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Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on September 14, 2026 in New York City. (Photo: Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
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Who will feel the pain of an AI slowdown? It’s not who you think
By Andrew NuscaSeptember 15, 2026
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Success
After 30 years in aerospace, these brothers retired from corporate life and work at Disney: ‘I’m finished being married to my laptop and phone’
By Emma BurleighSeptember 6, 2026
Former U.S. House Speaker, Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) speaks at a celebration of the life of the late Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) in the Longworth House Office Building on Capitol Hill.
Politics
San Francisco Democrats break with their party over the billionaire tax—and reveal how deeply Prop 40 has split the left
By Joshua HongSeptember 2, 2026
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Politics
California lawmakers stall Newsom’s wildfire liability bill, saying it doesn’t go far enough for victims
By The Associated Press and Sophie AustinSeptember 1, 2026
PBR promises thieves who return 40,000 pounds of stolen beer by next Tuesday ‘no questions asked.’ That won’t stop California prosecutors
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PBR promises thieves who return 40,000 pounds of stolen beer by next Tuesday ‘no questions asked.’ That won’t stop California prosecutors
By Catherina GioinoAugust 31, 2026
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Politics
A consultant who once railed against ‘the billionaire boys club’ is now leading opposition to California’s wealth tax
By Mia OsmonbekovAugust 27, 2026
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Commentary
Extreme weather has cost California farmers over $800 million this year  
By Jonathan DestlerAugust 27, 2026
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Environment
Newsom pitches faster wildfire payouts, but you’d lose your right to sue
By Sophie Austin and The Associated PressAugust 25, 2026
The tax escape map: Billionaires are bolting for Florida from the West Coast and taking some $29 billion in tax revenue with them
Real Estate
The tax escape map: Billionaires are bolting for Florida from the West Coast and taking some $29 billion in tax revenue with them
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezAugust 23, 2026
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex
Success
Harry and Meghan’s homecoming comes with a multimillion-dollar tax catch—waiting four years could have shielded their $60 million fortune
By Emma BurleighAugust 21, 2026
Eric Schmidt, chief executive officer of Relativity Space and former chief executive officer of Google, during the America Business Forum in Miami, Florida.
Politics
Eric Schmidt is reportedly at odds with Google cofounder Sergey Brin over how a $100 million campaign against California’s billionaire tax is spent
By Joshua HongAugust 21, 2026
MacKenzie Scott gave California public education $461 million—and let the recipients decide how to spend every dollar
Success
MacKenzie Scott gave California public education $461 million—and let the recipients decide how to spend every dollar
By Sydney LakeAugust 21, 2026
Meta faces a $1.4 trillion threat that could mean ‘turning in the keys and walking away’—but the stakes of the case reach across tech
Big Tech
Meta faces a $1.4 trillion threat that could mean ‘turning in the keys and walking away’—but the stakes of the case reach across tech
By Tatiana SatauaAugust 20, 2026
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg leaves the Los Angeles Superior Court after testifying.
Cybersecurity
‘Harvest their data and hide the truth from the public’: Four states seek billions from Meta over child safety practices
By Barbara Ortutay, Kaitlyn Huamani and The Associated PressAugust 19, 2026
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Startups & Venture
Meet the venture capital and crypto billionaires quietly bankrolling the fight against California’s wealth tax
By Mia OsmonbekovAugust 18, 2026
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Ed Sheeran asked Patriots owner Robert Kraft for $2 million aid donation after Macklemore was dropped from his tour for pro-Palestine commentsplaceholder alt text
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezSeptember 18, 2026
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By Catherina GioinoSeptember 18, 2026
Success
Billionaire TikTok founder is now the richest person in all of Asia, with a $105 billion net worth—he's gained $92 billion since 2019 thanks to AIplaceholder alt text
By Emma BurleighSeptember 17, 2026
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