Sam Bankman-Fried wanted to pay Donald Trump not to run for office. The price? $5 billion, says his biographer.

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Sam Bankman-Fried, the disgraced founder of FTX, made large political donations to Democrats and Republicans.

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Gavin Newsom's appointee to replace Dianne Feinstein will be eligible to run for a full Senate term in 2024

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California Governor Gavin Newsom (left) and Rep. Barabra Lee (right) in a composite image.
California Governor Gavin Newsom (left) has been facing pressure from progressives to appoint Rep. Barbara Lee (right) to the Senate to replace Dianne Feinstein.

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This Caribbean island was once plagued with rats that destroyed the ecosystem. Now, plant biomass has increased 2,000% thanks to environmental group efforts.

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A view of Redonda island.
Conservationists have been working to restore native life on the island of Redonda.

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An overlooked group of borrowers will be hit hard as student loan repayments resume, former Fed economist says

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Some 300,000 Onewheel electric skateboards recalled after 4 deaths and dozens of reported injuries

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OneWheel.

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The Mississippi River's flow is the weakest it's been in 35 years. Seawater overtaking the river could make New Orleans' drinking water too salty for months.

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An aerial view of the Mississippi River in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The Mississippi River is facing a low flow rate, which could allow saltwater to pollute New Orleans' drinking water.

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One couple packed up an RV and drove 1,300 miles to give birth in Virginia to escape the high Black maternal mortality rate in Texas

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Mimi Evans and her baby
Mimi Evans took an RV from Texas to Virginia to give birth

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I created major advocacy organizations for women's entrepreneurship and animal welfare. This is how I did it.

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Wendy Diamond stands on a beach holding her dog, Happy.
Wendy Diamond with her dog, Happy.

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Move over jet skis: The new onboard gadget the ultra-rich seek for their superyachts are submersibles.

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The Aurora-80 model
SEAmagine's submersible vessel, the Aurora-80. The company offers submersibles to wealthy clients looking to accessorize their yacht.

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Dubai is hoping to launch a fully operational flying taxi service by 2026

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An immersive virtual reality experience of an Urban Air Mobility aircraft of Joby Aviation and a view of the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on November 21, 2022.

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