WhatsApp CEO exiting Facebook
SAN FRANCISCO— WhatsApp CEO Jan Koum is breaking ties with his company’s parent, Facebook, amid a privacy scandal that has dogged the social network for weeks. Koum confirmed his departure from WhatsApp Monday on his Facebook page. Koum didn’t elaborate on his reasons for leaving, other to say it was time to “move on.” But Koum and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg reportedly clashed over Facebook’s voracious appetite for personal information and WhatsApp’s dedication to user privacy, according to aWashington Post report.
Ashley Judd sues Harvey Weinstein
LOS ANGELES— Ashley Judd sued Harvey Weinstein on Monday, saying he hurt her acting career in retaliation for her rejecting his sexual advances. Central to the suit is director Peter Jackson saying in December that Weinstein had warned him 20 years ago that Judd was a “nightmare” to work with, and should be avoided “at all costs.”
Cardinal to stand trial
MELBOURNE, Australia— Australian Cardinal George Pell, the most senior Vatican official to be charged in the Catholic Church sex abuse crisis, must stand trial on charges he sexually abused multiple victims decades ago, a magistrate ruled Tuesday.
Steel tariff decision delayed
WASHINGTON— The White House said Monday it would postpone a decision on imposing tariffs on U. S. imports of steel and aluminum from the European Union, Canada and Mexico for 30 days.
George H. W. Bush to stay in hospital
HOUSTON— A family spokesman says former President George H. W. Bush will remain hospitalized “to continue regaining strength” as he recovers from an infection.
Trump, Pence to address NRA
President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence will both speak at the NRA convention in Dallas on Friday.
‘ Hamilton’ actor rips phone use
SALT LAKE CITY— Joseph Morales, the lead in a production of “Hamilton,” called out Salt Lake City theatergoers who pulled out their cellphones during the show as rude.