NASA commander had near-collision with two ‘metallic orbs’ in private plane
A former NASA commander has revealed that he nearly collided with two mysterious “metal spheres” while piloting his private plane in Texas last summer. Astronaut Leroy Chao, who served on Space Shuttle Flight 3 and was the commander of Expedition 10, spoke about his midair encounter with two unidentified flying objects in an interview with […]
Nordstrom to go private as family sells chain to Mexican firm
Department store chain Nordstrom has been acquired by its founding family and Mexican retailer Liverpool in an all-cash deal for nearly $4 billion, taking it private at a time when luxury retailers are grappling with weak demand. Nordstrom announced Monday that its shareholders will receive $24.25 for each share they own, an increase from the […]
Lil Wayne, Chris Brown, Marshmello Among Celebs Accused of Fraudulent Use of COVID Funds for Parties, Private Jets
Rappers Lil Wayne, Chris Brown, Marshmello and several other artists are accused of misusing government coronavirus relief funds to pay for lavish parties and line their own pockets. The musicians are accused of applying for and abusing Shattered Venue Operating Grants. The grant was intended to help arts organizations weather the coronavirus shutdown during the […]
Council to OK bill giving small NYC religious, private schools millions to hire guards
Amid a surge in hate threats in the Big Apple, the City Council will clear the way for about 400 small city religious and private schools to receive millions of taxpayer dollars to hire more security guards. Under a new bill expected to pass the Legislature on Thursday, the city would reduce the number of […]
At least 5 dead, 7 injured in shooting at private Christian school, police say
A shooting at a private Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin, left four people dead and at least seven others injured, according to initial reports. The alleged gunman was also found dead. Initial reports said the gunman was a student at Abundant Life Christian School. “Officers located a juvenile believed to be responsible.” [the] He died […]
Bills, Dolphins make history by selling minority stakes to private equity firms
The Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins made National Football League history Wednesday by becoming the league's first clubs to sell their stakes to a private equity firm. The minority non-controlling interest, which means the company has no voting or actual decision-making power over the team, was approved at the NFL League Conference in Dallas, Texas, […]
NYC private school knowingly hired ex-con Winston Nguyen: report
An upscale private school in Brooklyn knowingly hired an ex-convict who was later accused of soliciting child pornography from students and then “humiliated” students and parents who raised concerns about his employment, a lawsuit has revealed. This was revealed in a scathing investigation report. Elite St. Ann's School has hired Winston Nguyen after the teacher […]
Rebels find Bashar al-Assad’s private fleet of luxury cars in presidential palace
The winner will receive a sports car. Syria's Islamic rebels marched into Damascus on Sunday and discovered a large fleet of luxury cars, including Mercedes, Porsches, Audis and Ferraris, as they stormed Bashar al-Assad's palace. Videos shared on social media show looters gleefully patrolling the presidential palace's huge garage, filled with luxury roadsters from the […]
NYC closing street to give posh UES prep school own private playground
The city plans to close down an Upper East Side block and allow an upscale prep school to use it as a private playground. The Ministry of Transport is Birch Wasen Lenox School, $62,500 per year; It applied to include East 77th Street between Second and Third Avenues in the controversial anti-car “Open Streets” program […]
Elite NYC private schools may offer financial aid to parents earning up to $800,000: Report
Wealthy parents whose children attend New York City's elite private schools can still receive some form of scholarship. financial aid Despite their high incomes, according to a new report. According to the New York Times, According to a graph from Leman Manhattan Preparatory School, households with incomes up to $600,000 may be eligible for financial […]