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The megadonors who fueled Trump and the GOP and what's behind their giving
Who are the high rollers who bankrolled Trump and Republicans in the 2024 election, and what do they want in return for their generosity?Politics - CBS News - November 14 -
Billionaire Gautam Adani charged in US over alleged $250m bribery plot
Indian chair of Adani Group, worth about $85bn, accused of agreeing to pay bribes to obtain solar energy contracts. Gautam Adani, one of the world’s richest men, has been indicted in New York over ...World - The Guardian - November 20 -
Who is Gautam Adani, the Indian billionaire charged in the US over bribery plot?
Adani, widely regarded as one of the wealthiest and most powerful men in India, has close ties to Modi’s government. Gautam Adani is widely regarded as one of the most powerful men in India, as ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
Will US charges hit business ambitions of billionaire ally of India's PM?
The charges could jeopardise the ambitions of one of the world’s richest men, both at home and abroad.Top stories - BBC News - 6 days ago -
10-0 Indiana gives Cignetti new 8-year contract
Indiana has agreed to a contract extension and raise for coach Curt Cignetti after he has led the Hoosiers to a 10-0 start in his first season.Sports - ESPN - November 16 -
Ofsted proposes assessing schools on 10 areas of performance
System would replace old single-word assessments of overall standardsBusiness - Financial Times - November 15 -
Michael Bloomberg’s $50 million donation to Harris campaign could be half of what the billionaire’s real estate is worth
From the Hamptons to the Bahamas, Bloomberg has amassed an incredible portfolio of lavish properties around the globe.Business - MarketWatch - November 4 -
With Senate control at stake, these billionaires and groups have spent over $160 million on this one Montana race
Billionaires are keeping a close eye on Montana’s Senate race and have poured an unprecedented amount of money into the state, hoping to tilt the fight to control the Senate.Business - MarketWatch - November 4 -
Here’s your $22 million chance to be neighbors with Bill Gates or Jeff Bezos, and why billionaires love this town so much
A staggering waterfront “smart home” that is located in a billionaire-loved Seattle suburb has been put on the market for $22 millionBusiness - MarketWatch - November 20 -
Banana auction billionaire's $30 million investment in Trump's crypto token highlights new ways to enrich president-elect
Billionaire Justin Sun, who paid $6.2 million for a banana at auction, has invested $30 million into Donald Trump's crypto venture token.Business - CNBC - 2 days ago -
Like Michigan, the US is neither red nor blue
It is difficult to see the upcoming poll settling things definitively anywhere in the countryWorld - Financial Times - October 30 -
Before He Was College Basketball Royalty, He Taught High School History
Dan Hurley, the winner of two national championships at Connecticut, started his career as a teacher at St. Benedict’s Preparatory School in New Jersey.Sports - The New York Times - November 6 -
A roll call on UCLA's high school basketball recruiting class might not be necessary
UCLA coach Mick Cronin said NCAA rule changes and roster instability make it likely the Bruins won't sign a class of 2025 recruit.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 14 -
High school coach lauds Baker Mayfield's helmet donations
Baker and Emily Mayfield donated almost $18,000 worth of helmets to the struggling Space Coast Vipers.Sports - ESPN - November 14 -
The best boys' high school basketball teams in 2024-25
As the 2024-25 boys high school basketball season gets underway, these are the best teams in the country.Sports - ESPN - November 19 -
How High School Graduates Can Improve Their Earnings Potential
New research shows that 73 “launchpad jobs” can help those without a four-year college degree advance and achieve higher pay.Business - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
A Tennessee man is convicted of killing 2 at a high school basketball game in 2021
A Tennessee man has been convicted of killing two men and wounding a third in a shooting at a high school basketball game three years agoSports - ABC News - 6 days ago -
Inside the World of High School Mascots: Silly, Sweaty and Surprisingly Athletic
The New York Times for Kids goes inside the sweaty, funny, heartfelt world of high school mascots.Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
Million-strong fireworks petition goes to No 10
A Lincolnshire woman wants fireworks to be banned, except on the dates of traditional festivals.Top stories - BBC News - November 5 -
Helping seniors know when it's time to give up driving
Giving up driving can be a big loss of independence for seniors, and coming to the decision that it's no longer safe for them to be behind that wheel can be difficult. James Brown showcases one ...Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
Billionaires like Elon Musk don’t just think they’re better than the rest of us – they hate us | Zoe Williams
The ultra-wealthy talk about solving the climate crisis or ending inequality. But what they’re really interested in is outliving or escaping anyone poorer than them. Nearly three years ago, I ...World - The Guardian - November 11 -
10 small-cap stocks to play the postelection rally
Now is the time to be choosy — it’s likely that some individual small caps have gotten way ahead of themselves.Business - MarketWatch - November 11
