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The Post also reported that Close earned $1.2 million last season before incentives and she triggered all 11 performance bonuses for an additional $180,000.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Whistleblowers allege that Jho Low, a well-connected Malaysian financier with no official role, helped set up the 1MDB state investment fund and made key financial decisions before disappearing about a decade ago.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

While running CKE, he said, he once considered buying a European burger chain before deciding the continent’s labor laws made the purchase a bad bet.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Lily was born before the start of the Troubles, the 30 years of violence which ended with the 1998 peace agreement, while Michelle was born as violence raged in the 1980s.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

I squeeze my eyes shut and count and breathe, count and breathe, before I grab my phone and head out the door.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam