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The New York Times 12:00 pm on August 13, 2022
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Eileen Fisher, the Queen of Slow Fashion, Charts a Slow Exit

Eileen Fisher went from industry outlier to godmother of a movement. Now, she is getting ready to pass the torch, starting with a new chief executive at her company.

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The New York Times 4:33 pm on August 12, 2022
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After Basquiat Raid, Orlando Museum Faces Crisis of Credibility

As OMA cancels three shows, some donors shift their support — and a celebrated collection — to the Rollins Museum of Art.

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The New York Times 9:00 am on August 3, 2022
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Trump Has Big Plans for 2025

Ignore them at your peril.

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The New York Times 4:15 pm on July 29, 2022
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Despite Biden’s Success on Judges, Progressives Demand Faster Pace

Democrats may leave dozens of federal judicial vacancies unfilled this year, prompting concern among liberal groups about a blockade should Republicans win the Senate.

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The New York Times 2:55 pm on July 26, 2022
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How Mark Zuckerberg Is Leading Meta Into Its Next Phase

Facebook’s founder is setting a relentless pace as he pushes his company through a tech transformation during a global economic slowdown.

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The New York Times 10:42 pm on July 22, 2022
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Vince McMahon Retires Amid W.W.E. Board Investigation

The company’s leader for 40 years, he was under scrutiny after a report of a $3 million settlement with an employee.

#appointments-and-executive-changes, #mcmahon-vince, #television, #world-wrestling-entertainment-inc, #wrestling

The New York Times 9:41 am on July 22, 2022
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The Race to Succeed Boris Johnson, Explained

A former top finance official, Rishi Sunak, and the foreign secretary, Liz Truss, are competing to replace Britain’s departing prime minister. Here’s a guide to the contest.

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The New York Times 9:18 am on July 21, 2022
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Draghi Offers Resignation for 2nd Time

After the collapse of his national unity government, Prime Minister Mario Draghi of Italy went to the president to step down again, deepening the country’s political crisis.

#appointments-and-executive-changes, #draghi-mario, #elections, #europe, #italy, #mattarella-sergio, #politics-and-government

The New York Times 3:00 pm on July 20, 2022
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For the Jacob Burns Film Center, a Season of Off Screen Turmoil

The Jacob Burns Film Center in Westchester, a celebrated venue that enjoys backing from cinema’s A-list, has been roiled by the dismissal of one of its original leaders who was accused of bullying behavior.

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The New York Times 7:14 am on July 20, 2022
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Ranil Wickremesinghe Elected President of Sri Lanka

Despite clamor for change amid the country’s economic collapse, Ranil Wickremesinghe, who is tied to the exiled former president, was elected by lawmakers to replace him.

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The New York Times 2:23 pm on July 19, 2022
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He Fought Boston’s Blue Wall of Silence. Now He’s the Commissioner.

Boston’s new police commissioner, Michael Cox, was the victim of an assault by fellow officers who mistook him for a suspect.

#appointments-and-executive-changes, #black-people, #boston-mass, #cox-michael-a-1965, #police, #police-brutality-misconduct-and-shootings, #police-department-boston-mass

The New York Times 9:00 am on July 18, 2022
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Amazon C.E.O. Andy Jassy Breaks From the Bezos Way

Jeff Bezos’ successor has set himself apart with a hands-on approach in Washington.

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The New York Times 7:00 am on July 18, 2022
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Justice Jackson, a Former Law Clerk, Returns to a Transformed Supreme Court

In the 22 years since she worked for Justice Stephen G. Breyer, whom she replaced last month, the court has become polarized and predictably conservative.

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The New York Times 10:06 pm on July 15, 2022
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Biden Ends Plan to Name Anti-Abortion Lawyer Backed by McConnell as Judge

The White House quietly agreed with the Senate Republican leader to nominate Chad Meredith for a federal judgeship, but opposition from his fellow Kentuckian Rand Paul scuttled the deal.

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The New York Times 4:01 am on July 13, 2022
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History Haunts Ukraine’s Undiplomatic Voice in Berlin

Debate over a Ukrainian nationalist leader’s role in the Holocaust has exposed how views of the past shape European allies’ relationships with Kyiv.

