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- Lakers governor Jeanie Buss says siblings cannot sell family’s stake to Bob Iger, Joshua Kushneron August 17, 2026 at 10:23 pm
Jeanie Buss's lawyer says she has not agreed to sell the team and that any vote suggesting the Buss family is selling "would be and is void."
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Lamborghini's Revuelto SV is a limited-edition V12 hybrid with over 1,050 horsepower, a 2.4-second 0-to-100 kph time and a $741,172 starting price.
- Group including Jeff Bezos buys minority stake in Liverpool FC, with option to become controlling owneron August 14, 2026 at 4:40 pm
The group that includes Jeff Bezos has an option to become the majority shareholder within the next year.
- Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro tells CNBC parks were 'big surprise' in last quarter, company has 'clarity' and 'stability'on August 14, 2026 at 4:27 pm
New CEO Josh D'Amaro has said his strategy for continued growth at Disney is centered around storytelling, intellectual property and technology.
- Housing investors say this is their worst market in at least 3 yearson August 14, 2026 at 3:02 pm
Mortgage rates hit a recent low at the end of February but rose sharply at the start of the war with Iran. They are now at their highest level in over a year.Â



















