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politics11 days ago•2 min saved

Greens leader Waters steps down due to kidney illness, triggering rapid leadership contest

Larissa Waters has resigned as Australian Greens leader after 16 months, citing worsening kidney disease. She will take medical leave but intends to return to the Senate. The party is holding an emergency meeting this week to elect a successor, with Mehreen Faruqi, Sarah Hanson-Young, and David Shoebridge among potential candidates. Critics note the party’s stagnant polling despite Labor’s decline, while supporters credit Waters with securing environmental and gun law reforms.

via Politico|

#australian-greens #health #larissa-waters

politics17 days ago•306 min saved

GOP insiders fear a crushing midterm as costs bite voters

With six weeks left, GOP insiders privately fear a crushing midterm as cost-of-living and high gas prices—gas near $4.50 a gallon, diesel over $6.50—boost voter anger. Public bravado clashes with private warnings that several safe districts could flip; Kennedy campaigns in key states, and Trump is spending tens of millions from his super PAC to aid candidates. NBC and Fox polls show Democrats ahead on the generic ballot, while Republicans pull back to campaign and scramble to limit the damage.

via MS NOW|

#gas-prices #gop #leadership

technology18 days ago•54 min saved

Apple’s Next Era: Ternus, AI, and the Foldable iPhone Duo

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman discusses John Ternus’s ascent to Apple’s helm, the iPhone Duo’s debut, and how Apple is pivoting from the iPhone era to an AI-centric roadmap with plans for AI-native devices like a smart home hub, wearables with cameras, and AR glasses, all while navigating a broad leadership overhaul, regulatory scrutiny, and ongoing debates over privacy and OpenAI-related developments.

via The Verge|

#ai #apple #iphone-duo

politics20 days ago•10 min saved

Trump’s influence push tests Smithsonian leadership and independence

As Lonnie Bunch steps down, the Smithsonian searches for a new secretary who can navigate White House pressure while preserving independence and commitment to evidence-based storytelling amid Trump’s culture-war push.

via Politico|

#culture-wars #independence #leadership

technology21 days ago•17 min saved

Disney Names Karandeep Anand Its First CTO to Accelerate AI-Driven Creativity

Disney has appointed Karandeep Anand, the former CEO of Character.AI, as its first chief technology officer, effective Oct. 2, to lead enterprise tech, data and AI initiatives across the company and help modernize its technology stack; Anand brings experience from Brex, Meta and Microsoft, and his hire underscores Disney’s push to fuse storytelling with advanced tech, after Disney pressed Character.AI over copyright concerns last year.

via variety.com|

#ai-in-entertainment #characterai #disney-cto

local21 days ago•2 min saved

Oregon county chair steps aside from leadership after gesture sparks backlash

Washington County Chair Kathryn Harrington will step back from leading the board and seek mental-health support after she flashed a middle finger at Commissioner Nafisa Fai during a work session. Fellow commissioners condemned the gesture and signaled possible sanctions, including removing her as meeting facilitator, restricting in-person access to facilities, and potentially reducing compensation until she separates from the county. Harrington will remain on the commission and is not seeking re-election; Jason Snider will serve as interim chair and Jerry Willey will lead in his absence. Fai urged higher standards of leadership, and Pam Treece is running against Fai for chair. The board plans to discuss further actions at the Oct. 1 meeting, amid a history cited by the Oregonian of Harrington’s troubling behavior toward staff.

via Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB|

#bullying #leadership #local

politics21 days ago•4 min saved

Democratic Rift widens as centrists side with GOP on key votes

House Democrats are wrestling with a growing leadership-versus-members rift as centrists Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Rep. Jared Golden defy leadership by backing GOP bills, including a Russia sanctions package, prompting backlash from progressives and questions about how Jeffries and Clark will maintain cohesion. The controversy, sparked by a contentious impeachment posture and committee-appointment disputes, signals potential volatility if Democrats expand the majority in the next Congress.

via Axios|

#centrists #house-of-representatives #internal-divisions

sports22 days ago•8 min saved

Doughty Named LA Kings' 15th Captain, Setting 2026-27 Leadership

The Los Angeles Kings named defenseman Drew Doughty the team’s 15th captain for the 2026-27 season, with forwards Adrian Kempe and Artemi Panarin and defenseman Mikey Anderson serving as alternate captains. Doughty, a two-time Stanley Cup champion and longtime King, enters his 19th NHL season as captain and aims to lead by example toward continued championship contention.

