News about David Rubenstein

MLB team put up for sale by billionaire owners

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 10, 2024
According to Sportico, the American League Central division team have retained investment bank Allen & Company to explore a sale of the franchise. The Pohlad family, which owns the team, informed their employees this morning. In a statement, the team said, 'After months of thoughtful consideration, our family has reached a decision this summer to explore selling the Twins.

Stunning beach on 'Billionaire's Isle' is forced to close during peak season because of wind turbine debris

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 17, 2024
Nantucket (pictured above) had to shut many of its gorgeous beaches to tourists this weekend after fiberglass shards from a damaged wind turbine washed up on land. Days after the pieces of the turbine blade broke off on Saturday evening, the town reopened all beaches on the south shore Wednesday for swimming and other recreational activities, according to a statement. The damaged turbine was part of a windfarm (inset) 20 miles offshore run by the Vineyard Wind project.

Beers for Baltimore! Fans are treated by new Orioles owner Mike Arougheti ahead of their Opening Day game against the Los Angeles Angels after a complete $1.725 billion takeover this week

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 28, 2024
Among the patrons of Pickles Pub in Baltimore, one of the Orioles' new minority owners made himself a few new acquaintances today. On Opening Day, Mike Arougheti, a venture capitalist who recently completed a takeover of the team from the Angelos family, stepped outside the bar and treated the fans of his new franchise a round. After introducing himself and a few of his friends, he joyously proclaimed, 'We're buying everybody a beer! This one is a bit different.'

David Rubenstein's purchase of the $1.7 billion Baltimore Oriolers is unanimously accepted by the team's owner, who takes responsibility of the team just four days after longtime owner Peter Angelos died

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 27, 2024
The Baltimore Orioles are officially under new ownership after Major League Baseball unanimously accepted billionaire David Rubenstein's takeover of the franchise. Rubenstein and his controlling group will now have 70% of the team, less than two months after initially promising to buy it from the Angelos family. Just four days after the death of long-time owner Peter Angelos, who died on Saturday at the age of 94 after suffering from cancer for'several years,' the transaction was over the line.'

The Baltimore Orioles' longtime owner, Peter Angelos, died at the age of 94 after fighting pneumonia 'for many years.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 23, 2024
Peter Angelos, the longtime owner of the Baltimore Orioles, has died at the age of 94. On Saturday, the Major League Baseball team revealed that Angelos had been hospitalized for several years.

The Baltimore Orioles' family, as well as private equity billionaires David Rubenstein and Mike Arougheti, have agreed to sell the Baltimore Orioles to private equity billionaires in a bombshell contract worth $1.725 billion.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 31, 2024
Following years of rumors regarding transfers or ownership changing hands, Orioles owner John Angelos has reportedly agreed to sell the team to financiers David Rubenstein and Mike Arougheti. According to reports from December, Rubenstein, a Baltimore native, might be looking to purchase his hometown team. According to Puck News, the team now appears closer than ever, with Arougheti joining the deal that will value the team at $1.725 billion.

Carlyle Group chairman David Rubenstein launches a bid to buy the Baltimore Orioles from the Angelos family in a move that could keep the team in Maryland after relocation talks

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 7, 2023
David Rubenstein, the Carlyle Group's chairman, is in advanced talks to buy the Baltimore Orioles. The Angelos family, the team's majority owner in the Orioles since 1993, is now owned by the team. Rubenstein is a Baltimore native, and this acquisition may mean that the team will remain in 'Charm City' after years of relocation rumors.

'Shame On You': On the streets of Nantucket, Joe Biden is booed and booed as demonstrators are kept away from the president after a halting his earlier shopping trip.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 25, 2023
Joe Biden was booed and heckled on the streets of Nantucket on Saturday, even as people who were protesting the war in Gaza were kept far away from the president. His motorcycle - starting where he is now at David Rubenstein's $34 million home on Abrams Point - took a different route into town, one that avoided going through a crowd of demonstrators holding signs that read 'Free Palestine.' And, a group of about 40 people protesting an end to the Palestinian war were held down one end of Main Street in downtown Nantucket, about six blocks from where President Biden was shopping with Jill Biden, Hunter Biden, and the first couple's grandchildren. They held a large banner 'Ceasefire 4Eva' and chanted: "The pause is just a pause.' The cease-fire has been on standoff for the rest of its life. Let Gaza live.'

