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Scoop
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
Fin Rah Zel Drop Sweet Ambient Vibe With New Single + Video ‘Overthinking'
A harmonious, light and airy song with a chilled ambience, 'Overthinking' is comprised of a smooth, steady groove, strong back-beat, and good-vibe conscious lyricism – in essence, archetypal Fin Rah Zel. A collaborative effort, 'Overthinking' was written, composed, and produced by Brian with talented cohort Sam Johnson at Rhythm Ace Studio, with additional production and mixing completed by renowned producer and musician Devin Abrams (Pacific Heights, Drax Project, Shapeshifter) and finally mastered by Chris Gehringer (Lorde, Selena Gomez, Benny Blanco, Dua Lipa) at Sterling Sound. A relaxed, relatable jam about suffering from a lack in confidence, further compounded by seeking validation in all the wrong places and ways, singer Brian Norton called on old memories of feeling 'less than', and how drink became the mask to hide the fear and negative thoughts that impacted him. Says Brian: 'I am a classic overthinker, probably tilted to the more chronic side. When we were writing this at Sam's studio, I was thinking back to these times in the clubs, drinking to muster up the courage to say hi to the ladies and putting way too much pressure on myself. I remember feeling so anxious and terrified when it came to approaching a girl that I was interested in, I would always think of all the potential negative outcomes and let the fear of them saying no, stop me in my tracks. Alcohol was definitely my temporary confidence booster which turned into a weekly habit. In essence, the song is really just about not having the nuts to approach the girl that you like, and masking that lack of confidence with alcohol lol.' Now an older, wiser Brian can see it for what it was, and his advice is to seek a more internalised journey, based on building yourself up from the inside - without the vizard of alcohol – in order to be authentically yourself and feel good about it! 'Looking back it was just a lack of confidence and self-belief and I think underneath all of that I was just looking for validation that I was worthy of them. If I could speak to my 18 year old self, I would tell him that he's looking for validation in the wrong environments and should just look within.' explains Brian. Fin Rah Zel are prolific creators of beautiful music matched with genuine lyrics to create a distinct blend of dreamy zen, infectious optimism, and catchy summer vibes, as evoked in their radio smash hit 'Unity' and their growing back catalogue of impressive tunes. No stranger to delivering numbers that tug at the heart-strings, Fin Rah Zel are a band that consistently reach deep within to compose songs that hit all the feels, full of gentle, heartfelt grooves and warm-hearted uplifting messages of connection, love and hope. Listen out for more new music to come from Fin Rah Zel, their music is medicine for the soul!
Yahoo
28-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt Snaps Up A $24 Million San Francisco Apartment To Add To His Global Property Portfolio
Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt knows a bargain when he sees one. He has just scooped up a $24 million co-op in San Francisco's exclusive Pacific Heights neighborhood, a decade after its previous owner paid $32 million for it and embarked on an extensive renovation, The Wall Street Journal reports. Schmidt, worth $23 billion, has been on an extensive real estate shopping spree recently. Last month, he spent over $55 million on a London mansion in the upscale Holland Park area, according to the Financial Times. As with that investment, his latest purchase was purely as an investment, the Journal reported. Don't Miss: GoSun's breakthrough rooftop EV charger already has 2,000+ units reserved — become an investor in this $41.3M clean energy brand today. Invest early in CancerVax's breakthrough tech aiming to disrupt a $231B market. Back a bold new approach to cancer treatment with high-growth potential. Schmidt and his wife, Wendy, have a global property portfolio comprising homes in New York City, Los Angeles, Montecito, California; Rhinebeck, New York; Washington, D.C.; Miami Beach, Florida; and Nantucket, Massachusetts, according to the Journal. In addition, the outlet reported, the Schmidt Family Foundation purchased 350 acres of land in Montecito, which will remain undeveloped as a preserve. The seller, Chris R. Redlich Jr., is taking the nearly $10 million loss on his home. He was a retired shipping executive who initially used the historic co-op as a primary residence before embarking on an extensive renovation with interior designer Suzanne Tucker. 