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...

PRINCE HARRY AND MEGHAN ARRIVE IN AUSTRALIA FOR FIRST VISIT SINCE STEPPING BACK FROM ROYAL DUTIES. (PHOTO).



Prince Harry and Meghan arrive in Australia for first visit since stepping back from royal duties

  

Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, arrived in Melbourne on Tuesday for their first visit to Australia since their official royal tour in 2018. The four-day trip is notably more low-key and comes years after the couple stepped back from their roles as senior members of the royal family in 2020, choosing to pursue financial independence while living in California. The visit is privately funded, with the pair traveling on a commercial flight from Los Angeles, but it has still drawn criticism over the cost of security for police agencies as they make stops in Melbourne, Canberra, and Sydney. Unlike their highly publicized 2018 tour, large crowds are not expected due in part to those security concerns. Their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, did not accompany them on the trip.

The visit has sparked mixed reactions, with some critics questioning appearances at paid events and describing the trip as an effort to promote their brand, while others argue the couple faces criticism regardless of their approach. Representatives for the Sussexes say the visit is centered on supporting organizations and engaging with communities, with a focus on listening and learning rather than publicity. Their itinerary includes visits to a children’s hospital in Melbourne, a women’s shelter, a veterans’ art museum, and the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, along with participation in an Invictus-related sailing event in Sydney. Harry, who founded the Invictus Games for injured service members and veterans, expressed enthusiasm about returning to Australia, calling it “good to be back” as the couple continues balancing charitable work with private and commercial interests.


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