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Billionaire Bill Ackman wants to build a ‘modern-day Berkshire Hathaway’
Ackman has unveiled his vision to form a new business out of Howard Hughes Holdings “that would acquire controlling interests in operating companies.”MarketWatch - 4h -
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Why Vikings' Kevin O'Connell is the quintessential modern NFL coach
Empath O'Connell dismisses the idea he's soft or too sensitive as he sheds the old-school style of coaching.ESPN - 22h -
Bill Ackman says he wants to build a ‘modern-day Berkshire Hathaway’
Investor is seeking control of US real estate company in push to transform his hedge fund into a diversified financial groupFinancial Times - 1d -
Bill Ackman offers to take over real estate developer Howard Hughes for $85 a share
Ackman proposed forming a new subsidiary of Pershing, which currently owns about 38% of Howard Hughes, that would merge with the company.CNBC - 1d -
Billionaire Issa brothers’ EG Group readies $13bn US IPO
Private equity-backed petrol station business expected to list as early as this yearFinancial Times - 2d -
Jamie Dimon on the economy, billionaires, and income inequality
The chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase explains why he's referred to cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin as a Ponzi scheme; his bank's efforts to improve the lives of lower-income Americans; and his ...CBS News - 2d -
Scott Bessent, Trump’s Billionaire Treasury Pick, Will Shed Assets to Avoid Conflicts
Financial disclosure forms show hundreds of millions of assets including property in the Bahamas and investments in Bitcoin and bets against China’s currency.The New York Times - 3d -
'I've always wanted to be on a team like this': Bills' Amari Cooper is ready for the playoffs
In 10 years, Cooper has experienced one playoff win. He's hoping this time in Buffalo will change that.ESPN - 4d -
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To resist the climate crisis, we must resist the billionaire class | Peter Kalmus
To solve the climate crisis, power must flow away from the billionaire class. When I feel uncertain, I find it’s helpful to write down things I know to be true. Fossil fuels are causing ...The Guardian - 4d -
The Character-Building Tool Kit
Learning to care for others or the common good should be a fundamental part of education.The New York Times - 5d -
Independent streak helped build Notre Dame into football’s historic and modern behemoth
Back in the 1920s, the Fighting Irish made what might have been their biggest push to join what would become the Big Ten but the athletic director at Michigan blocked it. Ever since, Notre Dame has ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Independent streak helped build Notre Dame into football's historic and now modern behemoth
It was some combination of religion, a grudge involving Knute Rockne and a rival, and maybe the simple time-honored notion that some people just don’t like Notre DameABC News - 5d -
This Billionaire’s ‘Don’t Die’ Strategy Boils Down to 5 Basics
Bryan Johnson, the founder of Braintree and subject of a new Netflix doc, is on a quest for remarkable longevity.Inc. - 5d -
Buildings gutted in Altadena as Eaton Fire remains active
Cars, businesses and homes are gutted in Altadena, California, as the Eaton Fire continues to spread. CBS News Los Angeles' Joy Benedict reports.CBS News - 6d -
Biggest modern-day FA Cup third-round upsets
Relive some of the biggest FA Cup third-round upsets this century, including Manchester United's shock defeat by a Leeds team who were in League One.BBC News - 6d -
‘Modern Love’ Podcast: Finding the Magic, Just in Time
Clare Cory was 59 years old and had been single almost her whole life. She thought her love story was over. Then everything changed.The New York Times - 6d -
The Billionaire Mining Magnate Who Bet Coal Had a Future---and Won Big
The U.K. closed its last coal-powered plant, but 76-year-old Low Tuck Kwong ignored naysayers and built a fortune from the world’s dirtiest fossil fuel.The Wall Street Journal - 6d -
Meta Follows Elon Musk’s Lead, Moves Staffers to Billionaire-Friendly Texas
According to Mark Zuckerberg, Meta trust and safety workers will be relocated to Texas to prevent them from “censoring” users. Experts point to other advantages.Wired - Jan. 7 -
Jimmy Carter's casket arrives at the U.S. Capitol building
