Billionaires

Companies

Elon Musk is no longer a trillionaire, but his $957 billion net worth still makes him world's richest person

Elon Musk's net worth has dropped to $957 billion after a SpaceX and Tesla share slide, ending his brief run as the world's first trillionaire.

5 min read24 Jun 2026
News

Epstein files: Bill Gates says disgraced financier planned to blackmail him about extramarital affairs

Bill Gates told the House Oversight Committee that Jeffrey Epstein allegedly used knowledge of his extramarital affairs to send ‘veiled’ threats and try to regain access to him.

3 min read24 Jun 2026
News

AI-native medical center in Texas — Details on hi-tech hospital for which Michael and Susan Dell donated $750 million

Groundbreaking is expected this fall for what university leaders are proudly dubbing the nation's first “AI-native” hospital—a facility built from the ground up with artificial intelligence woven into its core infrastructure.

2 min read17 Jun 2026
Companies

'Give half away', Melinda French Gates advices new wave of IPO millionaires - Here's why

As SpaceX's record-breaking $75 billion IPO creates a new generation of millionaires and billionaires, philanthropist Melinda French Gates has direct advice: commit now to giving at least half away, avoid flashy displays of wealth, and remember that no US billionaire built their fortune alone.

5 min read14 Jun 2026
Sports

Ronaldo $300M, Messi $140M, Mbappé $95M, Haaland $80M, Kane $41M: 2026 World Cup's highest-paid players ranked

Forbes has revealed the 11 highest-paid players at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Cristiano Ronaldo topping the list at $300 million and two active billionaires captaining their nations for the first time in tournament history.

9 min read13 Jun 2026
News

Elon Musk becomes first trillionaire as SpaceX launches world's biggest IPO: Check how he compares with other tech CEOs

Elon Musk became the first trillionaire on Friday as his company SpaceX opened the biggest IPO in the world's history. Here's how his wealth compares with other tech CEOs

3 min read12 Jun 2026
News

Zohran Mamdani fires back after Jeff Bezos says doubling billionaire taxes won’t help Queens teachers

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani responded to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos after the billionaire said doubling his taxes would not help a teacher in Queens. Bezos earlier also called for eliminating federal income taxes for lower-income Americans.

2 min read22 May 2026
Opinion

Why some Silicon Valley leaders fear the ‘billionaire tax’ while others don’t—dual-share structures

California’s proposed billionaire tax looks modest at 5% on paper. But thanks to Silicon Valley’s dual-share structures, some founders including Meta’s Zuckerberg and Google’s Brin and Page could face effective tax rates many times higher. Here’s why that matters for investors.

5 min read8 May 2026
Markets

Warren Buffett's top 5 tips for long-term investment and why they still hold water

Berkshire Hathaway's Warren Buffett is renowned for his long-term investment strategies and prudent risk-taking. Here are some of the billionaire's top tips for long-term investment in the stock markets.

5 min read6 Apr 2026
Companies

Cyrus Poonawalla buys Ravi Varma painting for ₹167 crore: Check Serum Institute founder's net worth, assets

Cyrus Poonawalla made headlines after buying Ravi Varma's famous painting, Yashoda and Krishna, for ₹167.2 crore, setting a record in Indian art. Here's all you need to know about the Serum Institute of India founder, his net worth, assets, and more.

2 min read2 Apr 2026