Protesters gather on Nantucket to disrupt the Biden holiday, with Jill participating in shopping and a workout with granddaughters Naomi and Finnegan

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 25, 2023
On Saturday, Jill Biden was out shopping with granddaughters Finnegan and Naomi as demonstrators disrupted the first family's holiday. The first lady, dressed in black workout gear, arrived in Murray's Beverage Store, the local liquor store, and then walked across the street to the Ralph Lauren store. SUVs and a large number of Secret Service agents followed her and the two children. President Joe Biden, Jill, Hunter and Ashley, and the majority of their grandchildren's grandchildren are spending the Thanksgiving holiday in a $34 million water-side philanthropist David Rubenstein's Nantucket home. Shopping is a major part of their stay.

On the first day of Thanksgiving vacation, Hunter Biden shops for slippers and president's grandkids go out for family coffee in windy Nantucket

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 22, 2023
On the night, Hunter Biden, Ashely Biden, and several grandchildren of Joe and Jill Biden shopped and dined around downtown Nantucket before Thanksgiving. Although President Biden spent Wednesday visiting various figures in the Middle East as part of his hostage release scheme and being briefed on the car explosion at Rainbow Bridge, his children and grandchildren survived the windy, rainy weather for coffee, smoothies, and gifts. The Biden children and grandkids have joined the president and first lady at the $34 million 13-acre property on the island off the coast of Massachusetts.

With Joe's wealthy friends staying in Nantucket's Nantucket home, the vast sums he has used for vacations have declined since 2021

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 22, 2023
Since Joe Biden was president, the first couple and their family have been housed in $75 million worth of vacation guests houses, which have been held by wealthy Democrats who gave over their keys to the first couple and their families. Their Thanksgiving stay in Nantucket is both costly and luxurious. The Bidens are camping out for the holiday at David Rubenstein's 13,000 square foot home on a 14-acre private resort that includes a swimming pool, hot tub, and tennis court. The White House has confirmed that the Bidens pay rent for their stay, but has never disclosed how much money the first couple shellet out for six days at Nantucket's Abrams Point.

The president is off to Nantucket, giving him a break from the tense polls that have triggered continuing doubts about his 2024 run

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 22, 2023
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden arrived in Nantucket on Tuesday night for their Thanksgiving break, where they'll mark the holiday and commemorate the president's 81st birthday with their families. Six of their seven grandchildren are due to join them on the island, where they will take over billionaire turned philanthropist David Rubenstein's $34 million waterfront home for the third year in a row.

Biden's arrival and stay at billionaire friend David Rubenstein's $34 million, 13-acre beachfront property are on alert

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 20, 2023
President Joe Biden, Jr., his wife Jill, their children, and grandchilden returned to Nantucket on Tuesday to spend the Thanksgiving holiday at the $34 million luxurious palace financed by billionaire businessman turned philanthropist David Rubenstein. On the island for the first family's arrival, preparations have already started. For the past week, large military cargo planes have been touching down at the island's airport, carrying the machinery that will guarantee the president's stay.

Al Pacino reveals the iconic role he passed on and why he almost got fired from The Godfather

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 21, 2023
Al Pacino is approaching a point in his life where he's looking back, which is part of writing a memoir. The legendary actor sat down for an interview with David Rubenstein at 92NY New York, where he once more looked back. The Godfather and Scarface stars discussed some behind-the-scene facts that are excellent examples of cause and effect, even when it comes down to a single decision in life as part of its People Who Inspire Us series. When asked if there were any roles he regretted doing during his lengthy career, he replied, 'I turned down Star Wars (1977).' Since appearing in a string of classics including The Godfather (1972), Serpico (1973), and Dog Day Afternoon (1975), Pacino's resignation comes at a time when Pacino was being offered just about every leading man role.

Manchester United: Father of Qatari bidder admits he 'doesn't like the investment'

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 2, 2023
The father of a Qatari sheikh who is selling for Manchester United has revealed that he did't like the investment' made by his son. Sheikh Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani, the club's chairman, informed him he wanted to purchase '100% of the team' from the Glazers ahead of last month's'soft' deadline. Sheikh Jassim is fighting to get a £4.5 billion contract done, with British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe also in the fight for a takeover of the Premier League giants.

(and the A-lister who did the opposite) The worst celebrity NIMBYs has been revealed (and the A-lister who did the opposite)

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 11, 2023
DailyMail.com has explored some of the worst cases of celebrity NIMBYism, where the wealthy and famous go to whatever length to keep the people away from their mega mansions. Many A-listers have used their fame and fortune to close down any projects that were encroaching on their luxurious homes, from Steph Curry (left) to Dave Chapelle (right).

Joe Biden is branded 'creepy' for peering through window at Nantucket restaurant

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 27, 2022
After being seen lurking in the background of children's selfies as he peeked through a shop window on Nantucket, President Joe Biden has been chastised once more for his creepy behaviour around children. In the eerie close-up after unexpectedly approaching the Lemon Press Juice Shop window in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, the president, 80, was shown in the eerie close. Several young girls had been strolling the streets of town excitedly as Biden walked. Biden is on Nantucket with his family for Thanksgiving, which he spent at billionaire David Rubenstein's home. As the president wandered around the town on Saturday, nursing what appears to be a milkshake, one of the children can be heard screaming from the restaurant: 'There's Joe!Oh my God, hi!'