via NHL.com|

#captaincy #drew-doughty #la-kings

politics22 days ago•43 min saved

Capitol Hill races deadlines on permitting reform, AI safeguards, and oversight

Capitol Hill is racing toward deadlines on a set of urgent issues: Senate negotiators led by Mike Lee are reportedly optimistic about a long-sought energy permitting reform with a possible draft within 72 hours, though passage before the October recess remains uncertain; Democrats weigh sanctions for rogue members amid leadership questions on the Education Committee; Rand Paul blocks John Kennedy’s bid to fast‑track an AI “kill switch” as lawmakers push a broader bipartisan AI framework for later consideration; the intelligence community warns Section 702 surveillance could lapse by Nov. 20 if not renewed, prompting privacy advocates to demand stronger safeguards; other items include Leon Black's contempt ruling, crypto tax legislation advancing in Ways and Means, and scheduling decisions around a pre‑midterms recess.

via Politico|

#ai-regulation #congress #leadership

sports23 days ago•2 min saved

Matt Walsh tees up a WNBA commissioner bid with a bold pay cut and reforms

Political commentator Matt Walsh says he would accept the WNBA commissioner role and even take a 50% pay cut to address league leadership after Cathy Engelbert’s departure, though observers flag the remark as potentially sarcastic; the piece notes players want a leader who listens, protects them online, and guides upcoming CBA negotiations.

via hitc.com|

#commissioner #leadership #matt-walsh

sports23 days ago•3 min saved

Cunningham Talks With Adam Silver About WNBA’s Next Commissioner

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham says she spoke with NBA commissioner Adam Silver about the WNBA’s upcoming commissioner vacancy, praising Silver and indicating he’ll appoint a leader who can elevate a league that’s booming. She declined to name candidates, stressed the need for a unifier to keep growing the league, and noted Cathy Engelbert’s impending retirement as the search unfolds amid ongoing conversations about league policy and inclusivity.

via The Guardian|

#adam-silver #leadership #sophie-cunningham

sports24 days ago•8 min saved

Bedard Takes the C: Fueling Fun and a Championship Run for Chicago

Connor Bedard explains what it means to wear the Blackhawks’ captaincy, balancing responsibility with loving the game, credits Nick Foligno’s leadership, and outlines a rebuild-driven path to return Chicago to playoff contention and pursue the Stanley Cup with a hungry locker room and key offseason moves.

via The Players' Tribune|

#captaincy #chicago-blackhawks #connor-bedard

politics25 days ago•5 min saved

Judge Blocks Brooklyn Dems Chair’s Plan to Pack the Executive Committee

A New York Supreme Court judge ruled that outgoing Brooklyn Democratic Party leaders lacked authority to vote on sweeping rule changes to expand the party’s executive committee, effectively blocking Chair Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn’s bid to consolidate control. The ruling, which the party plans to appeal, could reshape leadership dynamics ahead of a key upcoming meeting and a potential shift in power within the Brooklyn Democratic machine.

via The City Reporter|

#brooklyn #courtruling #democrats

politics26 days ago•3 min saved

Johnson pushes industry-led AI safety while Congress stays on the sidelines

Speaker Mike Johnson says Congress won’t lead AI regulation and urges tech firms to slow development and set guardrails, with a possible meeting between Trump, lawmakers, and AI leaders; Democrats push for action to slow progress and protect safety, national security, and competitiveness.

via Axios|

#ai-regulation #ai-safety #congress

business26 days ago•5 min saved

Huang’s blunt coaching: Nvidia’s exits get honest, no-nonsense guidance

Jensen Huang counsels departing Nvidia staff with blunt, honest feedback—critiquing a startup’s name, warning about the tough road ahead, and urging rest for health issues—showing Nvidia’s no-nonsense culture. The article follows exit stories like Flexion Robotics (which Nvidia later invested in) and ex-Nvidia founder Bing Xu, who received two hours of candid feedback on communication before starting INT21.

via Business Insider|

#business #departing-staff #honest-feedback