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'My Baby Can't Sleep' – Bill Gates Demolished A $43 Million Mansion To Create A Bachelor Pad— Neighbors Were Annoyed And Called It A 'Nuisance'
Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. Back in 2020, Bill and Melinda Gates purchased a $43 million oceanfront estate in Del Mar, California. The six-bedroom, 3.5-bath property was described in real estate listings as a "masterpiece" designed by architect Ken Ronchetti. But the view didn't last long. Following their divorce announcement in 2021, Gates tore the property down. According to the New York Post, the Microsoft co-founder decided to rebuild the home from scratch, planning a modern "bachelor pad" loaded with custom tech upgrades. That decision didn't go over quietly—literally. Don't Miss: Maker of the $60,000 foldable home has 3 factory buildings, 600+ houses built, and big plans to solve housing — Deloitte's fastest-growing software company partners with Amazon, Walmart & Target – Construction reportedly began in early 2022 and quickly became a source of frustration for the surrounding community. Neighbors reportedly told the Post that Gates' crew caused constant noise and disruption. "It's been a nuisance," one neighbor said. Another added, "They make a lot of noise; my baby can't sleep. It's become a real hindrance on the whole neighborhood." The teardown surprised some in the high-end real estate world. The original house was only a decade old and had been lauded for its clean lines, open design, and prime location just steps from the sand. But Gates—who also owns an expansive smart estate in Medina, Washington worth an estimated $130 million—opted to build something entirely new on the Del Mar lot, this time reportedly tailored to his post-divorce lifestyle. Del Mar's building regulations are notoriously strict, with environmental and zoning hurdles that often stall projects for years. Even so, Gates secured the necessary permits and, according to neighbors quoted by the Post, made at least two visits to the property during construction. They recalled him arriving with a full security detail and a pair of bulletproof Suburbans—part of a process that, they said, disrupted the quiet neighborhood from the moment demolition began. Trending: , which provides access to a pool of short-term loans backed by residential real estate with just a $100 minimum. For real estate watchers, the episode raised questions about the tradeoff between modern redevelopment and community impact. Gates had the freedom—and budget—to start over. But for the neighbors, the construction was a four-letter word. It's not clear how long the build took or whether Gates ever moved in. But one thing is certain: a billionaire's dream home can come at the cost of someone else's peace and quiet—especially when jackhammers replace ocean waves. Although the Del Mar rebuild wrapped up years ago, Gates has remained active in the high-end real estate market. In March 2024, a midcentury modern home he owned in Medina quietly sold for $4.9 million just days after hitting the market. For someone worth well over $100 billion, trading properties might seem like par for the course. But in Del Mar, it was a reminder that even the quietest beachfront paradise isn't immune to the noise of a billionaire renovation. One man's bachelor pad is another neighbor's sleep-deprived nightmare. Read Next: With Point, you can Peter Thiel turned $1,700 into $5 billion—now accredited investors are eyeing this software company with similar breakout potential. Learn how you can Image: Shutterstock This article 'My Baby Can't Sleep' – Bill Gates Demolished A $43 Million Mansion To Create A Bachelor Pad— Neighbors Were Annoyed And Called It A 'Nuisance' originally appeared on
Yahoo
10-06-2025
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Track Record-Setting West Acre Has Breeders' Cup Aspirations Via Royal Ascot
Track Record-Setting West Acre Has Breeders' Cup Aspirations Via Royal Ascot originally appeared on Paulick Report. Michael Blencowe's West Acre (IRE) will aim to cement his place among Europe's top sprinters when he lines up for the King Charles III Stakes (G1) at Royal Ascot on June 17 – a key fixture in the Breeders' Cup Challenge Series. The Breeders' Cup Challenge Series is an international series of 93 stakes races in 15 countries whose winners receive automatic starting positions and fees paid into a corresponding race at the Breeders' Cup World Championships, scheduled to be held Oct. 31-Nov. 1 at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club in Del Mar, California. Trained by George Scott, 3-year-old West Acre has made rapid progress since his belated debut late last year. Despite missing most of his juvenile season with a setback, the son of Mehmas (IRE) has burst onto the scene with two Group victories in Dubai – most notably breaking the track record at Meydan in the Blue Point Sprint (G2) before following up in the Nad Al Sheba Turf Sprint (G3) in March. Advertisement 'His racing career started late, because of an issue that he picked up as a young horse,' Scott said. 'As he went through the grades you could see him growing in confidence. He won the Blue Point really impressively; he'd probably had a harder race than we anticipated that day. He's come back now and he's fresh and well and looks like he's at the peak of his powers again.' Now freshened up and thriving at home in Newmarket, West Acre returns to British soil for the first time in 2025 and takes on a strong field in the King Charles III Stakes (G1) at Royal Ascot, where Scott had a winner last year with Victorious Racing's Isle of Jura (GB). 'We had a winner last year. We won the Hardwicke with Isle of Jura, we felt it was a big moment,' Scott said. 'You're instantly recognizable as a stable when you have success there. It's part of the growth as a young stable that you really need. We've got a team of horses going there this year. If we have a clear week with them in the build-up, we hope something might happen.' Scott is hopeful conditions will suit West Acre at Royal Ascot. 'Fast ground, strong pace, the track should really suit him,' he said. 'The weather looks like it is going to be dry next week, so we'd like a nice fast track to get him started back here on.' The race serves as a 'Win and You're In' qualifier for the Prevagen Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (G1), granting the winner an automatic fees-paid berth into the $1 million contest at Del Mar in November. Scott is no stranger to the meeting, having saddled the W J and T C O Gredley-owned James Garfield (IRE) in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf (G1) at Del Mar in 2017. 'James Garfield was my first good horse and Frankie (Dettori) rode him in the Breeders' Cup,' Scott said. 'It didn't really get much better than that at the time. It certainly gave me the appetite to want to come back. So West Acre's season we'll see how it all pans out, but the plan is to end up at Del Mar with him.' Scott is a big supporter of the Breeders' Cup, enjoying his time in America and American racing. 'You've got that real international theme at the Breeders' Cup,' he said. 'I really enjoy the way the Breeders' Cup do things. They try to bring the best horses in the world together and in true American style it's bigger and better than anything else.' This story was originally reported by Paulick Report on Jun 10, 2025, where it first appeared.
