52 Year Old Worked 90 Hour Weeks in An Oil Refinery to Save Money for His Business—now He's Worth $9.5 Billion
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World - The Guardian
Canada’s carbon tax is popular, innovative and helps save the planet – but now it faces the axe
As prime minister Justin Trudeau trails in polls, opposition seek to persuade voters environmental policy is a burden. Mass hunger and malnutrition. A looming nuclear winter. An existential threat ...45 minutes ago -
Business - CNBC
52-year-old worked 90-hour weeks in an oil refinery to save money for his business—now he's worth $9.5 billion
Todd Graves, the co-founder and co-CEO of Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers, is an unlikely billionaire. Here's how he built his business.58 minutes ago -
Business - CNBC
This couple bought a 110-year-old schoolhouse for $175,000 sight unseen and converted it into their family home—take a look inside
Stacie Grissom and Sean Wilson bought the schoolhouse in their hometown of Franklin, Indiana.2 hours ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Report: Romeo Doubs skipping Packers practice because he is unhappy with his role
Romeo Doubs has started all four games this season and has played the most snaps of any wide receiver on the Packers, but that is apparently not enough to satisfy him with his role in the offense.3 hours ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
Self-learning AI releases NFL against the spread, over-under, money-line picks for every Week 5, 2024 game
SportsLine AI evaluated the Week 5 NFL odds and revealed its NFL predictions, NFL score predictions, and NFL betting picks for every game3 hours ago - NFL -
Business - CNBC
51-year-old introvert overcame her 'worst nightmare' to build her $1.2 billion company
Angie Hicks, the co-founder of Angi (formerly Angie's List), started the home services company with her former boss, Bill Oesterle, when she was 22 years old.3 hours ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
Week 5 NFL trends, predictions, bets, odds: Sharp money picks by professional football bettors in Las Vegas
Sportsbook veterans and Las Vegas insiders reveal sharp money Week 5 against the spread NFL picks from respected pro football bettors3 hours ago - NFL -
Top stories - The New York Times
Big Business Saw an Ally in Eric Adams, and Overlooked His Issues
New York’s business community threw its support behind Mr. Adams, and continued backing him even as his legal problems began to threaten the governance of the city.5 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
‘Their house was purchased with my family money’: My late father left a life estate to his second wife. She’s only 10 years older than me. How can I undo this?
“Apparently the probate laws in Florida are different, perhaps superseding the will.”7 hours ago -
Politics - NBC News
Trump pitches watches, crypto and his wife's book in the campaign's final weeks
A new cryptocurrency platform.8 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Freddie Freeman says his ankle sprain is worst injury he's ever tried to play through
Freddie Freeman is set to play for the Dodgers in Game 1 of the NLDS against the San Diego Padres, but his right ankle sprain is still a concern for him.16 hours ago -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
Her 8-Year-Old Drove Herself to Target and Became an Internet Star
Tangie Wilson was sleeping when her daughter Zoe sneaked out of the house and drove to the store. The tale of how it all unfolded is as relatable as it is incredible.19 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Oil prices log biggest weekly rise in almost 2 years as Middle East tensions mount
Brent crude up almost 10% amid speculation of Israeli or Iranian strikes on energy infrastructure21 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
Biden discourages Israel from striking Iran's oil industry, crude posts best week in more than year
Though oil prices have surged this week on geopolitical tensions, they have risen from a low baseline.22 hours ago - Joe Biden -
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Sports - The New York Times
When the Mets Needed Pete Alonso, He Saved Their Season
Alonso hit a three-run home run off Milwaukee Brewers closer Devin Williams to send New York to the division series.23 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
46-year-old turned 400 of his employees into millionaires by selling his startup for $3.7B: ‘These are life-changing outcomes’