A military funeral procession arrived at the U.S. Capitol building Tuesday, with a horse and carriage carrying former President Jimmy Carter's casket. The motorcade route through Washington, D.C., ...CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Emirati billionaire investing $20B in US to build data centers
President-elect Trump announced Tuesday that Emirati billionaire Hussain Sajwani plans to invest $20 billion in the United States “over a very short period of time” to build data centers across the ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
C.F.P.B Sues Unit of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Over Risky Mortgages
A federal consumer bureau claims Vanderbilt Mortgage, owned by Berkshire Hathaway, made loans to buyers of manufactured homes it knew could not repay them.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Why Maple Leafs' Max Domi Was Fined By NHL Player Safety For Elbowing Flyers' Forward Garnet Hathaway
Domi was assessed a penalty early in the third period for elbowing Hathaway.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6 -
We cannot afford to delay modernizing the US power grid
During his first presidency, Donald Trump repeatedly promised to modernize America's outdated infrastructure. As it turned out, it was President Biden who worked with Congress to appropriate $1.2 ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Arthur Brooks on building a happier life in 2025
Harvard professor Arthur Brooks explains how small resolutions like gratitude lists can improve happiness. He shares tips from his book "From Strength to Strength" and tips for navigating job ...CBS News - Jan. 6 -
Modern CEO Readers Weigh In With Their Top Leaders
Executives at Happy, MIT Solve, TIAA, and Modern Health are write-in favorites.Inc. - Jan. 6 -
Little Shop of Horrors review – classic rock musical gets exuberant modern-day treatment
Crucible theatre, Sheffield The singing is strong and the killer plant has a delightful touch of pantomime dame, but some of the schlock comic elements are slow growers. Ever since the ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
Maga vs the billionaires
Trump’s fragile coalition is already splintering over immigrationFinancial Times - Jan. 6 -
Jake McCabe Leaves Maple Leafs' Game Against Flyers With Upper-Body Injury After Awkward Fall In Fight With Garnet Hathaway
McCabe was visibly shaken up after the fall but was able to skate to Toronto's tunnel on his own.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6 -
Johnson says he expects to pass most of Trump's agenda with 1 'big, beautiful bill' by Memorial Day
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Sunday he expects to pass President-elect Trump’s agenda through one big reconciliation package before Memorial Day. In an interview on Fox News’s “Sunday Morning ...The Hill - Jan. 5 -
Rep. Mike Johnson tells House Republicans Trump wants them to pass a single reconciliation bill
At a closed-door House Republican retreat Saturday morning, newly re-elected House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said President-elect Donald Trump was in favor of passing a single reconciliation ...NBC News - Jan. 5 -
Utah woman 'who always wanted to be a mom' dies nine days after having twins
A Utah woman died of a rare heart condition called peripartum cardiomyopathy just nine days after she gave birth to twins, her grieving father said.NBC News - Jan. 3 -
Path Of Exile 2: Best Warrior Build Guide
The Warrior is a classic ARPG class that features some ground-shattering skills in Path of Exile 2. However, in the beginning stages of early access, many players are already calling for buffs to ...GameSpot - Jan. 3 -
How to Build a Company Culture Employees Will Love
Inc. 5000 founders share hard-won lessons on fostering genuine connection and building a culture every employee will embrace.Inc. - Jan. 3 -
How Jensen Huang and 3 Nvidia Board Members Became Billionaires
Longtime Nvidia board member Tench Coxe is among the company’s newly minted billionaires.Inc. - Jan. 2 -
Bill Ackman is making good on one threat to exit Amsterdam. Here’s the other.
The Euronext Amsterdam approved the plan of the closed-end Pershing Square HoldingsMarketWatch - Jan. 2 -
5 Books for Building Lasting Professional Relationships
Level up your leadership skills through deeper, more effective communication and connection with colleagues.Inc. - Jan. 1 -
How to Build a Healthier Relationship With Your Screen
Don’t panic, doomscrollers: It’s possible to reframe your habits and make screen time more positive and curated.Wired - Jan. 1
