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Leon Botstein to Retire Following Investigation into Epstein Ties

Leon Botstein to Retire Following Investigation into Epstein Ties

Leon Botstein, president of Bard College since 1975, announced his retirement following an investigation into his connections with Jeffrey Epstein. The investigation, conducted by the law firm WilmerHale, found that Botstein 'minimized and was not fully accurate' in describing his relationship with Epstein to the Bard community. Although no illegal actions were found, the investigation highlighted Botstein's decision to pursue Epstein as a donor despite being aware of his criminal background. Botstein's retirement will take effect at the end of June, following the completion of a $1 billion fundraising campaign.
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Bard College President Leon Botstein Resigns Amid Epstein Ties Investigation

Bard College President Leon Botstein Resigns Amid Epstein Ties Investigation

Leon Botstein, president of Bard College, is stepping down following an investigation into his interactions with Jeffrey Epstein. The WilmerHale law firm, commissioned by Bard's board of trustees, found Botstein had frequent contact with Epstein, including visits to Epstein's properties and Bard College. The investigation revealed that Botstein accepted consulting fees from an Epstein entity, which he claimed were donated to Bard. Despite warnings from faculty about associating with Epstein, Botstein pursued him as a donor, believing the college's financial needs justified the relationship. The board announced Botstein's retirement effective June 30, acknowledging his long service but emphasizing the seriousness of the concerns raised.
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Bard College's president to retire after scrutiny of relationship with Jeffrey Epstein

Bard College's president to retire after scrutiny of relationship with Jeffrey Epstein

The longtime president of Bard College in New York has announced his retirement, months after it was revealed that he had a much deeper relationship than was previously known with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein
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King Charles III wins praise for deft handling of Trump on his US state visit

King Charles III wins praise for deft handling of Trump on his US state visit

President Donald Trump praised King Charles III after the monarch's state visit this week, which is being hailed in the U.K. as a diplomatic triumph
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Former Miami Congressman David Rivera is convicted in a secret Venezuela lobbying case

Former Miami Congressman David Rivera is convicted in a secret Venezuela lobbying case

A former Miami congressman and close friend of U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio was convicted Friday in connection with a secret $50 million lobbying campaign on behalf of Venezuela’s socialist government during the first Trump administration
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More states join legal challenge to Nexstar, Tegna merger

More states join legal challenge to Nexstar, Tegna merger

By Daniel Wiessner April 30 (Reuters) - Five more U.S. states are joining an antitrust lawsuit challenging Nexstar's acquisition of rival broadcaster Tegna after a ‌judge temporarily blocked the deal from proceeding, California's attorney general said on Thursday.
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Sheinbaum says Mexico will investigate US indictment alleging Sinaloa Cartel ties

Sheinbaum says Mexico will investigate US indictment alleging Sinaloa Cartel ties

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says she won't let the U.S. meddle in the country's affairs
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Take Five: Sell in May? Let's find out

Take Five: Sell in May? Let's find out

LONDON, May 1(Reuters) - From high oil prices and the conflict in the Middle East to Japan's yen, the latest U.S. jobs data, an Australian rate decision, and a UK local election: there's plenty for traders to mull over in coming days.
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Former NIAID Adviser Indicted for Allegedly Concealing COVID-19 Records

Former NIAID Adviser Indicted for Allegedly Concealing COVID-19 Records

Dr. David Morens, a former senior adviser at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges related to an alleged scheme to hide federal records during the COVID-19 pandemic. The charges include conspiracy, destruction of records in federal investigations, and concealment of records. Morens, who served as a senior adviser from 2006 to 2022, is accused of working with two unnamed co-conspirators to shield federal records from public access. The indictment alleges that Morens used his personal email to exchange information about COVID-19 and a bat coronavirus grant with a New York-based nonprofit, EcoHealth Alliance, and its president, Peter Daszak. The charges stem from Freedom of Information Act requests received by NIAID between April 2020 and December 2022. Morens is also accused of using his position to benefit the nonprofit and receiving gratuities in return.
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Mexico to investigate US indictment of officials for alleged Sinaloa Cartel ties

Mexico to investigate US indictment of officials for alleged Sinaloa Cartel ties

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says she won't let the U.S. meddle in the country's affairs
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International Students Utilize OPT Program to Navigate U.S. Workforce Challenges

International Students Utilize OPT Program to Navigate U.S. Workforce Challenges

International students in the U.S. are leveraging the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program to gain work experience related to their fields of study. The program, authorized by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, allows F-1 visa holders to work for 12 months post-graduation, with a 24-month extension for STEM graduates. Despite the opportunities, students face challenges in securing jobs due to a lack of U.S. work experience and the complexities of the visa process. Northwestern University reports that a significant number of its graduates are utilizing OPT, with many finding employment in states like Illinois, California, and New York. The program's limitations, such as the requirement for employers to be enrolled in the E-Verify program, further complicate job prospects for international students.
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Mexico to investigate US indictment of officials for alleged Sinaloa Cartel ties, Sheinbaum says

Mexico to investigate US indictment of officials for alleged Sinaloa Cartel ties, Sheinbaum says

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says she won't let the U.S. meddle in the country's affairs