FORMER KENNEDY CENTER EMPLOYEES ALLEGE LEADERSHIP DELAYED ROOF REPAIRS BEFORE CITING SAFETY ISSUES IN CLOSURE DECISION. (PHOTO).

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 Former Kennedy Center employees allege leadership delayed roof repairs before citing safety issues in closure decision Former Kennedy Center employees allege that the venue’s leadership knew about serious structural problems well before citing newly discovered hazards as the reason for its abrupt closure this month. The claims were outlined in a letter to Congress from a lawyer representing anonymous whistleblowers. The letter accuses the center’s executive director and chief operating officer, Matt Floca, of failing to prioritize roof repairs and stopping a funded repair plan in April. Floca disputes the allegations, saying recent inspections revealed that water damage had spread farther into the building than officials previously knew. In a September court declaration, Floca cited “acute risks to public safety” following an inspection that found deterioration in a roof terrace canopy and a partial ceiling collapse. The former employees contend those dangers were already known to...

CANADIAN CURLING TEAMS FACE CHEATING ALLEGATIONS AT WINTER OLYMPICS . (PHOTO).



Canadian curling teams face cheating allegations at Winter Olympics 


 Controversy has erupted at the Winter Olympics as Canadian curling teams face allegations of cheating, sparking debate over whether players illegally double-touched the stone after release. Both the men’s and women’s teams are under scrutiny, adding pressure on Canada after a disappointing mixed doubles performance and a critical stretch for the women’s squad.

The controversy began Friday when Swedish curler Oskar Eriksson accused Canadian Marc Kennedy of touching the rock again after release, prompting an angry response from Kennedy. Video clips later circulated showing what appeared to be a double-touch, though Kennedy maintained his innocence, and Canada won the match 8-6. On Saturday, Canadian skip Rachel Homan faced a similar accusation during a match against Switzerland, leading an umpire to remove the stone from play. Video circulated suggesting Homan’s stone was also double-tapped, and Canada lost that game 8-7. World Curling later issued a reminder that touching a stone during forward motion is prohibited and results in its removal from play.

Kennedy suggested the accusations might be a targeted attempt to catch the Canadian team, while Homan said she was being unfairly singled out. The disputes have created tension in a sport known for its camaraderie, straining relations between the Canadian and Swedish athletes. The Canadian teams are now not only adjusting technique under scrutiny but also fighting to stay in medal contention, as losses to Switzerland have put them on the back foot. All eyes will be on potential rematches, especially if the men’s team faces Sweden in the semifinals, promising high-stakes drama for fans worldwide.


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