Hyatt Hotels chairman Thomas Pritzker has stepped down from his position, citing "terrible judgement" in maintaining contact with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, according to a statement released on Monday. Simultaneously, six companies linked to Sarah Ferguson, the former Duchess of York, are being wound down, and a specialist online investigator used a clue found on the dark web to rescue an abused girl. In other news, the next installment of the popular video game franchise Silent Hill is inspired by a small fishing village in Fife, and Reddit is experiencing a surge in popularity as users seek human interaction amidst the rise of AI.
Pritzker's departure follows the release of files by the US Department of Justice that revealed his regular contact with Epstein after the financier's 2008 plea deal on sex crime charges. The 75-year-old billionaire is the latest business figure to face scrutiny due to the Epstein files.
Documents filed with Companies House show that Ferguson is the director of all six businesses being wound down. The companies are due to be struck off the register in ten days unless legal cause is shown to prevent it. The nature of the firms' activities remains unclear, although one is related to public relations and another to retail. Their closure comes in the wake of further revelations from the Epstein files.
Meanwhile, specialist online investigator Greg Squire faced a dead end in his efforts to rescue an abused girl, known as Lucy, whose disturbing images were being shared on the dark web. The abuser was careful to obscure identifying features, making it difficult to determine Lucy's location. However, Squire discovered a crucial clue to the 12-year-old's whereabouts.
In the world of entertainment, the next Silent Hill game, titled "Townfall," is inspired by the small fishing village of St Monans in Fife, Scotland. The game is set in a fictional place called St Amelia. The new release was created by Screen Burn, a Glasgow developer with about 30 employees, who said it was their "biggest and most ambitious game yet."
Finally, Reddit is experiencing increased usage as users seek human interaction. Ines Tan, a communications professional, regularly uses the platform for advice on skincare, reactions to television shows, and wedding planning. "It's a very empathetic place," she said, adding that she has found help "emotionally, logistically and inspiration-wise" for her wedding. Tan believes people are consulting the online discussion platform more as they're craving human interaction in the world of increasing AI.
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