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Sheryl Sandberg, who helped to transform Facebook from a tech startup into a digital advertising empire, will step down from the board of Meta, Facebook's parent company. She had served as COO of Facebook, and then Meta, for 14 and a half years and as a board member for 12 years. Last year Sandberg announced that she was launching a girls leadership program through her foundation to respond to what she calls stubborn gender inequities. The girls leadership program includes a middle-school curriculum as well as resources for adults. Lean In is a project of the Sandberg Goldberg Bernthal Family Foundation, the private foundation Sandberg started with her late husband, Dave Goldberg.

Persons: Sheryl Sandberg, ” Sandberg, Sandberg, Mark Zuckerberg, Javi Olivan, Justin Osofsky, Nicola Mendelsohn, Sandberg Goldberg, Dave Goldberg Organizations: Facebook, Meta, Google, Mark's, Foundation

☆ Sheryl Sandberg says she's leaving Meta's board
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-17 | by ( Jonathan Vanian | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Former Meta operating chief Sheryl Sandberg is leaving the company's board of directors. "With a heart filled with gratitude and a mind filled with memories, I let the Meta board know that I will not stand for reelection this May," Sandberg wrote in a Facebook post on Wednesday. Sandberg, 54, joined Facebook in 2008 as Mark Zuckerberg's top deputy after spending about seven years at Google. Since leaving Meta, Sandberg has dedicated much of her time on her LeanIn.org nonprofit, which focuses on empowering women tin the workplace, and related projects. "Thank you Sheryl for the extraordinary contributions you have made to our company and community over the years," Zuckerberg wrote.

Persons: Sheryl Sandberg, Sandberg, Mark Zuckerberg's, Javier Olivan, We've, Sandberg's, Zuckerberg, Sheryl, Adam Bosworth, Peggy Alford, Marc Andreessen, Drew Houston, Nancy Killefer, Robert M, Tony Xu, Tracey T, Travis, Estée Lauder, Here's, Javi Olivan, Justin Osofsky, Nicola Mendelsohn, Mark Organizations: Meta, Facebook, Google, CNBC, McKinsey & Company, Estée Locations: U.S

☆ Spanish nightclub hit by deadly fire was ordered to close in 2022, officials say
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-02 | by ( Al Goodman | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Officials issued a closure order for the nightclub in the city of Murcia in January 2022, a top official in charge of licenses, told reporters on Monday. Antonio Navarro said the city reissued the decree in October 2022, after the owner’s unsuccessful appeal of the closure. Firefighters can be seen working at the site of a deadly blaze in the Teatre nightclub in Murcia, in southeastern Spain, on October 1. Bomberos/Ayuntamiento de Murcia/APThe nightclub Teatre opened with a license in 2008. But by 2022, city officials determined the alterations to create the two separate nightclubs required additional scrutiny and a new, separate license for La Fonda.

Persons: Antonio Navarro, ” Navarro, Javi, La Fonda, Navarro, “ La Fonda, Andres Francisco Guerrero, . Navarro, Guerrero, Francisco Jimenez, Jose Ballesta, Ballesta Organizations: CNN, Fonda, Europa Press, La Fonda, Firefighters, TVE Locations: Spanish, Murcia, Spain, Ayuntamiento, Telecinco

☆ Prehistoric cave paintings discovered in Spain using drones
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-07 | by ( Jack Guy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Archaeologists in Spain have discovered prehistoric paintings in hard-to-reach caves in the east of the country using drone technology. The use of drones allowed researchers to quickly gather evidence of previously unseen cave paintings dating from 5,000- 7,500 years ago, according to a statement from the team at the University of Alicante, Spain. A cave painting of deer found using drones. Courtesy Javi MolinaExploring new heightsResearchers came up with the idea of using drones because “on many occasions we have risked our lives to access cavities located in rugged geographical areas,” Molina told CNN Tuesday. “Secondly, the discovery of new cave paintings in this type of cave indicates that prehistoric man developed sophisticated means of climbing, perhaps by means of ropes or wooden scaffolding,” said Molina.

Persons: Javi Molina, ”, Francisco Javier Molina Hernández, Hernández, Virginia Barciela, ” Molina, Molina Organizations: CNN, University of Alicante, ”, Indiana Locations: Spain, Penàguila, Alicante, Valencia, Portugal, Europe

☆ Leicester City: From Premier League champion to Championship? 2016 title winner is on the brink of relegation
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-27 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —Leicester City’s Premier League triumph in 2015/16 remains one of the greatest achievements in the history of sport. With just one game left of the season, Leicester is in 18th place – the third and final relegation spot – on 31 points, two points adrift of Everton in 17th and safety. Former manager Brendan Rogers, who had been at the club since 2019, was sacked in April as Leicester made a last-ditch attempt to salvage its Premier League status by hiring Dean Smith. Of the teams facing relegation, Leicester certainly looks best placed to make an immediate return to the Premier League with some talented players and a potentially massive transfer budget from the sale of its stars. While Allardyce is known for his expertise in saving teams from relegation, his style of football could not be more different to Bielsa’s.

