Al Roker and his company were accused in a lawsuit filed Tuesday of failing to follow a diversity, equity and inclusion mandate. Former executive producer Bill Schultz is suing the “Today” show anchor and Al Roker Entertainment, claiming he was “wrongfully and illegally targeted” for termination in 2023 after calling out the company’s failure to properly … Read more
It was Jan. 18, 2011, in Phoenix, Ariz., and Peter Forcelli, a special agent for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), picked up a 911 call about a robbery in progress. When he arrived at the scene, it was obvious something horrible had happened. “As we stepped through the doorway, the tang … Read more
WFAN program director Spike Eskin is leaving the station to return to his native Philadelphia and become an afternoon drive time co-host on all-sports WIP. Eskin oversaw a transitional period for FAN after taking over for station icon Mark Chernoff. While Chernoff was at the FAN for three decades, Eskin was there for two-and-a-half years … Read more
Delta Air Lines is backtracking slightly on changes it previously announced in its frequent-flyer program, but it still plans to reshape SkyMiles to favor big spenders over customers who take the most flights. Delta outlined the revisions in an email from CEO Ed Bastian to SkyMiles members on Wednesday. “I have read hundreds of your … Read more
A state program that aims to make hepatitis C treatment affordable and accessible has garnered thousands of users and helped inspire a similar federal program. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 2 million people in the United States have hepatitis C, and about 40% of people don’t even know they … Read more
The U.S. government said on Monday it would trial a new payment program for people who provide dementia care coordination services for patients covered by the Medicare health plan. The program includes services such as personalized assessments, care plans for patients as well as 24/7 access to a support line. Medicare said the program aims … Read more
In the nationwide battle against opioid abuse, New Jersey paramedics have found success with a treatment-focused approach. Camden County, in southwestern New Jersey near Philadelphia, has one of the highest overdose and drug-related death rates in the state. When responding to an overdose, paramedics use naloxone, a drug that reverses the effects of opioids — … Read more
When it rains, it pours. A California man who mistakenly donated $15K instead of $150 later realized his blunder turned out to be a blessing in the end. The man, who prefers to go by Michael, posted the now-viral story from his Reddit account on the r/TIFU subreddit. The bizarre story starts off by Michael telling … Read more
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s administration is ramping up funding to healthcare facilities to boost medical staffing and care for New York’s transgender patients in a two-year pilot program — but critics slammed the gender-bending policy as “morally irresponsible.” The state Health Department recently awarded new contracts for “The Transgender Clinical Scholars Training Pilot Program” worth $500K to Mount … Read more
Olivia Dunne is in a New York state of mind. LSU’s superstar gymnast posted a collection of Instagram photos Sunday that were geotagged from New York, days after the Tigers finished with high marks in a quad meet Friday against California, Washington, and George Washington. “Came back for a bagel,” the 20-year-old Dunne quipped in … Read more
When it debuted 20 years ago, the Rolex Mentor and Protégé Arts Initiative was billed as the company’s intention to fill a void in arts philanthropy — to ensure that the world’s artistic heritage is passed on personally, in the irreplaceable, time-honored tradition of master and protégé. The debut of the first class of mentors … Read more
Dunkin’ Donuts fans are in uproar Monday after the coffee giant altered its rewards program to devalue points and remove free birthday drinks. Dunkin’ rolled out its new rewards program nationwide last week, claiming in a press release that users would get “more food and beverage rewards.” Users on the company’s subreddit say the new program does … Read more