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In today’s newsletter we discuss Betty White is getting her own U.S. Postal Stamp, Jersey Mike’s orders up a large helping of private equity to fuel their expansion, OpenAI gets chatty with acquisition of Chat.com, Kanye West splashes out for Saudi billionaire’s LA mansion, and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen is the 2024 Formula 1 World Champion.
Beyonce To Perform At Ravens-Texans Halftime Show On Christmas Day
Jersey Mike’s gets private equity investment from Blackstone
Betty White is getting her own U.S. Postal Stamp
Kanye West buys Saudi billionaire’s LA mansion
Max Vestappen wins Formula 1 World Championship
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NOTES FROM THE EDITOR
Happy Thanksgiving Eve to everyone out there IRL!
Like many of you, I started my week early to squeeze a 5-day work week into 3 days, but content isn’t just going to create itself.
This week I really nerded out on an article about the private equity firm Blackstone acquiring a majority stake in Jersey Mike’s for a reported $8 billion dollars. These are my favorite stories to write, but are the least popular with readers and YouTube viewers for some reason. So to even things out, I wrote a fun piece about Betty White getting her very own U.S. Postal Stamp in 2025. She’s a national treasure people!
I’m off the rest of the day to spend time with my kids, and spend the rest of the week watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, over eating, and over spending on Black Friday – so yea, all my favorite American traditions.
Happy Thanksgiving week ya’ll!
YOUTUBE
Beyoncé To Perform At Ravens-Texans Halftime Show On Christmas Day
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BUSINESS
Jersey Mike’s Orders Up A Large Helping Of Private Equity To Fuel Their Expansion
The world of private equity sent shockwaves through the fast-casual dining scene when private equity giant Blackstone announced they had acquired the majority of Jersey Mike’s Subs on November 19, 2024. The deal, valued at a mouthwatering $8 billion dollars, signifies a new chapter for Jersey Mike’s, and will give it the calories it needs to expand the brand internationally. Read More
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TECH
OpenAI Gets Chatty With Acquisition Of Chat.com
OpenAI has made a strategic move that has sent ripples through the AI community. On November 6th, 2024, the company acquired the highly coveted domain name, Chat.com. The Chat.com domain name was reportedly secured for a sum of over $15 million dollars. This significant investment positions OpenAI to further solidify its dominance in the field of artificial intelligence, particularly in the realm of conversational AI. With ChatGPT as its flagship product, OpenAI is poised to leverage this acquisition to elevate its brand, enhance user experience, and potentially unlock new avenues of revenue. Read More
ENTERTAINMENT
Betty White’s Star Shines Bright In New USPS Stamp
Beloved actress Betty White is receiving a well-deserved honor in 2025: a stamp commemorating her incredible seven-decade career. This announcement by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has sent ripples of excitement through both the stamp collecting community and legions of Betty White fans worldwide. Read More
REAL ESTATE
Kanye West Splashes Out For Saudi Billionaire’s LA Mansion
Kanye West, a name synonymous with music, fashion, and controversy, has once again made headlines with a HUGE real estate purchase. The multi-talented artist recently splashed out $35 million on a luxurious Los Angeles mansion, formerly owned by a Saudi billionaire. This opulent property, located in the exclusive Beverly Park community, is just the latest addition to Kanye West’s ever-growing real estate portfolio. Read More
Kanye West Reportedly Drops $35 Million on a Saudi Billionaire’s Former Los Angeles Mansion
SPORTS
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen Is The 2024 Formula 1 World Championship
The neon lights of Las Vegas glittered a little brighter on Saturday, November 23rd, as Red Bull’s Max Verstappen secured his fourth consecutive Formula 1 World Championship title. Despite not taking the checkered flag himself, Max Verstappen’s strategic fifth-place finish in the Las Vegas Grand Prix was enough to mathematically clinch the championship with two races remaining in the 2024 season. Read More
Max Verstappen wins fourth straight World Championship as George Russell takes victory in Las Vegas
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