UCLA chooses new chancellor amid campus turmoil over pro-Palestinian protests
The University of California, Los Angeles announced Wednesday that Julio Frenk will become the school’s president. Frenk, a former president of the University of Miami, will succeed Gene Block, who is retiring after 17 years in the position. “At this critical time for higher education, it is an exciting opportunity and a great honor for […]
‘We’re really torn’: New Caledonia turmoil forces French nationals to sail to safety in Australia | New Caledonia
noCaledonia was only intended as a stopping point, a stopping point, on a family sailing trip around the world. “But it’s a very nice place to stay and live,” says Frenchman Xavier Declamer, from our boat moored in Noumea’s marina. “The infrastructure is excellent, including roads, libraries and schools. It was also a very peaceful […]
US spymaster cites political turmoil in NATO ally Slovakia as evidence of the perils of election propaganda supercharged by AI
THE SLOVAKIA EXPERIENCE: The nation’s top spymaster cited the role of artificial intelligence-generated propaganda in Slovakia’s parliamentary elections last year as a prime example of the pernicious effect AI deepfakes can have on the democratic process, in testimony before a Senate committee on Wednesday. “In September 2023, two days before the parliamentary elections in Slovakia […]
Disney CEO succession, ABC turmoil and streaming key for investors
Craman Countdown panelists Robbie Whelan and Kenneth Leung explain Disney’s battle against Trian Partners. All eyes will be on Disney late Tuesday morning as the entertainment giant releases its long-awaited second-quarter results to investors. Bob Iger’s company said it plans to release results before the morning stock market opens. This marks a change from the […]
ABC News president Kim Godwin president steps down after reports of turmoil at the network
ABC News President Kim Godwin is resigning following viral reports about tensions within the network. Godwin announced in an email sent to staff Sunday night that he will step down from the position after being appointed in 2021. “I have decided to retire from broadcast journalism,” Godwin said in an email obtained by Fox News […]
Bill Maher pans NPR, ‘Portlandia character’ Katherine Maher following newsroom turmoil
“Real Time” host Bill Maher has slammed NPR and its “Portlandia” character boss Katherine Maher following weeks of turmoil in far-left newsrooms. Mr. Maher said the drama unfolding on NPR after a bombshell essay written by ousted editor-in-chief Uli Berliner while discussing right-wing voters’ refusal to support President Biden in the upcoming election. “For them, […]
NPR reportedly in turmoil after editor accuses outlet of liberal bias
NPR was reportedly thrown into turmoil after a bombshell essay written by a veteran editor claimed the station had allowed liberal bias to influence its reporting. The editor-in-chief reportedly told the furious staff that he did not want him to become a “martyr.” Uri Berliner, a Peabody Award-winning journalist who worked at NPR for 25 […]
Mick Mulvaney defends Ronna McDaniel amid NBC turmoil
Former White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney is facing criticism from some of the network’s biggest stars over NBC News’ decision to hire former Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel as a paid contributor. is scoffing. “This has nothing to do with Ronna McDaniel’s actions on January 6th or during the 2020 election,” Mulvaney […]
Sunday Shows preview: Gang rule throws Haiti into turmoil; 2024 election heats up
Recent gang violence in Haiti and the escalating 2024 election will likely be the focus of this week’s Sunday show. Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry announced he would resign on Tuesday amid turmoil in the Caribbean nation, and the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said in an update last week that more […]
Biden’s Advance Team Infested with ‘Turmoil and Toxicity’
President Joe Biden’s advance team, the team tasked with organizing Biden’s street speeches, is reportedly full of “disruption and toxicity” that could derail the president’s campaign efforts. report, published by politiko It’s the latest sign of infighting within the Biden world, revealed in Monday’s report. “Chaos and toxicity” within Biden’s advance team is based on […]