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Global News
02-07-2025
- Global News
Nova Scotia Mountie facing another sexual assault charge: police watchdog
Nova Scotia's police oversight agency says an RCMP officer facing a series of sexual assault charges has again been charged with the same offence. The Serious Incident Response Team says it learned in March of an allegation against 40-year-old RCMP Const. William McNutt. The independent body says the allegation involves an incident in January 2023 described by a woman known to the officer. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy McNutt was charged with sexual assault on Monday and is expected to appear in provincial court in Shubenacadie, N.S., on Thursday. On June 23, the watchdog said McNutt was charged with sexual assault involving a woman who alleged she had been sexually assaulted by a Nova Scotia Mountie in May 2024. The RCMP said it suspended McNutt without pay in January 2024 over separate allegations that resulted in three other charges of sexual assault and other related charges that were laid in July 2024. Story continues below advertisement This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 2, 2025.
Time Out
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
First look: ‘Blacklisted: An American Story,' a new exhibit about the Hollywood Red Scare
Amid the Hollywood Red Scare nearly eight decades ago, Paul V. McNutt offered these words that still ring true today: 'It does not require a law to cripple the right of free speech. Intimidation and coercion will do it.' McNutt, who was serving as lead counsel for the Motion Picture Alliance, went on to explain that the film industry cannot be a free medium if it's called 'un-American' any time it introduces a new idea or produces a film critical of the status quo. His words, which encapsulate the Hollywood Blacklist era, are now part of a new exhibit at The New York Historical titled ' Blacklisted: An American Story.' It's on view at the Upper West Side museum through October 19, 2025; it's included with general admission ($24/adult). The museum began working on the exhibit two years ago in partnership with the Jewish Museum Milwaukee, where the show debuted. 'When The New York Historical decided to mount 'Blacklisted,' none of us could anticipate the timeliness of an exhibition that focused attention on the history of the Hollywood Red Scare,' the museum's president Louise Mirrer said in a statement. ''Blacklisted' can seem almost contemporary in its exploration of the intersection of politics, economics, art, and the social dynamics that impacted American First Amendment rights.' The exhibition digs into the Red Scare of 1945–1960, a time when political and corporate interests superseded the rights of speech and assembly. The movement began on the heels of the Great Depression, which prompted some Americans to engage in what were considered 'radical' politics. At that time, the Communist Party was the only interracial political party and the only party to support racial equality. None of us could anticipate the timeliness of an exhibition that focused attention on the history of the Hollywood Red Scare. It's worth noting that while Senator Joseph McCarthy is often associated with the Red Scare, this particular exhibit doesn't focus on him. Instead, it focuses on the House Committee on Un-American Activities (HUAC), which began its work years before McCarthy was elected. That committee subpoenaed film stars and other entertainment leaders to testify about alleged Communist subversion in films, demanding that they 'name names,' a.k.a. snitch on others. Eventually, nine Hollywood screenwriters and one director refused to answer the committee's questions about their political affiliations. They became known as the Hollywood Ten. 'They were prepared to make appeals, go through the judicial system and believe they would be exonerated and maybe even celebrated as protectors of rights and freedoms,' curator Anne Lessy explained. Instead, the Hollywood Ten were sent to jail in 1950—even though there was no evidence for their sentence. The exhibition tells the story of their trials and even highlights personal letters they sent to their families while incarcerated. Many others in film were blacklisted for their political affiliations, often leading them to be denied employment, which destroyed careers, families and lives. Publications like The Hollywood Reporter printed names of suspected Communist sympathizers; the exhibition features front pages of the magazine with headlines like 'Film industry to ban all Reds.' Former FBI agents even created a publication called Red Channels, which listed page after page of suspected creatives, including Orson Welles and Langston Hughes—'even just appearing in Red Channels could make you vulnerable to being blacklisted,' Lessy added. One section of the exhibit, titled 'Talented and Targeted,' focuses on artists whose careers were upended by the blacklist. Some like actor Paul Robeson were well-known, but others such as musician Hazel Scott and actor John Garfield didn't get as much recognition as they deserved, Lessy said. For a New York City lens on the story, 'Blacklisted' highlights how Broadway and the theater community became an outlet for some blacklisted artists. As the show comes to a close, it explores how HUAC's powers waned over time. Eventually, blacklisted screenwriter Dalton Trumbo posthumously received the Academy Award for films he secretly penned either under pen-names or under the name of a friend— Roman Holiday and The Brave One. You can see his awards on view. What are the consequences for standing up to power or moments when dissent is punished? While the exhibit focuses on the Hollywood Red Scare, the movement didn't just target celebrities and public figures; it also went after labor union members, educators and other ordinary people, leaving them exposed and 'essentially doxxed by the federal government,' Lessy said. To her, 'Blacklisted: An American Story' offers a chance to explore 'how have other people battled over 'what does American democracy mean?' What are our rights, freedoms and protections? What are the consequences for standing up to power or moments when dissent is punished or there's a crackdown on creative expression? How do you navigate those periods and how also do they end?'
