A Washington DC superior court judge ordered the Kennedy Center to pay musician Chuck Redd $252,480 after dismissing the center's lawsuit over his cancellation of a Christmas Eve concert. Redd had pulled out following the White House announcement that Donald Trump's name would be added to the institution.
NYTimes – Business Kennedy Center had sued Chuck Redd for canceling Christmas Eve concert after Trump renamed institution A superior court judge in Washington DC has ordered the Kennedy Center to pay more than $250,000 to a musician who canceled a performance at the arts center after the White House announced that Donald Trump’s name would be added to the venue. Judge Tanya Jones Bosier ordered the Kennedy Center on Monday to pay $252…
Kennedy Center had sued Chuck Redd for canceling Christmas Eve concert after Trump renamed institution A superior court judge in Washington DC has ordered the Kennedy Center to pay more than $250,000 to a musician who canceled a performance at the arts center after the White House announced that Donald Trump’s name would be added to the venue. Judge Tanya Jones Bosier ordered the Kennedy Center on Monday to pay $252…
NYTimes – Business The center had sued Chuck Redd when he canceled a free concert last year, citing the addition of the Trump name to the venue. But a judge dismissed the case.
NYTimes – US Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley won the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor, defeating progressive challenger Francesca Hong in a tight race. Hong had led polls ahead of the contest. Crowley re-entered the race and received an endorsement from outgoing Governor Tony Evers. Crowley vowed to earn support from progressives and could become Wisconsin's first Black governor.
BBC News – World A ferry carrying well over its capacity capsized on Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba after being hit by strong waves, killing more than 40 people, according to the latest reports. Dozens were rescued, but an unknown number remained missing and search operations continued. Earlier reports put the death toll at 15 with 27 missing.
NYTimes – US Progressive Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan won the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, defeating moderate Representative Angie Craig in a contest marked by anti-ICE anger. The result continues a string of progressive victories over centrist Democrats. The primary was one of several Tuesday races, including Wisconsin's Democratic gubernatorial primary and a South Carolina special Senate primary featuring Trump-endorsed Darline Graham, sister of Senator Lindsey Graham.
