SpaceX Polaris Dawn crew makes first private spacewalk

McConnell called Trump 'stupid' and 'despicable' in private after the 2020 election, a new book says

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said after the 2020 election that then-President Donald Trump was “stupid as well as being ill-tempered” and a “despicable human being."

Entertainment - ABC News - October 17

Mitch McConnell privately called Trump a 'despicable human' and unfit for office, new book says

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has endorsed Donald Trump for president this year but privately called him "stupid" and unfit for office.

Neuberger Berman-led consortium takes stake in EQT-backed private school operator

Deal values Nord Anglia at $14.5bn as private equity groups dive into education sector

Business - Financial Times - October 21

Jamie Dimon Privately Supports Kamala Harris. He Just Won’t Say So.

JPMorgan’s chief executive has told associates of his support for the vice president, and his dislike of Donald Trump. But fearful of blowback, he won’t say it publicly.

Business - The New York Times - October 22

Bill Gates Privately Says He Has Backed Harris With $50 Million Donation

Mr. Gates said in a statement to The Times that “this election is different,” reflecting a significant change in his political strategy.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 22

Trump privately praised Hitler and meets 'definition of fascist,' ex-chief John Kelly says

John Kelly, who served as White House chief of staff in the Trump administration, also said his one-time boss had spoken positively about Adolf Hitler while in office.

Politics - NBC News - October 23

Harvey Weinstein's retrial moved to next year, lawyer plans to hire a private investigator

Harvey Weinstein's retrial on sex crimes charges in Manhattan won't start until next year and a new allegation against the former movie mogul will be included in the case

Entertainment - ABC News - October 23

Trump supporters concerned about election fraud, Bill Gates says privately he's backing Harris

With less than two weeks until Election Day, former President Donald Trump's supporters are voicing concerns about potential election fraud. Meanwhile, Bill Gates is saying privately that he's ...

Bill Gates says privately he donated $50m to Kamala Harris campaign – report

Gates, who has not publicly endorsed Harris, reportedly expressed concern about a second Trump presidency. US politics live – latest updates Bill Gates has reportedly said privately that he ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

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