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Why ABC settled a case they knew they would win — and why the Lincoln Project didn't

Since 2012, the U.S. Dept. Trump’s ‘what’s a little groping among friends’ defense argued that $5m in damages was excessive because the jury didn’t say Trump raped Carroll, only that he sexually assaulted her.Trump’s claim led presiding U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan to clarify in a memorandum that, in legal parlance, inserting anything into a woman’s vagina against her will, …

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4 days, 3 hours ago

Why ABC settled a case with Donald Trump they knew they would win

Salon

Since 2012, the U.S. Dept. Trump’s claim led presiding U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan to clarify in a memorandum that, in legal parlance, inserting anything into a woman’s vagina against her will, including Trump’s nasty fingers, was, indeed, rape: The finding that Ms. Carroll failed to prove that she was ‘raped’ within the meaning of the New York Penal Law …

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6 days, 4 hours ago

Racehorse owning City trader John Dance is charged with nine offences in 'serious' fraud probe

Daily Mail

One of the country’s best-known racing tycoons has been charged with nine criminal offences in ‘one of the largest frauds ever investigated’. Wealth manager John Dance allegedly took £64m of clients’ money to ‘fund a lavish lifestyle’ including buying racehorses, according to the financial watchdog. McDonald and trainer Karl Burke Dance allegedly took £64m of clients’ money to ‘fund a …

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1 week, 6 days ago

'D Gukesh redefined brilliance': Politicians, tycoons celebrate historic chess win

India Today

In a historic achievement, 18-year-old Gukesh Dommaraju stunned the reigning champion Ding Liren of China in a nail-biting finale to claim the World Chess Championship title. President Droupadi Murmu led the nation’s congratulatory messages, saying, “Heartiest congratulations to Gukesh for becoming the youngest player to win the World Chess Championship. Extending my warm wishes to D Gukesh for clinching the …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Telenovela tycoons stepped in to hand Trump a 'shock' election assist: report

Raw Story

Donald Trump's surprising strength among Hispanic voters in the 2024 presidential election can be traced to son-in-law Jared Kushner's relationship with two media executives from Mexico who used their pull to get him a coveted interview on Univision that left insiders at the network shocked, according to a report. The Wall Street Journal's Santiago Pérez and José de Córdoba reported …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Tamil Nadu: BJP targets actor Vijay, slams lottery politics

Deccan Chronicle

Tamil Nadu BJP spokesperson ANS Prasad on Saturday criticized actor Vijay and the state’s political system, urging the public to reject "lottery politics" and corporate influence. Prasad called for a shift towards development-focused governance, accusing certain political and corporate entities of exploiting the poor.In an official statement, Prasad urged actor Vijay to distance himself from political schemes tied to lottery-funded …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Malaysian billionaire tycoon Ananda Krishnan dies at age 86

Associated Press

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Ananda Krishnan, one of Malaysia’s richest tycoons with a vast business empire including telecommunications, media, petroleum and real estate, has died. He owned stakes in telecommunications firm Maxis, media company Astro, satellite services firm Measat and oil services provider Bumi Armada, among others. Local media reported that Ananda made most of his wealth during the 1980s …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

How America's A-team' will help Trump 'fix' the economy - echoing move used after WW2

Daily Mail

America's business 'A-team' is going to reform government spending under a second Trump administration, a top entrepreneur has claimed. As well as well-known Trump ally Elon Musk, business tycoons linked to some of the US's biggest companies including PayPal, new AI darling Palantir and Microsoft will help out. Venture capitalist Joe Lonsdale compared a potential influx of entrepreneurs into White …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

How Trump’s triumph will turbocharge America’s Left-leaning tech giants

The Telegraph

The hope of an antitrust shake-up under Trump was one of the reasons for US technology stocks ticking higher following his victory on Wednesday, as bosses predict the government’s regulatory stance will soften during his administration. Andreessen said the treatment of the cryptocurrency industry by the Biden White House had been “intolerable”, while Horowitz said the US under Biden was …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘Ratan Tata: A Life’ review: A wasted chance to tell a business story

