Sentences with phrase «deny reports»

New York City Mayor David N. Dinkins and the head of the United Federation of Teachers moved last week to deny reports surfacing in the city's daily newspapers that the Mayor had asked the union to renegotiate a contract the school board had ratified only the week before.

The comments come as filmmaker Chris McKay («The LEGO Batman Movie»), who is attached to a potential «Nightwing» film in development, has had to deny reports over the weekend that Zac Efron has been cast in the role of the former Robin.

Warrington coach Tony Smith was forced to deny reports he resigned.

Olivia Munn took to Instagram to deny reports that she's dating Chris Pratt and shared text messages with his soon - to - be ex-wife, Anna Faris — read more Anna Faris is getting back into the dating scene following her split from husband Chris Pratt in August.

Olivia Munn took to Instagram on Sunday, January 21, to deny reports that she's dating Chris Pratt and shared text

ALBANY — In a strongly worded statement about the seemingly endless series of allegations of sexual misconduct in the State Assembly, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo called on Tuesday for two assemblymen facing such allegations to either immediately deny the reports» veracity or resign.

In other news, Ed Balls was forced to deny reports Labour plans to outspend the Tories if it wins the general election.

Mr Balls was believed to be considering his candidacy, but came out fighting to deny the reports.

The government transition team was also forced to deny reports that the handing over notes for the incoming President - elect Nana Akufo - Addo - led administration were not ready.

When contacted via phone, Afenyo Markin declined to confirm or deny the reports.

The embattled governor this afternoon didn't deny reports that the White House wants to him step aside, fearing his...

On the same show, Johnson moved to deny reports that Conservatives are lining him up as a replacement for Cameron, after two donors criticised the Tory election campaign.

However, government has since come up with a feeble defense to deny reports that there was confusion in the appointment of a new NADMO boss.

Interior minister Theresa May did not deny the reports, telling the BBC that arrangements had been made to give the police military support where necessary.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo reiterated today that the state is in «really dire financial shape» and did not deny reports that he will propose widespread layoffs of public employees — perhaps as many as 15,000 — in his executive budget on Feb. 1.

The Daily News has reported that NYCLASS and their former consultant, the Advance Group, are under federal investigation for activities related to the 2013 mayoral race, though people close to both groups deny those reports.

Patricia Hewitt has written to two national newspapers to deny reports that the government plans to privatise the NHS by stealth.

He refused to confirm or deny reports that the government is already working on draft legislation in case it loses its appeal.

But in 2011, then deputy prime minister Nick Clegg's aides were forced to deny reports he had banned the use of the term in the Cabinet Office.

Loris Karius has taken to Twitter to deny reports that suggest he's had his hands on actress Stephanie Davis.

The Real Madrid president moved away from Benitez to deny reports in Spain today that he could call premature elections to reassert his authority at the club after fans called for his head during the defeat to Barcelona.

On Sunday, Fiorentina sporting director Carlos Freitas has refused to deny reports claiming that the 25 - year - old will leave the club in the next two days.

Chelsea Football Club have been forced to deny reports that Antonio Conte is set to leave the club after bookmakers suspended betting on the Italian departing West London on Thursday.

Chris Froome has been forced to deny reports he is looking to negotiate a short ban rather than fight to prove his innocence.

The manager Andres Villas - Boas fueled speculation by refusing to deny reports that Bale had asked to be allowed to join Madrid.

Our usual inside Under The Hammers sources were too busy taking out the bins to either confirm or deny the reports which have, in any case, been made up in a poorly disguised attempt to get visitors to the site.

AC Milan have been forced to recently deny reports that they are looking to cut short Fernando Torres» miserable Serie A loan spell, but The Guardian reports that the San Siro side have opened negotiations with Atletico Madrid over the striker regarding a potential swap deal for Alessio Cerci.

Walcott also took to Twitter earlier this week to deny reports linking him with a new deal, but Wenger remains adamant that progress has been made.

In the age of the interweb and social media these, please excuse me for this hatefull term «fake news» reports trend and give credence and then the clubs have to come out and either conferm or deny the reports.

Rodrigo Fernandez Lavelle has moved to deny reports linking Lucas Perez with a potential loan exit from Arsenal.

«I firmly deny the reports of a cardinal being also involved in the investigations, as well as the reports of a woman allegedly also involved,» the Rev. Federico Lombardi told CNN.

«I did not publicly deny the reports that I held bitcoins because the press coverage was favorable and suggested that I had made millions of dollars as a result of my good business decision to accept bitcoin payments.»

White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders continued to deny reports that National - Security Adviser H.R. McMaster, among others, will be replaced.

But Sears Holdings» problems have been so long lasting and may be intractable despite Lampert's promises of a turnaround: The CEO just published a blog post to deny reports Sears was planning to shut down Kmart.

«I did not publicly deny the reports that I held bitcoins because the press coverage was favorable and suggested that I had made millions of dollars as a result of my good business decision to accept bitcoin payments,» he added.

The company denied the report, but an Examiner story claimed that an employee was reprimanded by a supervisor after trying to help a «scared and hungry and cold» dog that wandered into the store in Oregon.

It declined to provide details, citing medical confidentiality, but denied reports it had treated Lubitz for depression.

The Department of Mines and Petroleum has denied reports of a gas leak at Buru Energy's Yulleroo project near Broome after carrying out an inspection of the site yesterday.

White House spokesperson Sarah Sanders also denied reports that Conway was under a mandated time - out from television, telling CNN that «this is another wild goose chase.»

The Cupertino, Calif. - based tech titan is reportedly making moves to acquire the Nashville - based label for a steep $ 250 million, according to the music industry publication Hits Daily Double, though an iTunes spokesperson denied the report.

Russian media has claimed that Google (goog) considered a takeover of Pavel Durov's Telegram messaging app, but Telegram has strongly denied the reports.

HPE has consistently denied reports of Whitman leaving, stating that she remains committed to that company and completing her work there.

Musk quickly denied the reports, saying a collaboration between the two companies was «completely false,» adding he «had never even heard of Cortica.»

Finland's Nokia denied reports in Chinese media that it planned to return to manufacturing phones.

It had to deny the report.

He has consistently denied the report.

A spokesman for the prime minister denied the report calling it «complete speculation, rather irrelevant speculation before an election,» according to Reuters.

There's no denying his reported remarks were made in poor taste and no matter how good a leader someone aspires to be, he or she might end up muttering inappropriate comments, especially when frustrated.

But senior officials from Vanuatu, China, and Australia publicly denied the reports.

Assad has denied reports that his government is targeting hospitals and civilian infrastructure.