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Trump legal news brief: Trump accuses Pence of trying to ‘curry favor’ with Jack Smith
In a new court filing, lawyers for former President Donald Trump make their case that former Vice President Pence spoke to special counsel Jack Smith’s team in an effort to “curry favor” and avoid being charged in a Justice Department investigation into Pence’s handling of classified documents.
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Rosalynn Carter funeral: Watch live as Jimmy Carter and all 5 living first ladies among those expected to attend service
The last time all of the living first ladies attended an event together was in 2018 at the funeral of former President George H.W. Bush at the Washington National Cathedral.
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Warren Buffett's right-hand man once said Elon Musk is gifted but weird - and ranked Tesla-rival BYD among the best bets of his career
Charlie Munger once said he doesn't bet on Musk or against him, and touted BYD as one of his greatest contributions to Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway.
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Charlie Munger, investing legend and right hand to Warren Buffett, dies at 99
Berkshire Hathaway announced that Charlie Munger's family said the business mogul died at a California hospital on Tuesday.
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Charlie Munger pocketed $70,000 a year from a $1,000 investment he made in 1962 - and likely raked in over $1 million in total
Charlie Munger, Warren Buffett's former right-hand man, spent $1,000 on oil royalties in 1962. At the time of his death, he was getting 70 times that each year.
3 min read - USBusiness Insider
Young Thug's defense lawyer said his name stands for 'Truly Humble Under God'
Attorney Brian Steel also told jurors that Young Thug's record label, YSL, was a reference to Yves Saint Laurent and not the Young Slime Life gang.
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US stocks rise as Fed comments fuel hopes rate hikes are done
Fed Governor Christopher Waller said he is optimistic that the central bank remains on track to tame inflation.
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OpenAI doesn't plan to offer Microsoft or other outside investors a board seat: reports
Microsoft is OpenAI's largest backer, having invested over $10 billion in the company.
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Charlie Munger was a fraction as wealthy as Warren Buffett. He would've been worth over $10 billion if he'd kept all of his Berkshire Hathaway stock.
Warren Buffett's business partner, Charlie Munger, would be a lot richer today if he hadn't sold or donated over 75% of his Berkshire Hathaway stock.
3 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
Charlie Munger's 'great lesson' of life: Cut out toxic people.
Charlie Munger died. A great lesson of life, he said: Get toxic people "the hell out of your life — and do it fast." He was Warren Buffett's No. 2.
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Charlie Munger's bad news for young people: It's harder to get rich today than in the past
Warren Buffett's sidekick flagged home prices, portfolio returns, taxes, regulations, valuations, and competition as headwinds to building wealth.
2 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
Legendary investor Charlie Munger blasted gamblers, touted Heinz and Hermès, and revealed Warren Buffett's views in a recent interview. Here are the 22 best quotes.
Warren Buffett's business partner trashed VCs, shared his recipe for success, and pointed out a big difference between Heinz ketchup and Kraft cheese.
6 min read - LifestyleFox News
On this day in history, November 29, 1832, 'Little Women' author Louisa May Alcott is born in Philadelphia
Louisa May Alcott, best known as the author of "Little Women," was born in Philadelphia on Nov. 29, 1832. She served as a Civil War nurse before achieving literary fame.
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Falling bond yields help make another Fed rate hike likely next month, but expect a quick pivot to cuts in 2024, S&P Global says
Since the last Fed meeting, "financial conditions have eased somewhat (paradoxically increasing the chances of another rate hike)," S&P said.
2 min read - USKTLA articles
Southern California man convicted of stealing over $10 million in tax fraud scheme
A Southern California man was convicted for stealing over $10 million from the IRS and government through tax fraud schemes. Stephen Jake McGonigle, 66, a Victorville resident, was found guilty of one count of conspiracy to defraud the U.S., one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, and one count of aggravated identity theft, according […]
1 min read - SportsMiami Herald
No. 8 Miami routed 95-73 by No. 12 Kentucky at Rupp Arena. Here’s what went wrong.
