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Edinburgh Reporter
01-07-2025
- Sport
- Edinburgh Reporter
Hadden to ice for Flyers, his home town team
Fife-born Ethan Hadden has put pen to paper for new-look Fife Flyers and the 18-year-old Scottish defenceman returns to the Kingdom after three years combining ice hockey with his studies in North America. He played in the Canadian Sport School Hockey League and Atlantic Coast Academy 18U AAA Prep after emerging as a product of Kirkcaldy Ice Hockey Club's junior system. Hadden (picture courtesy of Fife Flyers) spent his final year of development in Scotland with the under-16 squad at Dundee Stars where he finished second in scoring, recording 43 points (21 goals and 22 assists) in 13 games and his CV includes representing Great Britain (GB) and Scotland at all levels. Recently the emerging player was selected to represent GB at the under-20 IIHF World Championships, Division 2, Group A in Croatia and he previously won silver with the GB under-18 squad in the IIHF Division 2, Group A, in Italy. Jamie Russell, Flyers' coach, said: 'Hadden is a smooth skating defenceman who has consistently impressed at every GB level and he has the potential to be a top British defenceman in this league. 'He will be a great addition to the line-up and we will give him the opportunity to develop to his full potential.' The addition solidifies the club's commitment to developing home-grown talent and Max Birbraer, Flyers' president and general manager, commented: 'As we continue to build our Brit core, developing home grown talent is key for us. 'Ethan is a talented young man who has natural ability and is ready to take the next step of becoming a solid player at senior level.' Like this: Like Related
San Francisco Chronicle
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
How queer Gen Zers are transforming the S.F. nightlife scene
It's a Thursday night in the Mission District and a glitter-drenched crowd of 20-somethings are gathered around a dance pole in the middle of a cozy apartment. Some take turns twirling around and twerking on it while others lounge nearby, sipping drinks and swapping hugs. Cheers erupt above the booming music every few minutes as guests trickle in — some in torn jeans and T-shirts, others in bikini tops and fishnets — filling the room with sweaty, kinetic energy. But the house party is merely a warm up to the evening's main event: Queen Out, a new rave series shaking up San Francisco's queer nightlife. Queen Out, founded by Jimmy Hadden and Abby Landis, launched in February as a direct response to what they observe as a stagnant queer nightclub and bar scene in the Castro. While the neighborhood has long been celebrated as a haven for gay men — particularly white men who sought refuge there in the 1960s and '70s — the two say it hasn't evolved with the diversity of today's LGBTQ community. With Queen Out, they aim to create an inclusive alternative, particularly carving out a space for Gen Z and younger millennials. Hadden, 29, and Landis, 26, met at the inaugural Portola Festival in 2022, quickly bonding over their shared music taste. Landis, who is of Taiwanese descent, has been performing under the moniker DJ Mama San for five years and began throwing queer parties in the summer of 2024 after growing frustrated with the lack of sapphic-focused nightlife options. Hadden, who is a bisexual Black man, also observed 'it's very homogenized' in the Castro. Queen Out seeks to challenge that status quo. 'It's a kind of bucking the trend and pushing back against kind of what the culture has been,' Hadden said. DJ China G, a Chinese American artist and mentor to Landis, noticed a similar need in the early aughts and filled the gap by co-founding Rebel Girl, a lesbian party series that ran from 2000-2009. Queen Out, the Generation Xer believes, is channeling that same spirit. 'It's a refreshing, inclusive and much needed alternative to the mainstream nightlife scene in the Castro,' DJ China G said. 'It's beautiful to witness this next generation of queers carrying the torch.' The monthly event has become so popular that this month — notably Pride Month — marks the first time they've hosted multiple events. The duo also had to move it from the nearly 500-capacity The Cafe — the largest gay bar and club in the Castro, where they sold out their first four Queen Out parties — to Public Works, a Mission District venue that holds 1,200, for their most recent event on Juneteenth. 'I feel like a lot of queer BIPOC people don't get a lot of spaces like this, so it's important that when they're available to us we take advantage of them,' said Lia Kitahada, a 25-year-old Japanese American lesbian who lives in Hayes Valley, during the party on Thursday, June 19. 'More events like this are needed.' Queen Out feels especially urgent amid renewed political attacks on LGBTQ rights from President Donald Trump and his administration. From anti-diversity, anti-equity and anti-inclusion policies to the weaponization of the law against transgender people and the shut down of the national suicide hotline for LGBTQ youth, events like these serve as vital affirmations of queer identity and solidarity. 'Community is always important, but especially in a time like this' said 24-year-old Berkeley resident Hallie Macaulay, who identifies as a white gay woman. Queen Out, she noted, brings like-minded people together 'to really lean on each other and feel less alone. It's a major thing that gives hope.' Hadden agreed these events are crucial, particularly for those actively involved in LGBTQ advocacy and resistance. 'It wears on you,' he said. 'You need spaces to queen out, so that you can recharge your battery.' 'We need a place where we can just feel safe and shake ass and have fun,' Landis, who identifies as queer and uses they/them pronouns, added. 