The smashing $30 million property portfolio of Serena Williams

In the time since her final center court appearance at the U.S. Open, the on-court champion has thrown herself into her real estate interests.

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Serena Williams crip walks at surprise Super Bowl appearance

The move referenced Williams' Los Angeles roots and recalled a Wimbledon controversy.
BBC News - Feb. 10
Serena Williams adds star power to Kendrick Lamar's halftime show

Williams and Lamar share the same hometown of Compton, California.
ESPN - Feb. 10
The impressive property portfolio of the late hip-hop legend and Murder Inc. Records founder Irv Gotti

Music producer Irv Gotti died after a stroke Feb. 5. His clients included Jennifer Lopez, Ja Rule, Ashanti, DMX, and JAY Z.
MarketWatch - Feb. 10
Super Bowl: Taylor Swift greeted with resounding boos — but gets support from Serena Williams

Chiefs fatigue spilled over into Chiefs disdain during pregame introductions at the Super Bowl.
Yahoo Sports - Feb. 9
Serena Williams’ Super Bowl appearance with Kendrick Lamar ends a Drake tennis culture feud

Welcome back to the Monday Tennis Briefing, where will explain the stories behind the stories from the past week on court. This week, Daniil Medvedev’s slump continued, another tennis tournament ...
Yahoo Sports - Feb. 10
Serena Williams crip-walked at the Super Bowl because Kendrick Lamar asked her to, she says

Serena Williams is explaining why she did that Super Bowl cameo during Kendrick Lamar's halftime show. Funny, she doesn't mention Drake at all.
Los Angeles Times - Feb. 11
$26 million Beverly Hills mansion is just one of the gems in Justin Bieber’s real estate portfolio

Bieber and his wife Hailey have chosen to remain out of the public eye amid rumors their marriage is on the rocks.
MarketWatch - Feb. 12
Who wants to look a million dollars, these days? | Zoe Williams

There was a time when being a millionaire represented fantastical, unimaginable wealth – but our language needs an update. Two friends and I were walking through our various rationales for some ...
The Guardian - Feb. 11
30-Million-Year-Old Hypercarnivore Skull 'Dream Find' For Paleontologists

Yahoo News - 2d
Supermodel Christie Brinkley shows off her picture-perfect $30 million Hamptons home

Brinkley gives a real estate influencer a personal tour of the one-of-a-kind gem that sits on 20 acres.
MarketWatch - 16h
How a 30-Something Content Creator Grew a Backyard Gardening Business to More Than $50 Million

A community-driven content creator leveraged YouTube to grow his backyard business into a full-scale enterprise with big-box store ambitions.
Inc. - 12h
Hear How a ‘Smash’ Song Got a Broadway Makeover

“Let Me Be Your Star,” which evokes an actor’s longing to shine, has come a long way from its TV days. Here’s how the song evolved on its way to the stage.
The New York Times - 2d
UK property yields little cheer for landlords

Latest-quarter data shows the first dip in rental prices outside London since the pre-pandemic era
Financial Times - Feb. 9
'Billionaires own my mouldy rental property'

Families tell BBC their mould-infested homes are making them ill - Panorama investigates.
BBC News - Feb. 10
Watch: Officer smashes window to rescue woman from fiery car crash

Officer Brian Larison recounts the events that led to the rescue of a woman from a burning car involved in a crash in Chandler, Arizona.
BBC News - 1d
Here are some of this week’s biggest stock winners and losers in the portfolio

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.
CNBC - Feb. 7
These 2 seasonal stock-market patterns could give your portfolio a boost

Investors take notice of the presidential cycle and years ending in ‘5.’
MarketWatch - Feb. 8
New UK property listings bounce back as mortgage rates fall

Bank of England interest rate cuts boost residential market activity, say estate agents
Financial Times - Feb. 13
This cheap, balanced portfolio will be a better investment than most hedge funds

A simple 60-40 stock-bond mix outperforms complicated, costly offerings.
MarketWatch - 5d
Property boss hid fraud jail time behind new name