UM guard Nijel Pack, coming off a 28-point game against Kansas State, was held to two points by Kentucky.
5 min read - WorldINSIDER
In death, Charlie Munger is loved by China
Charlie Munger, who died at 99 on Tuesday, was revered in thousands of tributes on Weibo lauding his wealth, large family, and age.
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Kelly Osbourne says her mom once pooped in her dad Ozzy Osbourne's weed to stop him from smoking
Sharon Osbourne tried to get her daughter Kelly Osbourne to do it first, but she refused.
3 min read - USINSIDER
The Bureau of Land Management will no longer allow the use of 'cyanide bombs' to kill coyotes
The US Bureau of Land Management says it will no longer use traps full of cyanide in a win for wildlife activists concerned with pet and human safety.
3 min read - BusinessINSIDER
Charlie Munger made billions for Berkshire Hathaway, but he made investing mistakes too
"I regard Alibaba as one of the worst mistakes I ever made," Munger said at Daily Journal's annual meeting this year.
2 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
The Pakistani rupee has plunged after soaring as the world's top performing currency. What happened?
After a brief spike last month, Pakistan's rupee is on track to be the worst performing Asian currency this year.
2 min read - USKTLA articles
1 dead, 1 hospitalized in shooting near L.A. Live downtown
At least one person was killed after being shot in downtown Los Angeles Tuesday night and a shooting suspect is still on the run, authorities confirmed to KTLA. Calls about the shooting at 800 West Olympic Boulevard, the address for L.A. Live, near the Peacock Theater and across from Crypto.com Arena, came in at around […]
1 min read - LifestyleBusiness Insider
7 things to know if you're visiting Hong Kong and want to experience the city like a local
A local Hong Konger says it's essential for tourists to carry Octopus cards and to raise their voices at food stalls when visiting the city.
5 min read - WorldBusiness Insider
Ukraine says spymaster's wife is recovering after being poisoned by heavy metals, and an expert believes Russia is a prime suspect
Russia is a top suspect in the woman's poisoning because of the country's precedent of using poison against its enemies, an expert on the war said.
3 min read - SportsMiami Herald
Short-handed Heat eliminated from in-season tourney after falling to Bucks. Takeaways from loss
The Heat is eliminated from the In-Season Tournament after falling to the Bucks on Tuesday at Kaseya Center. Takeaways and details from the loss ...
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Here’s what you missed in Episode 2 of ‘Hard Knocks’ with the Dolphins
The second episode took a look at Miami’s preparation on a short week, as well as an unfortunate injury to one of the team’s top players.
3 min read - SportsMiami Herald
Takeaways as Panthers’ game-winning shootout goal is overturned in loss to Maple Leafs
Evan Rodrigues’ fifth-round shootout goal was negated, and Florida lost one round later
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‘The Crown’ recreates Kate Middleton’s see-through fashion show dress that intrigued Prince William
Netflix gave a sneak peek of actress Meg Bellamy, who plays Kate Middleton on "The Crown," in the Princess of Wales' infamous see-through fashion show dress that she wore in 2002.
3 min read - USKTLA articles
Google apologizes for sending drivers on off-road detours between L.A. and Vegas
Google has issued something of an apology after sending some drivers using Google Maps to travel between Los Angeles and Las Vegas on dangerous desert road detours, at least one of which turned out to be a road to nowhere that left people stranded. The I-15 corridor between SoCal and Vegas is a popular one, […]
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JPMorgan boss Jamie Dimon says the US is addicted to debt, and it's created a dangerous sugar high in the economy
"You can't sit here and say that something bad may not happen," JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon said of the world's biggest economy.
2 min read - WorldFox News
New York Sen. Schumer to give major address on rise of antisemitism in US: 'crisis'
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says he will give a speech on Wednesday addressing the steep rise in antisemitism since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war.
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Slithering surprise: Baby python discovered inside New Jersey dorm room
The Rutgers University Police Department said that an officer recovered a snake from a dorm room on Monday and turned it over to local animal control.
