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Trump Weighs Broader Cabinet Shake-Up as Iran War Pressure Grows

Trump Weighs Broader Cabinet Shake-Up as Iran War Pressure Grows

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By Nandita Bose, Jana Winter, Gram Slattery and Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, April 4 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump is considering a broader cabinet shake-up ⁠in ⁠the wake of Attorney General Pam Bondi’s removal this week, as he grows ⁠increasingly frustrated with the political fallout from the war with Iran, five people familiar with internal White House discussions said. Any potential reshuffling could serve as a reset for the White ​House as it confronts a politically challenging stretch: The five-week-old war has driven up gas prices, dragged down Trump’s approval ratings and intensified anxiety about the consequences for Republicans heading into November’s midterm elections. Some allies said his televised speech to the nation on Wednesday – which one senior ‌White House official described as an attempt to project a sense of ‌control and confidence about the direction of the war – fell flat, adding to the sense that changes in messaging or personnel were needed. “A shake-up to show action is not a bad thing, is it?” another White House official said. Three White House …

OpenAI’s Fidji Simo Is Taking Medical Leave Amid an Executive Shake-Up

OpenAI’s Fidji Simo Is Taking Medical Leave Amid an Executive Shake-Up

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OpenAI announced a major reorganization on Friday as the company’s CEO of AGI deployment, Fidji Simo, takes medical leave to focus on her health. OpenAI president Greg Brockman will handle the product teams in Simo’s absence. Simo’s previous title was CEO of applications. Brad Lightcap, the chief operating officer and one of Sam Altman’s top deputies, is transitioning to a “special projects” role. Kate Rouch, the chief marketing officer, is taking a leave of absence to focus on her health. Rouch has been undergoing treatment for breast cancer. When she returns, it will be in “a different, more narrowly scoped role,” according to a note Simo shared with OpenAI staff which was viewed by WIRED. “As I shared when I joined, I had a relapse of my neuroimmune condition a few weeks before starting the job,” Simo said in the note which was sent in OpenAI’s “core” Slack channel. “It’s been a bit of a rollercoaster since, and the last month has been particularly rough health-wise. For my entire time here, I’ve postponed medical tests …

Five questions hanging over the DOJ shake-up

Five questions hanging over the DOJ shake-up

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Morning Report is The Hill’s a.m. newsletter. Subscribe here. In today’s issue: ▪ Bondi ousted as attorney general ▪ DHS funding plan goes to House ▪ White House ballroom approved ▪ Resentencing for Tina Peters President Trump is hoping for a fresh start with the Department of Justice (DOJ) after firing Attorney General Pam Bondi following rising frustration with… Source link

Wired ends UK print magazine amid shake-up of London staff

Wired ends UK print magazine amid shake-up of London staff

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Wired global editorial director Katie Drummond, and Jan/Feb 2026 issue of Wired. Picture: Conde Nast Wired will not put out a print magazine in the UK in 2026 as it focuses on global digital subscriber growth. Seven editorial staff left Wired’s London office at the end of 2025, with the team being rebuilt to focus on audience development roles and some UK and Europe-focused reporting. Global editorial director Katie Drummond told Press Gazette that creating a “sustainable and growing subscription business is the future of Wired… “While other components like advertising and commerce play a really important part, I don’t want Wired to be at the whims of anything that I can’t control the way I can control the journalism.” A spokesperson said direct-to-publisher subscribers (meaning those who subscribe through Wired rather than a third party) were up 20% in 2025 while new subscribers taking the digital-only option doubled. Wired’s US subscription revenue was up 24% in 2025. Katie Drummond: I want Wired to feel like ‘genuinely global offering’ Drummond told Press Gazette that London …

Today show shake-up: What Peter Alexander’s co-stars really think about his departure

Today show shake-up: What Peter Alexander’s co-stars really think about his departure

Published by Daniella Wilson

Peter Alexander has been working at Today since 2018, and with NBC for 22 years, but on March 28, he told viewers he would be leaving Saturday Today. The popular TV host announced the news live on air alongside his co-host Laura Jarrett, citing wanting to spend more time with his family – who are based in Washington D.C. – as his primary reason.  Peter has been commuting to NYC – where the Today studios are based – from his home for years, and told viewers he was looking to “challenge himself with something new”, as well as being there more for his young daughters, Ava, 12, and Emma, ten, who he shares with wife Alison Starling.  © Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty IPeter Alexander is leaving Today to spend more time with his family “I’ve been away from home more than 80 nights in the last seven months, more than 200 Friday nights away from my family in the last seven years,” he explained.  “So, in this limited window before my daughters lose interest in hanging …

Coronation Street and Emmerdale caught in schedule shake-up tonight as episodes pulled from usual slot

Coronation Street and Emmerdale caught in schedule shake-up tonight as episodes pulled from usual slot

