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Acclaimed Seattle Chef’s Staff Quits After Sexual Misconduct Allegations NEW YORK TIMES Most of the staff at two restaurants run by Edouardo Jordan, an acclaimed chef in Seattle who has been celebrated with some of the industry’s top awards, quit on Sunday after an investigation by The Seattle Times surfaced 15 allegations against him of sexual misconduct or unwanted touching. read more »
United States Files Suit Against California Skilled Nursing Chain and its Owner for Allegedly Paying Illegal Kickbacks to Physicians DOJ
World Basketball Chief Steps Aside Amid Sexual Abuse Investigation NEW YORK TIMES Hamane Niang, the leader of basketball’s global governing body known as FIBA, led Mali’s federation at a time of systemic exploitation of female players, activists say. FIBA announced an investigation. read more » Late Georgetown provost accused of nonconsensual contact with student NBC
New Land Rover Defender Recalled Over Software-Based Engine Stalling Problem AUTO EVOLUTION Revived for the 2020 model year, the all-new Land Rover Defender already has 164 manufacturer communications and nine complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. As far as recalls are concerned, the unibody off-road luxobarge is called back over a powertrain control module that may unexpectedly switch off while driving the vehicle. read more »
Plan to Revive I.R.S. ‘Wealth Squad’ Puts the Richest on Notice NEW YORK TIMES Many legal tax strategies that the wealthy have long used to minimize their taxes are likely to come under new scrutiny by the Internal Revenue Service. read more » Drug distributor McKesson docks CEO’s pay over the opioid crisis. He still made $15 million WASHINGTON POST
German car authority investigates Porsche over fuel consumption data REUTERS Germany's car authority KBA has started a probe against Porsche (VOWG_p.DE), suspecting incorrect fuel consumption data for gasoline-powered cars, news portal Business Insider reported on Thursday. read more » France charges Peugeot with consumer fraud in diesel emissions probe REUTERS