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Miss USA’s resignation letter accuses the organization of toxic work culture

Miss USA’s resignation letter accuses the organization of toxic work culture

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In her resignation letter, Voigt said that Miss USA CEO and President Laylah Rose consistently failed to communicate and that when she did, she was “often cold and unnecessarily aggressive.” “It’s incredibly jarring to be trying to do my job and constantly be threatened with disciplinary action, including taking away my salary, for things that were never discussed with me and, if it related to a public-facing post for example, were causing no issue other than not meeting her personal preference,” Voigt wrote. Representatives for the Miss USA organization did not immediately respond to request for comment Thursday evening. Rose said in a statement Wednesday that “the well-being of all individuals associated with Miss USA is my top priority.” “All along, my personal goal as the head of this organization has been to inspire women to always create new dreams, have the courage to explore it all, and continue to preserve integrity along the way. I hold myself to these same high standards and I take these allegations seriously,” she said. Voigt included in her …

Miss Hawaii USA Savannah Gankiewicz Named Miss USA 2023 After Noelia Voigt’s Resignation

Miss Hawaii USA Savannah Gankiewicz Named Miss USA 2023 After Noelia Voigt’s Resignation

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Miss Hawaii USA Savannah Gankiewicz has been named Miss USA 2023 following Noelia Voigt’s resignation earlier this week. “I fully support and respect Noelia’s decision to step down, and I stand in solidarity with mental health awareness,” Gankiewicz, 28, said in a statement shared to the Miss USA website on Thursday. “I accept the crown knowing that I have been uplifted by my supporters, family, friends, and the people of Hawaii throughout this journey. I accept this title on their behalf.” On her own Instagram page, Gankiewicz shared a longer message about her decision to accept the crown and her support for Voigt, who announced on Monday that she would be stepping down from her post in order to prioritize her mental health.  “Please know that my decision to accept the Miss USA crown was not one that was made lightly,” wrote Gankiewicz, who will be crowned on Wednesday, May 15. “I stand with Noelia and admire her strength to step down and prioritize her mental health. Noelia, it was the honor of a lifetime to share the stage with you …

Pope Francis Appoints New Bishop in Tennessee After Former Bishop’s Resignation Under Pressure

Pope Francis Appoints New Bishop in Tennessee After Former Bishop’s Resignation Under Pressure

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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Pope Francis has appointed Reverend James Mark Beckman as Bishop of Knoxville, Tennessee, almost a year after the previous bishop resigned under pressure following claims he mishandled sex abuse allegations. The Vatican announced the appointment in its Tuesday noon bulletin. As is usual, the announcement made no mention of his predecessor or the circumstances under which he left the post. Bishop-elect Beckman is a priest of the Diocese of Nashville where he has served as pastor of Saint Henry parish since 2015, according to the announcement. He earned his master’s degree in religious studies from the Catholic University of Louvain in Belgium in 1989 and was ordained to the priesthood in 1990 for the Diocese of Nashville. Pope Francis accepted Bishop Richard Stika’s resignation last June, closing a turbulent chapter for the southern U.S. diocese that was marked by a remarkable revolt by some of its priests. They accused Stika of abusing his authority during his 14 years as bishop of Knoxville and protecting a seminarian accused of sexual misconduct. They …

Resignation of First Minister Humza Yousaf deepens crisis within pro-independence Scottish party

Resignation of First Minister Humza Yousaf deepens crisis within pro-independence Scottish party

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Scotland’s first minister, Humza Yousaf, and his wife, Nadia El-Nakla, as they leave Bute House, Edinburgh, following the announcement of his resignation on April 29, 2024. ANDREW MILLIGAN / AP Scottish politics is in turmoil. Humza Yousaf, the first minister of the UK country, announced his resignation on Monday, April 29 from Bute House, the Edinburgh residence of Scotland’s leaders. The 39-year-old Glasgow MP has also stepped down as leader of the pro-independence SNP (Scottish National Party). In office for barely a year, having replaced the charismatic Nicola Sturgeon, Yousaf had been running out of options: he was facing two motions of no-confidence − one personal and the other against his government − which he was almost certain to lose. Read more Subscribers only Muslim, Scottish Asian, and only 38: Humza Yousaf’s singular rise The departure of this likable man, the first Muslim leader of a devolved European government, has deepened the internal crisis within the SNP caused by the legal troubles of Sturgeon and her husband, Peter Murrell − the latter having just been …

Humza Yousaf, Scotland’s departing first minister, and the art of the resignation speech

Humza Yousaf, Scotland’s departing first minister, and the art of the resignation speech

