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Gabbard stands firm on Snowden, frustrating key senators

Lawmakers gave DNI nominee Tulsi Gabbard more than a half-dozen chances to withdraw past support of Edward Snowden in her confirmation hearing, but she didn't take them.

ABC News - 23h

Musk Lawyer Tries to Build a Powerhouse Firm With a Billionaire Client

Donors with ties to Elon Musk have grown in prominence in the Republican Party since Donald J. Trump’s victory. The same is true for those in the legal world, like Mr. Musk’s lawyer, Chris Gober.

The New York Times - 10h

McCarthy launching public affairs firm with political allies

Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) is launching a public affairs firm with several of his political allies following his departure from Congress. Watchtower Strategy will be a “full-service ...

The Hill - 2d

Shops and firms will not be forced to accept cash

Coffee shops, trains and leisure centres have been accused of excluding people by no longer accepting cash.

BBC News - 3d

Waste firm given go-ahead to sue government

Biffa Waste Services is seeking £166m following the collapse of Scotland's deposit return scheme.

BBC News - 3d

Why more Wall Street firms are growing worried

The stock market is extremely overvalued

MarketWatch - 3d

Has Big Ten surpassed SEC in college football hierarchy? Examining the gap between powerhouse conferences

The Big Ten winning back-to-back national titles has sparked a debate about who sits atop the college football world

CBS Sports - Jan. 24

Cecile Richards, Abortion-Rights Powerhouse, Dies at 67

The activist modernized Planned Parenthood and transformed the organization into a formidable political player.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 24

'Costs just keep rising' - jump in firms in trouble

Businesses in the most distress include those in hospitality, leisure and retail, say insolvency specialists.

BBC News - Jan. 24

Focus on What Your Firm Really Does

To unlock your team’s true potential, share the “why” in what you offer.

Inc. - Jan. 23

Pakistan to seek extradition of billionaire tycoon from UAE

Developer Malik Riaz Hussain says fraud allegations by anti-corruption watchdog are attempt to ‘blackmail’ him

Financial Times - Jan. 22

Why exactly are tech billionaires kissing Trump’s ring?

Once upon a time, the ultimate aspiration of the ultra-wealthy was to accumulate enough “F-you money” to operate above societal constraints.

The Hill - Jan. 22

Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg and Other Billionaires at the Inauguration

The sight of Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg and others at President Trump’s swearing-in was another sign of how business is adapting to a new Washington.

The New York Times - Jan. 21

‘He is power’: billionaires line up for Trump’s inauguration

Top business leaders such as Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos flock to watch ceremony at the Capitol

Financial Times - Jan. 20

Tech Billionaires Get Prominent Places at Trump Inauguration

Tech CEOs pay homage to the new president at church service and swearing-in ceremony.

Inc. - Jan. 20

Tech billionaires attend inauguration church service

Top tech billionaires including some who were critics of Trump during his first term flock to his inaugural celebrations.

BBC News - Jan. 20

Trump Will Take Office as a Crypto Billionaire

The Trump family’s new crypto tokens, which went on sale over the weekend, have soared in value — along with crypto markets in general.

The New York Times - Jan. 20

Bannon says tech billionaires have 'surrendered' to Trump

Former Trump chief strategist Steve Bannon said tech billionaires attendance at Trump's inauguration is a sign of their "official surrender" to Trump.

ABC News - Jan. 20

The Assist That Made Magic Johnson a Billionaire

He might even be a better entrepreneur than he was a basketball player, if that’s possible.

Inc. - Jan. 20

A Showdown of Midwestern Football Powerhouses Is Full of Southern Flavor

No SEC teams made the college football national championship game, but players from the region will have a major impact on the outcome.

The New York Times - Jan. 20

Billionaires and their cash head to Washington for Trump’s inauguration

CEOs are lining up for a swearing-in ceremony that is expected to smash fundraising records

Financial Times - Jan. 18

BKR International expands with new member firms

Yahoo News - Jan. 17

Billionaire Bill Ackman wants to build a ‘modern-day Berkshire Hathaway’

Ackman has unveiled his vision to form a new business out of Howard Hughes Holdings “that would acquire controlling interests in operating companies.”

MarketWatch - Jan. 14

Chinese Billionaire Cranes Rolls-Royce Ghost to 44th-Floor Penthouse

Yahoo News - Jan. 14

KPMG readies challenge to US law firms

Big Four accounting firm wins panel endorsement for Arizona license to offer legal services to corporate America

Financial Times - Jan. 14

Billionaire Issa brothers’ EG Group readies $13bn US IPO

Private equity-backed petrol station business expected to list as early as this year

Financial Times - Jan. 12

Jamie Dimon on the economy, billionaires, and income inequality

The chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase explains why he's referred to cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin as a Ponzi scheme; his bank's efforts to improve the lives of lower-income Americans; and his ...

CBS News - Jan. 12

Scott Bessent, Trump’s Billionaire Treasury Pick, Will Shed Assets to Avoid Conflicts

Financial disclosure forms show hundreds of millions of assets including property in the Bahamas and investments in Bitcoin and bets against China’s currency.

The New York Times - Jan. 11

To resist the climate crisis, we must resist the billionaire class | Peter Kalmus

To solve the climate crisis, power must flow away from the billionaire class. When I feel uncertain, I find it’s helpful to write down things I know to be true. Fossil fuels are causing ...

The Guardian - Jan. 10

This Billionaire’s ‘Don’t Die’ Strategy Boils Down to 5 Basics

Bryan Johnson, the founder of Braintree and subject of a new Netflix doc, is on a quest for remarkable longevity.

Inc. - Jan. 9

North Carolina targets Billy Miller for Bill Belichick's staff: Coach runs recruiting powerhouse IMG Academy

This is an inroad for Belichick, a first-time college coach; IMG Academy routinely produces elite recruits

CBS Sports - Jan. 8

The Billionaire Mining Magnate Who Bet Coal Had a Future---and Won Big

The U.K. closed its last coal-powered plant, but 76-year-old Low Tuck Kwong ignored naysayers and built a fortune from the world’s dirtiest fossil fuel.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7

Meta Follows Elon Musk’s Lead, Moves Staffers to Billionaire-Friendly Texas

According to Mark Zuckerberg, Meta trust and safety workers will be relocated to Texas to prevent them from “censoring” users. Experts point to other advantages.

Wired - Jan. 7

Emirati billionaire investing $20B in US to build data centers

President-elect Trump announced Tuesday that Emirati billionaire Hussain Sajwani plans to invest $20 billion in the United States “over a very short period of time” to build data centers across the ...

The Hill - Jan. 7