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The New York Times 11:00 pm on July 12, 2022
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Senate Confirms Steven Dettelbach for A.T.F. Director

The vote gives the besieged agency responsible for responding to a national surge in gun violence a permanent leader after the president’s first nominee failed to win confirmation.

#appointments-and-executive-changes, #biden-joseph-r-jr, #bureau-of-alcohol-tobacco-firearms-and-explosives, #dettelbach-steven-m, #firearms, #gun-control, #mass-shootings, #senate, #united-states-politics-and-government

The New York Times 7:27 am on July 11, 2022
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Sri Lanka’s President Confirms Plan to Resign, Prime Minister’s Office Says

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa hasn’t been seen or heard from publicly since protesters stormed his official residence on Saturday. Questions loom about a power vacuum.

#appointments-and-executive-changes, #demonstrations-protests-and-riots, #politics-and-government, #rajapaksa-gotabaya, #sri-lanka

The New York Times 8:00 pm on July 10, 2022
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Embattled Leaders in Hiding, Sri Lankans Ask: What’s Next?

Protesters in Sri Lanka roamed the halls and grounds of power without challenge as they waited to see who would take the reins of their economically devastated country.

#appointments-and-executive-changes, #demonstrations-protests-and-riots, #economic-conditions-and-trends, #politics-and-government, #rajapaksa-gotabaya, #shortages, #sri-lanka

The New York Times 10:00 am on July 10, 2022
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If Only John Roberts Would Retire

To help preserve the credibility of the Supreme Court, Chief Justice John Roberts should resign.

#appointments-and-executive-changes, #retirement, #roberts-john-g-jr, #supreme-court-us

The New York Times 11:56 pm on July 7, 2022
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The Delightful Implosion of Boris Johnson

His career is ending the way Donald Trump’s should have.

#appointments-and-executive-changes, #conservative-party-great-britain, #great-britain, #johnson-boris, #politics-and-government, #sexual-harassment

The New York Times 11:19 pm on July 6, 2022
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Kate Bedingfield, White House Communications Director, Will Step Down

Kate Bedingfield will be the latest senior adviser to leave the Biden administration, whose messaging has faced growing criticism from Democrats.

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The New York Times 6:55 pm on July 6, 2022
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Who Could Lead the Conservative Party if Boris Johnson Resigns?

A small group is stepping to center stage as Britain’s political crisis intensifies, including the rival Boris Johnson beat last time.

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The New York Times 4:22 pm on July 6, 2022
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Who are the contenders to lead the Conservative Party if Johnson resigns?

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The New York Times 12:50 am on July 6, 2022
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Boris Johnson Fights to Hold Power After 2 Top Ministers Jump Ship

Two top cabinet members resigned from the scandal-scarred British prime minister’s government. Some wondered if the master of political survival could pull off another save.

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The New York Times 9:00 am on June 29, 2022
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Democrats Are Having a Purity Test Problem at Exactly the Wrong Time

“It has become too easy for people to conflate disagreements about issues with matters of identity,” one nonprofit official says.

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The New York Times 4:19 am on June 29, 2022
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Orlando Museum Director Loses Job After Disputed Basquiat Show

Aaron De Groft was removed from his position days after the F.B.I. seized 25 works that had been shown in a Jean-Michel Basquiat exhibit and whose authenticity had been questioned.

#appointments-and-executive-changes, #art, #basquiat-jean-michel, #de-groft-aaron-h, #federal-bureau-of-investigation, #frauds-and-swindling, #museums, #orlando-museum-of-art

The New York Times 3:05 pm on June 28, 2022
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Daniel Weiss, Met Museum’s Chief Executive, to Step Down

Daniel H. Weiss was a stabilizing force, but his departure raises questions about whether the museum’s two-pronged management structure still works and will continue.

#appointments-and-executive-changes, #art, #budgets-and-budgeting, #campbell-thomas-p, #fine-arts-museums-of-san-francisco, #haverford-college, #hollein-max, #manhattan, #metropolitan-museum-of-art, #museums, #weiss-daniel-h

The New York Times 3:39 pm on June 17, 2022
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Infighting Overshadows Big Plans at The Washington Post

The aim of Sally Buzbee, The Post’s editor, is to broaden the newspaper’s reach. A year into the job, she’s dealing with internal tumult over some longstanding grievances.