☆ Dominant Barcelona beat Espanyol to win 27th LaLiga title
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-14 | by ( Fernando Kallas | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

BARCELONA, May 14 (Reuters) - Barcelona claimed their 27th LaLiga title on Sunday after two first-half goals from Robert Lewandowski spurred them to a 4-2 thrashing of city rivals Espanyol. Barca moved to 85 points from 34 matches and extended their lead to an unassailable 14 points over second-placed Real Madrid. Alejandro Balde, who put it on a plate for Lewandowski's opener, scored Barca's second with a tap-in from a Pedri cross in the 20th minute. Lewandowski extended Barca's lead five minutes before the break with another close-range finish from a Raphinha cross. Defender Jules Kounde headed in Barca's fourth in the 53rd minute, before Javi Puado and Joselu scored consolation goals for Espanyol.

☆ Leeds's 'frail' defence must be at its best against Man City, Allardyce says
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-05 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Allardyce was parachuted in on Wednesday in a desperate attempt to avert relegation after the Yorkshire club sacked Javi Gracia. The odds will be stacked against a Leeds side who have the worst defence in the top flight, with 67 goals conceded in 34 games. Obviously, the defence has been a bit frail, but we will try to put this right." "It's been a bit doom and gloom and we have to try to lift that," Allardyce said. Leeds will be without Stuart Dallas, Tyler Adams, Liam Cooper and Luis Sinisterra for the game against City.

☆ Man City face Leeds with points vital for very different reasons
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-04 | by ( Lori Ewing | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

The pair were also brought in to try to save their teams from the threat of relegation this season. The match is a departure from the usual rules that ban the TV screening of live games on Saturday afternoon. Watching avidly no doubt will be everyone at Arsenal, hoping Leeds can do them an unlikely favour as the Gunners cling to the fading hope of their first league title since 2004. A loss at third-placed Newcastle coupled with a City win over Leeds would all but end Arsenal's title challenge. They are third with 65 points, six ahead of fifth-placed Liverpool, who have played a game more.

☆ Moyes thankful for West Ham stability, says clubs too quick to axe managers
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-02 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

LONDON, May 2 (Reuters) - West Ham United manager David Moyes says he is thankful for having a chairman who 'did not buckle' and show him the door when results were going against the London club this season. West Ham and Nottingham Forest are the only clubs in the bottom half of the standings who have kept faith with the man who started the season at the helm. Several clubs in the basement battle have 'interim managers', namely Dean Smith at Leicester City and Ruben Selles at bottom club Southampton. "I don't think I can ever remember the Premier League having as many interim managers in different roles and different changes," said Moyes, who is in his second spell at West Ham. Some West Ham fans were calling for Moyes to be sacked in January after six defeats in seven league games saw them drop into the relegation zone.

☆ Ikea to invest over $2.2 billion in new U.S. store models, pickup locations in next three years
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-20 | by ( Natasha Piñon | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

"It's also an indication of how important the U.S. market is for Ikea," Quiñones said. Down the road, some might open in locations that already have an Ikea store nearby, while others might open in cities without any Ikea presence. Ikea is also adding 900 new pickup locations to its slate, allowing customers to retrieve ordered goods from more convenient locations. Like omnichannel retail more broadly, order pickup options have flourished at a variety of retailers throughout the pandemic. The majority of Ikea's pickup locations will be tied to Ikea stores, and some stores will have multiple pickup locations, Quiñones said.

☆ Arsenal go five points clear, Leeds and West Ham boost survival hopes
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-25 | by ( Martyn Herman | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Gabriel Martinelli's goal just after halftime sealed the points for Arsenal to crank up the pressure on second-placed Manchester City, who were playing struggling Bournemouth later on Saturday. "We deserved the result and we are so happy with the three points," Martinelli told Sky Sports. Arsenal, bidding for a first title since 2004, have 57 points from 24 games played while champions City are on 52 ahead of their 25th game at Bournemouth (1730GMT). RELEGATION BATTLEThe relegation battle is shaping up to be especially tense this season with clubs changing positions on a weekly basis. West Ham climbed to 16th place with 23 points from 24 games, two above Everton who are third from bottom.

