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Keir Starmer says UK households face higher energy bills due to the actions of Trump and Putin, criticizes Middle East tensions, and argues Britain must chart an independent, pragmatic course—securing shipping through the Strait of Hormuz—while promising a different approach to global crises amid strained ties with allies.
The NHL announced 32 nominees for the 2025-26 King Clancy Memorial Trophy, honoring leadership and notable humanitarian work in communities; a Bettman-led committee will select the winner, who receives a $25,000 charity donation and may trigger up to a $20,000 club grant for a related activation.
Dolce & Gabbana co-founder Stefano Gabbana steps down as chair amid a debt pile of about €450m and a downturn in luxury retail, while remaining involved creatively; Alfonso Dolce has taken over the chair role as the company negotiates with banks and explores outside help. The privately owned brand, with Gabbana and Domenico Dolce each holding significant stakes, is pushing into new markets like hospitality and furniture and is considering a minority investment or strategic partnership to stabilise the business.
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel told NBC News he will not resign, defending his leadership as Cuba faces economic and political pressures, with public events like the Nuestra America convoy underscoring the ongoing political discourse.
OpenAI faces heightened scrutiny as it balances a massive funding round and looming IPO with leadership reshuffles, canceled projects, and strategic shifts, all while competing with Google and Anthropic, fueling questions about its stability and ability to translate spending into profit.
Paramount is unlikely to replace president Jeff Shell, relying instead on a deep leadership bench and ongoing executive moves around CEO David Ellison as the Warner Bros. Discovery deal nears completion; insiders say the board’s handling of Shell’s exit followed standard procedure and precedent suggests continuity rather than disruption.
SpaceX-backed xAI is overhauling its engineering organization ahead of a potential SpaceX IPO, naming Michael Nicholls as xAI president and appointing new leads for pre-training, post-training, and product/infrastructure, while cofounders depart and staff cuts continue; the changes are effective immediately as the company pursues a rapid rebuild to close the gap with rivals.
Ron Francis will step down as Seattle Kraken president after the regular season, ending a seven-year run that helped launch the franchise; Jason Botterill is promoted to GM to lead hockey operations, leaving a strong foundation and future prospects for the team.
Quarterback Kirk Cousins signs with the Las Vegas Raiders, reuniting with coach Klint Kubiak and joining a young, well-resourced roster. He cites the Raiders’ facilities, ownership/management commitment, and Las Vegas environment as key reasons for the move, and says his aim is to lead and finish strong in Year 15 while helping Brock Bowers, Ashton Jeanty and Tyler Linderbaum accelerate the franchise’s progress.
Justin Verlander, 43, returns to the Detroit Tigers as the elder statesman of a young clubhouse, blending relentless work ethic and curiosity with a lighthearted coffee-loving persona. He’s mentoring young arms, trading bullpen feedback, and embracing a full-circle moment as he eyes pitching into his mid-40s and chasing 300 wins, while teammates like Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize adapt to his seasoned approach during spring training.
Eidos Montreal confirms 124 layoffs and the departure of veteran studio head David Anfossi, as the studio undergoes leadership restructuring after its 2022 sale to Embracer; the studio hasn’t released a game in years and has canceled several projects, including a new Deus Ex and a Soul Reboot reboot, with a transition plan in place and further leadership updates to come.
Eidos-Montreal laid off 124 employees amid ongoing downsizing and announced that studio head David Anfossi is leaving after 19 years, with a transition plan in progress as leadership changes take shape; the cuts follow prior rounds and reflect shifting project needs.
Sen. Cory Booker urged a generational renewal for the Democratic Party, arguing it has failed this moment due to purity tests and a too-small coalition, while signaling that some progressives want to replace Senate Leader Chuck Schumer as midterm tensions grow; he left open a presidential run and weighed in on issues from Iran policy to ICE funding.
Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider found a handwritten letter from Steve Kerr on his desk the day after Toronto’s Game 7 loss in the 2025 World Series. Kerr, a nine-time NBA champion, commiserated on the pain of defeat while praising the team’s leadership and urging that perseverance, not the loss, define them. Schneider said Kerr’s words align with his offseason message and plans to thank Kerr, using the note to help steer the Jays toward future success rather than dwelling on 2025.
Roman Anthony is being viewed as a clubhouse leader for the Red Sox as he starts his first full MLB season, with teammates like Garrett Whitlock praising his leadership and manager Alex Cora noting a youth-forward clubhouse dynamic that could define the team's culture this year.