Maduro’s close ally was pardoned by Biden again, a target of the US criminal investigation

Maduro’s close ally was pardoned by Biden again, a target of the US criminal investigation

MIAMI (AP) — Less than three years after President Joe Biden pardoned a close ally of Nicolás Maduro, the Justice Department is targeting the businessman again, The Associated Press has learned, an investigation that could support the U.S.-based prosecution of the Venezuelan leader. Federal prosecutors have been investigating Alex Saab’s role in an alleged bribery … Read more

Mark Zuckerberg is the latest billionaire to buy a home in South Florida. Here’s a look at its US properties.

Mark Zuckerberg is the latest billionaire to buy a home in South Florida. Here’s a look at its US properties.

Mark Zuckerberg has been quietly buying up massive chunks of real estate for years. The tech billionaire bought hundreds of acres of Hawaiian land. He also recently bought a property in Miami. Mark Zuckerberg is one of the richest people in the world, and his multi-million dollar real estate portfolio reflects that. The man behind … Read more

Gov. JB Pritzker talks Bears with NFL commissioner, says progress is being made to keep team in Illinois

Gov. JB Pritzker talks Bears with NFL commissioner, says progress is being made to keep team in Illinois

As Indiana officials push to lure the Chicago Bears across the border for a new stadium, Gov. JB Pritzker said Monday that he and his staff have made “progress” to incentivize the football team to stay in Illinois. The governor’s comments come as Pritzker’s January calendar shows he had two scheduled conversations with NFL Commissioner … Read more

The 2026 anniversary of the Iranian Revolution could be the last

The 2026 anniversary of the Iranian Revolution could be the last

The Islamic Republic may hold a march displaying banners and military weaponry, producing an appearance of unity. But when legitimacy is imposed on people, then it is no longer legitimate. February 11 is meant to be the Islamic Republic’s annual demonstration of legitimacy. It’s a day when the state floods Iran’s streets with flags, slogans … Read more

A YouTuber explored a rotting yacht in a NJ creek. Now he is on trial.

A YouTuber explored a rotting yacht in a NJ creek. Now he is on trial.

In a quiet bend in the South River, where feathery reeds crowd the shore and the mud smells slightly sour when the sea rolls in, a 110-foot yacht sits moored in a narrow creek. Its body is rusty in places. The deck sags. Graffiti and vines climb their ramparts. Small trees began to grow in … Read more

Who is the new #1 ranked team in Kentucky high school boys basketball?

Who is the new #1 ranked team in Kentucky high school boys basketball?

1 / 20 The best ranked St. X faces Ballard in KHSAA boys basketball. See photos of the game St. Xavier Jermaine Cameron (0) tries a layup in front of Ballard’s Mason Grivna (23) during their game at St. Xavier on Friday, February 6, 2026 in Louisville Ky. 1 / 20 The best ranked St. … Read more

This CEO believes software developers will do “very well” amid AI worries

This CEO believes software developers will do “very well” amid AI worries

00:00 Speaker A What should an investor look for in some of these software companies? How do I know if they are durable? 00:04 Speaker B You know, I think, uh, I mean we’ve been watching these cycles like mobile, like cloud, and so on. You know, I think you want to see what companies … Read more

Trump’s push to get donors to fund his $400 million White House ballroom could cost him the entire project

Trump’s push to get donors to fund his 0 million White House ballroom could cost him the entire project

President Donald Trump’s plan to have private donors fund his new $400 million White House ballroom could cost him the entire project, as a federal judge will soon decide whether the administration can rely on fundraising to bypass congressional approval. U.S. District Judge Ricard Leon says he may rule this month on a lawsuit filed … Read more

Charlie Munger once saw a mad mathematician over a leaky house in the Great Depression and learned an important life lesson

Charlie Munger once saw a mad mathematician over a leaky house in the Great Depression and learned an important life lesson

Charlie Munger I once recalled a moment from my childhood during the Great Depression – watching a brilliant but financially fragile man reveal a small crisis in the household. In April 2022, during a conversation with Todd Combs at the Singleton Prize for CEO Excellence event, the late Berkshire Hathaway the vice president reflected on … Read more

ICE cracks down on people who follow them in cars

ICE cracks down on people who follow them in cars

By Ted Hesson, Kristina Cooke and Brad Heath WASHINGTON, Feb 10 (Reuters) – Becky Ringstrom was heading home after following federal immigration officers in her gray Kia SUV in suburban Minneapolis when she was suddenly stopped by unmarked vehicles. At least half a dozen masked officers jumped in to arrest her, one pounding on her … Read more