Senate confirms Gov. Tate Reeves’ economic development chief despite report of toxic workplace, claims of harassment


by Mississippi Today

Mississippi Today— The Senate unanimously confirmed Bill Cork as Gov. Tate Reeves' pick for a permanent chief economic development officer, despite a background report provided to senators that he "created a toxic workplace" and had faced complaints including sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment.

New York Post—Ellen DeGeneres complains she was 'most hated person in America' after toxic workplace claims. “I’m making jokes about what happened to me, but it was devastating. It took a long time for me to want to do anything again. [I] loved that show so much.” — Ellen DeGeneres

PPC Land—Australians embrace travel despite economic pressures: Nielsen report reveals top trends. A recent report by Nielsen Consumer & Media View (CMV) paints a positive picture of the Australian travel industry, indicating a strong consumer appetite for travel despite economic concerns.

www.thestar.co.uk—West Brom boss says Sheffield Wednesday fans did not have impact on win despite reporter claims. The former Leeds United coach spoke glowingly pre-match of the sense of occasion he expected at S6 and made a point of explaining the relative indifference in form between the two sides. A sold-out Hillsborough roared Wednesday to a victory that took the Owls a place further up the Championship table and three points clear of the drop zone. A single point at Sunderland on the final day will secure safety. The Baggies meanwhile needed a win to all-but secure a play-off place. Defeat leaves them...