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Humza Yousaf’s resignation as first minister of Scotland was, in the end, expected, after a chain of events made his position untenable. It was trailed from early in the morning that he would be resigning, so when he finally addressed the media at lunchtime, there was no sense of shock in the room. The departure speeches of government leaders are of course as varied as the reasons for which they are given. But there are consistencies across the genre, too. Such speeches are usually between about 12 and 20 minutes long and follow what is crudely called the “turd sandwich” approach. They begin with a justification of the politician’s record in office, focusing on key successes and innovations. They then make comments about the future of politics – perhaps swiping at certain opponents or even members of their own party – and encourage public vigilance around certain issues. The speech will then conclude with broad comments about what the resigning leader may do in the future, observations that it has been an honour and pleasure …

The Guardian view on Humza Yousaf’s resignation: miscalculation leads to crisis | Editorial

The Guardian view on Humza Yousaf’s resignation: miscalculation leads to crisis | Editorial

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“Gradually, then suddenly,” replies a character in Ernest Hemingway’s The Sun Also Rises, on being asked how he went bankrupt. Something to that effect has just been experienced by Scotland’s first minister, Humza Yousaf, who stood down on Monday after seeing his political currency dwindle to zero in a matter of days. Less than a week after ending the Scottish National party’s pact with the Scottish Greens, which gave him his majority in Holyrood, Mr Yousaf fell on his sword after discovering that no viable plan B was available that included him at the helm. As he frankly admitted on Monday during an emotional press conference, Mr Yousaf grievously miscalculated in believing it would be possible to unexpectedly bin the cooperation agreement with the Greens, summarily dismiss the party’s co-leaders from his government, and then rely on their support for an SNP-minority administration. It was an inept piece of brinkmanship from a politician who, while clearly a decent man, has not convincingly navigated his party through ever-choppier waters following the resignation of Nicola Sturgeon last February. Mr Yousaf will now …

What happens now following Humza Yousaf’s resignation as Scotland’s first minister | UK News

What happens now following Humza Yousaf’s resignation as Scotland’s first minister | UK News

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What a week in politics – and it’s only Tuesday. It’s the morning after Humza Yousaf sensationally announced he was stepping down as Scotland’s first minister and SNP leader after little more than a year in the hot seat. It came as Mr Yousaf faced two votes of no confidence in the Scottish parliament following his decision to terminate the Bute House Agreement with the Scottish Greens. Mr Yousaf intends to remain in the roles until his successor is announced. The SNP is now accepting nominations, which will close at noon on Monday 6 May. Last year’s leadership contest to replace former first minister Nicola Sturgeon was bruising for the SNP with then candidates Mr Yousaf, Kate Forbes and Ash Regan trading blows during lively televised debates. Image: Kate Forbes earlier this month. Pic: PA It looks like Ms Forbes is getting ready for round two with a source close to the former finance secretary telling Sky News she is “actively considering” entering the race again. Meanwhile, John Swinney said he is giving “very careful …

Spain’s Sanchez says he will stay on as PM despite wife’s graft probe

Spain’s Sanchez says he will stay on as PM despite wife’s graft probe

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Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said that he would continue in office in response to a graft probe of his wife that he says amounts to a campaign of harassment. Issued on: 29/04/2024 – 11:09Modified: 29/04/2024 – 11:10 2 min Sanchez announced last Wednesday that he was mulling resignation after a Madrid court opened a preliminary probe into suspected influence peddling and corruption targeting his wife Begona Gomez. “I need to stop and think whether I should continue to head the government or whether I should give up this honour,” he wrote in a four-page letter posted on X, formerly Twitter. Thousands of supporters massed outside the headquarters of Sanchez’s Socialist party in Madrid on Saturday chanting “Pedro, stay!” Sanchez has said the move against his wife is part of a campaign of “harassment” against them both waged by “media heavily influenced by the right and far right” and supported by the conservative opposition. FRANCE 24’s Sarah Morris reports from Madrid 04:41 Spain’s public prosecutor’s office on Thursday requested the dismissal of the investigation. But …

Humza Yousaf LIVE: SNP MSP confirms rumours of pending resignation | Politics | News

Humza Yousaf LIVE: SNP MSP confirms rumours of pending resignation | Politics | News

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SNP MSP Michelle Thompson has confirmed they are hearing the rumours of Mr Yousaf’s pending resignation. Speaking to BBC Radio Scotland, Ms Thompson said: “I’m hearing the same rumours and I think we’re all waiting to see what the actual position is”. “I guess the rumours suggest that something is afoot, but I honestly can’t clarify because I’ve had no update nor, as I understand have my MSP group, so I guess we’ll all hear definitively one way or another this morning.” Ms Thompson backed Mr Yousaf’s leadership rival Kate Forbes in last year’s SNP race. Ms Forbes is thought to be a potential successor to Mr Yousaf, after missing out on the top job by just 2,100 votes. SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn is also hyped as a potential successor. Source link