FC, there have been ZERO hires at HT newsroom in past 10 months, predating editor's arrival, though buyouts might allow for one/some. Your info is...
I wish I had his talent and humility.
Shame on the gossip vine's misinformation ... New HT editor could not have hired his "special friend" b/c Newhouse' nepotism rules are too strict....
Separate names with a comma.