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Time of India
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘American Nightmare' returns? Cody Rhodes' surprise sighting sparks WWE buzz
Image via WWE Cody Rhodes' sudden disappearance from WWE programming following his dramatic loss to John Cena at WrestleMania 41 has kept fans guessing. But a recent sighting of the 'American Nightmare' just two hours away from the venue of Saturday Night's Main Event has reignited speculation about his return. Rhodes was seen in Orlando, Florida, enjoying time with his wife, Brandi Rhodes, and close friends outside the Epic Universe theme park. The former champion was spotted wearing a grey suit - an outfit choice that has become symbolic of his WWE persona. Fans quickly took to social media to express their curiosity. One post jokingly asked, 'so he don't see us stressing,out here having fun and shi' What's fuelling the buzz is that Orlando is only a short drive from Tampa, where WWE's Saturday Night's Main Event is scheduled for May 24. The timing and location of the sighting have led many to believe that Rhodes could make an unannounced appearance at the show. Post-WrestleMania silence adds to the intrigue Rhodes, who lost the Undisputed Title to Cena at WrestleMania - with outside interference from rapper Travis Scott, has been off television ever since. He was even advertised for last week's SmackDown but didn't show up, leaving fans and insiders alike puzzled. Bully Ray, speaking on Busted Open Radio , said Rhodes' absence could be a calculated move. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Thị trường có dấu hiệu suy thoái không? IC Markets Đăng ký Undo 'Absence makes the heart grow fonder... We miss him, and that's a good thing,' Ray noted, suggesting that the silence may make his eventual return more impactful. Interestingly, fans specualte that Rhodes might not be targeting Cena or Roman Reigns upon his return. Instead, current WWE World Heavyweight Champion Jey Uso could find himself in Cody's crosshairs. The two had a shaky alliance earlier this year, and with Uso defending his title against Logan Paul at the upcoming event, some speculate Rhodes may interfere. This could mark a darker chapter for the former babyface, possibly hinting at a heel turn. Given Rhodes' past storylines involving betrayal and frustration, such a shift wouldn't be entirely out of character. While WWE has not confirmed Rhodes' return for the May 24 show, fans are keeping a close eye on developments. With Money in the Bank 2025 just around the corner, the timing for Rhodes' comeback couldn't be more perfect. For now, the sighting in Orlando has added fuel to the fire. Whether Cody Rhodes steps back into the ring this weekend or continues his strategic silence, the buzz is certainly back. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Kirsten Rhodes, Vice Chair and Client Relationship Development Leader at Deloitte, Named 2025 FWSF Financial Woman of the Year
Organization's Top Award Recognizes Exceptional Women Leaders in Finance and Financial Services SAN FRANCISCO, May 08, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Financial Women of San Francisco (FWSF) today named Kirsten Rhodes as the organization's 2025 Financial Woman of the Year. Rhodes is a distinguished leader at Deloitte*, serving as vice chair of client relationship development and a technology, media and telecom principal. With more than 30 years of experience in the finance and tech sector, she's responsible for developing and leading Deloitte's client relationship strategy to drive business growth and deliver solutions to her clients' most complex business challenges. Through her professional leadership and advocacy work, Rhodes' achievements exemplify her dedication to mentoring and empowering professionals in the financial industry. For example, her passion for leadership development served as a springboard for the creation of a Women on Boards program that explores topics relevant to today's board directors. She not only convenes leaders to foster growth, support and development, but also regularly shares insights from her network with a wide LinkedIn audience to exponentially reach more professionals seeking to learn from her experiences, financial acumen, and deep understanding of the C-suite. Rhodes' commitment to fostering an environment that supports career growth and well-being is reflected in Deloitte's recognition as one of the top 10 best companies for future leaders. A sought-after thought leader, Rhodes is consistently tapped by leading business publications to share her insights and knowledge about strengthening client relationships and cultivating personalized experiences to foster deeper connections. Inspiring and leading positive change within Deloitte and across the broader business community, Rhodes linked business, innovation, and purpose through her leadership of the Yes SF Challenge upon its launch in 2023, driving collaboration across sectors. Her multifaceted commitment to advancing women in leadership and improving the communities where they work, live and play are among the many reasons Kirsten Rhodes has been named as the FWSF's 2025 Financial Woman of the Year. "I am deeply honored to receive the Financial Woman of the Year award," said Rhodes. "I share this recognition with esteemed past honorees who have paved the way before me and inspired me to be a champion helping more women achieve their fullest potential. It takes a collective commitment to create cultures and communities where everyone has an opportunity to excel, and together, we can make an impact beyond our own workplace and drive meaningful change across broader society." In addition