Scott El Paraiso, of Urban Evolution, hid his original identity and criminal record from customers.
BBC News - 3d
Hong Kong’s low-tax appeal threatened by property slowdown

Years of budget deficits have forced financial hub’s government to look further afield for revenue
Financial Times - 1d
Sprint sensation Gout Gout smashes Noah Lyles’ personal best time for 400m

Teenager runs fastest time by U18 Australian for 35 years 17-year-old clocks 46.20 seconds in rare one-lap outing Just days after warning Noah Lyles he was coming for the world and Olympic ...
The Guardian - 5d
Trump and Vance have smashed the old order – how should Europe respond? | Nathalie Tocci, Yanis Varoufakis and others

The vice-president’s attack on European values signalled a historic realignment. Should the continent seek rapprochement or go its own way? Continue reading...
The Guardian - 2d
College basketball scores, takes: Nate Oats smashes whiteboard as Mizzou dices Bama, UNC finds vintage form

Here are the top takeaways from Wednesday's college basketball slate, which saw Auburn narrowly avoid a letdown loss
CBS Sports - 10h
I tried the popular 30/30/30 morning routine – and was left sadder, wiser and nauseated | Emma Beddington

That’s 30g of protein within half an hour of waking, then a spot of “low-intensity” cardio. Doesn’t sound so bad, does it? Don’t be fooled. In my continued quest for self-optimisation via silly ...
The Guardian - Feb. 10
From TikTok to messy Cabinet nomination fights, Vance builds his VP portfolio

Vice President JD Vance’s White House portfolio is coming into sharper focus.
NBC News - Feb. 7
4 portfolio tech stocks are making news — plus, why the market is looking past hot inflation

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.
CNBC - Feb. 13
Here’s a rapid-fire update on all 32 portfolio stocks, including the 'comeback kids'

Jim Cramer offered his latest thinking on all the Investing Club stocks, including Nvidia, Starbucks and Costco.
CNBC - 7h
Lakers confident they found the 'perfect' center in Mark Williams

Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka feels the combination of All-Star guard Luka Doncic and center Mark Williams will pair well together on the court.
Yahoo Sports - Feb. 7
Robbie Williams' bid wins Eric Morecambe's glasses

The singer says he won Eric Morecambe's glasses at auction and regards him as an "uncle of sorts".
BBC News - Feb. 9
Lakers-Hornets trade nixed; Williams fails physical

The trade between the Hornets and Lakers for Mark Williams has been rescinded after the 7-foot center failed Los Angeles' physical exam, sources told ESPN.
ESPN - Feb. 9
Sources: Williams back with Storm on 1-year deal

WNBA star and two-time French Olympian Gabby Williams is signing a one-year deal to return to the Seattle Storm, league sources told ESPN on Sunday.
ESPN - Feb. 9
Why astronaut Suni Williams is inspired by "Ted Lasso"

When we think about television shows and space, the space exploration is usually the topic of the show. So, it was striking recently to see a TV show that has nothing to do with space exploration ...
CBS News - Feb. 10
Sources: Hornets aim to dispute Williams' physical

The Hornets have been in contact with the NBA to explore options to dispute the Lakers' failed physical assessment of Mark Williams, sources told ESPN.
ESPN - Feb. 11
NFL won't punish Lions' Williams for gun incident

Lions wideout Jameson Williams will not face discipline from the NFL for carrying an unlicensed gun, with a league spokesman confirming to ESPN that the matter is closed.
ESPN - 1d
Agent: Lakers wrong in failing Williams' physical

The agent of Hornets center Mark Williams issued a statement Thursday disputing the Lakers' decision to fail his physical, leading to their trade being rescinded two weeks ago.
ESPN - 2h
At least 30 missing after China landslide

Hundreds of emergency workers are searching for survivors, officials say, in Jinping village, Sichuan province.
BBC News - Feb. 8
AppLovin soars almost 30% on earnings, guidance beat

After a banner year that saw AppLovin's stock jump more than 700%, the company reported better-than-expected results for the fourth quarter.
CNBC - Feb. 13