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The New York Times 1:56 pm on June 17, 2022
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Vince McMahon Steps Down From W.W.E. Amid Misconduct Investigation

Mr. McMahon, the pro wrestling company’s chairman and chief executive, agreed to pay a secret settlement to an employee with whom he was said to have had an affair, The Wall Street Journal reported this week.

#appointments-and-executive-changes, #stamford-conn, #stephanie-mcmahon, #vince-mcmahon, #world-wrestling-entertainment-inc, #wrestling

The New York Times 12:14 pm on June 16, 2022
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Musk to Attend Twitter All-Hands Meeting

Musk will attend a virtual all-hands meeting as his $44 billion acquisition of the company moves ahead, despite his hand-wringing about bots.

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The New York Times 5:00 pm on June 11, 2022
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Marco de Vincenzo of Etro Tries to Slow Down Fashion

Marco de Vincenzo, the newly appointed creative director of Etro, is not only asking the question, but attempting to answer through action.

#appointments-and-executive-changes, #de-vincenzo-marco, #design, #etro-spa, #factories-and-manufacturing, #fashion-and-apparel, #italy, #louis-vuitton, #luxury-goods-and-services, #milan-italy, #sustainable-living

The New York Times 9:00 am on June 6, 2022
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There Has to Be a Tipping Point on Guns, Right?

Or maybe not.

#appointments-and-executive-changes, #biden-joseph-r-jr, #conservatism-us-politics, #desantis-ron, #firearms, #gun-control, #kemp-brian-p, #pence-mike, #presidential-election-of-2024, #school-shootings-and-armed-attacks, #second-amendment-us-constitution

The New York Times 9:00 am on June 5, 2022
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CNN Enters the Post-Jeff Zucker Era. Bye-Bye ‘Breaking News’ Banners.

Chris Licht, the new CNN chairman, is encouraging a more nuanced approach to coverage. Some at the network are skeptical.

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The New York Times 10:08 pm on June 3, 2022
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What Sheryl Sandberg’s Exit Reveals About Women’s Progress in Tech

Silicon Valley is losing one of its most visible, outspoken and powerful women. Any gains have been incremental at best.

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The New York Times 11:19 pm on June 2, 2022
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Who Is Mark Zuckerberg’s New No. 2? It’s a Trick Question.

Mr. Zuckerberg, Meta’s chief executive, has restructured his company so that he no longer has a top deputy.

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The New York Times 8:50 pm on June 1, 2022
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Adams to Name ‘Gun Violence Czar’ as New York Shooting Surge Persists

Elected on the premise that he could reduce violent crime, Mayor Eric Adams continues to be confronted with a stubbornly high number of gun offenses.

#adams-eric-l, #appointments-and-executive-changes, #gun-control, #man-up, #mayors, #mitchell-andre-t, #murders-attempted-murders-and-homicides, #new-york-city

The New York Times 7:57 pm on June 1, 2022
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Sheryl Sandberg Steps Down From Facebook’s Parent Company, Meta

The longtime chief operating officer of Facebook’s parent company, Ms. Sandberg said it was “time for her to write the next chapter of my life.”

#appointments-and-executive-changes, #boards-of-directors, #computers-and-the-internet, #facebook-inc, #meta-platforms-inc, #news-and-news-media, #sandberg-sheryl-k, #social-media, #zuckerberg-mark-e

The New York Times 11:04 pm on May 31, 2022
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Adm. Linda Fagan to Become First Female Service Chief

In 1985, the service had no gender-based prohibitions on where women could go. That cleared the way for Admiral Linda L. Fagan to rise to the top.

#appointments-and-executive-changes, #commandant-of-the-coast-guard, #fagan-linda-l, #gender, #icebreakers, #united-states-coast-guard, #united-states-coast-guard-academy, #united-states-defense-and-military-forces

The New York Times 2:42 pm on May 26, 2022
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Secret Emergency Orders May Include Focus on Internet, New Files Show

Dating back to 1950s preparations for nuclear war and revised after the Sept. 11 attacks, the presidential directives are not shown to Congress.

