Sophie Alexander

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Oracle’s Larry Ellison bought most of the Hawaiian island of Lanai for $300 million, becoming the boss and landlord to residents.

Billionaire Larry Ellison controls Hawaiian island like a ‘Sims’ game

Oracle’s Larry Ellison bought most of the Hawaiian island of Lanai for $300 million, becoming the boss and landlord to residents.

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