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Nneka Ogwumike announced on Instagram and X that she is leaving the Seattle Storm after two seasons. The 35-year-old former MVP and 10-time All-Star thanked Seattle in the posts and is entering free agency, having spent 12 seasons with the Los Angeles Sparks prior to joining the Storm. She is not listed on Seattle’s roster, and the team has offered no comment as negotiations begin.
Paramount president Jeff Shell is stepping down amid an internal investigation connected to a lawsuit from RJ Cipriani alleging Shell disclosed non-public information; Paramount says the review found no securities violations, while Cipriani and Shell are suing each other; Shell had joined Skydance’s bid to acquire Paramount, with the mega-merger looming.
Peter Alexander, NBC News’ White House correspondent and longtime weekend co-anchor of Today, announced he is leaving NBC News after 15 years covering the White House and juggling weekend duties, citing a desire to be around more for his two young children; NBC will rely on staff to fill his roles on an interim basis, and Alexander did not specify his next destination.
Mohamed Salah’s announcement that he will leave Liverpool at the end of the season prompts emotional reactions from young fans who have met him, including Isaac (who has Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome) and Paisley, highlighting his impact beyond goals as families recall moments at Kirkby and look ahead to his final home game after nine years and 255 goals for the club.
Two longtime Grey’s Anatomy stars, Kevin McKidd and Kim Raver, are exiting the series at the end of season 22; their characters Owen Hunt and Teddy Altman have a long, on‑again/off‑again relationship, and their final episode will air May 7 with show creators describing the departure as a happy ending that leaves the door open for future returns.
Mohamed Salah announced he will leave Liverpool at the end of the season after agreeing a contract extension through 2026-27. Liverpool confirmed the departure and Salah posted a heartfelt farewell to fans, teammates and the city, saying Liverpool will always be his home. Across nine years at Anfield, Salah has become a club icon, ranking among Liverpool’s all-time top scorers and delivering Premier League titles and multiple trophies as the Reds chase further success this season.
Mohamed Salah announced he will leave Liverpool at the end of the season, departing on a free transfer after signing a new two-year contract in 2025; in a nine-year Anfield spell he’s scored 255 goals in 435 appearances and helped win major trophies, with Liverpool planning to celebrate his legacy later as they push to finish the campaign strong in the Champions League and FA Cup.
PwC confirmed 23-year-old Demarre Johnson, known from a viral Interview magazine spread about the ‘finest boys in finance,’ left the firm in mid-February; the exit was not linked to the magazine appearance, which sparked debate about Wall Street image and raised questions around media access among banks like Goldman Sachs and Barclays.
Bruce Johnston is leaving the Beach Boys after more than six decades, announcing Part Three of his musical career focused on songwriting and speaking engagements, while remaining open to special performances; Chris Cron will take over touring duties, and Mike Love expresses support for the change.
A backstage report dated February 28, 2026, discusses Danhausen’s departure from AEW and what it could mean for his future in wrestling and for AEW’s storytelling, with insights from Wrestling News and author Andrew Ravens.
Anderson Cooper is leaving CBS’s 60 Minutes after nearly 20 years as a correspondent, saying he won’t renew his CBS contract to spend more time with his young children; he joined the program in 2006 via CNN, and CBS noted his contributions as the network undergoes leadership changes under Bari Weiss.
WWE confirmed the departure of NXT backstage interviewer Kelly Kincaid (Kelly Verbil) after her contract expired on February 14; she had indicated there was no option for renewal, and WWE subsequently listed her as alumni on the roster page, marking the end of her tenure with the company.
Mrinank Sharma, who led Anthropic’s safeguards research, is leaving the company to pursue work aligned with his integrity, including interests in poetry and courageous speech, amid a wave of exits at the AI-safety firm and ongoing development of Claude Opus 4.6.
Ava (Simone Johnson) left WWE by her own choice, ending her run after being featured in an NXT storyline; Meltzer said there was no release or external pressure, and WWE has since moved her to alumni, leaving her wrestling future unclear.
Ava, the NXT General Manager, announced on Instagram that she is leaving WWE. Reporters noted there isn’t a single clear reason for the departure, with suggestions it may be tied to her family’s studio and other personal factors; some mention her girlfriend Tatyanna Dumas’s recent release, though that isn’t stated as the cause. WWE reportedly offered a pay raise to stay, which Ava declined as she decides to move on.