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Bloomberg
2 days ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
Andreessen Cuts Price of Silicon Valley Mansion to $29.5 Million
Venture capitalist Marc Andreessen's five-bedroom mansion in Atherton, California, was put back on the market for $29.5 million late last month, a nearly $4 million discount from when it was listed a year ago. The house, which Andreessen and his wife, Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen, bought in 2007 for $16.6 million, sat unsold for nearly eight months before being removed in November. Andreessen, an early investor in Meta Platforms Inc., Lyft Inc., Airbnb Inc. and dozens of other tech companies, has been spending more time in Washington and Florida recently as an ally to President Donald Trump.
News.com.au
2 days ago
- General
- News.com.au
Prisoner on the run after breaking out of Qld correctional facility in a tractor
A prisoner is on the run after a shock tractor escape from a correctional facility in Far North Queensland on Sunday morning. Michael Graeme Rennie, 43, is serving a six-year, three-month sentence for serious assault, motor vehicle offences, theft and burglary, and drugs and weapons offences, at Lotus Glen Correctional Centre in Atherton. He escaped while working on the prison farm. Rennie was last seen driving a red Massey tractor with an attached bucket. Queensland Police Detective Inspector Jason Chetham told a press conference that it was understood Rennie escaped the facility using the tractor. '(Rennie) was last seen at about 10.20am yesterday (Sunday) morning and discovered missing in a headcount just before midday yesterday afternoon,' Inspector Chetham said on Monday. 'We believe he was conducting duties at the correctional centre using a red Massey tractor and that tractor is also unaccounted for, so we believe he may well have left the facility with that tractor.' The headcount was conducted at 11.55am, about an hour and a half after Rennie was last seen on the facility. Inspector Chetham has asked the public to contact the police if they have any information on his whereabouts. 'We don't have any specific concerns on what he might do in the community, not targeting anyone, but we're certainly asked people not to approach him and call us immediately if they have any information,' he said. 'He's from Far North Queensland, so he doesn't have to get far to see the family. so that's an angle we're running here. 'The Tablelands is an agricultural centre, so tractors on the road are something, I don't think, will turn a lot of heads, but we're keen to find it anyway'. The Lotus Glen Correctional Centre offers programs in the fields of both farming and industry to equip inmates with skills in preparation for their release. Police have warned the public to not approach Rennie if seen and to immediately contact authorities. Rennie is described having fair hair and complexion with blue eyes, with a light build standing at 174cm and weighing 56kg. He also has several body markings, including a gun tattoo on his left shoulder, a dragon and skull on his right shoulder, a screamer on his top shoulder blade, a clown with a gun on his left ribs, the letters 'SMP', a gargoyle, a demon holding a skull with horn and three names on his left arm, multiple dog bites and scars on his left arm, and on his right arm, a Celtic design, skull clown, full sleeve on his forearm and knuckle dusters. The lower half of his body includes a knee to ankle brick wall, panther, anarchy sign, skull, four headstones, clown face and eight ball on his left leg, a Celtic sleeve on his outside right calf, a star on his right foot, and a joker with crown on the side of his right knee. Anyone with information is urged to contact Policelink through the online suspicious activity form, which operates 24 hours per day or call 131 444.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Nurses shortlisted for award for their work with dementia patients
Two Atherton nurses are up for a top award for their jobs" target="_blank">work supporting older people. Specialist dementia nurses at not-for-profit care village, Belong, have landed a coveted finalist shortlisting at the Dementia Care Awards 2025. Belong Admiral Nurses, Bridget Lawler and Caroline Clifton are up for the Admiral Nurse Award which recognises innovation, and 'real-world difference' made by those working in the role in partnership with Dementia UK. The pair help Belong customers and their families navigate dementia with advice and signposting throughout the journey, for example, assisting arranging assessments with healthcare professionals, sitting in on social services meetings, or advising how to secure finance. More: Walking frames get 'pimped up' for a very good reason at this Bolton care home More: Ceremony to mark start of £38M transformation of services at Royal Bolton Hospital More: Mum of 3-month-year-old's challenge to fundraise to pay for her cancer treatment They are also typically a first port-of-call for new customers, visiting their homes to guide them and offer moral support as part of the moving in process into the Mealhouse Lane village. Now, the duo has been nominated for the accolade owing to the success of B's Memory Cafe, a widening of their service to people living in the local area. The monthly drop-in invites guests for a coffee and a chat, often alongside an activity or entertainment, giving a welcome chance of respite to those attending. Caroline Clifton, admiral nurse at Belong, said: 'People often come to us when a parent or partner has had a dementia diagnosis but they're unsure of what to do or where to turn, and that's where we come in. We've always been there for Belong customers and we're pleased to offer our help to those living in the community, too.' In the lead-up to the upcoming summer awards, the pair has been championing Dementia Action Week as the spotlight is shone on the national campaign to promote awareness of the importance of early diagnosis. Belong Atherton's doors continue to be open for meet and greets with management, personal tours of its state-of-the-art village, and a chance to enjoy onsite facilities including, bistro, salon, and specialist gym. Bridget Lawler, admiral nurse at Belong, added: 'We're really pleased to receive a Dementia Care Awards nomination. It's always encouraging to hear how our work helps so many people and to be recognised at national level is a fantastic achievement.'
