, warns against ground assault on border town. US fighter jets from the USS Dwight D Eisenhower aircraft carrier struck three underground storage facilities in Houthi-controlled areas ...The Guardian - World -
Israel-Gaza war live: Netanyahu hits back at war cabinet minister who criticised cancellation of US visit
Israeli prime minister’s political rival said Netanyahu should have travelled to the US after visit is cancelled following UN vote to pass ceasefire resolution. Unrwa’s planning director has said “more people will die” in the north of the Gaza ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez calls Israeli Gaza campaign an ‘unfolding genocide’
The progressive congresswoman also called on the White House to suspend aid to the Israeli military in House speech. Progressive US congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called the Israeli military campaign in Gaza an “unfolding genocide” in a ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
Campaigners in Spain call for more to be done about racism in football
Real Madrid star Vinícius Júnior’s tearful comments prompt questions over why racist fans can still act with impunity. Antiracism campaigners in Spain have called on the country’s institutions to do more to crack down on racism in football, after ...The Guardian - World -
Texas Rep. Troy Nehls' campaign finances investigated by ethics committee, he says
The House Ethics Committee is investigating Rep. Troy Nehls, the panel said in a statement on TuesdayABC News - Top stories - Texas -
Esa-Pekka Salonen's resignation in San Francisco is a wake-up call for arts groups nationwide
Conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen's statement about the San Francisco Symphony board has crucial ramifications for arts organizations including the L.A. Phil.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Massive engineering task lies ahead after the Baltimore bridge collapse
The Frances Scott Key Bridge collapse has brought one of the nation's busiest ports to a standstill. NBC News' Tom Costello says clearing the debris and reopening the port is an immediate area of focus.NBC News - Top stories -
Shohei Ohtani on gambling scandal: 'Shocked' MLB star calls out interpreter's 'lies,' denies paying bookmaker
Ohtani broke his silence on the scandal involving his former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, on MondayCBS Sports - Sports - MLB -
Senior doctors in South Korea submit resignations, deepening dispute over medical school plan
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Stability AI's CEO Resigns in Another Startup Leadership Upset Over AI's Future
Founder and CEO Emad Mostaque has stepped down from his company, evoking echoes over drama at OpenAI last year.Inc. - Business -
Senior doctors in South Korea submit resignations, deepening dispute over medical school plan
Senior doctors at major hospitals in South Korea have begun submitting their resignations in support of medical interns and residents who have been on a strike over the government’s push to sharply increase medical school admissionsABC News - Health -
Biden hits Trump over lack of campaign events in new video
President Biden on Thursday hit former President Trump with a video highlighting the many campaign events the incumbent has had in March, while Trump has been at his golf club in Florida. “I’ll tell you this: There’s a difference between the two ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Dow Industrials, S&P 500 Dip to Start Week
Stocks were mostly lower as chip makers came under pressure, after a report that China plans to phase out U.S.-made microprocessors in government computers and servers.The Wall Street Journal - World -
At least four judges resign from men-only Garrick Club after backlash
Exclusive: Move comes as issue of membership of organisation that bars women is being taken seriously at highest levels of judiciary. ‘It isn’t acceptable’: Garrick Club remains a bastion of male elitismLegal profession’s most powerful among ...The Guardian - World -
Illinois parole board member, chair resign after 11-year-old dies protecting mom
Governor JB Pritzker has announced the resignation of the parole board chair and member who oversaw parole for a man accused of killing 11-year-old Jayden Perkins.ABC News - Top stories -
Kevin Bacon to visit 'Footloose' high school after viral campaign
‘Footloose’ star Kevin Bacon will return on prom day to the school where the iconic movie was originally filmed four decades ago, Bacon announced on the Today Show on Friday. Bacon’s announcement follows a student-led push for the actor to return ...The Hill - Politics