Larger class sizes and a potential squeeze on quality extras await many Minnesota students this fall following the latest wave of annual school district budget cuts. Federal COVID aid expires in September and the impact will be especially harsh in Minneapolis and St. Paul under 2024-25 budgets approved this month. But few school systems have […]
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Whop’s Gen Z founder has built a multimillion-dollar business off people who don’t want a desk job—but insists his staff work from its ‘shoes off’ office
Steven Schwartz was just 13 years old when he started his first side hustle. Like many teenage boys his age, he wanted a pair of sneakers—the Nike Kobe 7 Easter shoe, to be exact—but his parents wouldn’t pay for them. Instead of stomping his foot in protest, he found a like-minded teen on Facebook, Cameron […]
Florida pool company owner convicted in multimillion-dollar pool contracting scheme
VERO BEACH — The owner of a pool company, whose victims were from Palm Beach County and other areas, was convicted of numerous felony charges related to operating a multimillion-dollar pool contracting scheme following a five-week trial, according to Indian River County court officials. A jury seated in April found that Amore’ Pools owner Chrystal […]
Donald Trump owns a multi-million-dollar fleet of VIP aircraft, including his prized Boeing 757 airliner. Take a look at his private collection.
Donald Trump’s prized Boeing 757 private jet is a common backdrop at campaign rallies. The aircraft is just one in a collection of personal planes Trump has owned since the 1980s. The billionaire spent millions to outfit his fleet with gold-plated interiors and his family crest. Billionaire business tycoon and ex-US president Donald Trump has […]
Donald Trump owns a multi-million-dollar fleet of VIP aircraft, including his prized Boeing 757 airliner. Take a look at his private collection.
Donald Trump’s prized Boeing 757 private jet is a common backdrop at campaign rallies. The aircraft is just one in a collection of personal planes Trump has owned since the 1980s. The billionaire spent millions to outfit his fleet with gold-plated interiors and his family crest. Billionaire business tycoon and ex-US president Donald Trump has […]
Construction giant awarded multimillion-dollar contract to transform major seaport into one of nation’s largest offshore wind projects — here’s its expected potential
In a major step forward for clean energy, construction giant Skanska has been awarded an $861 million contract to transform the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal into one of the nation’s largest offshore wind ports, according to Electrek. This critical infrastructure project, set to run through 2026, will support the 2.1 gigawatt Empire Wind project currently […]
Design firm files multimillion-dollar lien against American Heartland Theme Park developer
Drawing of entrance to American Heartland project planned for Vinita. Could a $5.5 million demand for payment mean heartbreak for developers of a $2 billion theme park in northeast Oklahoma? Make it a $2.5 billion theme park. Rising construction costs, design changes, and the tardy $5.5 million payment have cast doubt around American Heartland Theme […]
Eight arrested in multimillion-dollar retail theft operation, L.A. County sheriff’s officials say
Eight people have been arrested on suspicion of organized retail theft after authorities discovered several million dollars’ worth of stolen medicines, cosmetics and other merchandise at multiple Los Angeles locations, L.A. County sheriff’s officials announced this week. The retail goods were stolen by crews of organized shoplifters at stores in California, Arizona and Nevada, according […]
Mark Zuckerberg sparks outrage with plan for multimillion-dollar Hawaiian compound: ‘There’s cameras everywhere’
A recent investigation into Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s multimillion-dollar Hawaii compound has stirred both fascination and concern among the public. A WIRED report revealed Zuckerberg’s plans to construct a private 1,400-acre compound called “Koolau Ranch” on Kauai. Allegedly, the $270 million property will include two mansions, a gym, a tennis court, pools, spa facilities, guest […]
$2B Powerball winner buys 3rd multimillion-dollar home, Porsche 911 reports say. Experts call it a mistake — 3 ways to better diversify your portfolio
‘A major ongoing financial burden’: $2B Powerball winner buys 3rd multimillion-dollar home, Porsche 911 reports say. Experts call it a mistake — 3 ways to better diversify your portfolio If you were to win the lottery, what would you do with the money? Perhaps purchase a $50 million mansion, complete with a champagne room and […]