Chicago Blackhawks general manager Stan Bowman announced Tuesday that he was stepping down following an independent investigation into the team’s handling of a 2010 sexual assault allegation against a former coach.Bowman, who was general manager for about 12 years, said in a statement that said his “continued participation would be a distraction” for the team.He…
Two former Zuckerberg employees sue companies that manage the CEO’s family office. They allege harassment and discrimination
Two people who used to work for the household of Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, have filed a pair of lawsuits against the billionaire couple and their numerous family-related corporate entities.The cases claim that the family companies are responsible for sexual harassment and discrimination by company employees. Both suits name Chan…
Three dead in Idaho mall shooting shooting
The hospitalized suspect in Monday’s Idaho mall shooting died Tuesday, bringing the death toll in the violence at Boise Towne Square to three, police said.The Ada County coroner identified the dead as Joseph Acker, 26, of Caldwell, and Roberto Padilla Arguelles, 49, of Rupert. The suspected shooter was identified as Jacob Bergquist, 27, of Boise.Boise…
As activists plan nationwide protests, Cuba accuses U.S. of involvement
As activists in Cuba defy the government and continue preparing for nationwide protests Nov. 15, the government is ratcheting up its rhetoric against the U.S., accusing it of financing and directing protesters.President Miguel Díaz-Canel said in a speech Sunday that the protests were “a plan orchestrated by the exterior.” In the province of Matanzas, east…
Same title, different songs: Anti-Biden ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ hits No. 1 and No. 2 on iTunes
The anti-Biden catchphrase “Let’s Go Brandon” was apparently too big for just one hit record. In what may be a musical first, two different rap anthems with the same name — “Let’s Go Brandon” — held the No. 1 and No. 2 spots Monday on the iTunes top 10. “Let’s Go Brandon” by Bryson Gray…
Hong Kong convicts a second person in violation of national security law
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong has convicted a second person under its sweeping national security law for chanting pro-independence slogans, amid a political crackdown in the city. Ma Chun-man was convicted of inciting secession on Monday after he was found to have chanted slogans such as “Hong Kong independence, the only way out” on…
Stars shocked by “mismanaged” set in fatal prop-gun shooting
LOS ANGELES (AP) — As questions linger about safety protocols on the movie set where Alec Baldwin killed a cinematographer with a prop gun he’d been told was safe, Hollywood professionals say they’re baffled by the circumstances and production crews have quickly stepped up safety measures. Jeffrey Wright, who has worked on projects including the…
Idaho Mall Shooting Leaves 2 Dead: “We’ve got the right to run”
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Police say they exchanged gunfire with a suspect during a shooting at a shopping mall in Boise, Idaho, that killed two people and injured four — including an officer. Boise Police Chief Ryan Lee said at a news conference the shooting was reported about 1:50 p.m. on Monday — as well…
Dave Chappelle claims he would meet with transgender Netflix employees — but only under certain conditions.
Comedian Dave Chappelle said Monday he’d be willing to meet with transgender employees of Netflix who have called for the streaming platform to remove his October comedy special, “The Closer.”But Chappelle said any meeting would have to be on his terms: “You will not summon me.””First of all, you cannot come if you have not…
Senate confirms Myrna Peruz, a Latina voting expert, as federal appeals judge
The Senate voted Monday to confirm voting rights advocate Myrna Pérez as a judge on the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, making her the only Latino on the court and its first Latina since Sonia Sotomayor was confirmed for the Supreme Court.Pérez was confirmed on a 48-43 vote as the country is gripped in…