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13.01.26 - 08:06
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Peter Thiel makes $3m donation to fight California′s proposed billionaire tax (The Guardian)
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Ballot proposes one-time, 5% tax on anyone in state worth more than $1bn and grant a five-year period for paymentPalantir co-founder Peter Thiel has donated $3m to a California lobbying group advocating against a proposed wealth tax that would target billionaires in the state. The seven-figure contribution comes as several ultra-wealthy tech moguls have left or threatened to leave California over the tax.Thiel, worth some $26bn, made the donation last month to the California Business Roundtable's political action committee, according to a public disclosure filing which was first reported by the New York Times. A representative for Thiel did not respond to requests for comment. Continue reading......
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13.01.26 - 03:30
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US, Taiwan Near Trade Deal; Taiwan Tariffs Down to 15%: Wire (AAStocks)
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The US and Taiwan are close to reaching a trade agreement, which includes the reduction of Taiwan's tariff rate to 15% and ensures that TSMC (2330.TW) will construct at least five additional semiconductor plants in Arizona, the New York Times, citing people familiar with the matter, reported.~AASTOCKS Financial NewsWebsite: ......
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10.01.26 - 05:15
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Even Google′s Founders Have Had Enough Of California, And Are Saying Adios (ZeroHedge)
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Even Google's Founders Have Had Enough Of California, And Are Saying Adios
Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin quietly began unwinding portions of their financial empires in California in the days leading up to Christmas, according to corporate filings reviewed by The New York Times, as progressive lawmakers consider a proposed billionaire wealth tax. This development confirms our earlier note that California is on an accelerated path toward self-destruction.
Here are the new details from NYT's report that further confirm our previous reporting:
In the 10 days before Christmas, an entity connected to Mr. Brin, 52, terminated or moved 15 California limited liability companies that oversee some of his business interests and investments out of the state, according to documents seen by The New York Times. Seven of the companies — including those that appear to manage one of Mr. Brin's superyachts and his interest in a private air terminal at San Jose's international airport — were ...
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09.01.26 - 04:00
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Trump: I Don't Need Int'l Law, Only Bound by Personal Moral Standards (AAStocks)
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In a recent interview with The New York Times, US President Donald Trump said that he does not need international law. As the Commander-in-Chief, he is not bound by traditional international law norms when deploying military forces globally or intervening in sovereignty. When asked if there are any limits to his global power, Tr......
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08.01.26 - 15:30
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Operation HOPE Names Van Jones as Co-Chair of HOPE AI™ (Business Wire)
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Dream Machine Innovation Lab Founder, CNN Host, and New York Times Best-Selling Author Joins Operation HOPE Founder, Chairman and CEO John Hope Bryant to Co-Lead HOPE AI™ National Strategy for Inclusive Financial and AI LiteracyATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Operation HOPE, a national nonprofit dedicated to helping low- and moderate-income Americans thrive in an ever-changing economy, today announced the appointment of Van Jones – Founder of Dream Machine Innovation Lab, media personality, entrepreneur and best-selling author – as Co-Chair of HOPE AI™, alongside John Hope Bryant, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Operation HOPE. Following the historic launch of HOPE AI™ last month at the Annual Meeting of the Hope Global Forums in Atlanta, this appointment formalizes the leadership structure of the groundbreaking national initiative designed to expand inclusive financial literacy and artificial intelligence literacy across communities nationwide.
Van Jones brings decades of experience at the intersection ...
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07.01.26 - 16:15
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United Talent Agency Signs James Patterson for Literary Representation Worldwide (Business Wire)
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UTA to Represent the World's Best-selling AuthorBEVERLY HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Leading global talent, entertainment, sports, and advisory company United Talent Agency (UTA) has signed James Patterson as a client for literary representation worldwide.
James Patterson is the world's best-selling author, holding a Guinness World Record for the most #1 New York Times bestsellers. He has authored more than 100 #1 New York Times bestsellers, with cumulative sales reaching more than 450 million books to date.
In making the announcement, Patterson said: “I started writing to connect with people, spark imaginations, and inspire a lifelong love of reading. I feel deeply grateful to have been able to do that for so many years. I'm excited to begin this next chapter with UTA as we explore new opportunities together and continue sharing stories that matter.”
He is the creator of unforgettable characters and series, including Alex Cross, the Women's Murder Club, Jane Smith, and Maximum Ride, and true s...
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