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1 Kimberly Guilfoyle Resigns As Ambassador To Greece
Kimberly Guilfoyle has resigned as U.S. ambassador to Greece after the White House asked her to leave amid claims of misconduct. New White House press secretary Katie Zacharia announced the request yesterday, and officials confirmed they had received Guilfoyle’s formal resignation. The move follows allegations that Guilfoyle offered a Trump donor access to senior administration officials in return for money. Eric Deters, a former lawyer and conservative media figure, says she asked him to pay a $100,000 credit card bill in July 2025, shortly before her Senate confirmation hearing. The State Department’s inspector general is investigating her alleged misconduct, and findings could be shared with the Justice Department.
2 Pope Leo XIV Diagnosed With Lung Cancer After Surgery
Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery this week to remove a small growth found in his lung, the first health scare of the 71-year-old pontiff’s tenure. The pope announced the news himself during his Sunday blessing, telling pilgrims that doctors had found a localized nodule during a recent checkup and that it was caught at a very early stage and well contained. He said he decided to have it removed on his doctors’ advice. The procedure took place at a Rome hospital, and recovery is expected to take about a week. Leo, who is the first American pope and stays active with tennis and swimming, has no previously known health problems.
3 Cornell Bans Fraternity Parties For The Rest Of The Academic Year
Cornell University has banned parties and social events at fraternity houses for the rest of the school year following anger over its handling of an alleged gang rape. President Michael Kotlikoff announced the decision yesterday, saying the school needs time to review whether fraternity life can safely continue. A former student says seven men drugged and raped her at the Chi Phi fraternity house in October 2024. All seven men deny wrongdoing, and no criminal charges have been filed. New York Attorney General Letitia James is overseeing a reopened investigation. The announcement follows student protests and criticism from faculty, alumni, and donors.