Dr. Marty Makary will testify before the Senate health committee on Thursday. Lawmakers may press him over staff reductions and changes in agency direction on issues like vaccines.
Category: Appointments and Executive Changes
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7-Eleven Taps American Executive to Help Keep It Out of Canadian Hands
The Japanese owner of the chain also announced a plan to list its U.S. convenience store business as it tries to fend off a Canadian retailer’s $47 billion takeover bid.
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Tom Llamas Named Anchor of ‘NBC Nightly News’
Mr. Llamas, an anchor on the company’s streaming news service, will succeed Lester Holt, who last month announced his plans to step down.
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He Fought Claims of Harm From Infant Formula. Now He Regulates It.
Kyle Diamantas, a former corporate lawyer, is the new director for the F.D.A. food division, which oversees infant formula. He defended a top maker in cases claiming the company had not warned of potential risks to very low-weight babies.
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Rodney McMullen, Kroger CEO, Resigns After Board’s Personal Conduct Investigation
The grocery chain said it had investigated its chief executive, Rodney McMullen, and found that his actions were “inconsistent” with its business ethics policy.
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Tesla Fires a Manager Who Criticized Elon Musk on Social Media
The employee objected to a post on X by Mr. Musk, Tesla’s chief executive and a top adviser to President Trump, that referred to Nazi leaders.
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At Jil Sander, Another Sudden Departure Hits the Fashion World
Luke and Lucy Meier have left Jil Sander, joining an ever-growing list of designer departures.
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Washington Post Opinion Editor Exits as Bezos Steers Pages in New Direction
Jeff Bezos, the owner of The Post, said that the newspaper’s opinion section would focus on “personal liberties and free markets.”
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Michael Tilson Thomas, Facing Brain Cancer Recurrence, Scales Back Concerts
Michael Tilson Thomas, who led the San Francisco Symphony for 25 years, said, “Now is the time to wind down my public appearances.”
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Dr. Oz: How His Millions Collide With Medicare
The TV celebrity and Trump nominee has pledged to divest from most of his financial interests. But they touch nearly every corner of health care, from insurance to blood pressure cuffs and vitamins, leading experts and lawmakers to doubt he could make impartial decisions.
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MSNBC Cancels Joy Reid’s Show in Major Shake-Up
Ms. Reid’s 7 p.m. program will be replaced by a panel show co-hosted by Symone Sanders Townsend, Alicia Menendez and Michael Steele.