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No Nails Needed

Borgund Stave Church in Norway was built sometime between 1180 and 1250 AD.

It is part of a group of medieval wooden churches found almost exclusively in Scandinavia, built without using a single nail.pic.twitter.com/r3mqZeuQOZ
— James Lucas (@JamesLucasIT) January 30, 2026

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Media & Entertainment

As Disney’s Bob Iger Runs Out the Clock, Some Protegés ‘Can’t Wait to Be King’

Whoever gets named to the head job will have the tough job of turning Iger’s late-era ambitions into reality.

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Advisor Upside

RIA Boom Redraws Wealth Management Map

Assets at independent advisory firms grew at an annualized rate of 11% over the past five years, while wirehouse assets increased just 8.5%, according to recent data.

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Banking

Luxury Card Cage Match Heats Up With Rising Perks, Prices

Credit card issuers are enticing big spenders with luxurious perks and prestige brands, funded in part by fees that are higher than ever.

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Private Equity

Blackstone Hits Dealmaking ‘Escape Velocity’

Nobody is happier about the exit uptick than Blackstone executives, whose realized performance compensation reached $1.1 billion in 2025.

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