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Here's why the dollar is facing its weakest month in a year while the euro has hit 3-month highs
Investors expect the Federal Reserve to start cutting interest rates in 2024, which has sent the dollar tumbling.
3 min read - WorldFox News
Pope punishes conservative US Cardinal Burke in second action against American dignitaries
Pope Francis has decided to strip the conservative American cardinal, Raymond Burke, of his salary and subsidized Vatican apartment, according to two Vatican insiders.
3 min read - WorldFox News
'Squad' votes on Israel's right to exist, condemning Hamas reveal division in far-left group
Members of the far-left "Squad" were divided on House votes to reaffirm Israel's right to exist and condemn terrorist group Hamas' Oct. 7 attack.
3 min read - BusinessFox News
Electric vehicle demand falls short of manufacturer and dealership expectations
Electric vehicle sales this year are not meeting President Biden’s expectations. Manufacturers are slowing production and readjusting their targets.
6 min read - USFox News
Sanitation workers in New Hampshire dig through 20 tons of trash to find lost wedding ring
Sanitation workers in New Hampshire sifted through 20 tons of trash to help a woman recover her wedding ring after she accidentally threw it in the trash.
2 min read - WorldBusiness Insider
A Russian oil ship has been floating 1,600 miles off the shore of India for over a week as officials mull whether to let the sanctioned tanker dock
The NS Century has been drifting off the coasts of India for about 10 days, according to shipping data cited by Bloomberg.
2 min read - BusinessFox News
Emergency room patients forced to seek life-saving care elsewhere after ransomware attack
A ransomware attack has prompted a health care chain that operates 30 hospitals in six states to divert patients from some of its emergency rooms to other hospitals.
1 min read - LifestyleKTLA articles
Haggle with AI chatbot for PS5, Olivia Rodrigo tickets at AI Garage Sale
Customers looking for deals online might want to swing by the AI Garage Sale, a website created by Los Angeles-based design firm Brain, that allows users to haggle with chatbots to purchase real items. Bots with various digital personalities are hocking items like a PS5, Olvia Rodrigo tickets, and a 90’s Tamagotchi, among other items. […]
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McCarthy visited Mar-a-Lago after January 6 because staffers said Trump was 'not eating,' Liz Cheney writes in forthcoming book
In her forthcoming book, former Rep. Liz Cheney revealed why Kevin McCarthy visited Mar-a-Lago following the January 6 attack on the Capitol.
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National Christmas Tree topples to the ground at White House: 'Perfectly summing up Joe Biden's presidency'
After the National Christmas Tree fell to the ground Tuesday, conservatives were quick to call it a metaphor for Joe Biden's presidency.
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Here's why China's weak economy is good news for the US stock market
"China's economy is in a property-led and fertility-led depression," Ed Yardeni said, adding that China is "the world's largest nursing home."
2 min read - USFox News
Border Patrol in Texas arrests 21 sex offenders in less than two months
US Border Patrol agents in Texas' Del Rio have arrested 21 child sex predators who attempted to enter the US illegally since October 1.
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California to pay millions to clear homeless camps; state senator says residents being gaslighted
California Gavin Newsom announced a $300 million-dollar effort this week to remove homeless encampments across the state amid a housing crisis.
3 min read - ScienceSalon
Coal-powered emissions more deadly than previously thought, study finds
Researchers say policymakers should seriously consider the health effects of lingering coal-fired plants
2 min read - USKTLA articles
L.A. hospital seeks help identifying 2 ICU patients
A local hospital is asking for help to identify two patients who were found unconscious in Santa Monica. The patients are described as a young man in his 20s and an elderly woman in her 70-80s, according to Providence Saint John’s Health Center. The patients have been admitted into the hospital’s ICU and staff are […]
1 min read - BusinessINSIDER
6 longevity tips Charlie Munger believed in for a long and happy life
Charlie Munger was known for his pragmatic life advice. Here are 6 of his tips for living a long, healthy life.
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Here's how much Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has lagged tech stocks over the last 20 years
"Aside from well-publicized positions like Apple and BYD, Berkshire Hathaway tends to allocate capital to older-line businesses."
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