Globe and Mail
10-06-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
GlucoGuard Receives $43 Million Enterprise Valuation Research Report
Del Mar, California--(Newsfile Corp. - June 10, 2025) - Harbinger Research, LLC an independent equity research firm with a focus on the small cap and microcap stocks, announced today that it has published a new research report on American Diversified Holdings Corporation/GlucoGuard (OTC Pink: ADHC). The report includes a valuation analysis, multi-year financial forecast model, and a value estimate of the Company and its shares. The report puts a fully diluted price target of .0012 equivalent to a $43 million enterprise valuation, assuming full dilution for required developmental capital at the current stock price. As the stock price increases, the dilution would decline accordingly raising the price target. Currently, ADHC is working with Investment Partners on Capital Formation that will benefit the enterprise valuation model utilizing non-dilutive or controlled dilutive financial models. As the development process continues further Intellectual Property filings with the USPTO is anticipated further enhancing GlucoGuards' valuation proposition. A main catalyst for GlucoGuards valuation will be fully described in future releases with a full analysis of the artificial intelligence and predictive learning aspect of the Bio Tracking and recording of blood Glucose levels. To access the research report, please visit the Harbinger Research website at: 2023-06-02 American Diversified Holdings Corp. Coverage Initiation Report ( "Management views the $43 M enterprise value to be conservative due to ability of the GlucoGuard technology to meet the unmet need of hypoglycemia and the severe problems of "Death in Bed"," commented ADHC. "Additionally, this report does not incorporate GlucoGuards' AI and Predictive learning software components and related IP due to its developing nature," concluded ADHC. Key Aspects of the Report 537mm Diabetic Patients Worldwide. 37 mm Diabetic Patients In the US. 3.7 Type 1 Diabetics in the US. 190k to 380K Potential Patients in the US. a potential market of $360 MM to $720MM in revenues. IN ADDITIONAL NEWS ADHC is in negotiations for a strategic partnership to license the GlucoGuard Technology to the Eurpean Union for upfront cash payments, milestone cash payments and cash payment royalties from revenues. Arete Biosciences development contract has been initially funded and is expected to expand into patient studies. ADHC 6-15-25 Quartely disclosure filing is expected to be filed this week ahead of the deadline. Dexcom APP integration and AI software system is under review and should be proceeding to the next phase in the near term. Patent Counsel is updating GlucoGuards' IP with the USPTO. Shareholders should anticipate and continual stream of announcements on these developments and more in the near future. About Harbinger Research, LLC Harbinger Research, LLC is one of a new breed of issuer-sponsored research boutiques, providing unbiased equity research coverage to smaller issuers that cannot attract research coverage from traditional brokerage firm's research departments. Our mission is to help both investors and public issuers by improving the availability of issuer information and by providing sound, unbiased analysis of our issuer clients' businesses, industries, and current market valuation. The policies of Harbinger Research, LLC require that all personnel strictly adhere to the CFA Institute's Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct, and its Best Practice Guidelines Governing Analyst / Corporate Issuer Relations. Please see for more information. To view our disclosures and disclaimers, or for more information, visit Harbinger Research, LLC Brian Connell, CFA Senior Research Analyst brian@ GlucoGuard, a Division of American Diversified Holdings Corporation is a patent-pending nocturnal glucose monitoring and delivery system for diabetic patients. The system helps prevent the dangerous effects of low blood sugar during sleep, including the potentially fatal "Death in Bed" phenomenon. Collaborating with a leading U.S. research university, a prominent biomedical engineering firm, and a major CGM company, GlucoGuard is at the forefront of diabetes management technology. To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: ABOUT AMERICAN DIVERSIFIED HOLDINGS CORPORATION John Cacchioli, CEO American Diversified Holdings Corporation Telephone: (212) 537-5900 INVESTOR HOTLINE 858-325-7098 Email: JC@ ADHCInvestor@ SOCIAL MEDIA TWITTER: @ADHCManagement. 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National Post
06-06-2025
- National Post
White belt student awarded $56M after being paralyzed by jiu-jitsu instructor
