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1/17/25: Weekly Recap of Headlines We Found Interesting

Written by Next Vantage | 01/17/2025

 

Integrating Security into Long Term Estate Planning

In light of the Brian Thompson shooting, the visibility of executives and celebrities, increased awareness around terrorism, and emerging cybersecurity threats, the tax-efficient "endowment" of security costs could become a leading edge issue for #UHNW situations.

https://www.wealthmanagement.com/estate-planning/security-and-estate-planning-new-considerations-uhnw-families

 

Collectible Fraud

One of the fears for the collectible market is the unwavering faith in the authenticators of mass-signature pieces. This lawsuit could be an eye-opener if this Kelce incident isn't an isolated incident.

https://onpattison.com/news/2025/jan/16/beckett-sues-memorabilia-store-over-fraudulent-jason-kelce-autographs/

 

Rockets Red Glare

It was a mixed result for SpaceX's latest test flight as the main rocket broke up mid-flight, but the booster rocket was caught by the "chopsticks" again.  This was the 7th test flight of its Starship rocket.

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/16/spacex-launch-starship-flight-seven-starlink-satellite-test.html

 

Washington "Commanding" a Different Kind of Attention

There is more to Washington than politics these days.  As the NFL playoffs move on, the Commanders are in the midst of one of the most unlikely reversals in sports history.  The team has won its first playoff game and changed the trajectory of the once-proud franchise. With a new owner, new general manager, new head coach and a rookie quarterback, the Commanders face the number 1 seed in Detroit as they seek a spot in the NFC Championship.  John Keim lays out the history and the factors that led to the recent resurgence.

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/43401140/washington-commanders-turnaround-season-nfl-playoffs-divisional-round