'Like all remodels, it started out with us saying, 'Oh, let's just move this over there,' he told the Journal. 'It ended up as a complete design.' Trending: This Jeff Bezos-backed startup will allow you to become a landlord in just 10 minutes, with minimum investments as low as $100. The 5,700-square-foot home features three bedrooms, wraparound terraces with views of the Golden Gate and the Bay bridges, two kitchens, and a private elevator opening directly into the marble-clad entry area. Redlich appeared to chalk up his loss to the cost of doing business in California and, in 2024, paid a further $32 million for a home set on 50 acres in Nashville. 'The taxes were too high relative to what we were getting,' Redlich told the Journal. 'I wouldn't put a business in California now on a bet.' He added, 'On my balance sheet, I'd already reserved a big discount on that place and our discount number was relatively close to what it ended up being,' he said. Investing and philanthropy have been the twin pillars of Schmidt's life since he stepped down from the board of Google's parent company, Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG, GOOGL)), in 2019 and his role as technical advisor in 2020. Notable investments since have included Uber (NASDAQ:UBER), SoFi (NASDAQ:SOFI), and Zymergen through Innovation Endeavors, a company he co-founded. He has funded multiple eco-based initiatives through The Schmidt Family Foundation. See Next: $100k in assets? Maximize your retirement and cut down on taxes: Book your free call with a financial advisor to start your financial journey – no cost, no obligation. Warren Buffett once said, "If you don't find a way to make money while you sleep, you will work until you die." Here's how you can earn passive income with just $100. This article Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt Snaps Up A $24 Million San Francisco Apartment To Add To His Global Property Portfolio originally appeared on © 2025 Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved. Sign in to access your portfolio
Bloomberg
17-06-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Private Real Estate Listings Ignite Fight Over How US Homes Are Sold
Perched atop San Francisco's northern hills, Pacific Heights is a bastion of old money, new fortunes and off-market home sales. Here, discretion in real estate isn't just expected, it's required. Butch Haze would know: Real estate is the family business. His late mother was a top Sotheby's agent. Today, he's one of the founding agents of Compass Inc. 's San Francisco business and runs a team that ranks among the top 100 across all firms nationwide.
Wall Street Journal
11-06-2025
- Business
- Wall Street Journal
Ex-Google Chief Eric Schmidt Adds $24 Million San Francisco Apartment to Property Portfolio
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt has paid $24 million for an apartment in a historic San Francisco co-op, according to people with knowledge of the deal. Located in the Pacific Heights neighborhood, the home is on a high-floor in a Beaux-Arts building constructed around 1924.
The Hindu
27-05-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Ranquelino, Pantazi, Star Of Night, Trakila, Ramiel and Andre catch the eye