to her responsibilities at Deloitte, Rhodes' leadership extends to her involvement in local corporate citizenship strategies and board membership with organizations such as the Bay Area Council and the California Academy of Science, where she contributes to broader community initiatives. She was recognized through the Jefferson Award for public service in 2018 and was named among the San Francisco Business Times Most Influential Women in Business for three consecutive years. Mona Ahmadi, FWSF's 2025 president and director of FP&A at Earnin, also shared her excitement regarding the FWSF's 2025 honoree: "Kirsten exemplifies the very mission of Financial Women of San Francisco—to advance the success of women in finance through mentorship, leadership, and opportunity. Her distinguished career, commitment to inclusive leadership, and passion for uplifting women reflect the values we strive to promote. Kirsten's impact reaches far beyond her own accomplishments, inspiring and enabling the progress of countless women across the industry. We are proud to honor her as our 2025 Financial Woman of the Year." The Financial Woman of the Year award was established in 1996 to mark the 40th anniversary of FWSF. Created by past FWSF presidents Leslie Miller and Shelly Porges, the honor and related event serve three key purposes: fundraising for FWSF's scholarship program, expanding awareness of FWSF, and recognizing the leadership and achievements of senior financial executives. Over the years, the award has become a platform for trailblazing women to share their insights, inspire the next generation of leaders, and highlight the evolving landscape of finance. This year, Rhodes joins an esteemed group of past honorees, including Lisa Pantages, CFO of the San Francisco Giants; Teresa Bryce Bazemore, CEO of FHLBank of San Francisco; Nancy Pfund, founder and managing partner of DBL Partners; Jenny Johnson, CEO of Franklin Templeton; Terri Kallsen, chief operating officer at Wealth Enhancement Group; Heidi Roizen, partner at Threshold Ventures; Robin Washington, president and COO of Salesforce and former CFO of Gilead; Debbie Messemer, former managing partner of KPMG's Bay Area Market; Carrie Dolan, CFO of Kraken Digital Asset Exchange; Sarah Friar, CFO of OpenAI and former CEO of NextDoor and CFO of Square; and Pat Yarrington, former CFO of Chevron. ABOUT FINANCIAL WOMEN OF SAN FRANCISCO Financial Women of San Francisco advances the success of women in finance in the Bay Area. Formerly known as "The Financial Women's Association of San Francisco," the organization is an essential source of insight and inspiration to more than 300 financial women throughout the Bay Area. Members are executive and managerial-level women who work in finance or financial services. Many are CEOs, CFOs, corporate treasurers, CPAs, and attorneys. FWSF also welcomes commercial and private bankers, investment advisors, fund managers, securities analysts, administrators, financial planners, consultants, recruiters, marketers, and other professionals who work in financial services. It's membership represents all generations and cultural backgrounds. In addition to the FWSF's professional organization focused on advancing women, since 1985, the FWSF Scholarship Fund (a 501(c)3 organization) has awarded more than $3 million in scholarship grants to more than 355 Bay Area women. Beyond financial support, FWSF scholarship recipients are mentored by FWSF members, become members of the organization, and attend career development and networking events. Learn more at *Please see for a detailed description of the firm's legal structure. View source version on Contacts Media contacts: Lindsey ThomasContent 151Lindsey@ 224-522-2235 Julie LandmesserDeloitte Services LPjlandmesser@ 312.486.1945 Sign in to access your portfolio
Business Wire
08-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Kirsten Rhodes, Vice Chair and Client Relationship Development Leader at Deloitte, Named 2025 FWSF Financial Woman of the Year
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Financial Women of San Francisco (FWSF) today named Kirsten Rhodes as the organization's 2025 Financial Woman of the Year. Rhodes is a distinguished leader at Deloitte*, serving as vice chair of client relationship development and a technology, media and telecom principal. With more than 30 years of experience in the finance and tech sector, she's responsible for developing and leading Deloitte's client relationship strategy to drive business growth and deliver solutions to her clients' most complex business challenges. Kirsten exemplifies the mission of Financial Women of San Francisco—to advance the success of women in finance through mentorship, leadership, and opportunity. Her distinguished career and passion for uplifting women reflect the values we strive to promote Share Through her professional leadership and advocacy work, Rhodes' achievements exemplify her dedication to mentoring and empowering professionals in the financial industry. For example, her passion for leadership development served as a springboard for the creation of a Women on Boards program that explores topics relevant to today's board directors. She not only convenes leaders to foster growth, support and development, but also regularly shares insights from her network with a wide LinkedIn audience to exponentially reach more professionals seeking to learn from her experiences, financial acumen, and deep understanding of the C-suite. Rhodes' commitment to fostering an environment that supports career growth and well-being is reflected in Deloitte's recognition as one of the top 10 best companies for future leaders. A sought-after thought leader, Rhodes is consistently tapped by leading business publications to share her insights and knowledge about strengthening client relationships and cultivating personalized experiences to foster deeper connections. Inspiring and leading positive change within Deloitte and across the broader business community, Rhodes linked business, innovation, and purpose through her leadership of the Yes SF Challenge upon its launch in 2023, driving collaboration across sectors. Her multifaceted commitment to advancing women in leadership and improving the communities where they work, live and play are among the many reasons Kirsten Rhodes has been named as the FWSF's 2025 Financial Woman of the Year. 