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Investors Brace for Outcome of Disney’s Board Shake-Up Battle

Orlando, Florida – Disney activist investor Nelson Peltz has been engaged in a battle for a board shake-up at the entertainment giant for months, with the results of a shareholder vote to select board members expected to be disclosed at the company’s annual stockholders meeting on Wednesday. It is a crucial moment for Disney as the company grapples with the changing landscape of the entertainment industry, including the shift from traditional cable packages to streaming …

Activist Investors Nelson Peltz and Jay Rasulo Win Support from CalPERS for Disney Board Shake-Up

Los Angeles, California – The California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) has made a significant decision to influence the makeup of the Disney board. The pension fund, managing over $465 billion in assets, has backed the election of activist investors Nelson Peltz and Jay Rasulo. This move comes after a prolonged battle between Peltz, Rasulo, and CEO Bob Iger, as well as the existing board of directors. CalPERS, a major shareholder with approximately 6.6 million …

Disney board battle sees US pension fund CalPERS backing Peltz and Rasulo

Sacramento, California – The US pension fund CalPERS has lent its support to Nelson Peltz and Jay Rasulo in their bid for seats on Disney’s board of directors. This backing comes as part of an ongoing battle for control over the entertainment giant’s leadership. CalPERS, one of the largest pension funds in the United States, announced its decision to support Peltz and Rasulo, citing their strategic vision and experience in the industry. The move is …

CalPERS Elects Trian Fund Management Candidates to Disney Board Amid Corporate Control Battle

NEW YORK, United States – The California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) recently made a significant decision in the business world by electing activist investment firm Trian Fund Management’s two director candidates to Walt Disney’s board. This move comes amidst one of the most closely watched battles for corporate control. CalPERS, a major shareholder in Walt Disney Co, believes that the addition of Nelson Peltz and Jay Rasulo to the board will bring fresh perspectives …

Brenda Spencer, Infamous School Shooter, Faces Parole Board Again 44 Years After Deadly Rampage

San Diego, California — Brenda Spencer, who as a teenager engaged in a tragic mass shooting at Grover Cleveland Elementary School in 1979, resulting in the deaths of two adults and injuries to eight children and a police officer, faces another parole hearing, marking her seventh bid for release. On the morning of January 29, 1979, Spencer, then 16, used a .22 caliber semi-automatic rifle to fire upon the school located directly across from her …

ELECTION MISTAKE: Chicago Board of Elections Admits Error, Adds Over 10,000 Votes to Count

Chicago, Illinois – The Chicago Board of Elections acknowledged a significant mistake in the vote count as the city eagerly anticipates the outcome of the Democratic primary race for Cook County state’s attorney. Eileen O’Neill Burke currently leads Clayton Harris III by a slim margin of over 2,000 votes, with O’Neill Burke having 259,445 votes compared to Harris’ 257,430 votes. The error, which resulted in the omission of more than 10,000 vote-by-mail ballots from the …

Dr. Performant Health: Announces Dr. Shantanu Agrawal to Board of Directors

Plantation, Florida – Performant Financial Corporation, known for its technology-enabled payment integrity services, proudly announces the addition of Dr. Shantanu Agrawal, M.D. to its Board of Directors. Dr. Agrawal, with a background in healthcare policy and payment integrity, brings a wealth of expertise to the company. Dr. Agrawal, currently serving as Chief Health Officer at Elevance Health, demonstrates leadership in health strategy, medical policy, and clinical quality. With prior experience as the Deputy Administrator for …

School Board Expels Eighth Student from St. Augustine High After Violent Bus Loop Brawl; Ongoing Issues Cited Ahead of Fight

St. Augustine, Fla. — A conflict at St. Augustine High School culminated in the expulsion of seven students following a violent altercation at a bus loop, with school officials describing the scene as a “brutal attack.” Recently, an additional student, a 15-year-old girl, was expelled for her involvement in the incident, the school board determining her fate at a public hearing. The confrontation, which escalated quickly from a verbal argument to physical violence, occurred on …

Health Care Leaders from Mercy Hospitals Elected to National Board for AHA

Springfield, Missouri – Two healthcare leaders, David Argueta and Daryle Voss, have been elected to serve on a significant national healthcare board for a two-year term. The American Hospital Association (AHA) regional policy board for region six, encompassing Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota, selected Argueta as the delegation representative for the state of Missouri. Meanwhile, Voss will represent the state of Oklahoma on the AHA board for region seven, which …

Resignation of Green Bay Superintendent Claude Tiller Accepted by School Board After Closed Session Meeting

Green Bay, Wisconsin – The school board of Green Bay met on February 17, 2024, to deliberate over the resignation of Superintendent Claude Tiller. After a nearly three-hour closed session meeting, the board voted to accept Tiller’s resignation from the school district. The joint statement released by the board and Tiller indicated that both parties mutually agreed to the terms of his resignation, deeming it the best course of action. The statement also expressed gratitude …