Ranquelino, Pantazi, Star Of Night, Trakila, Ramiel and Andre caught the eye when the horses were exercised here on Tuesday morning (May 27). Inner sand: 600m: Galway Girl (Vishal) 39.5. Strode out well. Einaudi (Darshan) 40. Moved well. Corte Madera (—) 39.5. Shaped well. Outer sand: 600m: Glorious King (Peter) 43. Worked well. Wings Of Fury (—), Seneca (-) 42. Former finished two lengths ahead. Lucero (Vivek) 44.5. Easy. Frederika (rb) 45.5. Moved freely. 1000m: Auctav (Chetan K), Get Set Go (Salman K) 1-15, 600/42.5. They pleased. Eastern Gold (R. Pradeep) 1-11.5, 600/41.5. Impressed. Moonlite Rose (Likith), La Quinta (-) 1-15, 600/45. Former finished three lengths ahead. Magnetic (Saqlian) 1-11, 600/41. A fine display. Eleanora (Vaibhav), Ad Meliora (Siddaraju) 1-15, 600/44. They finished level. Ranquelino (R. Pradeep) 1-11.5, 600/41.5. Moved fluently. Andre (P. Trevor) 1-9.5, 600/41. Moved attractively. Excellent Lass (Suraj), Ashwa Kali Bhani (Prabhakaran) 1-9, 600/41.5. Former finished six lengths ahead. Sicyon (Shreyas) 1-16, 600/44. In fine trim. Pacific Heights (Likith) 1-13, 600/43. Moved impressively. Ramiel (Abhay S) 1-10.5, 600/41. Pleased. Romping Home (Yash), Multi Success (Neeraj) 1-15, 600/43. Former finished four lengths ahead. Kyoto (Vishal) 1-14, 600/43. In fine condition. Pantazi (Hasib) 1-11, 600/40.5. A fine display. Hurricane Bay (Likith), Petaluma (-) 1-14.5, 600/43.5. Former finished two lengths ahead. Champions Way (Suraj) 1-16, 600/45. Moved on the bit. Trakila (Tejeshwar), Polka Dot (-) 1-13, 600/40. Former finished four lengths ahead. Kerry Gold (Neeraj) 1-13.5, 600/41.5. Impressed. 1200m: Lightning Blitz (Suraj), Star Concept (rb) 1-29.5, 1,000/1-11.5, 600/42. They shaped well. Vyasa (Antony) 1-30.5, 1,000/1-12, 600/42.5. In fine trim. Power Of Gold (Saqlian) 1-31, 1,000/1-12.5, 600/43. Moved impressively. 1400m: Supernatural (G. Vivek) 1-45.5, 1,200/1-30, 1,000/1-15, 600/46. Easy. Supreme Success (Rayan), Republican Star (Koshi K) 1-40, (1,400-600) 53.5. Former impressed. Secret Saint (P. Trevor) 1-41, 1,200/1-25.5, 1,0001-10, 600/41. A pleasing display. Matisse (G. VIvek) 1-45, 1,200/1-30, 1,000/1-15.5, 600/45. Moved on the bit. Cherie Chevalier (-), Black Dust (-) 1-45.5, 1,200/1-28.5, 1,000/1-13, 600/42. Former finished three lengths ahead. Assimilate (-) 1-43, (1,400-600) 56. Eased up. Star Of Night (Neeraj) 1-40, 1,200/1-25, 1,000/1-10.5, 600/40.5. Catch the eye. Gate practice — inner sand: 1200m: Adornment (R. Pradeep) 1-22, (1,200-600) 40.5. Jumped out well. Scent Of Rain (P. Trevor), Don Carlos (Darshan) 1-22, (1,200-600) 40.5. Former finished five lengths ahead. Khazana (Antony) 1-23, (1,200-600) 40. Took a good jump. LG's Script (Koshi K), Force Of Nature (rb) 1-25, (1,200-600) 39.5. Former finished two lengths ahead. Rightly Noble (Suhas), Jade Mountain (rb) 1-32, (1,200-600) 46.5. Former finished eight lengths ahead. Enola Holmes (Neeraj), Surprise Fantasy (Likith) 1-20.5, (1,200-600) 41. They jumped out smartly. Goodwill (Hindu S), Paulite Warrior (Vishal) 1-23.5, (1,200-600) 41.5. Former finished three lengths ahead. Highland Dream (Ajinkya) 1-26.5, (1,200-600) 43.5. Jumped out well. Crown Drive (Arjun) 1-19, (1,200-600) 42. Impressed. Thutmose (Chetan K), My Solitaire (Salman K) 1-21.5, (1,200-600) 40. Former finished six lengths ahead. Sekhmet (rb), Sea Jack (rb) 1-22.5, (1,200-600) 41.5. Former finished five lengths ahead. Magestic Persona (A. Ramu), Lots Of Luck (R. Pradeep) 1-27.5, (1,200-600) 47. Former finished about a distance ahead. Call Me Trinity (rb), Togo (Vishal) 1-27, (1,200-600) 45. Keitaro (Saqlian), Mrs. Brando (I. Chisty), Vistoria Belle (rb), Ksepiman (-) 1-24.5, (1,200-600) 40. First two named impressed. Victoria Doressani (Rozario), Blue Storm (Arvind), Zayana (Pavan) 1-24, (1,200-600) 43. They jumped out well. Indian Brocade (Suraj), Blind Faith (rb) 1-23.5, (1,200-600) 40. Former finished four lengths ahead. Crimson Flame (Tauseef), Adelanto (Rajesh K) 1-23.5, (1,200-600) 38.5. Former finished four lengths ahead. Rise And Reign (Peter), Brilliant Star (Saqlian) 1-19.5, (1,200-600) 40.5. They took a smart jump and finished level. Casteel (Yash), Global Influence (rb) 1-21, (1,200-600) 38.5. Former showed out. Midnight Blue (Suraj), Queen Of Kings (Siddaraju) 1-21.5, (1,200-600) 38.5. Former finished six lengths ahead. Sea Glory (Vikrant), Assurances (Vaibhav) 1-21.5, (1,200-600) 38.5. Former finished four lengths ahead. War Enyo (Shinde), Benzema (Afsar), Triple Star (Salman K) 1-25, (1,200-600) 40.5. They jumped out well. Beast Royale (Laxman S), Tyaaraa (I. Chisty) 1-28.5, (1,200-600) 41. They finished level. Tripple V (N. Darshan), Sunlit Path (rb), Acantha (R. Pradeep) 1-21, (1,200-600) 40. Tripple V impressed.
