He bought an abandoned tin mine in Phuket in 1984. Now, his hotel chain is worth over $200 million

Elon Musk is a monster bully on the loose, but he can only get his way if we let him | Martin Kettle

The democratic order has faced down tyrants and megalomaniacs before. The name of the game for liberals for 2025 and beyond must be survival. They can smell the fear. And they are thrilled by what ...

The Guardian - Jan. 9

He’s a Security Guard at the Met. Now His Work Is Showing There.

How the dream of a lifetime became reality for a sculptor from Egypt.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

The awkward tributes to Jean-Marie Le Pen show how much power his daughter now wields | Paul Taylor

The far-right leader leaves behind a less welcoming, less tolerant France – that is perhaps ready to elect Marine Le Pen as president. I once asked Jean-Marie Le Pen, during 1992 regional ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

Warren Buffett Has Already Announced the Beneficiaries of His Fortune After He Dies—and His Pal Bill Gates Isn’t One of Them

The vast majority of Buffett’s wealth will go to the same place.

Inc. - Jan. 8

The buyer of Michael Jordan’s $9.5 million mansion is an urban explorer who films inside abandoned buildings

The buyer Jordan’s Chicago mansion has come forward to identify himself as a longtime fan of the NBA legend—and he’s sharing his plans for the property.

MarketWatch - Jan. 8

Are ‘Magnificent Seven’ bonds now worth buying after months-long selloff?

With yields on the 30-year Treasury bond at their highest level in a year, the so-called Magnificent Seven group’s outstanding bonds are offering juicy returns to start the new year and may be a ...

MarketWatch - Jan. 8

Britain’s retail ‘boomer’ chains are making a comeback

Youth is wasted on the young with 160-year-old Next showing a steady cash flow despite rising costs

Financial Times - Jan. 8

‘Get out if you want to live’: Man describes moments he evacuated his car

NBC News' Gadi Schwartz spoke with Adam Handler, a Los Angeles resident who had to evacuate and leave his car behind after an officer warned that they need to "get out if they want to live." ...

NBC News - Jan. 8

Are the Suns trying to alienate Bradley Beal so he will waive his no-trade clause?

A Suns-Heat deal for Jimmy Butler cannot happen without Beal included for salary purposes

CBS Sports - Jan. 8

Justin Trudeau’s Trying to Save His Party. Is He Hurting Canada?

By suspending Parliament and promising to resign, the prime minister bought the Liberals time. But Canada will now face Donald J. Trump with a lame duck in charge.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Developed economies across the globe are abandoning progressive policies

In developed economies, progressive-liberal policy agendas such as open borders, the green energy transition and transgender youth are being rejected by voters, leading to political shifts towards ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

This fund manager forecast a 20% S&P 500 gain last year. Now he says cash is king.

Dan Niles, founder of Niles Investment Management, says the S&P could swing much higher or lower in 2025, and investors need to protect themselves.

MarketWatch - Jan. 7

Why was Justin Trudeau forced out? With Trump on the horizon, his party wasn’t sure he could win | David Moscrop

Claims Canada’s prime minister was too leftwing have been overblown. Instead, he was brought down by his lack of popularity and being in charge too long. Justin Trudeau has announced he will step ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

Trump comments deepen GOP disagreement over how to pass his agenda

President-elect Trump’s public back-and-forth over whether Republicans should pass his agenda in one or two massive packages is deepening the disagreements among lawmakers over how to tackle the ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

More than 200 death and injury cases at NHS trust now under investigation

Sussex Police began with an initial 105 cases, but the BBC understands there are now more than 200.

BBC News - Jan. 7

Scott Boras has shown so far this offseason that he still has his fastball

The MLB super-agent notched big successes with Juan Soto and Corbin Burnes, but his two most daunting clients remain unsigned.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

Actor John Amos' daughter hires a lawyer to investigate the care he got in his final months

The daughter of the late actor John Amos has hired a lawyer to investigate the circumstances surrounding her father’s death.

NBC News - Jan. 6

Novak Djokovic still feels trauma when he travels to Australia because of his deportation in 2022

Novak Djokovic says he still feels a bit of trauma when he travels to Australia

ABC News - Jan. 6

Give Biden his due, he has been one of the best presidents of our time

Nancy Pelosi's tribute to President Joe Biden's time in the Oval Office highlights his effective leadership, strong economy and commitment to democracy, despite his mistakes.

The Hill - Jan. 6

Sushi chain pays $1.3 million for motorcycle-sized tuna at Tokyo auction

A bluefin tuna sold for more than $1.3 million at an annual fish auction in Tokyo, in what organizers said was the second-highest bid since the event began in 1999.

NBC News - Jan. 6

Vikings snatch up $2 million worth of tickets so their fans can invade Detroit for game vs. Lions

Minnesota is pulling out all the stops for the biggest game of the season

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

Seahawks' Geno Smith on track for $6 million bonus after four-TD performance in Week 18 win over Rams

The QB hit several salary escalators

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

A College Quarterback Had an Eight-Figure Deal. Now, He’s Transferring Again.

Jaden Rashada’s college journey has featured commitments to Miami and Florida and stints at Arizona State and Georgia.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Nikola Jokic Channeled Larry Bird. Now He’s Even More Dominant.

An off-season evolution has the N.B.A.’s three-time most valuable player at perhaps his highest level ever.

The New York Times - Jan. 5

He Went From Future N.F.L. Coach to Perceived Scapegoat. Now He Wants Back In.

Byron Leftwich has viewed his sabbatical as an exercise in patience. But others are eager to see his return to football.

The New York Times - Jan. 5

Kawhi Leonard in the starting lineup as he makes his season debut with Clippers

Kawhi Leonard was in the starting lineup and made his season debut as the Los Angeles Clippers hosted the Atlanta Hawks Saturday night

ABC News - Jan. 4

She wrote Carter a letter when she was 4. Now, she's director of his library.

Dr. Meredith Evans says Jimmy Carter's compassion and authenticity are woven throughout the museum, starting with his childhood in the rural farm communities of Plains and nearby Archery.

CBS News - Jan. 4

New Orleans assailant said in videos to his family that he considered killing them before conducting attack

A U.S. Army veteran from Texas who drove to Louisiana and deliberately plowed into New Year’s revelers in New Orleans recorded videos during the drive addressed to his family, in which he talked ...

NBC News - Jan. 4

'He's definitely the MVP': Will Lamar Jackson cap his best season with third award?

The Baltimore quarterback will make his final case for the accolade against the Browns.

ESPN - Jan. 4

‘He always managed to play golf’: My husband of 14 years never worked and now we’re divorcing. He wants half of my $1 million home. What can I do?

“I made all the mortgage payments, in addition to paying for health coverage for both of us.”

MarketWatch - Jan. 4

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