'I am deeply honored to receive the Financial Woman of the Year award,' said Rhodes. 'I share this recognition with esteemed past honorees who have paved the way before me and inspired me to be a champion helping more women achieve their fullest potential. It takes a collective commitment to create cultures and communities where everyone has an opportunity to excel, and together, we can make an impact beyond our own workplace and drive meaningful change across broader society.' In addition to her responsibilities at Deloitte, Rhodes' leadership extends to her involvement in local corporate citizenship strategies and board membership with organizations such as the Bay Area Council and the California Academy of Science, where she contributes to broader community initiatives. She was recognized through the Jefferson Award for public service in 2018 and was named among the San Francisco Business Times Most Influential Women in Business for three consecutive years. Mona Ahmadi, FWSF's 2025 president and director of FP&A at Earnin, also shared her excitement regarding the FWSF's 2025 honoree: 'Kirsten exemplifies the very mission of Financial Women of San Francisco—to advance the success of women in finance through mentorship, leadership, and opportunity. Her distinguished career, commitment to inclusive leadership, and passion for uplifting women reflect the values we strive to promote. Kirsten's impact reaches far beyond her own accomplishments, inspiring and enabling the progress of countless women across the industry. We are proud to honor her as our 2025 Financial Woman of the Year.' The Financial Woman of the Year award was established in 1996 to mark the 40th anniversary of FWSF. Created by past FWSF presidents Leslie Miller and Shelly Porges, the honor and related event serve three key purposes: fundraising for FWSF's scholarship program, expanding awareness of FWSF, and recognizing the leadership and achievements of senior financial executives. Over the years, the award has become a platform for trailblazing women to share their insights, inspire the next generation of leaders, and highlight the evolving landscape of finance. This year, Rhodes joins an esteemed group of past honorees, including Lisa Pantages, CFO of the San Francisco Giants; Teresa Bryce Bazemore, CEO of FHLBank of San Francisco; Nancy Pfund, founder and managing partner of DBL Partners; Jenny Johnson, CEO of Franklin Templeton; Terri Kallsen, chief operating officer at Wealth Enhancement Group; Heidi Roizen, partner at Threshold Ventures; Robin Washington, president and COO of Salesforce and former CFO of Gilead; Debbie Messemer, former managing partner of KPMG's Bay Area Market; Carrie Dolan, CFO of Kraken Digital Asset Exchange; Sarah Friar, CFO of OpenAI and former CEO of NextDoor and CFO of Square; and Pat Yarrington, former CFO of Chevron. ABOUT FINANCIAL WOMEN OF SAN FRANCISCO Financial Women of San Francisco advances the success of women in finance in the Bay Area. Formerly known as 'The Financial Women's Association of San Francisco,' the organization is an essential source of insight and inspiration to more than 300 financial women throughout the Bay Area. Members are executive and managerial-level women who work in finance or financial services. Many are CEOs, CFOs, corporate treasurers, CPAs, and attorneys. FWSF also welcomes commercial and private bankers, investment advisors, fund managers, securities analysts, administrators, financial planners, consultants, recruiters, marketers, and other professionals who work in financial services. It's membership represents all generations and cultural backgrounds. In addition to the FWSF's professional organization focused on advancing women, since 1985, the FWSF Scholarship Fund (a 501(c)3 organization) has awarded more than $3 million in scholarship grants to more than 355 Bay Area women. Beyond financial support, FWSF scholarship recipients are mentored by FWSF members, become members of the organization, and attend career development and networking events. Learn more at
Fox News
15-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Cody Rhodes to launch podcast as part of WWE's partnership with Fanatics
Cody Rhodes will host an upcoming podcast as part of WWE's partnership with Fanatics, the company announced on Tuesday, days before WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas. Rhodes' "What Do You Wanna Talk About" podcast will be sponsored by Wheatley American Vodka. The first episode will debut later this month. "'What Do You Wanna Talk About' will feature Rhodes one-on-one with WWE Superstars across the WWE roster as well as WWE Legends as they share never-before-heard stories, discuss their career-defining moments and more," the company said in a news release obtained by Fox News Digital. "The podcast expands on the Rhodes-led digital franchise which launched in July 2024 and featured interviews with Randy Orton, Bianca Belair and others, as 'The American Nightmare' traversed the country in his Wheatley-wrapped tour bus. New episodes will be available across all platforms as well as WWE's YouTube channel, which has amassed more than 107 million subscribers." WWE said additional podcasts from other superstars and legends will be announced in the future. Fightful Select first reported Rhodes' podcast last week. Rhodes' podcast comes weeks after WWE and Fanatics announced "The Raw Recap Show," hosted by Megan Morant and Sam Roberts. Rhodes will defend the Undisputed WWE Championship against John Cena at Allegiant Stadium on Night 2 of WrestleMania 41. He has held the championship for more than a year after he defeated Roman Reigns. If Cena wins, he would set a record with the 17th WWE Championship reign of his career. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
