Indonesian Startup Scandal

Valkyries struggle to lure free agents as 'startup'

Despite "unlimited resources," including a state-of-the-art practice facility unveiled Wednesday, the Golden State Valkyries have struggled to attract major free agents. "It is challenging," team ...

ESPN - 1d

‘Emilia Pérez’ and the New Era of Online Oscar Scandals

As Karla Sofía Gascón’s resurfaced social media posts upend the campaign for the year’s most-nominated film, what happens now?

The New York Times - 1d

Settlement creates $5 million fund for NWSL players after abuse scandal

The National Women’s Soccer League will establish a $5 million fund for players as part of a settlement that stemmed from allegations of emotional and sexual misconduct that rocked the league in 2021

ABC News - 1d

NFL's Saints leadership accused of helping Catholic church during abuse scandal

The New Orleans Saints face new allegations for its alleged role in providing damage control for the Catholic church during a 2018 sex abuse crisis. NBC News' Marissa Parra has the details on the ...

NBC News - 3d

Emails detail Saints' aid to archdiocese in scandal

Emails detail the efforts made by Saints team officials to assist New Orleans church leaders in handling the fallout from a sexual abuse crisis within the archdiocese.

ESPN - 3d

How the New Orleans Saints Helped the Catholic Church Handle a Sex-Abuse Scandal

A trove of emails shows the team’s leadership using its influence in New Orleans to aid the archdiocese, including writing talking points for media interviews.

The New York Times - 3d

‘Crisis communications’: emails show how NFL’s Saints and NBA’s Pelicans helped New Orleans church spin abuse scandal

Unearthed emails detail how the sports franchises’ owner and PR team counseled archdiocese on how to respond to unfolding clergy-abuse case. Here are prominent people named in the Saints ...

The Guardian - 3d

How a Personal Journey Sparked a Mission-Driven Startup

A mystery illness led to a dark discovery. Since then its inspired a startup with a singular mission.

Inc. - 5d

Mexican startup tackles plastic waste by converting it to fuel

A startup in Mexico is trying to help get a handle on one Gulf coast city’s plastic waste problem by converting it into gasoline, diesel and other fuels

ABC News - 6d

How Automation Tools Can Boost Your Startup

By streamlining repetitive tasks and freeing up valuable time, startups can focus on more important business activities.

Inc. - 6d

DWS names EY as auditor despite funds suing firm over Wirecard scandal

Appointment by Deutsche Bank’s asset management arm to take effect after ban on new listed clients lifts

Financial Times - Jan. 31

French rugby needs some Dupont magic to blow away clouds of scandal | Andy Bull

Return of inspirational captain will make a difference on the pitch, but taint of player misconduct is hard to erase. Antoine Dupont doesn’t do many interviews. “I don’t necessarily like to talk ...

The Guardian - Jan. 30

Protesters pelt Malaysian embassy with eggs over Indonesian migrant worker shooting

Dozens of Indonesians, angered over the fatal shooting of an Indonesian migrant worker in neighboring waters, have thrown eggs at the Malaysian embassy in Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta

ABC News - Jan. 30

Bret Bielema rips Jim Harbaugh amid reported Michigan pushback in sign-stealing scandal: 'Why did you leave?'

Bielema took aim at Harbaugh online after his comments on "telling the truth" and cheating resurfaced

CBS Sports - Jan. 29

Raiders owner Mark Davis says Jon Gruden got 'his head chopped off' amid 2021 email scandal

Gruden resigned after insensitive emails were leaked

CBS Sports - Jan. 28

Indonesian president Prabowo’s first 100 days marked by u-turns, missteps … and sky-high popularity

Prabowo appears at ease on the global stage and enjoys a high approval rating at home but analysts point to a lack of direction on foreign policy. Days after he was sworn in as Indonesia’s eighth ...

The Guardian - Jan. 27

Fuji TV bosses resign over sex scandal linked to former star

Masahiro Nakai, a former leader of Japan's once-hugely popular boy band SMAP, reached a costly settlement with a woman over an alleged sex assault.

