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Story of the Week (DR):

Epstein: The tech bros

Reid Hoffman (2,658 Files)

Bill Gates (2,592 Files)

Peter Thiel (2,281 Files)

Elon Musk (1,116 Files)

Kimbal too (100+ files)

Larry Page (314 Files)

Sergey Brin (294 Files)

Mark Zuckerberg (282 Files)

Jeff Bezos (196 Files)

Eric Schmidt (193 Files)

Epstein: the lack of US-based corporate fallout MM

Head of firm founded by Mandelson to quit after Epstein releases

Benjamin Wegg-Prosser, the chief executive of the lobbying firm co-founded with Peter Mandelson, has announced his resignation after information in the Jeffrey Epstein files detailed apparent links between the company and the convicted sex offender.

‘Ignore It.’ How the Elite Consoled Jeffrey Epstein Over His Crimes.

A Revolt Inside Paul Weiss Over the Epstein Files Took Down Brad Karp

On Wednesday, an exclusive group of 10 or so Paul Weiss partners met unbeknown to their longtime chairman, Brad Karp, to discuss whether he could continue to lead the law firm.

The partners, who manage the firm and refer to themselves as the “Deciding Group,” were grappling with the release of new emails suggesting Karp had a more extensive relationship with Jeffrey Epstein than they realized, including in the months before the convicted sex offender’s death.

Karp led one of the country’s biggest law firms for 18 years and had survived a maelstrom less than a year ago when he struck a first-of-its-kind settlement with President Trump on his firm’s behalf. He wouldn’t survive a second controversy as the firm’s leader.

World Economic Forum investigates its CEO over Epstein links

CEO Borge Brende

Wasserman Group CEO issues public apology after being mentioned in Epstein files

Casey Wasserman

Peter Attia, longevity doctor named in Epstein files, no longer listed on advisory board on sleep tech company's website

But still at CBS: but Bari Weiss hates cancel culture

Elon Musk announces SpaceX’s acquisition of AI startup xAI

Record-Breaking $1.25 Trillion Valuation

Goal: Orbital AI Data Centers

Consolidation of the "Muskonomy"

Disney

Josh D’Amaro (Incoming CEO): Currently the Chairman of Disney Experiences (Parks and Resorts), D’Amaro will officially become CEO on March 18, 2026, following the Annual Shareholder Meeting. He is a 28-year Disney veteran credited with driving the $36 billion revenue growth in the parks segment.

Disney's next CEO often dresses like Bob Iger. Is it a good idea to copy your boss's style?

Dana Walden (New President & CCO): In a historic move, Walden (formerly Co-Chair of Disney Entertainment) has been named President and Chief Creative Officer. Reporting directly to D'Amaro, she will oversee the creative direction of the entire company, ensuring brand consistency across all storytelling platforms.

Same Old Disney: Woke Exec Elevated to Top Position as ‘Head Storyteller’

Bob Iger (Senior Advisor): Iger will step down as CEO on March 18 but will remain as a Senior Advisor and Board Member until his formal retirement on December 31, 2026, to ensure an "orderly transition."

Pay

Base Salary

Target Bonus

Annual Equity

One-Time Award

Total Year 1

Josh D’Amaro

$2.5M

$6.25M

$26.25M

$9.7M

$44.7M

Dana Walden

$3.75M

$7.5M

$15.75M

$5.26M

$32.26M

Goodliest of the Week (MM/DR):

DR: Judge rules Texas anti-ESG law is unconstitutional

MM: 38% of Companies’ Emissions Trajectories Are Aligned with Global Climate Goals: MSCI

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