Hampton landlord sentenced to 17 years for using black tennants’ names for COVID-19 relief fraud
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — A Hampton landlord who engaged in a scheme of racial harassment, fraud, and abuse targeting low-income minority tenants was sentenced Wednesday to 17 years in federal prison, according…
NAACP Files Lawsuit Over School Names Honoring Confederate Leaders
SHENANDOAH COUNTY, VA — The NAACP Virginia State Conference has initiated a federal civil rights lawsuit against the Shenandoah County School Board. The lawsuit stems from the board’s decision to rename two…
Study Reveals Elephants Have Unique Names for Each Other
New research suggests that wild African elephants might address each other using individual-specific calls, a method similar to the use of personal names in humans but without relying on imitation. This finding…
Haiti names members of transitional council set to take power
By Harold Isaac and Sarah Morland PORT-AU-PRINCE (Reuters) -Haiti’s government on Tuesday named the members of a transitional council set to take power when Prime Minister Ariel Henry steps down – inching…
Here’s Why So Many New Jersey Towns Have Such Weird Names
The Influence of Native American Heritage on New Jersey Town Names New Jersey’s landscape is rich with the echoes of its original inhabitants through the names of its towns and features. These…
Trump says when he mixes up names it is on purpose
By Tim Reid (Reuters) – Donald Trump said on Wednesday that his recent mixing up of names was intentional. During a speech last month, Trump confused Nikki Haley, his last remaining rival…
Microsoft names ‘Call of Duty’ executive Johanna Faries as Blizzard’s president
(Reuters) – Microsoft said on Monday it has named former general manager of “Call of Duty” Johanna Faries as the president of game publishing unit Blizzard Entertainment. Microsoft, which bought Activision Blizzard…
Australia names media exec Kim Williams chair of national broadcaster ABC
SYDNEY (Reuters) – The Australian government on Wednesday named longstanding media executive Kim Williams the next chairperson of the country’s national broadcaster, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). Williams is currently chair of…
Goldman Sachs names Greg Wilson as head of retirement for a unit – memo
(Reuters) – Goldman Sachs has appointed veteran Greg Wilson as head of its retirement for asset & wealth management (AWM) division, according to a memo seen by Reuters on Wednesday. In this…
Vietnam EV maker VinFast names founder as CEO, replaces CFO
By Phuong Nguyen HANOI (Reuters) -Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) maker VinFast on Saturday named its founder and biggest financial backer, Pham Nhat Vuong, as chief executive as it plans an ambitious overseas…
General Dynamics names insider Kim Kuryea CFO
(Reuters) – U.S. defense contractor General Dynamics said on Friday it had appointed insider Kim Kuryea as its chief financial officer, effective Feb. 15. Kuryea, currently senior vice president of human resources…
BlackRock names Leigh Farris its global head of corporate communications
(Reuters) – BlackRock on Thursday named Leigh Farris its global head of corporate communications, bolstering its ranks at a time when the asset management giant faces intense heat for its stance on…
Goldman Sachs names Rivera as co-head of Latin America-memo
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Goldman Sachs named Osmin Rivera as co-head of Latin America to succeed Ricardo Mora, who will retire at the end of the year, according to two separate memos…
Canadian insurer Sun Life names new president for Asia business
(Reuters) – Canada’s Sun Life Financial on Monday named its Chief Financial Officer Manjit Singh as the president of its Asia business. Singh, who joined the company as CFO in 2021, will…
GlobalFoundries names chip industry veteran Hollister as CFO
(Reuters) – GlobalFoundries named semiconductor industry veteran John Hollister as its finance chief on Monday, replacing David Reeder, who is leaving after a three years at the contract chipmaker. Hollister, who started…
EV battery startup ONE names Paul Humphries as CEO, replacing founder
(Reuters) – Electric-vehicle battery startup Our Next Energy (ONE) said on Sunday that Paul Humphries will be its new CEO effective immediately, replacing Mujeeb Ijaz, who held the post since he founded…
China names Zhu Hexin as new chief of foreign exchange regulator
BEIJING (Reuters) – China has named veteran banker Zhu Hexin as the head of its forex regulator and deputy governor of its central bank, the country’s human resources ministry said on Friday.…
Who Shot JFK? Left-Wing Actor Vows To ‘Name Names’ In New Podcast
Who Shot JFK? Left-Wing Actor Vows To ‘Name Names’ In New Podcast Harold Hutchison on November 24, 2023 Director and actor Rob Reiner vowed to “name names of actual shooters” in the…
Reckitt names insider Darroch as new chairman as Sinclair to retire
(Reuters) -British consumer goods company Reckitt said on Wednesday Chris Sinclair planned to retire as chairman after nine years, and would be succeeded by Jeremy Darroch at the end of its annual…
Jackson Council Names Interim Board Member to Fill Vacated Seat
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Township Council was running out of time to pick an interim board member to replace the vacancy left behind earlier this year by Marty Flemming. Flemming…
Watch These Californians Try to Pronounce Names of New Jersey Towns
New Jersey has a rich history, diverse culture, and some rather perplexing city names that even locals sometimes stumble over. Frelinghuysen, Lavallette, and Ho-Ho-Kus are just a few examples. Imagine the hilarity…
Brazil’s Lula names new CEO of state-run lender Caixa
BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Wednesday picked Carlos Antonio Vieira Fernandes to replace Rita Serrano as CEO of state-run lender Caixa Economica Federal. Serrano had been…
Goldman names Kamo as global head of dealmaking for financial sponsors
By David French (Reuters) – Goldman Sachs Group Inc has appointed David Kamo as its global head of financial sponsor mergers and acquisitions within its investment bank, according to a memo seen…
Ten Pizzas in New Jersey That Go Toe to Toe with New York’s Big Names
New Jersey, often overshadowed by its neighboring New York when it comes to pizza, holds its own with an array of pizzerias serving up unique and delectable pies. Whether you are a…
Explainer-Sam Bankman-Fried’s fraud trial – who are the key names?
By Luc Cohen NEW YORK (Reuters) – Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial places the former billionaire in a Manhattan courtroom alongside prosecutors steeped in financial crimes and political corruption cases, a veteran judge, and…
United Steelworkers union names David McCall as president
(Reuters) -The United Steelworkers executive board on Tuesday appointed David McCall to lead the 850,000-member union, the largest in North America, a spokesperson said in a statement. McCall will fill the remaining…
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