Live Mint

That Ratan Tata’s long-awaited biography, austerely titled Ratan Tata: A Life and penned by retired bureaucrat Thomas Mathew, appeared within days of his death, could have been fortuitous. But there’s a cloud hanging over the book: Tata had not approved the manuscript of what was to be an “authorised biography" and it was consequently published as an “independent work" by …

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Musk's Political Ambitions Emerge: A Critical Analysis of His Relationship with Donald Trump

Hindustan Times

Elon Musk's relationship with Donald Trump has shifted significantly in recent years, with Musk expressing open support for Trump in the 2024 US Elections. This shift is likely to have a significant impact on the outcome of the election, particularly among younger demographics. Musk's massive social media presence and pool of young fans could potentially sway undecided voters towards Trump, …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mike Ashley's big brands could enrich your portfolio

Daily Mail

Love him, or hate him: There is only one Mike Ashley Mike Ashley, founder of Frasers Group – the Sports Direct business – sharply divides opinion. Michael Murray, who is married to Ashley's eldest daughter Anna, may have been installed as Frasers chief executive, taking charge of the day-to-day running of the group. But another strategic investment made back to …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

From Rags to Riches: The Extraordinary Journey of a Gujarati Billionaire Who 'Cheated Death' Twice

India TV News

The article chronicles the extraordinary journey of a Gujarati billionaire, Gautam Adani, who has risen to become one of India's most powerful tycoons. His story showcases the unwavering determination and resilience required to achieve success against all odds. Adani's journey highlights the importance of ethical business practices and the positive impact that businesses can have on society. His story inspires …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Sir Keir Starmer is all smiles as he schmoozes with the King, Elton John and Andrew Lloyd Webber after addressing tycoons at investment summit

Daily Mail

Sir Keir Starmer was all smiles as he shared a joke with the King at a formal dinner reception on Monday following the Government's International Investment Summit. King Charles appeared to exchange a joke with the PM as both were photographed at the event this evening King Charles looked to be in high spirits as has arrived at a dinner …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Cambodia decries US sanctions against one of its top tycoons implicated in forced labor

Associated Press

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — Cambodia on Friday decried newly imposed U.S. sanctions on one of the country’s top tycoons who has been implicated in allegations of forced labor, human trafficking and lucrative online scams. The U.S. Treasury Department on Thursday imposed sanctions on Ly Yong Phat and five of his businesses “for their role in serious human rights abuses related …

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4 months ago

Mike Lynch disappears hours after death of his co-defendant in HP fraud trial. Conspiracy theories abound

Hindustan Times

Mike Lynch, one of the UK’s best-known tech tycoons, has been reported missing after his luxury superyacht sank off the coast of Italy on Monday. FILE - British tech magnate Mike Lynch walks into federal court in San Francisco, March 26, 2024, According to Reuters, Mike Lynch spent more than a decade building Britain's biggest software company and then almost …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Billionaire accused of stealing sand from Malibu’s Broad Beach, lawsuit says

LA Times

A photo of an excavator scooping sand in Broad Beach cited in the lawsuit. A lawsuit filed last week alleges that Mark Attanasio, billionaire businessman and owner of the Milwaukee Brewers baseball team, has been using excavators to dig up sand from Broad Beach and carry it back to his house as part of an ongoing construction project. “This case …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Anjali Merchant is literally shimmering for Anant Ambani, Radhika Merchant's London gala in classy dress worth ₹21k

Hindustan Times

Radhika Merchant's sister, Anjali Merchant, has surprised and delighted everyone with her sartorial choices as the sister of the bride for Anant Ambani and Radhika's wedding festivities. Anjali Merchant attends Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's London gala. Anjali Merchant attends Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani's London gala Celebrity makeup artist Meera Sakhrani shared a video showing off Anjali Merchant's glam …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Editorial: Musk and the GOP like to trash California. But they couldn’t get by without us

LA Times

SpaceX in Hawthorne on July 17, 2024. Elon Musk’s threat Tuesday to move the headquarters of Hawthorne-based SpaceX and X, the social media platform based in San Francisco, to Texas is just the latest example of the rich and powerful trying to score political points by bashing the Golden State. Former President Trump frequently portrays California as a dystopian hellscape, …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Andhra Pradesh minister Nara Lokesh invites IT firms to relocate amid row over Karnataka job reservation Bill