Jyoti Bansal says selling his startup AppDynamics was "the hardest decision" of his career. Turning hundreds of employees into millionaires was a deciding factor.23 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Dollar strengthens after US beats forecasts with 254,000 new jobs in September – as it happened
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news. US adds over 250,000 jobs in September, defying fears of slowdown The pound jumped as traders reacted to Huw Pill’s call for a ...Yesterday -
Sports - ABC News
Cincinnati Reds hire Terry Francona as manager a year after he left Cleveland, AP source says
Terry Francona has been hired to manage the Cincinnati Reds, returning to the major leagues a year after he stepped down in Cleveland because of health reasonsYesterday -
Top stories - NBC News
Karl-Anthony Towns talks about his Dominican roots and why he's proud of his work off the court
Karl-Anthony towns, who just left the Minnesota Timberwolves for the New York Knicks said about his social justice work that “to be recognized for what I do off the court is all I’ve ever wanted to ...Yesterday -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Wisconsin RB Chez Mellusi stepping away from team 'to get his body healthy'
Mellusi is the team's leading rusher and has dealt with myriad injuries in his college career.Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Middle East crisis live: Beirut strikes reportedly target Nasrallah successor; 18 killed in Israeli strike on West Bank, officials say
Target in Lebanese capital thought to be Hashem Safieddine, say Israeli media reports; Palestinian media say death toll largest in single West Bank attack in 24 years . Lebanon’s ambassador to the ...Yesterday - Israel -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Reds hire Terry Francona as manager one year after he stepped down from Guardians
Francona, 65, is apparently feeling better. His MLB exit was presented as a retirement amid health concerns. He went as far as saying that he didn't see himself managing again, though he left some ...Yesterday - MLB -
Top stories - NBC News
From missile batteries to oil refineries to nuclear labs, Israel could hit a wide range of targets in Iran
Israel, which has vowed to retaliate for an Iranian missile barrage, could hit a wide range of targets in Iran, including missile batteries, command and intelligence centers, oil infrastructure and ...Yesterday - Iran -
Business - MarketWatch
Oil prices turn higher for the year on risks to crude flow in the Middle East
Oil futures finished higher for a third straight session on Thursday, prompting prices to turn higher for the year, as traders awaited Israel’s response to a missile barrage earlier this week by ...Yesterday -
Sports - CBS Sports
Steelers' Aaron Shampklin reveals he worked as substitute teacher while waiting for NFL opportunity
The newly promoted running back recorded his first carry of the season this past weekend2 days ago - NFL -
Sports - The New York Times
Aaron Judge Had a ‘Terrible’ Swing. Now He’s Baseball’s Best Hitter.
Judge struck out in 50 percent of his at-bats as a rookie. The next season, he hit 52 home runs.2 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Expert on financial advice to help parents save money
In her new weekly segment on "CBS Mornings Plus," Jill Schlesinger offers valuable financial advice to help parents save money.2 days ago -
World - ABC News
Poland's government will toughen a ban on alcohol sales to those under 18 years old
Poland’s government is introducing regulations that will toughen the ban on alcohol sale to those under 18 years old and prohibit the sale of alcohol at filling stations at night2 days ago -
Tech - GameSpot
Star Citizen Dev Is Forcing Employees To Work Seven Days A Week - Report
For a game that's still technically in pre-release early access, Star Citizen has amassed a large following and its own annual convention, CitizenCon. But even though the full release isn't on ...2 days ago -
Health - The New York Times
Trump Promised to Release His Medical Records. He Still Won’t Do It.
If elected again, he would become the oldest president by the end of his term. Yet he is refusing to disclose even basic health information.2 days ago - Donald Trump -
Sports - ABC News
Brewers' 20-year-old rookie Jackson Chourio stepping up his game in postseason
That $82 million contract Jackson Chourio signed before ever playing a major league game looks like more and more of a bargain with every swing the Milwaukee Brewers rookie takes this postseason2 days ago -
World - ABC News
Former Singaporean cabinet minister sentenced to a year in prison after he pleaded guilty to receiving illegal gifts
Former Singaporean cabinet minister sentenced to a year in prison after he pleaded guilty to receiving illegal gifts2 days ago