A beginner jiu-jitsu student in California was awarded $56 million ($77 million CDN) after being paralyzed by his black belt instructor during a sparring session. Article content Jack Greener, 30, a white belt, had been sparring with Francisco Iturralde, 33, during a Brazilian jiu-jitsu session in Del Mar, California, when he suffered the devastating spinal cord injury, KNSD reported. Article content Article content Article content The incident took place on Nov. 29, 2018, at Del Mar Jiu-Jitsu Club, when the two men were paired up. Article content Iturralde, a second-degree black belt, put his entire weight on Greener in a position that crushed the student's cervical vertebrae, rendering him a paraplegic. Article content Greener was hospitalized for several months and suffered multiple strokes among a series of other ailments, according to his attorneys. Article content The injured man was weeks away from graduating from college and was set to start a career as a professional surf instructor when he was paralyzed. Article content In 2023, a San Diego jury awarded him $46 million US, but with post-judgment interest, it now exceeds $56 million US. Article content The studio appealed the decision to the California Supreme Court, which declined to overturn the judgment this week. Article content Article content The verdict was also affirmed by a state appellate panel late last year, according to the outlet. Article content Greener sued the jiu-jitsu club for the injuries he suffered, blaming Iturralde, who is known on one website as 'Sinistro,' or 'Sinister,' for his 'dynamic, aggressive grappling style,' according to the New York Post. Article content 'When it occurred, the first thought that came to mind was, 'I'm going to be okay,' and then the second thought was, 'Oh s—, I can't move.'' Article content View this post on Instagram A post shared by CHASE VIKEN (@wavechase) Article content
Daily Mail
06-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Jiujitsu student gets $56m payout after he's paralyzed from neck down by instructor who 'crushed him'
A beginner jiujitsu student has been awarded $56million after an in-class accident he attended left him paralyzed from the neck down. In 2018, white-belt Jack Greener, 30, was sparring with second-degree black-belt teacher Francisco Iturralde when his cervical vertebrae was crushed during a terrifying move. Greener sued the Del Mar Jiu-Jitsu Club in California, owned by Michael Phelps, on the grounds that the premises was responsible for the fractured neck and spinal cord injury he received that he claimed forever altered his life. Greener underwent surgery soon after the accident and, over the course of the next seven years, recovered. He's now a mountain climber and motivational speaker. In 2023, an appellate district court awarded Greener $46million in damages, which the jiu-jitsu studio appealed at the California Supreme Court - but it declined to overturn the judgement. Now, with interest, the studio's been ordered to pay a total of $56million. Greener previously attended classes at a different school but stopped because it was too far from his home, according to the court judgement. The student then started classes at the Del Mar Jiu-Jitsu Club in early November 2018, and he sparred with his instructor at the end of a class later than month. Greener was in the 'turtle position' with his elbows and knees on the floor when, he claimed, Iturralde 'lost control and injured' him. Iturralde testified that Greener seemed highly experienced for a white belt and had expressed a desire to be competitive. He admitted that the move was 'dangerous' and he wouldn't execute it if he 'could not safely' do so. Owner Phelps and instructor Iturralde pushed back and said students should assume risk when participating in combat sports, but the court maintained that the black-belt instructors should be held to a higher standard than their student counterparts. When they appealed the decision to the state Supreme Court, it recently declined to review the case. Greener's used his story to motivate others and documented his journey to become one of only two people with his disability to go above 14,000ft on foot when he climbed Mount Bross in Colorado, according to his website. In January 2019, he started to regain movement and could walk with the help of a cane. He then set out to be the first with his condition to ascend Mount Whitney in California, with its elevation of 14,505ft. Last November, Greener posted a reflection on his Instagram about the six years since he was paralyzed. He said: 'Six years to infinity. The PTSD of the actual situation has all but healed. Having spent April 23 to now mending the prior four years. Which, to be honest, is pretty cool. And I'm left to mend the remaining pieces as it pertains to courtrooms, suits, and ties. 'Honestly, I've not achieved much of anything in 2024 and have seemingly regressed in career, finances, etc. Much of it out of my control. But that's OK, progress and growth isn't linear. 'The good news is I have a few doors in front of me and, relatively speaking, I'm happy and secure. So here's to hoping the right doors open.'
