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Stepping back from the Tusky project — nikclayton
I discovered severe lapses in how the Tusky project’s donations (received via OpenCollective) were being handled. When I reported those to the project’s private “Tusky Contributors” Matrix channel the financial admins tone policed the feedback, refused to engage with the concerns I and others raised, and demanded the discussion be stopped. That’s an ethical boundary …
Jack Hanna, beloved animal expert, stepping away because of dementia
“Doctors have diagnosed our dad, Jack Hanna, with dementia, now believed to be Alzheimer’s disease,” Hanna’s family wrote in a statement posted to his verified Twitter account. “His condition has progressed much faster in the last few months than any of us could have anticipated,” the statement read. “Sadly, Dad is no longer able to …
Fort Lauderdale police stepping up spring break patrols this weekend
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Fort Lauderdale police tell Local 10 News that they will increase law enforcement presence leading into this weekend. This after spring breakers were partying well into the morning hours Thursday, spilling out of the bars and nightclubs along Fort Lauderdale’s Himmershee Street. Shots rang out just before 5 a.m. Thursday morning. …
Mental Health Commissioner Terri White stepping down
Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Commissioner Terri White will be leaving office on Feb. 1 after nearly 13 years on the job. White, one of the state’s longest tenured agency heads, was appointed commissioner in May of 2007 after joining the agency in 2001. “It has been my deepest honor to …
Harry and Meghan are stepping back from royal duties
“After many months of reflection and internal discussions, we have chosen to make a transition this year” they wrote, explaining that they hope to “carve out a progressive new role within this institution.” “We intend to step back as ‘senior’ members of the Royal Family and work to become financially independent, while continuing to fully …
Loreena McKennitt stepping back from music to fight technology and climate crisis | Regional-Lifestyles | Lifestyles
A frequent visitor to the East Coast and an international star of Celtic music, Stratford-based musician and music entrepreneur Loreena McKennitt has announced she’s putting her career on hold to devote her time and energy to fighting the harmful effects of technology and the threat of global warming. The self-managed singer, harpist and independent label …
Tim Morrison: White House national security official set to testify in impeachment inquiry stepping down soon
Morrison’s departure had been “planned for some time,” the source added. Morrison was recruited to join the NSC by former national security adviser John Bolton, and his departure has been expected since Bolton was fired in September. A number of Bolton’s other allies at the NSC left around the time that he did. Morrison is …
Boris Johnson told off for breaking royal protocol just minutes after stepping into No10 | Royal | News
The Queen invited the new Tory leader to become Prime Minister during an audience at Buckingham Palace this afternoon. But Mr Johnson broke royal protocol when he went on to share what Her Majesty said to him when they met, Euronews and NBC News journalist Vincent McAviney claimed. The reporter tweeted that Mr Johnson said …
BMW CEO Harald Krueger is stepping down
The luxury car company announced Friday that Harald Krueger is standing down after four years as CEO. The company’s board will address the matter of succession during a meeting this month. Krueger has worked at the German carmaker for nearly three decades. He thanked employees for their efforts in a statement but said he was …
