San Francisco Health Department Reportedly Hires ‘Weight Stigma’ Consultant
The San Francisco Department of Public Health has reportedly hired a “fat acceptance” and “body positivity” activist as a “weight bias” consultant. Virgie Tovar, social media influencer known for “Lose the Hate, Not the Weight” TED talk and her books, including you have the right to keep gaining weighthe said on Tuesday. She posted on […]
San Francisco Health Department hires ‘fat positivity’ expert to consult on ‘weight stigma and neutrality’
The San Francisco Department of Public Health has hired a self-proclaimed “anti-weight-based discrimination” expert to consult on “weight bias and weight neutrality.” Virgie Tovar, author of “You Have a Right to Stay Fat” and other books on “fat positivity and body acceptance,” announced Monday on her Instagram that she has been hired as an advisor […]
Luigi Mangione hires high-profile lawyer Karen Friedman Agnifilo: What to know
Suspected United Healthcare CEO shooter Luigi Mangione has hired Karen Friedman Agnifilo to represent him in a New York courtroom as he faces second-degree murder charges. Agnifilo is a prominent lawyer who worked for the Manhattan District Attorney's Office for more than 20 years, holding positions ranging from Chief Assistant District Attorney to Chief of […]
Adams admin hires foreign firms to run NYC’s Downtown Heliport, raising security concerns: Not ‘a wise choice’
Mayor Eric Adams' administration has selected two foreign companies to operate the helipad in downtown Manhattan, but because the presidential helicopter Marine One uses the helipad, some national security concerns have been raised. This is causing concern for people. The City Economic Development Corporation will operate the city-owned Downtown Heliport in partnership with Skyports Infrastructure, […]
Nexstar Media Group hires Bill Sammon as EVP of The Hill, NewsNation
Nexstar Media Group announced Wednesday that Bill Sammon has been named senior vice president of editorial content for The Hill and NewsNation. Sammon, a former Fox News executive, will take office on November 18. “We're thrilled to have Bill on board,” said Shelly Guzek, NewsNation's president of news and politics. “Bill's impeccable credentials as a […]
Real estate firm Cushman and Wakefield hires 1,400 veterans
Commercial real estate firm Cushman & Wakefield is focusing on one particular type of employment: veterans. “We don't hire veterans as a charity. We hire veterans because they're the best in class,” Bruce Mosler, chairman of Global Brokerage, told the Post. “The intangibles that come with hiring military personnel are changes in morale and culture.” […]
Pittsburgh Hires Tennessee’s Allen Greene As New Athletic Director To Usher Them Into NIL Era
There's a guy in Pittsburgh! The University of Pittsburgh has reportedly hired veteran Allen Green as its next athletic director. announcement from school on Friday. Before taking the job at Pitt, Green was executive vice president and chief operating officer at the University of Tennessee and previously served as the athletic director at Auburn University […]
Tyreek Hill hires lawyer who represented George Floyd’s family after pre-game detainment incident
The Miami Dolphins' star wide receiver has hired a prominent civil rights attorney who represented the family of George Floyd, who was detained on the way to the team's season opener earlier this month. Tyreek Hill has hired national civil rights attorney Devon Jacob, who previously helped represent the family of George Floyd, who was […]
Robinson hires law firm to investigate 'false smears' in CNN report
North Carolina Republican gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson has announced that he has hired a law firm to investigate “false and slanderous allegations” in a CNN report that portrayed the candidate calling himself a “black Nazi.” Robinson's campaign announced Tuesday that it had hired the Northern Virginia-based law firm Vinal Law Group, whose partner, Jesse Vinal, […]
TikTok hires legal expert Carl Szabo to fight against US ban
TikTok has hired a powerful new voice to defend its position as it steps up its fight against a Congressional ban of the app. The Chinese-owned video-sharing platform appears to be preparing for a drawn-out legal battle that could reach the Supreme Court after President Joe Biden signed a bill in April requiring it to […]