Mint
3 days ago
- Sport
- Mint
England greats don't want RCB to IPL 2025 title: ‘He's going to be doubly unbearable'; here's the whole story
Former England cricketers Michael Atherton and Naseer Hussain passed a teasing remark on Dinesh Karthik, stating the latter will be 'doubly unbearable' in Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) go on to win their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) in two day's time. RCB are just one win away from their maiden IPL title after the Rajat Patidar-led side demolished Punjab Kings by eight wickets in Qualifier 1. RCB have reached an IPL final thrice before, losing on all occasions. Following his retirement from international cricket, Karthik has been working as a cricket pundit on multiple platforms in India and overseas. During his time as cricket pundit, Karthik has shared the same commentary box alongside Atherton and Hussain and has share a great camaraderie among the three. The former wicketkeeper-batter retired from IPL in 2024 before being roped in as a mentor by RCB for the 2025 season. "RCB have got through to the finals. If they win that, DK is going to be unbearable. One season as coach/mentor and he's won it," Hussain said in a teasing manner during a Sky Sports Podcast with Atherton. In RCB go on to win the title, Karthik will etch his name in history books of winning an IPL trophy in his first year of being a support staff. Atherton echoed Hussain. 'He's unbearable at the best of times, he's going to be doubly unbearable. He'll be like John Terry, at the front of the RCB trophy presentation holding it there with Virat Kohli,' Atherton added. One of the most knowledgeable individuals in the Indian cricket, Karthik has been a voice on and off the field too. Starting from the mega auction to RCB's entire IPL 2025 campaign, Karthik played a huge part in changing the franchise's fortunes in the past one year. On June 3 at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi stadium, RCB will face either Mumbai Indians or Punjab Kings in the final. Mumbai Indians have defeated Gujarat Titans in Eliminator to set a date with Punjab Kings in Qualifier 2 on Sunday. Stay updated on all the action from the IPL 2025. Check the IPL 2025 Schedule, track the latest IPL 2025 Points Table, and follow the top performers with the Orange Cap and Purple Cap.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
'No doubt, he was having breakfast with Virat Kohli. Great': Atherton's unforgiving 'IPL' jab at Nasser Hussain
Royal Challengers Bengaluru reached the final of the 2025 Indian Premier League earlier this week with a win over Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1. The Rajat Patidar-led side had finished second in the league table with 19 points to their name. They produced a stunning performance in the match against PBKS, thumping them by 8 wickets after reducing the side to just 101 in 14.1 overs. Throughout the campaign, RCB had different match-winners which played a key role in their consistent success. One of them was Jacob Bethell, who didn't play for a majority of the opening part of the tournament; in fact, he played only two matches, but produced a brilliant 55-run knock off just 33 deliveries while opening the batting against Chennai Super Kings. However, it was RCB's last game before the tournament was suspended following military tensions between India and Pakistan. Bethell left for England following the suspension but rejoined the squad after resumption. He was available for selection for two matches before his scheduled departure back to England for the ODI series against West Indies. RCB didn't play him. During a Sky Sports Cricket podcast, Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton, the two former England captains, touched upon the subject of Bethell for the upcoming Test series against India, with Hussain wondering how the English team would fit the player in the XI. Atherton, however, had a pointed answer ready. 'I take you back to three podcasts, when we were talking about what the team should be for the Zimbabwe Test match. I said, bring him back from the IPL. It's an international match. He's a centrally contracted player, bring him back from the IPL. I'm not saying it in hindsight here. That's exactly what I would've done,' said Atherton. Atherton also took a shot at Nasser, stating that the latter would argue Bethell was 'learning' in the IPL. However, a centrally contracted player needs to 'play' for England, added Atherton. 'You will argue because you've got a billion followers in India that you'd like to keep on the right side of. He's learning a lot in IPL, he's learning a lot with Virat Kohli. He was no doubt having breakfast with Virat Kohli... great! But when it's time to play, come play as a centrally contracted player,' said Atherton.