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In a major ITV scheduling shake up tonight, both Coronation Street and Emmerdale have had episodes pulled from their usual slots. Both soaps usually air every weeknight for 30-minutes each between 8pm and 9pm. However fans have had Friday’s instalment stripped away due to ITV1 airing sports coverage instead. Neither Coronation Street and Emmerdale will air at all on Friday to instead make room for the England v Uruguay international friendly football game taking place at Wembley Stadium. ITV1’s coverage will begin at 7pm, ready for a 7.45pm kick-off time, on Friday 27 March, meaning Coronation Street and Emmerdale will not air in their usual time slots. England forward Marcus Rashford. Jacques Feeney/Offside/Offside/Getty Images However, to make up for the loss, ITV has scheduled an additional episode of both soaps to air on Sunday instead, so fans will still get five instalment of their favourite show this week, just not at the usual time. On Sunday 29 March, Emmerdale will air at the earlier time of 7pm, followed by Coronation Street at 7.30pm, both on ITV1. …

‘Major shake-up’ for TV fans as HBO Max launches in the UK | Money News

‘Major shake-up’ for TV fans as HBO Max launches in the UK | Money News

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HBO Max has officially launched in the UK today. The US streaming service features HBO content as well as Warner Bros Pictures and Television, DC Studios and Max Originals shows and films. It means the return of Friends to a UK streaming service, as well as the Harry Potter films. Other content available on the platform includes new seasons of Euphoria and House Of The Dragon and the new Harry Potter TV series, which is expected to air next year. Subscription plans start at £4.99 a month, with adverts included. Ad-free plans start from £9.99 a month. TNT Sports subscribers can also access their subscription on HBO Max. Sky Glass and Sky Stream customers, with Ultimate TV and Sky Q customers, will see the app included at no extra cost. Ernest Doku, broadband and TV expert at Uswitch, said the launch marked a “major shake-up” for TV fans, with Sky the only major provider bundling HBO Max at no extra cost. Image: Sky is bringing streamers together. Pics: Disney+, SNL UK/ Charlotte Rutherford/ Sky UK, …

Virgin River confirms major cast shakeup as two actors exit ahead of season 8

Virgin River confirms major cast shakeup as two actors exit ahead of season 8

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Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Two actors will not be returning to Virgin River for the eighth season of Netflix’s longest-running drama series. On Thursday, the same day that season seven premiered on the streaming platform, Netflix confirmed that longtime cast members Marco Grazzini and Lauren Hammersley will depart the show after its current season. Grazzini has been on the series for five seasons and appeared in the last four as a series regular. This season, his local police officer character Mike Valenzuela embarks on a mission with his love interest, Brie (Zibby Allen), to find missing woman Charmaine, who is played by Hammersley. Hammersley — who previously played a love interest to Martin Henderson’s lead character Jack — was an original Virgin River cast member from its launch in 2019 through season four. Playing a woman who was pregnant for five seasons of the show, …

Strictly Come Dancing ‘axes five pro dancers’ including longest-standing favourite in new series shake-up

Strictly Come Dancing ‘axes five pro dancers’ including longest-standing favourite in new series shake-up

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Strictly Come Dancing is reportedly facing a major shake-up ahead of its next series, with several professional dancers said to be leaving the programme before it returns later this year. The reported changes follow a period of transition for the BBC ballroom show after hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman stepped down at the end of the previous season. Producers are now believed to be considering a refreshed line-up as the series prepares to return to screens this autumn. According to reports, a number of long-standing members of the professional troupe may not be invited back as part of the overhaul. A source told The Sun: “There are major changes taking place with dancers having meetings about their contracts over the next few weeks. Bosses want a fresh start and to bring in new faces after all the drama in recent years and create a new era.” Strictly Come Dancing is reportedly facing a major shake-up ahead of its next series (BBC) The reported overhaul has also created uncertainty among the remaining professionals, with insiders …

I’m a Celebrity South Africa 2026 confirms major format shake-up

I’m a Celebrity South Africa 2026 confirms major format shake-up

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Ant & Dec have confirmed that the final episode of I’m a Celebrity South Africa 2026 will have a major format shake-up. I’m a Celebrity South Africa is the all-star version of the beloved ITV show and will see celebs take on harder trials than ever before all in a bid to be crowned the “Legend of the Savanna”. Usually, most of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! is filmed live with Ant & Dec appearing from the studio in Australia, with an 11-hour time difference. Viewers are also able to participate and vote for their favourite camp mate, with each elimination also carried out live on air. However the first season of the South African all-stars series of the show that aired in 2023 was all pre-recorded – meaning that viewers weren’t able to vote for trials or the winner. But Ant & Dec confirmed today at the London launch event that while season 2 was pre-recorded last year in South Africa, the grand final will be held live with the winner …