Winnipeg Free Press
23-06-2025
- Winnipeg Free Press
Nova Scotia RCMP officer faces another sexual assault charge
HALIFAX – Nova Scotia's police oversight agency has confirmed that an RCMP officer is again facing a charge of sexual assault. The Serious Incident Response Team says it received a referral from the RCMP about the conduct of 40-year-old Const. William McNutt in November 2024. The independent team says the RCMP confirmed receiving a complaint from a female who alleged she was sexually assaulted by a Mountie in May 2024. The team said he was charged on Monday, following an investigation. The RCMP said it previously suspended McNutt without pay in January 2024 over separate allegations of sexual misconduct. In July 2024, the Serious Incident Response Team said McNutt had been charged with three counts of sexual assault and other charges related to an incident in 2023. 'These additional criminal charges against Const. McNutt are extremely alarming and distressing,' RCMP Assistant Commissioner Dennis Daley said in a statement. 'The RCMP takes all allegations of misconduct seriously, and our employees are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that exceeds the high expectations Canadians rightly have of us.' This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 23, 2025.
Global News
23-06-2025
- Global News
Nova Scotia RCMP officer faces another sexual assault charge
Nova Scotia's police oversight agency has confirmed that an RCMP officer is again facing a charge of sexual assault. The Serious Incident Response Team says it received a referral from the RCMP about the conduct of 40-year-old Const. William McNutt in November 2024. The independent team says the RCMP confirmed receiving a complaint from a female who alleged she was sexually assaulted by a Mountie in May 2024. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy The team said he was charged on Monday, following an investigation. The RCMP said it previously suspended McNutt without pay in January 2024 over separate allegations of sexual misconduct. In July 2024, the Serious Incident Response Team said McNutt had been charged with three counts of sexual assault and other charges related to an incident in 2023. Story continues below advertisement 'These additional criminal charges against Const. McNutt are extremely alarming and distressing,' RCMP Assistant Commissioner Dennis Daley said in a statement. 'The RCMP takes all allegations of misconduct seriously, and our employees are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that exceeds the high expectations Canadians rightly have of us.'
