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Tribunal overturns Naomi Campbell’s five-year trustee ban
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— Oct 1, 2026
A tribunal overturned Naomi Campbell’s five-year ban from serving as a charity trustee, finding that although serious financial misconduct occurred at her former charity, Fashion for Relief, another trustee concealed it from her. The ruling acknowledged Campbell’s responsibility for some administrative failures, while the Charity Commission said its original decision was based on the evidence available at the time.
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Sam Okafor
Even with the concealment, Campbell should have caught those admin failures earlier instead of leaving everything unchecked.
Critchlow Announces First South Bend 2027 Mayoral Bid
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Portage Township Trustee Jason Critchlow has announced a Democratic campaign for South Bend mayor in 2027, becoming the first candidate to enter the race. It will be his second bid after finishing second in the 2019 primary; Critchlow says he wants to build on the city’s progress and focus on practical services, neighborhood safety and accountability.
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OHA Names Three CEO Finalists
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The Office of Hawaiian Affairs has named Todd Apo, Kaulana Park and interim CEO Summer Sylva as finalists to lead the organization, citing their experience in public service, Native Hawaiian affairs, land management and nonprofit leadership. The finalists will meet with community members before trustees are expected to select a CEO around Oct. 22; the search comes amid a lawsuit by ousted CEO Stacy Ferreira alleging she was improperly removed.
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Education Systems Face Staffing, Governance, Enrollment Strains
Politics
— Sep 30, 2026
Across several school systems, leaders and advocates are confronting resource and staffing challenges: Los Altos trustee candidate Brandon Stroy emphasizes equitable support for students and teacher development, while Connecticut identifies teacher shortage areas and offers eligible educators financial benefits. In New York, officials are weighing stronger state oversight of Buffalo schools, and a report finds Manhattan’s Murry Bergtraum High School remains severely under-enrolled and struggling despite high per-student spending.
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Anthropic Launches New ‘Don’t Be Mean To The Clankers’ Policy
Dylan Kresak · 2 min · 9h
Brookfield plans $600 million senior notes offering due in 2031
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— Sep 21, 2026
Brookfield Corporation announced the pricing of a $600 million senior notes offering due 2031 at 5.650% interest, with closing anticipated September 23, 2026, and disclosed guarantees and use of net proceeds for general corporate purposes; separate terms include a change-of-control put option at 101% and registration with the SEC, with Computershare Trust Company of Canada acting as trustee. In Canada, Brookfield also updated its capital strategy with a renewed normal-course issuer bid for preferred shares and an automatic purchase plan, highlighting ongoing emphasis on bluechip status and capital allocation discipline.
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Nicole Hardy
Brookfield raising 600 million at 5.65 percent through 2031 looks like a steady way to fund operations without much strain.
Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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‘Lacks Basic Moral Judgement’: Elite University Trustee Steps Down Over Vote On Israel Divestment
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— Sep 9, 2024
A trustee at Brown University announced his resignation on Sunday over the school’s vote on Israel divestment. The university’s highest governing body, “The Corporation,” will vote on the divestment during its October…
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GOP Rep Crashes School Board Meeting To Blast District For Silencing Tax Hike Whistleblower
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— Mar 24, 2026
Republican Michigan Rep. John James called out a local school board for censuring an elected trustee who blew the whistle on a secret plan to increase taxes. Rochester Community Schools Board of Education Trustee Carol…
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Social Security Now Headed For Insolvency Even Sooner Than Expected
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— Jun 19, 2025
Social Security will be unable to pay full retirement benefits by 2034, one year earlier than previously projected, according to a new report released Wednesday by the Social Security Board of Trustees. The updated…
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Treasury Department Announces Social Security Funds Will Run Out Sooner Than Previously Expected
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— Sep 1, 2021
The Treasury Department announced Tuesday that Social Security trusts holding retirement money for millions of Americans might be depleted sooner than expected, and trustees are partially blaming the coronavirus…
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Dakota Johnson calls Taylor Swift the most powerful person in America on SNL
Hosting in January 2024, Dakota Johnson used a 2015 audience photo to call Taylor Swift the most powerful person in America after the camera passed Donald Trump, and the crowd cheered.
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Residents and Trustees Defy Mayor After He Bans Pledge of Allegiance From Town Meetings
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— Jun 22, 2021
Patriotism broke out at a Colorado town board meeting last week even after the mayor tried to ban it. Mayor Shane Fuhrman said at last Monday’s meeting that he was banning the saying of the Pledge of Allegiance at the…
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George Floyd’s Family Sues Minneapolis and Four Officers Over His Death
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— Jul 15, 2020
A trustee for the family of George Floyd, a Black man who died on May 25 after a Minneapolis policeman knelt on his neck for nearly nine minutes, sued the city and four police officers in federal court on Wednesday…
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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese
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The video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.
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‘You Gone, B*tch’: Massive Brawl Breaks Out After Resident Calls Out Dem Mayor At Town Hall
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— Jan 29, 2025
A Thornton Township, Illinois board of trustees meeting was marred by a massive brawl after a resident called out Democratic Mayor Tiffany Henyard of Dolton, Illinois, over a review detailing mismanagement, according to…
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Anti-DEI Republican Helped Make Racial, Gender Ideology ‘Foundational’ At Prestigious School
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— Dec 4, 2025
Republican Texas Rep. Wesley Hunt served on the Board of Trustees at a prestigious K-12 school while it made diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) “foundational” to its policies and curriculum. The outspoken DEI critic…
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Galliano Exhibition Cancelled Amid Backlash
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— Aug 29, 2026
Met trustees are weighing moving the 2027 Met Gala away from May 3 to avoid Holocaust Remembrance Day as backlash over honoring John Galliano intensifies, with Jewish leaders and donors warning of consequences. Donors and city officials have threatened to rescind gifts, and Vogue editor Anna Wintour along with other Met leaders are under pressure to address the controversy.
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White House Suspends Microsoft From Green Card Program Over H-1B Fraud
Dylan Kresak · 4 min · 11h
Anthropic plans super-voting shares for founders
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— Aug 18, 2026
Anthropic plans to grant CEO Dario Amodei and other co-founders shares with extra voting power as it eyes a potential IPO, aiming to safeguard founder influence over major decisions. The plan also contemplates keeping a board governed by non-shareholder trustees, preserving control even as ownership expands.
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The grammar gatekeeper test
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Twelve spelling and grammar traps that catch almost everyone. Pass, and the AI knights you. Fail, and it's gentle about it. Mostly.
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Staley Confirms Sharing JPMorgan Secrets With Epstein
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— Aug 26, 2026
Former JPMorgan executive Jes Staley testified that he repeatedly shared confidential and market-sensitive bank information with Jeffrey Epstein and was later named a trustee of Epstein’s estate, as congressional scrutiny of Epstein’s network expands. The testimony also covered discussions of the 2008 Federal Reserve contacts, his compensation, and matters related to his move to Barclays, underscoring the breadth of exchanges under investigation.
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Malcolm-Jamal Warner Heir Sues Trust
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— Jul 21, 2026
Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s widow Tenisha Warner is suing his mother, Pamela Warner, the trustee of the Warner Family Trust, claiming the May 2022 prenuptial agreement left her more than $1.2 million in promised benefits unpaid, including life insurance, a monthly salary, and retirement provisions. The suit seeks to recover the owed amounts and to block trust distributions while the dispute proceeds, noting the estate may be insufficient to satisfy the claims on the anniversary of Warner’s death in Costa Rica.
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