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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 981, Xue Juzheng, Chinese scholar-official and historian passed away. In 1917, Luigi Gorrini, Italian soldier and pilot (died 2014) was born. In 1935, Satoshi Ōmura, Japanese biochemist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate was born. In 1938, Eiko Ishioka, Japanese art director and graphic designer (died 2012) was born. In 1959, Karl J. Friston, English psychiatrist and neuroscientist was born. In 1966, Taiji, Japanese bass player and songwriter (died 2011) was born. In 1966, D. T. Suzuki, Japanese philosopher and author (born 1870) passed away. In 2010, Pius Njawé, Cameroonian journalist (born 1957) passed away. In 2013, Takako Takahashi, Japanese author (born 1932) passed away. In 2015, Chenjerai Hove, Zimbabwean journalist, author, and poet (born 1956) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Fidji Simo, OpenAI’s No. 2 Executive, to Step Down to Focus on Recovery From Chronic Illness
Fidji Simo, OpenAI’s CEO of artificial general intelligence deployment and the company’s No. 2 executive, will step down from her full-time role following a three-month medical leave, she said in a note on X on Thursday. “Three months ago, I had to go on medical leave after a severe exacerbation of a chronic illness I’ve []
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E! Online
· Jun 25, 2026
Joe Manganiello Says "Deadly Mystery Illness" Left Body "Mutilated"
Joe Manganiello is pulling the curtain back on his health even further. After the Magic Mike actor shared that he had been privately navigating a near-fatal health battle for seven years, he...
The Next Web
· Jul 10, 2026
Fidji Simo steps down from OpenAI’s number two job
Fidji Simo announced her departure from OpenAI’s senior leadership the way many people learn hard news about their own bodies, gradually and then all at once. In a message on Thursday, she said a three-month medical leave had not gone as hoped, that recovery would be longer and more complicated than expected, and that she [] This story continues at The Next Web
The Eastern Herald
· Jul 10, 2026
Fidji Simo Steps Down as OpenAI’s No. 2 Executive, Citing Neuroimmune Condition
Fidji Simo, who joined OpenAI as CEO of Applications in May 2025, is stepping back to a part-time advisory role citing a neuroimmune condition relapse. Her departure leaves no named successor, creating a leadership gap ahead of OpenAI's potential IPO.
Wired
· Jul 9, 2026
OpenAI’s CEO of AGI Deployment, Fidji Simo, Is Stepping Down
The move comes after Simo took significant medical leave. She will stay on as a part-time adviser.
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Related coverage for "Fidji Simo, OpenAI’s No. 2 Executive, to Step Down to Focus on Recovery From Chronic Illness": E! Online — Joe Manganiello Says "Deadly Mystery Illness" Left Body "Mutilated". The Next Web — Fidji Simo steps down from OpenAI’s number two job. The Eastern Herald — Fidji Simo Steps Down as OpenAI’s No. 2 Executive, Citing Neuroimmune Condition. Wired — OpenAI’s CEO of AGI Deployment, Fidji Simo, Is Stepping Down. Seeking Alpha — Option Care Health: Mildly Interesting After Pullback. Investing.com — Form 4 Omada Health Inc For: 26 June