Happy Thanksgiving from Hollywood! Celebrating Turkey Day, actors share how they celebrate Turkey Day

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 24, 2022
On Thanksgiving morning, Hollywood would take to social media to tell their followers how they are celebrating America's holiday of one day of the year overeating like mad. Some people are extremely occupied in the kitchen, baking the apple pie just so or showing off their fall decor. Others are on power walks to prepare for the big, calorie-laden dinner or watching a football game with their pals. Here's a look at what the A list of Tinseltown looks like during the last big holiday before Christmas.

Despite remaining at billionaire finance chief's home, Biden will focus on 'nonbanks' such as hedge funds

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 23, 2022
On Wednesday, President Joe Biden was accused of hypocrisy when it became clear that his government was planning a headline grabbing clampdown on major financial companies that are not covered by banking laws - even as he lived it up at the $20 million Nantucket home of a private equity billionaire. According to a Forbes estimate, the Bidens are spending Thanksgiving at David Rubenstein's waterfront home, which is worth about $3.2 billion. Regulators at the Treasury have hedge funds, wealth managers, insurance companies, mortgage lenders, and cryptocurrency exchanges all within their sights on the day before Thanksgiving.

Jeff Zucker's ex-wife Caryn is 'getting close' with billionaire David Rubenstein

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 23, 2022
According to DailyMail.com, Jeff Zucker's ex-wife Caryn, 57, is seeing private equity billionaire David Rubenstein, 73. Insiders predict that Caryn will be the Thanksgiving holiday at Rubenstein's Nantucket estate with the Biden family. On Tuesday, the Bidens - Joe, Jill, Ashley, Hunter, and their families - were seen escorting off Air Force 1 to Rubenstein's $20 million waterfront estate. "David has formed a very close friendship with Caryn Zucker,' a source tells DailyMail.com. Since the summer, it's been the talk of the Upper East Side.' Jeff Zucker resigned as president of CNN in February after his affair with CNN chief marketing officer Allison Gollust.

Joe and Jill Biden will spend Thanksgiving at the $30 million Nantucket compound

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 22, 2022
The Thanksgiving holiday will see President Joe Biden, his wife Jill, and the extended Biden clan all camp out at the lavish Nantucket home of billionaire businessman and philanthropist David Rubenstein. The Biden clan arrived on the island on Tuesday evening, where they'll spend the week eating turky and discussing the 2024 presidential election at the same 13-acre estate where they stayed on last year. When the extended family is together, Biden says the holidays - a time when the extended family is together - will be serious discussions about another White House bid.

As Biden continues to encourage Chinese apps to continue, US investors in TikTok are pledging millions to Democrats

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 4, 2022
TikTok is believed by Republican lawmakers to steal customer records and spread Beijing-backed propaganda to help with the forthcoming midterm elections. After TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, attracted political backers in the United States after the app plowed billions of dollars. 'If you're curious why Joe Biden and the Democrats have kicked the can on TikTok for so long,' Republican Senator Josh Hawley told DailyMail.com, 'Just follow the money.' Sesdon, one of the top American investors, has donated over $8 million to the Democrats since 2020, according to the venture capitalist Sequoia.Its China arm, which reportedly owns 10% ByteDance. Carlyle Group, a private equity firm, acquired a $150 million interest in 2020. Joe and Jill Biden and his wife were invited by Carlyle co-founder David Rubenstein in 2014 and then in 2021 at his Nantucket mansion (above) twice: when Joe was Vice President in 2014 and again in 2021.

Starbucks claims that due to 'RACISM and mental health issues,' it is closing down a popular New Orleans cafe.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 17, 2022
Starbucks has stated that one of its New Orleans cafes is closing due to bigotry, but hasn't given any more details about why. Due to a string of issues that caused the location to be a 'high incident store,' the café at 700 Canal St. would close its doors permanently on October 3rd. 'Our stores are windows into America, and every day, our customers live the challenges we face in our communities, including issues with personal safety and security, racial profiling, a growing mental health crisis, and concerns exacerbated by COVID,' a Starbucks spokesperson said in a July letter obtained by 4WWL news.' These challenges play out inside our stores, impacting our employees, our communities, and our clients alike.' Multiple incidents have been recorded at the Canal street location, but specifics, including the circumstances surrounding the specific allegation of 'racism,' have yet to be revealed. It is also unknown if the cafe's workers or clients were assaulted during the racial attacks.