#appointments-and-executive-changes, #bush-george-w, #classified-information-and-state-secrets, #disasters-and-emergencies, #law-and-legislation, #markey-edward-j, #obama-barack, #presidents-and-presidency-us, #united-states

The New York Times 4:45 pm on May 25, 2022
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Thomas S. Murphy, Broadcasting ‘Minnow’ Who Swallowed ABC, Dies at 96

As the head of Capital Cities Communications, he engineered the acquisition of the TV giant. He later sold the company to Disney, at a huge profit.

#abc-inc, #appointments-and-executive-changes, #capital-cities-abc-inc, #deaths-obituaries, #mergers-acquisitions-and-divestitures, #murphy-thomas-s, #television, #walt-disney-company

The New York Times 11:55 pm on May 22, 2022
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Southern Baptist Leaders Mishandled Sex Abuse Crisis, Report Says

National executives of the nation’s largest Protestant denomination ignored victims, resisted reforms and were mainly concerned with avoiding ‘potential liability,’ the third-party investigation says.

#appointments-and-executive-changes, #baptist-churches, #ethics-and-official-misconduct, #protestant-churches, #religion-and-belief, #roman-catholic-church, #sex-crimes, #southern-baptist-convention

The New York Times 4:31 pm on May 16, 2022
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Taking Aim at Left-Leaning Voters, Macron Names Élisabeth Borne as Prime Minister

Élisabeth Borne, the minister of labor who previously was in charge of the environment, will be the second woman to hold the post in France.

#appointments-and-executive-changes, #europe, #france, #legislatures-and-parliaments, #macron-emmanuel-1977, #melenchon-jean-luc, #politics-and-government

The New York Times 6:34 pm on May 12, 2022
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Jerome Powell Confirmed for a Second Term as Fed Chair

The Senate vote gives Biden appointees a majority on the Fed Board during a period of rapid inflation.

#appointments-and-executive-changes, #biden-joseph-r-jr, #federal-reserve-bank-of-new-york, #federal-reserve-system, #inflation-economics, #powell-jerome-h, #united-states-economy, #united-states-politics-and-government

The New York Times 8:50 pm on May 11, 2022
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New F.T.C. Majority Gives Lina Khan a Chance to Push an Aggressive Agenda

The confirmation of a third Democrat creates an opportunity for Lina Khan, the Federal Trade Commission’s chair, to advance efforts to rein in corporate power.

#antitrust-laws-and-competition-issues, #appointments-and-executive-changes, #bedoya-alvaro, #computers-and-the-internet, #consumer-protection, #corporations, #democratic-party, #federal-trade-commission, #khan-lina, #privacy, #regulation-and-deregulation-of-industry, #united-states-politics-and-government

The New York Times 11:49 pm on May 10, 2022
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Lisa Cook Becomes First Black Woman Confirmed as a Fed Governor

Ms. Cook is the first Black woman ever confirmed as a governor at the Federal Reserve.

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The New York Times 11:36 am on May 9, 2022
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In Blow to Ruling Family, Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Quits in Face of Unrest

The move by Mahinda Rajapaksa came after violence erupted on the streets of Colombo, the capital. It wasn’t immediately clear whether the resignation would satisfy the protesters.

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The New York Times 11:36 am on May 9, 2022
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Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa Resigns in Face of Unrest

The move by Mahinda Rajapaksa came after violence erupted on the streets of Colombo, the capital. It wasn’t immediately clear whether the resignation would satisfy the protesters.

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The New York Times 11:48 pm on May 8, 2022
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Head of U.N. Agency Resigns After Questions Arise About Loans

The little-known organization gave out $61 million in loans and grant money to a single British family, in a scandal that has shaken and embarrassed the U.N.

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The New York Times 8:40 pm on May 5, 2022
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Karine Jean-Pierre Is Named White House Press Secretary

Ms. Jean-Pierre will be the first Black woman and the first openly gay person to serve in the role.

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The New York Times 11:21 pm on May 3, 2022
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What the Leaked Draft Opinion Means For the Conservative Legal Movement

For half a century, right-wing legal thinkers have been working toward the moment foretold by a leaked draft of a Supreme Court opinion.

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