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Leo Kris agreed to sell the Miami property for less than the asking price, not knowing that the Amazon founder was the actual buyer.Brazilian toy and electronics tycoon Leo Cris is suing a real estate agent who he claims persuaded him to slash the asking price of a luxury home by $6 million without telling him the buyer was Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos.Chris claims that if he had known the world’s second richest man was behind the bid, he would not have agreed to the price discount and would have made a profit of more than the $79 million he…

Hundreds of people, mostly women, gathered in cities across France on Saturday to support Gisele Perico, whose husband is on trial for allegedly drugging her and hiring dozens of strangers to rape her in a case that has shocked the nation. Feminist groups have called for around 30 rallies in cities from Marseille to Paris, with banners at Place de la Republique reading “Support for Gisele” and “Victims, we believe you”. Since her trial began earlier this month, her extraordinary story has spread across France and Ms Perico, now 72, has become a symbol of the country’s fight against sexual…

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – DECEMBER 18: Philadelphia Eagles player AJ Brown (number 11) celebrates during the second half of a game at Lumen Field on December 18, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jane Gersovich/Getty Images)The Atlanta Falcons defense faces a big task in Monday’s primetime matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles. Both teams were expected to win their divisions, but the Falcons stumbled in Week 1 against the Steelers.The Eagles struggled early before their offense took control in their season opener against the Green Bay Packers on Friday. Running back Saquon Barkley scored three touchdowns in his team debut, while wide…

Key PointsShein and Temu’s prices could rise by up to 20% if the Biden administration manages to close the so-called “de minimis loophole,” which allows packages under $800 to avoid import taxes and border inspections. Shein and Temu say their low prices are due to their innovative business models, not the de minimis exemption. Rock-bottom prices, which have made Chinese online retailers Shein and Temu so popular with U.S. consumers, could soon rise if the Biden administration limits the use of loopholes in trade law.The companies, known for their $5 T-shirts and $10 sweaters, could see prices rise by at…

pictureEarlier this week, the highly anticipated presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump took place. But one of the most newsworthy events of the night was pop megastar Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Harris on Instagram after the debate concluded. “The easiest way to fight misinformation is to spread the truth. I will be voting for Kamala Harris and Tim Waltz for President in 2024,” Swift wrote in a caption underneath a photo of her holding a cat. “With love and hope from Taylor Swift, a childfree, cat-loving woman.”Swift’s influence was huge and immediate. Celebrities like…

DALLAS — The Cowboys’ home opener will set a good benchmark. Week 1 If Dallas wins, it will be a fluke. Deshaun Watson It blurred the vision of what the Cowboys could do against Cleveland’s stout defense. With the Cowboys and Saints fresh off of dominant wins, things are sure to get even more competitive in Week 2.Check out CBS Texas sports team game predictions.George TeagueThe Cowboys have a good chance of beating the Saints this weekend because of their strong defense that can effectively neutralize the Saints’ Alvin Kamara and Chris Olave. Additionally, the Cowboys’ strong offense, led by…

Parkersburg South’s Dedrick Riggs (14) and Kaydin Johnson (10) take down Woodrow Wilson ball carrier Jacob Reeves (17) during Friday’s game in Beckley. (Photo by Rick Barbero) BECKLEY — A heartbreaking 10 seconds late in the first half defined coach Woodrow Wilson’s first home game of the season. That’s how long it took Parkersburg South to score two touchdowns and take a 14-0 lead as the Patriots defeated the Flying Eagles 35-19 on Friday at Van Meter Stadium. The Patriots’ first two attempts went in favor of the Flying Eagles. The first attempt ended with AJ…

Salt Hotel Group chief creative officer and co-founder Kevin O’Shea and general manager Teresa Callahan opened a gift from attorney Stephanie Weaver on Friday as former judges, staff and longtime attorneys in the building toured the former Litchfield courthouse, which is now the Abner Hotel, a 20-room hotel and restaurant in Litchfield. The gift is a framed copy of words spoken by retired Judge John D. Moore on his final court day at the courthouse. Jim Shannon, Republican LITCHFIELD – During a tour Friday, court reporter Robin Mitchell couldn’t help but stare at the high ceilings in the second-floor main…

Nicholas R. Bink II ESCANABA — Binks Coca-Cola Bottling Company and Binks Wines & Beverages have announced that Nicholas R. Bink II has joined the company as operations manager. He is the fifth generation Binks employee since his great-grandfather founded Binks in 1903. Nicholas attended Shattuck St. Mary’s High School in Faribault, Minnesota where he was active in the school’s hockey program. After graduating from Shattuck High School, Nicholas attended Michigan State University where he graduated with a degree in Supply Chain Management. He worked in the beer division of Reyes Beverage Group for more than…

Astronauts trapped in space, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, said Friday it was tough watching the Boeing capsule return to Earth without them.It was their first public comment since the Boeing Starliner capsule that carried them to the International Space Station in June returned last week, after NASA decided the troubled capsule was too risky for them to board, so they remained.”That’s the way it is in this industry,” Williams said, adding, “You have to turn the page and look for the next opportunity.”Wilmore and Williams are now full-time crew members aboard the space station, helping with routine maintenance and…