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Definition: One whose wealth is estimated at a billion or more dollars, pounds, or other monetary units.
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Malaysia bans e-waste imports
Reporters' arrest in Minneapolis church protest raises press freedom issue
The Trump administration is pushing a criminal case that tests the Constitution's freedom of the press guarantee. Independent journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort, along with two other people, are accused of breaking federal laws during a chur...
Super Bowl commercials feature AI, weight-loss drugs, celebrities
The tone of this year’s Super Bowl advertising was heavy on humor and light on controversy. Alongside food ads, there were commercials for “wellness” and weight-loss drugs. Artificial Intelligence appeared as both a product and creator of ads. Of cou...
This week's word in the news: BILLIONAIRE
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About a dozen people took part in the “March for billionaires” on Saturday morning in San Francisco to raise awareness about the plight of the ultrarich.
The Los Angeles Times -- 02/09/2026
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