Melbourne Symphony Orchestra board promises independent review after musicians revolt over Gaza comments controversy | Melbourne
The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra will undergo an independent investigation into its policies following the decision to cancel a performance by renowned pianist Jason Gillham shortly after he commented on the killing of journalists in Gaza. It came after orchestra members passed a motion of no confidence in leadership on Friday over the cancellation of Gillham’s […]
Doomed Brazilian plane co-pilot said it needed ‘more power’ before crash that killed all 62 on board: report
One of the pilots at the controls of the Brazilian plane that crashed last week, killing all on board, sounded a warning of impending catastrophe just a minute before the crash. Brazilian local media outlet TV Globo, citing anonymous sources involved in the crash investigation, reported on Wednesday that the cockpit “black box” voice recorder […]
DNC delegate arrested in protest that left cop critical faces calls to resign from police oversight board
An alternate St. Louis delegate to the Democratic National Convention who was arrested Friday during protests in Ferguson, Missouri, where a police officer was slammed to the ground and put his life at risk, is facing calls to resign from his position on a police oversight board. Keith Rose, a member of St. Louis’ civilian […]
Activist investor Elliott pushes to grab control of Southwest Airlines board
Activist hedge fund Elliott Investment Management has launched a fight to take control of Southwest Airlines’ board of directors in an effort to oust the airline’s CEO and turn around the airline’s performance, the company said. Elliott is seeking to replace 10 of the 15 directors, intensifying a proxy fight over who should lead the […]
Green Mountain Care Board approves double-digit increase in health insurance premiums for third year in row – VTDigger
Green Mountain Care board president Owen Foster speaks during a roundtable discussion on health care costs in Burlington, Friday, May 31, 2024. Photo by Glenn Russell/VTDigger. For the third consecutive year, the Green Mountain Care Board has approved double-digit increases in annual premiums for Vermont individuals and small organizations that purchase health insurance plans through […]
Passenger plane crashes in Brazil, killing all 61 people on board
A plane operated by Brazilian airline Vaupas crashed in the country’s Sao Paulo state on Friday, killing all 61 people on board, the company announced on Friday. According to the Associated Press, the plane involved in the fire in a residential area of the city of Vinhedo had 57 passengers and four crew members on […]
Camping World’s massive US flag praised by former boxer on California board that greenlit display
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Passenger plane crashes in Brazil with 62 on board, VoePass says
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Alison Gibson scores 0.0 after board collision in Olympics nightmare
U.S. diver Alison Gibson had a nightmare start in the women’s 3-meter springboard qualifying on Wednesday, hitting her foot on the board on her first dive and finishing with a 0.0 point. Immediately after taking off, Gibson did a somersault in the air with his legs straight before landing on his board. Once she hit […]
Staten Island pols urge Hochul yank MTA board member
Seven Staten Island politicians are pressuring Governor Hoffle to fire the MTA board member who recommended removing promised new rail cars from the forgotten borough. In their letter to the governor, the representatives blasted non-voting MTA board member Norman Brown for displaying “clearly hostile bias and callousness” during a June committee meeting about the now-suspended […]