☆ Valencia are un nou antrenor! Cine va pregăti "liliecii" în noul sezon
▼ + stars: | 2021-05-28 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: 1 min

Clubul spaniol de fotbal Valencia are un nou antrenor! "Liliecii" vor fi pregătiți în sezonul următor de Jose Bordalas, care a semnat un contract pe doi ani cu gruparea din La Liga. Valencia a încheiat pe locul 13 ultima ediție a campionatului, iar antrenorul Javi Garcia fiind demis la începutul lunii, când mai erau patru etape până la finalul competiţiei interne. Bordalas a pregătit-o pe Getafe, formaţia care a ocupat locul 15 la finalul campionatului, după ce a luptat din greu pentru a evita retrogradarea. Locul lui Bordalas la Getafe va fi luat de antrenorul Jose Miguel Gonzalez, care a mai pregătit-o pe Getafe între 2009 şi 2011 când a calificat-o în Liga Europei.

Persons: Jose Bordalas, Garcia, Salvador Gonzalez, Bordalas, Jose Miguel Gonzalez Organizations: Valencia, Liga, Liga Europei Locations: Salvador, Getafe

☆ Final de eră la Bayern Munchen! Campioana Germaniei a anunțat despre plecarea a trei legende ale clubului
▼ + stars: | 2021-05-19 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: 1 min

Campioana Germaniei a anunțat despre plecarea a trei legende ale clubului. La finalul acestui sezon, bavarezii se vor despărți de David Alaba, Javi Martinez și Jerome Boateng. Presa din Germania a scris anterior și despre destinațiile ulterioare ale fotbaliștilor. David Alaba, cel mai probabil, va semna cu Real Madrid, iarJavi Martinez va alege drumul peste ocean în Major Soccer League. Acesta l-a înlocuit pe Hansi Flick, care în ultimul an a câștigat nu mai puțin de 7 trofee cu Bayern.

Persons: David Alaba, Javi Martinez, Jerome Boateng, Julian Nagelsmann Organizations: Bayern Munchen, Liga Campionilor, Presa, Real Madrid, Major Soccer League, Bayern, RB Locations: Bayern, Germania, RB Leipzig

☆ Antrenorul Valenciei Javi Gracia a fost demis
▼ + stars: | 2021-05-03 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +1 min

Înfrângerea cu Barcelona i-a fost fatală antrenorului Valenciei Javi Gracia. Tehnicianul a fost dat afară de conducerea clubului după ce echipa a pierdut partida de pe teren propriu cu 2-3.Șefii Valenciei au făcut anunțul printr-un comunicat oficial, în care au menționat că interimatul va fi asigurat de Voro. Acesta este un tehnician de 57 de ani și va în această postură pentru a şaptea oară în carieră. Ultima dată el a fost în aceeaşi situaţie vara trecută, după plecarea lui Albert Celades.Javi Gracia, în vârstă de 51 ani, a fost antrenorul Valenciei din iulie 2020, atunci când a semnat un contract valabil două sezoane, până la 30 iunie 2022. El a mai pregătit, printre altele, echipe ca Almeria, Osasuna, Malaga, Rubin Kazan şi Watford.După a 14-a înfrângere în LaLiga, Valencia ocupă locul 14, cu 36 de puncte, cu şase mai puțin decât Huesca, care este pe locul 18, retrogradabil, cu patru etape rămase de jucat până la finalul acestui sezon.

Persons: Barcelona, Albert Celades.Javi Gracia Organizations: Valenciei, Rubin Locations: aceeaşi, Almeria, Osasuna, Malaga, Rubin Kazan, LaLiga, Valencia, Huesca

☆ Valencia s-a dezlănțuit în Cupa Spaniei: 4-1 în meciul cu Yeclano Deportivo
▼ + stars: | 2021-01-08 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: 1 min

Valencia este în impas în La Liga, însă s-a dezlănțuit în Cupa Spaniei. Rubén Sobrino a stabilit scorul pauzei, 3-0, pentru Valencia. Golul de onoare al lui Yeclano a fost marcat în debutul reprizei secunde prin Martinez Oca.Thierry Correia a stabilit rezultatul final în minutul 53. "Liliecii" au câștigat ultima dată Cupa Spaniei în 2019. În acest sezon în campionat, Valencia are însă un parcurs dezastruos.

Persons: Gracia, Lee Kang, Račić, Rubén Sobrino, Yeclano, Martinez Oca.Thierry Correia Organizations: Liga, Deportivo Locations: Valencia, Spaniei

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