Leon Black agrees to pay $62.5 million to avoid Jeffrey Epstein-related lawsuits in the US Virgin Islands
Leon Black agreed to pay the Virgin Islands government $62.5 million in cash in January. In exchange, the Virgin Islands released Black from any current and future legal claims related to Jeffrey Epstein.
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Few Top-Listed Japan Firms Have 30% Women Directors, Nikkei Says
Only 68 companies on the Prime Market Index of the Tokyo Stock Exchange have 30% or more women
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What Asia's top potato chip maker learned from a huge supply shortage
What happens when Asia's biggest potato chip maker runs out of potatoes? Japanese snack brand Calbee had to learn the hard way.
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Alex Trebek's incredible work ethic recalled by his family and the 'Jeopardy' team in emotional podcast
Alex Trebek was a part of "Jeopardy" for nearly 37 years, and in spite of his diagnosis of stage IV pancreatic cancer revealed in the spring of 2019, the longtime host of the famed quiz show remained steadfast in his professional commitments until the very end.
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California judge arrested in the fatal shooting of his wife
An Orange County, California, judge was arrested, suspected in the fatal shooting of his wife, authorities say.
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Starbucks Vietnam: Why the US chain cannot crack a coffee-loving nation
The verdict is clear: Vietnamese people love coffee, but they don’t really seem to like Starbucks.
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Mavs projected lineup and rotations heading into 2023-24 season
The Dallas Mavericks shamelessly tanked their way out of the play-in tournament despite rostering Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. Now, it's time to seek redemption in thenewseason.Luka Doncic led the Dallas Mavericks to the Western Conference Finals in 2021. Recent NBA history has been satura...
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The Lakers Just Bet Their Future on Anthony Davis
The Lakers just handed Anthony Davis a massive contract. Gambling big on his health.
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Chris Jones has even more leverage with Chiefs defender suspended
Chris Jones continues to hold out for a new contract and the Chiefs have even more pressure to get his deal done with Charles Omenihu suspended.The biggest item on the docket for the Chiefs' front office is to get Chris Jones signed to an extension and back on the practice field. And now it...
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Russia conscription laws change, leaving some fearful of Ukraine war call-up
As Russia increases the age limit for conscription, we speak to men afraid of being called up to Ukraine.
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Niger coup: Decision time for West Africa as deadline nears
Regional leaders have threatened to use force if Niger's ousted president is not reinstated by Sunday.
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Ukraine counter-offensive two months in: Can it still succeed?
Ukrainian troops have advanced, at most, about 10 miles in two key areas. Is the counter-offensive working?
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