A prominent Silicon Valley investor is in a bitter dispute with his former employer, one of the world’s largest asset managers, accusing it of fraud and attempted bribery. In a lawsuit filed on Thursday in California, Josh Raffaelli, who until late last year was a fund manager at Brookfield Asset Management, said the company had…
Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York has some advice for cardinals who are about to experience their first conclave. “Bring a book,” he said in an interview on Tuesday afternoon, as the cardinals packed their bags to move into Casa Santa Marta, the Vatican City guesthouse where scores of cardinals stay during the conclave,…
Warren Buffett famous quotes: Berkshire Hathaway CEO, and the world’s 5th richest person, has announced his intention to retire by the end of 2025. Warren Buffett and his investment mantras are a timeless textbook for all types of investors – new or old, big or small. The 94-year old Buffett’s life and investments are a…
Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas, a soccer-loving nun from Brazil who was believed to be the oldest person in the world and whose longevity had been celebrated by Pope Francis, died on Wednesday. She was 116 years old and would have turned 117 in a few more weeks, according to her religious congregation, the Irmãs Teresianas…
For people on the West Coast, atmospheric rivers, a weather phenomenon that can bring heavy rain or snow from San Diego to Vancouver, are as common a feature of winter as Nor’easters are in Boston. Like those East Coast storms, “atmospheric river” can feel like a buzzword — more attention grabbing than just “heavy rain,”…
India, the world’s fifth largest economy, also has the seventh highest gold reserves globally. (AI image) Today is Akshaya Tritiya and buying gold is considered auspicious. But did you know that gold is considered a safe haven asset – not just by individuals but also central banks. Which explains why central banks around the world…
World’s first sperm race in Los Angeles brings male fertility into public spotlight In a groundbreaking fusion of science, spectacle, and public health messaging, a group of young entrepreneurs has announced the launch of the world’s first-ever sperm race, set to take place in Los Angeles on April 25. Organized by a startup called Sperm…
Soon after he took up his post in El Salvador, U.S. Ambassador Ronald Johnson forged an unusually close relationship with the country’s president. President Trump had nominated Mr. Johnson in 2019 as his ambassador to the country shortly after the White House declared war on El Salvador’s notoriously violent gangs, including MS-13. The relationship between…
Of the top 15 richest people in the world, Warren Buffet is the only one to have seen an increase in his net worth Amidst the ongoing global market turmoil in 2025, one billionaire who stands out in the top 15 richest persons in the world is Warren Buffett. At a time when investors around…
BOSTON — It was once prophesied how Alysa Liu would return glory to U.S. women’s figure skating. At 13 years old, she became the youngest woman to win the U.S. championships, back in 2019. A prodigy was born. The bubbly girl from Oakland, Calif., with talent larger than her frame and a smile warm enough…