'Otherwise the world can feel like it's way too much.' In addition to hosting the parties, Landis and Hadden have been donating a portion of Queen Out proceeds to various LGBTQ charities. Thursday's event benefited the Marsha P. Johnson Institute, which defends the rights of Black trans people. Both Hadden and Landis research talent for each Queen Out event, scouring the internet for up-and-comers and pulling from their own ever-expanding music libraries. As DJ Mama San, Landis has spun at several local events and is slated to perform at the Outside Lands festival's queer open-air dance floor, known as Dolores', on Aug. 8. But they chose to sit out the Juneteenth Queen Out party to make room for Black artists to shine. That night's lineup featured R&B pop artist Bayli and DJ Prosperity Room, both based in New York, and Bay Area DJ Queermom, who helped fill Public Works by 11 p.m. The crowd of at least 500 moved fluidly throughout the two-floor venue, with those on the dance floor bathed in colorful lights and fully immersed in the thumping hyperpop music, which included remixes of tunes by Whitney Houston, Doechii and Charli XCX. There wasn't a phone in sight. In bathroom lines and tucked-away corners, strangers exchanged Instagram handles and fashion praise. It was clear this wasn't a typical night out at the club — Queen Out felt like true community, a place for queer people to find genuine connection. 'I think we brought a whole new generation of club kids to the Castro,' Hadden said of their Queen Out events at The Cafe. 'I really hope what we're doing spreads … to all of San Francisco, all of the Bay.'
Time Out Dubai
08-05-2025
- Business
- Time Out Dubai
Primark is coming to Dubai — Here's where and when you can shop
It's stormed the high streets of Ireland and the UK, and now Primark is coming to Dubai. The legendary budget store has partnered with the Alshaya Group, a huge retail franchise operator to bring three stores to Dubai. Set to arrive in the UAE in the first quarter of 2026, you'll soon be able to grab bargains at Primark stores in Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates and City Centre Mirdif. The news was confirmed by Alshaya Group CEO John Hadden on Virgin Radio Dubai's Kris Fade Show. The first store in the region will open at The Avenues Mall in Kuwait before the end of 2025. After that, Dubai will be the next destination in the region to welcome the brand. And the best bit? Those familiar low prices will stay exactly the same when the store arrives in Dubai. The starting price for jeans will be Dhs50 and t-shirts will be just Dhs15. Hadden said that 'We're going to open not one, not two but we're going to go for three stores in Dubai in the first quarter of next year. 'The top three malls – Dubai Mall, City Centre Mirdif and Mall of the Emirates. 'Price is the same. We're going to do jeans at a starting price of Dhs50 and a basic t-shirt will be Dhs15. 'I'm so excited I can't sustain it. It's just brilliant.' If you like reading this: The best shopping malls in Dubai: Your complete guide What is Primark? If you haven't had the chance to browse its aisles before, then let us explain. Founded in Dublin, Ireland, as Penny's, Primark was first launched 55 years ago and has now expanded into 450 stores. Now in 15 countries across Europe and boasting 16 stores in the US, the brand sells everything from socks to home furnishings, cosmetics, womenswear, menswear and childrenswear. Known for being a budget option, shoppers have long-adored finding new styles for a cheaper price. Looking for things to do in Dubai? All the sports events in Dubai in 2025 to sign up for Make 2025 the year of your PBs 50 brilliant outdoor activities to try at least once in Dubai Let's take this outside The incredible Dubai hotels offering more than just a room Did someone say freebies?
New Straits Times
07-05-2025
- Health
- New Straits Times
Victims of 'predator' US doctor reach US$75mil settlement
NEW YORK: Columbia University and a New York hospital have reached a US$750 million settlement with hundreds of women sexually assaulted by a former gynaecologist, a lawyer for the victims said Tuesday. Robert Hadden, described by prosecutors as a "predator in a white coat", is serving a 20-year prison sentence after being convicted last year of sexual abuse. Hadden was accused of abusing scores of women between the early 1990s and 2012, including Evelyn Yang, whose husband Andrew Yang ran for president in 2020 as a Democratic Party outsider. Anthony DiPietro, a solicitor who represented some of Hadden's victims, said the US$750 million settlement with Columbia and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital involves 576 of the doctor's former patients. "This settlement sends a powerful message that we're here to ensure that institutions covering up exploitation and abuse will be held fully accountable for their crimes," DiPietro said in a statement. Evelyn Yang, who told CNN in 2020 that she was assaulted by Hadden in 2012 while seven months pregnant, and another woman, Marissa Hoechstetter, welcomed the settlement in a joint statement on X. "Another enormous milestone has been reached in Hadden survivors' long quest for justice," they said. "As remarkable as this moment is, we know the numbers represent only a fraction of the reach of Hadden's crimes." They added that Columbia still had "significant work to do" to address the cover-up and the systemic issues that enabled "the most prolific sexual predator in US history". In a statement, Columbia said it had implemented "a series of new and updated patient safety policies and programmes to address the abuses of Robert Hadden". Columbia University Irving Medical Centre (CUIMC) previously announced it had reached a US$165 million settlement with 147 of Hadden's patients. Columbia also agreed to a US$71.5 million settlement in 2021 between its hospitals and another 79 of Hadden's patients.
