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

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  Elon Musk’s Next Target: Government Buildings

  The tech billionaire and top Trump ally visited the General Services Administration, which appears to be a key part of his crusade to cut the cost of government buildings.
  
  The New York Times - 17h

• 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 - 6d
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  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

• 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
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  Kickstart Your Client Roster in 90 Days

  Build your dream client base in 4 simple steps.
  
  Inc. - Jan. 11
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  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
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  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
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  Shein lawyer refuses to tell MPs if fashion firm uses Chinese cotton

  Yinan Zhu declined to say whether it retailer's suppliers used Chinese cotton amid concerns over forced labour.
  
  BBC News - Jan. 7
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  Can France become a global AI powerhouse?

  Momentum has been slowing but the country boasts enviable technical skills and a burgeoning entrepreneurial culture
  
  Financial Times - Jan. 2

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  Clues From D.C. Plane Crash Suggest Multiple Failures in Aviation Safety

  Clues emerging from the moments before an Army helicopter collided with a passenger jet suggest breakdowns in the system meant to help aircraft land safely at the busy Reagan National Airport.
  
  The New York Times - 9h
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  What We Know About 67 Victims Killed in D.C. Plane Crash

  World-class figure skaters, hunting buddies and flight crews were among those who perished.
  
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  The Skater Who Stuck a Triple Axel Before Boarding the Flight

  Cory Haynos was among several budding figure-skating stars who died in the plane crash near Reagan National Airport.
  
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  Plane Crash Clues, and a New Way to Treat Pain

  Plus, 82,000 gallons of blue paint.
  
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  Takeaways From Day 2 of RFK Jr.’s Confirmation Hearings

  Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump’s nominee for health secretary, vigorously defended his views on vaccines, and a key senator still has clear doubts.
  
  The New York Times - 11h

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