Royal estates 'receive millions from public bodies and charities'

The private estates of King Charles and Prince William have received millions of pounds from contracts with taxpayer-funded bodies, according to a new documentary.

King and Prince William’s estates ‘making millions from charities and public services’

Duchies of Cornwall and Lancaster likely to make at least £50m from leasing land to services such as NHS and schools, according to investigation . King Charles and Prince William’s property empires ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

How long will we stomach sermons from royals made rich by their own charities? | Catherine Bennett

Despite their huge untaxed duchy revenues, King Charles and Prince William are still trying to claim the moral high ground. The British public remains immensely forgiving of royal failings, ...

World - The Guardian - November 10

Burglars steal vehicles from royal Windsor Castle estate that's home to Prince William and Kate

Burglars broke into the grounds of Britain's royal Windsor Castle in October and stole two vehicles from a barn, Thames Valley Police said.

South African tiger farms illegally smuggling body parts, says charity

Biggest tiger farms outside Asia are operating freely in South Africa, Four Paws animal charity says. The largest tiger farms outside Asia are operating freely in South Africa , facilitating the ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

Police investigate burglary at Windsor Castle estate, fueling concerns about royal security

British police are investigating a burglary on the Windsor Castle estate, fueling concerns about security at the royal residence west of London

World - ABC News - 2 days ago

Police investigate burglary at Windsor Castle estate, fueling concerns about royal security

British police are investigating a burglary on the Windsor Castle estate, fueling concerns about security at the royal residence west of London

Entertainment - ABC News - 2 days ago

Rape centre breaks away from charity in row over gender

The centre in Glasgow said it only wanted to employ women, but this was "at odds" with Rape Crisis Scotland.

Captain Tom's family repeatedly made money from charity, inquiry finds

The fundraiser's family damaged public trust by not donating any money from his books, a report finds.

Burglars steal two vehicles from Windsor Castle estate

A pick-up truck and quad bike were taken in the raid last month in the area where Royal Family members live.

After 6 years, Billy Joel finally sells his massive Florida estate with 12-car garage for $22 million

The waterfront mansion in South Florida has been on and off the market, and Joel finally sold it after cutting the price by millions.

Business - MarketWatch - October 23

Living in Las Vegas: Lisa Vanderpump snaps up $5 million Nevada estate

The British-born mogul, famous for her hospitality empire, decided to make Vegas her second home after wrapping filming for her show.

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

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

‘I know it’s awkward to give advice to wealthy people’: My wife, 50, has terminal cancer. Our estate is worth $18 million. How do we prepare?

“We have two children ages 19 and 21, with one starting law school and the younger planning on medical school.”

Business - MarketWatch - November 7

My vain and greedy best friend stole £86,000 from our cancer charity

Angela MacVicar feels "hurt and betrayed" by the crimes of Lindsay MacCallum, her best friend of decades.

Anna Kendrick donates the 'gross' money she made from 'Woman of the Hour' to charity

Anna Kendrick makes good on her promise to donate the money she made from her film 'Woman of the Hour' to nonprofits that support survivors of sexual abuse and violence.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 31

UK watchdog slams family of fundraiser Capt. Tom Moore for making gains from charity

Britain’s charity regulator has sanctioned the daughter and son-in-law of Capt. Tom Moore, saying they personally benefited from a charity set up in the name of the World War II veteran who raised ...

World - ABC News - 7 hours ago

Orlando Bloom gets caught up in Katy Perry’s legal battle with 1-800-Flowers founder over $15 million real estate deal

Bloom has been asked to testify in a trial next year in which Perry seeks damages from a man whose mansion she purchased in 2020.

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

Voters in Liechtenstein withdraw state funding from the country's public radio broadcaster

Voters in Liechtenstein have voted to withdraw state funding from the tiny country’s public radio broadcaster, a decision that leaves the station’s future in doubt

World - ABC News - October 28

Idaho public health department restricted from giving COVID-19 vaccines

Experts say Southwest District Health in Idaho is the first public health department in the nation to be restricted from giving COVID-19 vaccines.

TikTok moderators share reality of locating horrific videos

The BBC speaks to social media moderators, whose job it is to find and remove distressing and illegal content.

How the states can protect public health from the federal fringe takeover

No matter where we live, we should ask what our state doing to protect our families against rancorous false cries against basic public health protections.

Politics - The Hill - November 14

Calls grow for public release of Gaetz report from House Ethics Committee

Some lawmakers in Congress are pushing for the House Ethics Committee to release their report on misconduct allegations against Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald Trump's choice for attorney ...

Royals re-sign Michael Wacha: Kansas City agrees to three-year deal worth reported $51 million

Wacha signed a one-year deal with the Royals last offseason and then won 13 games

Sports - CBS Sports - November 3

Royals sign RHP Michael Wacha to 3-year, $51 million deal with option for 2028, AP source says

A person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press the Royals are bringing back right-hander Michael Wacha on a three-year, $51 million contract that includes a club option for the 2028 season

Sports - ABC News - November 4

Royals re-sign P Michael Wacha to 3-year, $51 million contract

Michael Wacha passed on free agency, agreeing to a three-year deal with the Royals.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 3

Here's how much JD Vance is worth, from his bitcoin to real estate

JD Vance, former President Trump's running mate, has come a long way from his hardscrabble childhood of "Hillbilly Elegy."

Here's how much Donald Trump is worth, from his DJT stock to real estate

Donald Trump is still a billionaire, but his net worth has fluctuated sharply this year along with the value of one of his main investments.

Some Juul users are receiving thousands of dollars as part of a $300M class action settlement

Four-figure checks tend not to fall out of the sky.

MLB qualifying offer: Candidates to receive QO, plus how the one-year, $21.05 million deal works

Teams have until Monday to tender their free agents the QO

Sports - CBS Sports - November 1

Soto among 13 free agents to receive $21.05 million qualifying offers. Cole staying with Yankees

Juan Soto, Corbin Burnes and Willy Adames are among 13 free agents who have received $21.05 million qualifying offers from their former teams

Sports - ABC News - November 4

Trump takes lead over Harris on US economy in final FT poll

FT-Michigan Ross survey shows most Americans think they will be better off if Republican wins

Business - Financial Times - October 24

Adidas receives €100mn boost from Kanye West settlement

German sportswear group to make further charity donation after agreeing deal with controversial rapper

Business - Financial Times - October 29

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