CBS News
09-04-2025
- CBS News
New York pediatrician accused of sex abuse ordered to pay $1.6 billion to 104 women, including priest in Las Vegas
Starting in the 1980s, New York law enforcement and health officials fielded sexual abuse complaints from the young patients of a respected pediatrician who ran his practice out of a basement office in his home on Long Island. But Stuart Copperman was never charged with any crime, and it was only as he approached retirement in 2000, at the age of 65, that he was stripped of his medical license over the complaints. Now, 25 years later, more than 100 of his former patients have some vindication in their yearslong fight: a court has ordered him to pay a total of $1.6 billion. The Rev. Debbi Rhodes, who was awarded $25 million, says the completion of the litigation in late March in state Supreme Court brought a mix of relief and frustration. "I'm not sure if he's facing justice. He kind of got away with it for all these years," the 63-year-old Episcopal priest in Las Vegas said by phone. "But to have a court say, definitively, 'I believe you.' To hear that -- that's heavy medicine right there." A Manhattan lawyer who has represented Copperman over the years didn't respond to multiple messages seeking comment in recent days. Copperman has steadfastly denied the allegations , suggesting he was simply being "thorough" in his examinations, which his former patients say were typically conducted after he had ushered their parents out of the room. Some of the women filed complaints with local police and medical boards over the years, but no criminal charges or disciplinary actions were ever imposed, according to Rhodes' lawsuit and others. Then a state medical board revoked his license after hearing from six accusers. Statute of limitations laws, however, prevented Copperman's accusers from filing lawsuits until passage of New York's Child Victims Act, a 2019 law that temporarily allowed people to file suits over sexual abuse they suffered long ago as children. The Catholic Church and other major institutions have reached huge settlements to resolve sexual misconduct claims, but lawyers for the women say their litigation has resulted in one of the largest cumulative awards against a single individual in the U.S. "For decades, these women were silenced and dismissed," said Kristen Gibbons Feden, a Philadelphia lawyer representing the women . "Now, they cannot be ignored." The Long Island court ruled for the women because Copperman never responded to the litigation. But some of the special referees, in assessing damages, said they believed the women. "The psychological scars from the abuse suffered by Plaintiff are profound and permanent," wrote William Bodkin in awarding $27 million to a woman identified as "Jane Doe T.A." in April 2024. "Here, there can only be outrage at Copperman's reprehensible conduct," he wrote in Rhodes' $25 million judgment in December 2024. The last of the 104 awards were handed down March 28, with amounts ranging from $500,000 to $32 million, according to Michael Della, a Long Island-based attorney also representing the women. The women also sued local hospitals and health care networks, but those claims were dismissed. Like many of the accusers, Rhodes says Copperman sexually abused her during routine visits at his home office in Merrick, some 35 miles east of Manhattan. She says the abuse started in 1968 when she was 7 years old, and led to an eating disorder and alcohol and drug problems at an early age. Rhodes says she speaks openly and often about her childhood trauma as part of her ministry, which includes working with prison inmates. She still wrestles with anxiety, depression and other mental health impacts. "Nobody can grow if they are living in shame. Nobody can really change," said Rhodes, who has two now-grown children and whose husband is also an Episcopal priest. "I'm not even sure you can love if you're living in shame." The Associated Press typically does not name people who say they have been sexually assaulted unless they come forward publicly, as Rhodes has. Another woman who was awarded $27 million but declined to be named said revisiting childhood trauma during her deposition was painful but, in a way, healing. "It feels good to know that someone heard us," the woman, identified in the litigation as "Jane Doe A.W.," said in a phone interview. "People now understand the magnitude of what he did." Lawyers for the women say they have retained a collections specialist to begin pursuing compensation from Copperman. But Rhodes and other plaintiffs say they've accepted the possibility they may never see much, if any. Copperman is now 89 years old and lives in South Florida. "I'm not sure what justice looks like even if I got a million dollars tomorrow," Rhodes said. "For me, it's about saying to other women who are facing this that someone will listen to you. I wasn't believed for a very long time. Don't stay silent. Speak your truth."
