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Seattle Times sports columnist Matt Calkins resigned after the paper declined to publish his column written from two female athletes’ perspectives opposing transgender athletes and supporting Sophie Cunningham; he released the piece on Substack.
Former Cambridge sociology professor Jason Arday, who resigned after plagiarism allegations related to his PhD and scrutiny over fundraising claims, was found dead in London; authorities say the death is unexpected but not believed to be suspicious. Cambridge and Glasgow universities have launched independent reviews of his work, and his memoir Great and Unfortunate Things has recently been published in the US and will be released in the UK.
Former Cambridge sociology professor Jason Arday has canceled a scheduled talk in London and other appearances amid a plagiarism row and his resignation; Cambridge has launched an inquiry into his academic qualifications and honorary appointments, while some events have been removed from listings and others remain on the calendar. Arday says the scrutiny has taken a personal toll but maintains he is not a liar, and his memoir publication is proceeding despite the controversy.
Zach Holland, a former college golfer, admitted to faking a hole-in-one at WingHaven Country Club in Missouri during a membership event. After a video explaining the stunt went viral, he resigned his WingHaven membership, apologized, and said there are consequences for his actions. He had briefly left the group to call a friend, then claimed a hole-in-one after they arrived; security footage showed him driving by the fourth green beforehand. He called the act stupid and wrong and noted there was no excuse, noting the deception also cost two shots back to the field.
Ohio Rep. Max Miller is choosing to stay in his reelection bid amid allegations tied to his divorce, arguing that quitting would amount to admitting guilt; allies say he wants to use his platform to defend himself while the ethics process runs, with Trump supporters publicly backing him.
Jason Arday, who became Cambridge’s youngest Black professor in 2023, has resigned as the university opens an inquiry into new information about his qualifications and honorary appointments, amid long-running plagiarism allegations and questions about his claimed fundraising feats. He says the public criticism has been intolerable, while Cambridge says the process will be fair. The Times reported potential fabrications in parts of his research, and Arday denied plagiarism but acknowledged some mistakes due to supervision gaps.
University of Cambridge professor Jason Arday resigned with immediate effect amid a plagiarism row and a university inquiry prompted by new information about his qualifications and honorary appointments. Claims of plagiarism were raised by Nathan Cofnas, whom Arday accused of a campaign against him; Arday has admitted errors but says he is not a liar. Cambridge and Jesus College will continue their investigations under misconduct policies, while Arday says he plans to return to scholarship after time to heal.
Luis Figo urged Gianni Infantino to resign, claiming Infantino has debased the FIFA presidency and lied, as backlash over FIFA’s shelved plan to allow private investors grows and several national federations withdraw support, sparking a leadership crisis.
New information surrounding Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes’ resignation includes a federal tax lien against him and his wife, questions about his availability during the Bite of Seattle mass shooting, and disagreements over public-safety policy; Mayor Katie Wilson says leadership concerns drove the resignation, Barnes will receive about $700,000, and Assistant Chief Andre Sayles was named interim chief.
Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes resigned amid criticism that Seattle was slow to release key information after a fatal Bite of Seattle festival shooting that left three dead and four wounded, including a 2-year-old. Mayor Katie Wilson appointed Deputy Chief Andre Sayles as interim chief. Officials acknowledged delays in public updates and the failure to issue emergency alerts, as Barnes faced both support and criticism from community groups and lawmakers as Seattle heads into Seafair weekend.
Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes resigns after days of questions about how information from the Bite of Seattle shooting was released; Mayor Katie Wilson accepts the resignation and Deputy Chief Andre Sayles is named interim chief, as city leaders stress the need for stable, clear leadership.
Seattle’s mayor announced the resignation of Police Chief Shon Barnes four days after a mass shooting at the Bite of Seattle festival that killed three and wounded four, amid criticism of the department’s information release and handling, signaling a shift in Seattle’s public-safety leadership amid political tensions.
Maryland transit chief Holly Arnold resigns after more than five years leading the Maryland Transit Administration, the agency that runs the state's transit system and the nation’s 13th-largest.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear bluntly urges Sen. Mitch McConnell to publicly address his health and ability to serve, or resign, following McConnell’s long absence and hospital stay. Beshear sent a new letter demanding transparency and even copies to Senate leaders Thune and others as he questions whether McConnell can continue to fulfill his duties; the piece also covers Kentucky’s vacancy rules and constitutional questions about how a replacement would be filled. McConnell says he’s in rehab and not yet medically cleared to return.
During a House Foreign Affairs hearing, Rep. Ted Lieu publicly urged UN Ambassador Mike Waltz to resign, criticizing him for giving inaccurate information about U.S. troop casualties as four more service members died in the Iran-related fighting, pushing the toll higher.