Politico
04-06-2025
- Health
- Politico
A plan to preserve U.S. science leadership
PROBLEM SOLVERS National Academy of Sciences President Marcia McNutt made a plea to the nation's science research community during her second annual State of the Science address in Washington on Tuesday: Course-correct or lose to China. We're in the midst of a 'radical new experiment,' McNutt explained, in which the U.S., by pursuing budget cuts, canceling grants and adopting restrictive research policies, serves as the treatment group, while China is the control. Unforced errors made during the pandemic eroded many Americans' trust in science. But there's still at least one point of agreement: 'Everyone, whether it's scientists or nonscientists alike, wants U.S. science to be the world leader.' To remain a world leader in science innovation, McNutt laid out a plan. Among her key suggestions: — Build on a culture of innovation. McNutt worries that budget cuts will fuel overly conservative project selection and lead to less funding for high-risk, high-reward research. To course-correct, the U.S. should do a data-informed analysis of various peer-review approaches to ensure 'truly innovative' proposals succeed. — Create a national research strategy. 'No sensible business person would attempt to run a multibillion-dollar enterprise without a strategy, and yet that is exactly what we are doing with our research enterprise,' she said. In McNutt's view, relying on Congress to tinker with budgets isn't a strategy. Countries like China, Germany, Japan and Norway maximize research and development investment through strategic planning, primarily with apolitical non-government organizations, McNutt added. — Improve science education. The U.S. is already failing to produce enough STEM students to fill available jobs in science. The Trump administration's clampdown on visas will make it even more difficult for immigrants to fill those jobs. Beyond filling jobs, having science-literate lawyers, politicians and workers in manufacturing and transportation strengthens the nation's scientific enterprise. — Don't retreat from international collaboration. Some cutting-edge research facilities require resources from more than one nation. And when international students return home, their U.S. connections drive further international collaboration. 'We squander opportunities by not taking advantage of the fact that international colleagues want to work with us, and we only disadvantage ourselves,' McNutt said. — Cut red tape. Regulations divert time and money away from science, McNutt argues. And since the Trump administration has prioritized reducing regulations, McNutt hopes that push extends to research regulations. Still, in the Department of Government Efficiency era, that's not a given. 'I worry that the emphasis right now on waste, fraud and abuse only leads to more regulations, as everyone is assumed guilty until proven innocent.' The elephant in the room: The National Academy of Sciences is 'preparing for a fairly radical downsizing' amid the Trump administration's science cuts, McNutt told Stat News last month. A budget shortfall of roughly $40 million resulting from terminated contracts means the organization might have to lay off 250 employees in addition to the 50 members of the 1,000-person staff who have already been let go. WELCOME TO FUTURE PULSE This is where we explore the ideas and innovators shaping health care. Pope Leo XIV wants to stop artificial intelligence from playing God. Like his namesake, Pope Leo XIII, who promoted workers' rights during the industrial revolution, the new pope is positioning himself as a guardian in the face of unchecked modern technology, POLITICO's Hannah Roberts reports. Share any thoughts, news, tips and feedback with Danny Nguyen at dnguyen@ Carmen Paun at cpaun@ Ruth Reader at rreader@ or Erin Schumaker at eschumaker@ Want to share a tip securely? Message us on Signal: Dannyn516.70, CarmenP.82, RuthReader.02 or ErinSchumaker.01. WORLDVIEW England's National Health Service has launched an internal review into an artificial intelligence model being trained on data from 57 million patients in England, our POLITICO colleagues across the pond scooped. Called Foresight, the generative AI model was touted as a 'world-first pilot project' to pinpoint high-risk patient groups and facilitate early interventions. Foresight was trained on de-identified data from millions of people in England, including a large-scale dataset called the General Practice Extraction Service Data for Pandemic Planning and Research. But doctors have serious misgivings about the model being trained on their patient records without proper authorization. What the docs say: Last month, representatives from the British Medical Association and Royal College of General Practitioners wrote to Ming Tang, chief data and analytics officer at NHS England, expressing 'serious concerns about the lawfulness of the data use and the apparent absence of strict governance arrangements,' according to an email seen by POLITICO. The bone of contention is whether NHSE took patient data solely intended for Covid-19 research and incorporated it into an all-purpose AI model. NHSE's guidelines state that applications for accessing patient data must undergo additional review by its Professional Advisory Group. The advisory group approved the British Heart Foundation consortium's use of the primary care data specifically for Covid-related research during the pandemic but was never consulted about large language model training. The official line: An NHSE spokesperson said: 'Maintaining patient privacy is central to this project, and we are grateful to the Joint GP IT Committee for raising its concerns and meeting with us to discuss the strict governance and controls in place to ensure patients' data remains secure.' What's next: The Joint GP IT Committee, which advises on IT matters related to general practice medicine, plans to write to the Information Commissioner directly, a person familiar with the situation told POLITICO. In addition to demanding that the British Medical Association be called as a witness to the Information Commissioner, the joint commission wants 'explicit governance' over future uses of AI and an undertaking that any future emergency measures permitting the use of general practitioners' data contain a sunset clause if doctors haven't been consulted, the person said.
