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World - The Guardian
Patrick Soon-Shiong: the billionaire LA Times owner who blocked Harris endorsement
Biotech tycoon’s decision to refuse to allow presidential endorsement led to resignations and subscribers’ revolt. In 2020, Patrick Soon-Shiong wrote an article for the Los Angeles Times, the ...45 minutes ago -
Politics - The Hill
Democrats rip Musk as billionaire takes leading role in Trump campaign
Billionaire tech magnate Elon Musk is drawing attacks from top Democrats and concern from election watchdogs as he barnstorms for former President Trump in a crucial swing state. Over the past ...8 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Top stories - BBC News
What form could reparations for slavery take?
How likely is the UK to provide reparations for the slave trade, and what could that look like?Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Boeing takes a hit
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Boeing posts $6B loss ahead of union vote On Wednesday morning, Boeing reported ...Yesterday -
Business - MarketWatch
Warren Buffett isn’t endorsing any candidates even as other billionaires back Trump or Harris
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett isn’t endorsing any political candidates or investment products and doesn’t want investors to get duped into thinking otherwise.2 days ago - Donald Trump -
Sports - ESPN
LeBron takes court with Bronny: 'Will never forget'
LeBron and Bronny James became the first father-son duo in NBA history to appear in a game together when they checked in at the same time with 4:00 left in the second quarter Tuesday night.2 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Another billionaire investor positions for a Trump win. He’s placing ‘inflation trades.’
Legendary investor Paul Tudor Jones said Tuesday he’s moved his portfolio in the direction of a victory by Donald Trump in the Nov. 5 presidential election, but warned of a potential reckoning over ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
Top stories - BBC News
Musk v Ambani: Billionaires battle over India's satellite internet
Musk's Starlink and Mukesh Ambani are preparing to face off in India’s satellite broadband market.2 days ago - Elon Musk -
Top stories - CBS News
Legal concerns over billionaire Elon Musk PAC giveaway to support Trump
A campaign tactic by Donald Trump ally Elon Musk is raising new legal concerns. The billionaire is offering a big cash prize to battleground state voters who sign a petition for his Trump super ...3 days ago - Elon Musk -
Business - The New York Times
Meet David Hoffmann, the Florida Billionaire Buying Up Print Newspapers
David Hoffmann has already bought 5 percent of one of America’s largest newspaper companies. Now, he wants to control the whole thing.3 days ago - Florida -
Business - CNBC
Billionaire Ripple founder has given more than $11.8 million to Harris campaign
Fresh election data shows that with two weeks to go until the general election, the crypto industry mostly donated to Vice President Kamala Harris.3 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Take political betting markets literally, not seriously
Or is it the other way around?4 days ago -
World - Financial Times
FirstFT: Calls grow for investigation into Musk election giveaways
Also in today’s newsletter, Trump’s vulgar ramble and Boeing workers to vote on pay deal4 days ago -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
J&J's Ketamine-Derived Drug Is Taking Off
Spravato, a depression treatment derived from club drug ketamine, was looking like a dud. Its recent success now shows a path forward for psychedelic-based medicines.4 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Former general Prabowo takes helm in Indonesia
New president seeks to boost growth and claim bigger international role for south-east Asia’s largest economy5 days ago - Indonesia -
Sports - ESPN
'No lead is safe': Yanks rally, take control of ALCS
Emmanuel Clase gave up two runs in the ninth inning as the Yankees moved closer to another World Series, beating the Guardians 8-6 to take a 3-1 lead in the ALCS.5 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Verstappen takes US sprint pole with Norris fourth
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen takes pole for the sprint race at the United States Grand Prix, with title rival Lando Norris fourth.6 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Verstappen takes US sprint pole with Norris fourth
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen takes pole for the sprint race at the United States Grand Prix, with title rival Lando Norris fourth.6 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
How Silicon Valley Billionaires Became Trump’s Biggest Donors
Elon Musk and a group of Silicon Valley allies have built a shadow campaign to put Donald Trump back in office.October 18 -
Business - CNBC
Mark Cuban mocks Trump's tariff ideas at Harris campaign rally as Elon Musk tours PA with pro-Trump PAC
Mark Cuban in a recent Harris campaign press call slammed Donald Trump and called his sweeping tariff plans "lunacy."October 17 - Donald Trump -
Politics - NBC News
Battle of the billionaires: Harris deploys Mark Cuban as Elon Musk stumps for Trump
As Elon Musk steps up his work on behalf of former President Donald Trump, Kamala Harris is calling in her own billionaire, Mark Cuban.October 17 - Donald Trump -
Business - CNBC
Billionaire Tom Gores to buy 27% of the LA Chargers for $750 million
Gores is buying in at an enterprise value of $4 billion, more than a 30% discount to the team's value of $5.83 billion, according to CNBC's 2024 rankings.October 17 -
Business - Financial Times
Taboos take a back seat in a new Europe
Fewer voters are put off by the roots of some far-right partiesOctober 17 -
Politics - The Hill
Billionaire investor says market is 'very convinced' of Trump victory
Billionaire investor Stanley Druckenmiller said Wednesday that the market is “very convinced” of an election victory for former President Trump. “I must say, in the last 12 days, the market and the ...October 17 - Donald Trump -
Sports - ESPN
Steelers' Wilson takes first-team reps in practice
Russell Wilson took first-team reps in Wednesday's practice, but Mike Tomlin remained mum when asked about who will start Sunday's game vs. the Jets.October 16 - NFL -
Politics - The Hill
Allred backs oil in bid to take down Cruz
Welcome to The Hill's Sustainability newsletter {beacon} Sustainability Sustainability The Big Story Allred backs oil in bid to take down Cruz In Texas’ tight and acrimonious Senate race, there ...October 16 -
World - Financial Times
Elon Musk battles Indian billionaires over satellite internet spectrum
Starlink head in spat with owners of Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel mobile networks who call for space bandwidth auctionsOctober 16 - Elon Musk -
Business - Financial Times
‘We’ve got a real problem’: Starmer takes on the regulators
Solution may lie in new pandemic-inspired unitOctober 16 -
Top stories - ABC News
WATCH: Singer takes a tumble during concert
Olivia Rodrigo shocked fans in Melbourne, Australia, after she fell into a hole on the stage. She later posted on social media, saying she was doing fine after the incident.October 15 -
Business - Inc.
My Employee Takes Credit for the Whole Team’s Work
And two other tricky workplace dilemmas.October 15 -
Politics - The Hill
Morning Report — Break a political deadlock? Take risks.
In today’s issue: Vice President Harris insists she’s the underdog in the presidential race. This week, she’s campaigning that way. Underdogs, when hemmed in, take risks. And sitting for a Fox News ...October 15 -
Sports - ESPN
Gaudreau's dad takes ice with Jackets at practice
The Blue Jackets hosted Johnny Gaudreau, the father of Johnny and Matthew who were killed by a suspected drunk driver, at practice Monday.October 14 -
Top stories - CBS News
Steve Ballmer on becoming one of the world's richest billionaires
LA Clippers owner and former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, has seen his net worth soar north of $120 billion.October 13 -
World - Financial Times
Business takes centre stage
Plus, earnings season peaks, Nike’s new boss begins, Tokyo Metro IPO pricing unveiled and Labour woos UK investmentOctober 13 -
Business - CNBC
Billionaire founder of Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers: One 'stupid' strategy nearly cost me my business
"My dream almost just went away," recalls Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers founder Todd Graves, after he made this financial mistake while getting started.October 12