Greg Appel, the new CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, promises cultural continuity, disciplined investing and careful money management. Kevin Deitch/Getty Images Known for their wit, personal anecdotes, and philosophical asides, Warren Buffett’s letters to shareholders have been required reading for investors for decades. Greg Appel, his successor, wisely did not try to replicate that populist tone … Read more
UPDATE — 12/10/25 at 5:40 a.m. ET: Meghan Markle has successfully delivered a letter to her father, Thomas Markle, following his lower leg amputation. “With the support of reliable and trusted contacts, her correspondence is now safely in his hands,” a spokesperson for the Duchess of Sussex told Us Weekly on Wednesday, December 10. Original … Read more
Daniel Radcliffe just proved he’s as gracious off-screen as Harry Potter was heroic on it. During a recent appearance on Good Morning America, the 36-year-old actor revealed that he sent a touching letter to Dominic McLaughlin, the 11-year-old who’s stepping into the iconic role in HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter television series. The news came while … Read more
Santa Cruz, California (Crohn)-The murderer of the Technology Executive Director asks the judge to submit the conviction of killing based on a letter claiming to have written recognition by one of the three accused. A handwritten letter entitled “Dear Best Friend”, has a message “Reading and Destruction” at the top, and it is recorded as … Read more
When high school recruits opened their Colorado scholarship offers in August, they didn’t find the usual formal letters. Instead, they discovered something that made them feel like they’d already made it: personalized trading cards featuring themselves alongside cards of Coach Prime’s NFL coaching staff. The person behind this brilliant idea knew exactly how to capture … Read more
Paula Badosa faces a heartbreaking reality: her pursuit of greatness has collided with a stubborn back injury that won’t heal. The Spaniard’s withdrawal from the 2025 US Open represents more than just missing another tournament. It’s watching her comeback dreams slip away again, one painful decision at a time. Why Did Paula Badosa Withdraw From … Read more
Time for your weekly edition of the Defector Funbag. Got something on your mind? Email the Funbag. And buy Drew’s book, The Night The Lights Went Out, while you’re at it. Today, we’re talking about the national anthem, Kevin Costner, desert island actors, action film musicals, and more. Final reminder: Why Your Team Sucks returns … Read more
Deandre Ayton’s brief stint in Portland has officially come to an end. The 26-year-old center is headed to Los Angeles, signing with the Lakers in what marks another major move in the 2025 NBA offseason. The NBA Player Guessing Game allows you to guess the NBA player based on clues about their team, division, height, … Read more
Austin — NHTSA said it had received a response from Tesla about a letter it sent to the company in May. NHTSA asked the company to explain how you plan to operate a robotics service safely. Her message included questions on how to address Tesla reports, compliance with traffic safety laws and respond to emergency … Read more
A-list celebrities, including Pedro Pascal, Ariana Grande, and Jamie Lee Curtis, have signed an open letter advocating to protect federal funding for LGBTQ+ suicide prevention services. The letter, released during Pride month in partnership with The Trevor Project, features other major stars like Dua Lipa, Daniel Radcliffe, Troye Sivan, Sabrina Carpenter, and Nathan Lane. “As … Read more