A federal judge has issued a temporary injunction halting the Trump administration’s $400 million White House ballroom construction, ruling that the project likely exceeded legal authority and lacked proper congressional approval. The National Trust for Historic Preservation challenged the project, citing improper adherence to federal guidelines and questionable funding through private donations funneled via a nonprofit and the National Park Service. Judge Richard Leon criticized the administration’s legal and financial justifications, emphasizing that only Congress can authorize such alterations and funding, and ordered construction to stop unless statutory approval is granted.
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City Controller Kenneth Mejia is investigating whether Universal Studios has resorted to shady measures to retaliate against writers and actors on the picket lines, after before and after photos of trees outside the studio showed them trimmed down, preventing union members from receiving shade in the hot weather. The incident has sparked outrage among union members and has highlighted the need for better working conditions for writers and actors.
Negotiations between the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) have broken down, leading to the possibility of a strike by thousands of actors represented by SAG-AFTRA. The union is demanding better pay, improved safety protocols, and more transparency from the studios, as well as residual payments for streaming services. The AMPTP has not yet commented on the situation, but the two sides are likely to continue to negotiate in the coming days.
Linda Yaccarino, the current Chairman of Global Advertising and Partnerships at NBCUniversal, is reportedly in talks to become the new CEO of Twitter. If appointed, she would be the first female CEO of the company and the first executive from outside of the tech industry to lead the company. Yaccarino has a strong relationship with advertisers and marketing groups, which could help quell the ongoing concerns companies have with Twitter following CEO Elon Musk's takeover.
Comcast announced the immediate departure of Jeff Shell, the CEO of NBCUniversal, after an investigation into an "inappropriate relationship with a woman in the company." The investigation was sparked by a complaint from CNBC anchor Hadley Gamble, who accused Shell of sexual harassment and sex discrimination. Shell admitted to the relationship, but did not provide any further details. Comcast has yet to specify how Shell violated company policy, and has yet to take steps to ensure similar incidents do not occur in the future.
Jeff Shell, CEO of NBCUniversal since 2013, has left the company "effective immediately" following an investigation into "inappropriate conduct". Shell admitted to having an "inappropriate relationship with a woman in the company" and expressed regret for his actions. Comcast CEO Brian L. Roberts and President Mike Cavanagh said they were "disappointed" to share the news with employees.