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Breed technically finished her journey from Oregon to Mexico in private three miles offshore to avoid the sewage and pollution crisis from the Tijuana River.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026

If the answer is a private-equity or asset-management firm, ask how much of the general account sits in private placements and loans to affiliates.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 20, 2026

Strong fundraising in that business could offset problems in private credit but there is also risk of a backlash against artificial intelligence, analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026

Firman’s X account describes him as a “Commercial Real Estate Co. Principal. Partner in private co. who’s trading is comparable to a hedge fund’s. Rare Vintage Sports Memorabilia Collector.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026

If she wanted to tell me this, why couldn’t she have said it to me in private?

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman


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