CBS News - Jan. 27

India celebrates Republic Day with Indonesian president as chief guest

India is celebrating its 76th Republic Day with a colorful parade displaying its military might and cultural diversity at a ceremony on a boulevard in the heart of country’s capital

ABC News - Jan. 26

Deflategate 10 years later: Was it an actual scandal or an absurd comedy?

It's been 10 years since Tom Brady was accused of deflating footballs, a controversy that is one of the wilder and weirder stories in NFL lore.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 23

Fuji Media in crisis as advertisers flee over TV star scandal

Leading Japanese media company accused of mishandling incident involving Masahiro Nakai and unidentified woman

Financial Times - Jan. 23

Old video sparks misinformation on Indonesian opposition chief 'demanding partymate's release'

Yahoo News - Jan. 21

Firms pull ads from Japanese network over sex scandal linked to its staff

Dozens of major Japanese companies have pulled their commercials from broadcaster Fuji Television amid allegations company officials tried to cover up a sex scandal involving one of the country’s ...

ABC News - Jan. 21

Food poisoning outbreak mars Indonesian president’s flagship free meal program

Dozens of children fall ill during rollout of program that was a centrepiece of President Prabowo Subianto’s election campaign. Dozens of Indonesian schoolchildren have suffered food poisoning ...

The Guardian - Jan. 21

Here’s Why I’m Not Investing in Startups Right Now

In the absence of a strong IPO market, founders should focus on sustainable growth. Here’s how.

Inc. - Jan. 17

Toyota unit to settle emissions scandal for $1.6bn

The truck company will also be banned from importing its diesel engines into the US for five years.

BBC News - Jan. 17

‘Abuse, corruption, dark dealings’: Pope Benedict handed scandal documents to Francis

Pope Francis says in his autobiography he received a ‘large white box’ relating to ‘difficult and painful situations’. Pope Francis has said he inherited a “large white box” full of documents ...

The Guardian - Jan. 14

Peru prosecutors pursue whiff of scandal over president’s secret nose job

Dina Boluarte, who didn’t appoint a caretaker president for two-week absence, accused of abandoning her post. The Peruvian president, Dina Boluarte, has appeared before prosecutors to explain a ...

The Guardian - Jan. 13

Zuckerberg, Musk, answer me this: what about the child abuse scandal playing out online? | Susanna Rustin

Victims of ‘grooming gangs’ have been badly let down, but children must be protected on social media as well as in the real world. Two seemingly contradictory things are true. It was appalling for ...

The Guardian - Jan. 13

Why $10 Million Is the Hardest Number for Startups to Hit

It’s a wonderful mirage, but it rarely works, so why do we keep falling for it?

Inc. - Jan. 13

A startup city in Kenya tries to tackle Africa's problem of urbanizing while poor

Tatu City outside Kenya's capital is a startup city, privately owned and with aspirations of eventually having a population of 250,000

ABC News - Jan. 12

How Maddrey Became the N.Y.P.D.’s Top Officer Despite Years of Scandal

Jeffrey Maddrey, the former chief of department, built ties when he walked beats in Brooklyn. That seemed to insulate him as lawsuits and serious accusations against him piled up.

The New York Times - Jan. 11

Russian court approves scandal-hit Wildberries merger

Two people were killed in September shootings at headquarters of retailer co-founded by country’s richest woman

Financial Times - Jan. 10

How Delivery Startup DroneUp May Survive the Loss of Walmart’s Business

After the retailing giant consolidates its aerial deliveries with two bigger specialists, DroneUp will need to pivot to working with smaller, local customers.

Inc. - Jan. 10

Andy Burnham backs ‘limited’ national inquiry into UK grooming scandal

Manchester mayor says fresh probe could bring new evidence to light

Financial Times - Jan. 9

With TikTok’s Future Uncertain, Livestream Shopping Startups Are Making Moves

How TikTok Shop’s rivals are preparing to swoop up the e-commerce giant’s market share.

Inc. - Jan. 9

How car loans became Britain’s latest consumer finance scandal

Hidden commissions to car dealers inflated costs for buyers. The legal fallout could cost banks billions and restrict access to credit