California Union, Billionaires Face Off Over Proposed Wealth Tax. What Comes Next?
Supporters of the levy and backers of countermeasures are both saying they have enough signatures to make the ballot. Source link
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Billionaire’s son offers home for Colombia’s “cocaine hippos” rather than have them killed
An Indian billionaire’s son offered on Tuesday to take the so-called “cocaine hippos” descended from those introduced to Colombia by drug kingpin Pablo Escobar, rather than have the animals killed. Anant Ambani, the son of tycoon Mukesh Ambani, said he had formally requested the Colombian government to stay a decision to kill the animals, which have wreaked … Read more
Florida’s Billionaires Want More Private Schools. So They’re Building Their Own.
New schools founded by the financial elite feature flight simulators and sailboats, while serving up organic Thai food. Source link
Billionaires, dark money fuel questions ahead of 2026 midterms
Hedge fund manager Stephen Mandel and his wife Susan are a billionaire power couple that has a history of springing into action come election season. Before the 2024 presidential contest, they hosted Joe Biden for a private fundraising dinner in Greenwich, Connecticut. Kamala Harris, Hillary Clinton, and John Kerry are other beneficiaries of the $84 … Read more
FDA warns manufacturer that billionaire’s claims about cancer drug Anktiva are misleading
Washington — Federal health officials posted a warning Tuesday about misleading statements made by biotech billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, who recently told podcast listeners his company’s bladder cancer drug may be able to treat, cure or even prevent other types of cancers. The warning letter from the Food and Drug Administration takes issue with a … Read more