Hegseth Strikes Female and Black Navy Officers From Promotion List
The defense secretary’s decision to block the officers’ promotions appears driven by his anti-diversity stance rather than based on merit.
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Scott Pelley Accuses CBS News Boss of ‘Murdering’ ‘60 Minutes’
In an explosive staff meeting, Mr. Pelley, a correspondent for the long-running Sunday news show, blasted Bari Weiss, the CBS editor in chief, and Nick Bilton, the show’s new executive…
To Improve Ukraine’s Military, She Calls Out the Ugly Parts
Olha Reshetylova has been tasked by the government with overseeing soldiers’ rights. Some commanders resent her, but she says her work makes the armed forces stronger.
Documentary Films and Programs
Bari Weiss Names Nick Bilton to Lead CBS’s ’60 Minutes’
Mr. Bilton, a tech journalist and filmmaker, said he would bring new voices to the show. The overhaul by Bari Weiss, CBS’s editor in chief, included the firing of the…
Appointments and Executive Changes
Fired BP Chair Manifold Rejects ‘Lies’ About His Ouster
Albert Manifold, who was abruptly dismissed by the oil company this week, hit back in a new statement that admitted he “pushed hard” but never crossed a line.
KFF (Nonprofit)
KFF’s Chief Executive to Retire
Drew Altman, who transformed KFF from a little-known family foundation to a major source of U.S. health policy research, will step down at the end of the year.
Appointments and Executive Changes
BP Ousts Chairman, Citing ‘Serious Concerns’ Over Conduct
The British oil group said that Albert Manifold had been removed, after concerns were raised “related to important governance standards, oversight and conduct.”
Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022)
From General to Governor: Putin Pushes a ‘New Elite’ of War Veterans
The popular leader of a region bordering Ukraine is replaced by a military commander as President Vladimir V. Putin looks to reward those who fought in his war.
Preventive Medicine
RFK Jr. Fires Leaders of Key Health Task Force
The health secretary has undermined the work of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force over the past year.
Pro-Palestinian Campus Protests (2023- )
Northwestern Names Mung Chiang as President After Tumult Over Protests
The previous president resigned after months of conflict over how the university handled protests. The new president, Mung Chiang, currently leads Purdue.
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Trump Nominates Cameron Hamilton to Lead FEMA
President Trump chose Cameron Hamilton to direct federal disaster response. As acting head of FEMA last year, he had opposed abolishing the agency and was ousted.
Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
Ford Says Doug Field, Who Led Company’s E.V. Push, is Leaving
Doug Field, a former Tesla and Apple executive, had returned to Ford Motor in 2021 to help develop new electric models and software.