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Ex-WWE CEO Linda McMahon Confirmed As Secretary Of Education Ex-WWE CEO Linda McMahon Confirmed As Secretary Of Education
Ex-wwe CEO Linda McMahon Confirmed As Secretary Of Education In a party-line vote, the Senate confirmed former World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) CEO Linda McMahon as secretary of education on Monday, March 3.  It was an expected outcome as all of President Donald Trump's nominees have passed confirmation.  Trump has voiced his desire to abolish the Department of Education and transfer school decision-making powers to the states.  "It's a big con job," the president said of the Department of Education, according to Fox News. "They ranked the top countries in the world. We're ranked No. 40, but we're ranked No. 1 in one department: co…

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by Josh Lanier
Sports
Former WWE CEO Vince McMahon To Pay $1.7M+ For Hiding Sexual Misconduct Payments Former WWE CEO Vince McMahon To Pay $1.7M+ For Hiding Sexual Misconduct Payments
Former WWE CEO Vince McMahon To Pay $1.7M+ For Hiding Sexual Misconduct Payments World Wrestling Entertainment founder Vince McMahon will pay more than $1.7 million after he was accused of not disclosing payment agreements related to sexual misconduct with two women, officials said. McMahon, WWE's former executive chairman and CEO, reached the agreement related to charges from the Securities and Exchange Commission, the federal agency said in a news release on Friday, Jan. 10. The SEC said McMahon concealed the "hush money" payments, creating discrepancies in WWE's financial reports. McMahon agreed to pay a $400,000 civil penalty and reimburse $1,330…

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by Chris Spiker
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Newark's Howard 'The Fink' Finkel, Longtime WWE Announcer, Dies Of Coronavirus Newark's Howard 'The Fink' Finkel, Longtime WWE Announcer, Dies Of Coronavirus
Newark's Howard 'The Fink' Finkel, Longtime WWE Announcer, Dies Of Coronavirus Longtime WWE announcer and Newark native Howard “The Fink” Finkel died from COVID-19 complications at the age of 69, officials said Thursday. Finkel started his career as an announcer for what was formerly known as the World Wide Wrestling Federation in 1977.  He made his debut at Madison Square Garden and became the first official employee of the WWF (World Wrestling Federation) in 1980, which eventually became known as World Wrestling Entertainment. Finkel is also known for his creation of the name ‘Wrestlemania’ in 1984, as well as for his one-of-a-kind voice and sports expert…

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by Valerie Musson