India TV News

Karnataka job reservation Bill row: With NASSCOM expressing disappointment over a Bill passed by the Karnataka Cabinet to reserve jobs for locals in private industries, Andhra Pradesh’s Minister for Information Technology and Electronics, Nara Lokesh, invited investors to relocate their businesses. Nara Lokesh invites investors to Andhra Pradesh Nara Lokesh on Wednesday took to X to invite investors after the …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Kim and Khloe Kardashian visited a temple, served food to children during Mumbai trip

The Hindu

Kim and Khloe Kardashian visited a Mumbai temple and served food to children during their maiden visit to India to attend the grand wedding ceremony of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant. On Instagram, pictures emerged of American reality TV star Kim and her sister Khloe visiting the ISKCON temple in Mumbai. Anant, youngest son of businessman Mukesh Ambani, tied the …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Anant Ambani wedding: Mumbai Police arrests engineer for bomb threat post on X

Hindustan Times

Mumbai police on Tuesday arrested a 32-year-old engineer for his social media post on a bomb threat at Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's wedding. Earlier, the Mumbai police was quick to launch a probe regarding a social media post regarding a potential bomb threat at billionaire Mukesh Ambani's son Anant Ambani's wedding. The social media post was made by a …

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5 months, 1 week ago

India has my heart: Kim Kardashian shares pictures from Ambani's wedding festivities

Deccan Chronicle

Mumbai: American actor-socialite Kim Kardashian shared more pictures from her visit to India to attend Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's wedding.Kim, 40, arrived in India alongside her sister Khloe Kardashian on Friday morning. The post also featured her posing alongside Isha Ambani and the newlyweds Anant and Radhika. The wedding took place on July 12 and was attended by several …

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5 months, 1 week ago

John Cena shares pic with Shah Rukh Khan at Anant Ambani-Radhika’s wedding ceremony

The Hindu

American actor and pro wrestler John Cena shared a picture with Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan from the wedding ceremony of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant, in Mumbai, on Saturday. Posting the picture on his official social media handles, Cena said that he had a surreal time at the event and that he was “grateful for the Ambani family for …

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Why ABC settled a case they knew they would win — and why the Lincoln Project didn't

Why ABC settled a case with Donald Trump they knew they would win

Racehorse owning City trader John Dance is charged with nine offences in 'serious' fraud probe

'D Gukesh redefined brilliance': Politicians, tycoons celebrate historic chess win

Telenovela tycoons stepped in to hand Trump a 'shock' election assist: report

Tamil Nadu: BJP targets actor Vijay, slams lottery politics

Malaysian billionaire tycoon Ananda Krishnan dies at age 86

How America's A-team' will help Trump 'fix' the economy - echoing move used after WW2

How Trump’s triumph will turbocharge America’s Left-leaning tech giants

‘Ratan Tata: A Life’ review: A wasted chance to tell a business story

Musk's Political Ambitions Emerge: A Critical Analysis of His Relationship with Donald Trump

Mike Ashley's big brands could enrich your portfolio

From Rags to Riches: The Extraordinary Journey of a Gujarati Billionaire Who 'Cheated Death' Twice

Sir Keir Starmer is all smiles as he schmoozes with the King, Elton John and Andrew Lloyd Webber after addressing tycoons at investment summit

Cambodia decries US sanctions against one of its top tycoons implicated in forced labor

Mike Lynch disappears hours after death of his co-defendant in HP fraud trial. Conspiracy theories abound

Billionaire accused of stealing sand from Malibu’s Broad Beach, lawsuit says

Anjali Merchant is literally shimmering for Anant Ambani, Radhika Merchant's London gala in classy dress worth ₹21k

Editorial: Musk and the GOP like to trash California. But they couldn’t get by without us

Andhra Pradesh minister Nara Lokesh invites IT firms to relocate amid row over Karnataka job reservation Bill

Kim and Khloe Kardashian visited a temple, served food to children during Mumbai trip

Anant Ambani wedding: Mumbai Police arrests engineer for bomb threat post on X

India has my heart: Kim Kardashian shares pictures from Ambani's wedding festivities

John Cena shares pic with Shah Rukh Khan at Anant Ambani-Radhika’s wedding ceremony