The Washington Post's CEO, Will Lewis, resigned Saturday evening after a tumultuous two-year tenure marked by controversy and massive job cuts, according to multiple reports. The announcement came just days after significant layoffs at the newspaper, adding to the turmoil surrounding his leadership. In other news, Danish veterans are seeking an apology from President Trump over his comments regarding NATO allies and his stance on Greenland, while the Pentagon announced it was cutting ties with Harvard University, ending military training programs. Additionally, a massive sewage leak has released millions of gallons of wastewater into the Potomac River, and an immigrant is speaking out about an alleged unprovoked beating by ICE agents.
Lewis's departure from The Washington Post was announced on Saturday, following a week of protests and criticism. He was photographed at the NFL Honors in San Francisco on Thursday, the same day layoffs were announced, which drew further scrutiny. Sarah Kaplan, a Washington Post journalist, was among those protesting outside the newspaper's headquarters on Thursday, according to a photo from Allison Robbert.
Meanwhile, Danish veterans are expressing anger and betrayal over President Trump's past comments. They are seeking an apology for his remarks about NATO allies in Afghanistan and his attempts to take over Greenland. In an interview at Davos last month, Trump appeared to denigrate NATO allies, according to NPR's All Things Considered.
The Pentagon's decision to cut ties with Harvard University was announced Friday. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that Harvard "no longer meets the needs of the," according to The Associated Press. This move ends all military training, fellowships, and certificate programs with the Ivy League institution.
In environmental news, a massive sewage leak has released approximately 243 million gallons of wastewater into the Potomac River, about 8 miles from the White House. The damage is worse than initially thought, with officials discovering a massive blockage in the ruptured pipe. DC Water, the local authority operating the pipe, said Friday that there's a risk of limited overflow of wastewater until repairs are completed, according to NPR News.
Finally, Alberto Castañeda Mondragón is speaking out about an alleged beating by ICE agents during his arrest in Minnesota last month. He says the violence he endured on January 8th was unprovoked and left him with a fractured skull. He told The Associated Press that his memory was so jumbled after the incident that he initially could not remember he had a daughter.
Discussion
AI Experts & Community
Be the first to comment