Toronto Sun
06-05-2025
- Health
- Toronto Sun
Columbia, New York-Presbyterian Hospital settle sex abuse claims involving ex-doctor
Published May 06, 2025 • 3 minute read A New York City police officer keeps watch on the campus of Columbia University in New York, Monday, May 6, 2024. Photo by Seth Wenig / AP Photo Columbia University and New York-Presbyterian Hospital have agreed to a $750 million settlement of hundreds of sexual abuse claims by patients of disgraced and imprisoned former gynecologist Robert Hadden, bringing total legal payouts in civil cases involving the ex-doctor to over $1 billion, according to the plaintiffs' lawyer. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. 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Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Hadden, now 66, was accused of molesting patients during a decades-long career at prestigious New York City hospitals including Columbia University Irving Medical Center and New York-Presbyterian. He was convicted by a jury in 2023 of federal sex crime charges and sentenced to 20 years in federal prison. The new settlements, approved by a Manhattan judge Monday, come in 576 legal cases against the Ivy League school, the hospital and others over the abuse by Hadden, plaintiffs' attorney Anthony T. DiPietro said. 'This victory is not just for the victims and survivors of Columbia University and The New York-Presbyterian Hospital's cover-up who bravely came forward, but for all of us who entrust medical institutions with our health care,' DiPietro said in statement. 'For far too long, Columbia and New York-Presbyterian have prioritized protecting their reputations over protecting their patients,' he said. 'This settlement sends a powerful message that we're here to ensure that institutions covering up exploitation and abuse will be held fully accountable for their crimes.' Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. DiPietro said the average payout to plaintiffs from the new settlement will be about $1.3 million. Columbia previously agreed to $277 million in settlements with more than 200 other plaintiffs over Hadden's sexual abuse, he said. Columbia confirmed the settlement but not the amount Tuesday. Lawyers for the school and New York-Presbyterian did not immediately respond to emails seeking comment. 'As previously announced, Columbia is implementing a multi-pronged plan, including an external investigation, a survivors' settlement fund, and a series of new and updated patient safety policies and programs to address the abuses of Robert Hadden,' the university said in statement responding to an Associated Press message specifically asking about the $750 million deal. 'We deeply regret the pain that his patients suffered, and this settlement is another step forward in our ongoing work and commitment to repair harm and support survivors,' it said. 'We commend the survivors for their bravery in coming forward.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. New York-Presbyterian referred questions about the settlement to Columbia, saying the school employed Hadden. One of the plaintiffs in the lawsuits, Laurie Maldonado, who sued Columbia, New York-Presbyterian, Hadden and others, said her case was not about money. 'It's about accountability,' she said in a statement provided by DiPietro. 'Columbia University enabled sadistic abuse, and now, they've been forced to face the truth. We hope this sends a clear message to every institution: survivors will not be silenced, and those who protect abusers will be held responsible.' The Associated Press does not typically name victims of sexual assault unless they come forward publicly, like Maldonado has. Hadden's accusers also included Evelyn Yang, the wife of former presidential candidate and New York mayoral candidate Andrew Yang, who said Hadden abused her when she was pregnant with her first child. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. During Hadden's criminal trial, nine victims testified about how Hadden molested them during gynecology treatments, starting in the late 1980s, at prominent hospitals. Allegations of misconduct during examinations first surfaced in 2012. Hadden was indicted on state charges in 2014 as women kept coming forward. But in 2016, the office of the Manhattan district attorney at the time, Cyrus Vance Jr., allowed Hadden to plead guilty to two low-level felonies and a misdemeanor in a deal that required him to give up his medical license but did not require jail time and kept him out of the state's sex offender registry. Some of the women who had gone to state prosecutors were outraged, but their stories did not start receiving public attention until the #MeToo movement began gaining steam in 2017. Federal prosecutors in Manhattan got a grand jury indictment against Hadden in 2020, charges based on the fact that some patients at his New York offices had come into the city from other states. In November 2023, Columbia and Columbia University Irving Medical Center announced they would be notifying 6,500 former patients of Hadden of his federal sex crime convictions and giving victims the opportunity to apply for compensation from a $100 million settlement fund. The deadline to apply has been extended to May 15.
