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Billionaire Frank McCourt is open to a 50% share of TikTok after Trump comments

Frank McCourt's Project Liberty and other investors have submitted a bid to buy TikTok from China-based ByteDance after a court-ordered divestiture or shutdown.

CNBC - 9h

‘We’re in the era of the billionaire,’ human rights expert says. Here's why wealth accumulation is accelerating

In 2024, an average of nearly four new billionaires were coined every week, according to Oxfam. Much of their wealth will be passed down to heirs.

CNBC - 11h

Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg and Other Billionaires at the Inauguration

The sight of Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg and others at President Trump’s swearing-in was another sign of how business is adapting to a new Washington.

The New York Times - 1d

Trump Will Take Office as a Crypto Billionaire

The Trump family’s new crypto tokens, which went on sale over the weekend, have soared in value — along with crypto markets in general.

The New York Times - 2d

How Europe Is Preparing for a New Era of Trump

World leaders gathered in Davos, Switzerland for the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum. Jeanna Smialek, a New York Times reporter, describes how there was a veneer of anxiety over the ...

The New York Times - 7h

'We're in the era of the billionaire,' human rights expert says. Here's why wealth accumulation is accelerating

The rich are getting richer.

NBC News - 9h

The New Rules of the Trump Era

Ezra Klein and Aaron Retica discuss the oligarchic power dynamics of the second Trump administration.

The New York Times - 9h

Pakistan to seek extradition of billionaire tycoon from UAE

Developer Malik Riaz Hussain says fraud allegations by anti-corruption watchdog are attempt to ‘blackmail’ him

Financial Times - 11h

Why exactly are tech billionaires kissing Trump’s ring?

Once upon a time, the ultimate aspiration of the ultra-wealthy was to accumulate enough “F-you money” to operate above societal constraints.

The Hill - 15h

Markets brace for Trump-era volatility

US stocks ticked higher but currencies swung the day after Donald Trump’s inauguration

Financial Times - 1d

Warriors drubbed in worst home loss of Kerr era

After suffering the worst home loss of the Steve Kerr era, a 125-85 defeat to the Boston Celtics on Monday at Chase Center, Stephen Curry told reporters he'd like to see if the Golden State ...

ESPN - 1d

‘He is power’: billionaires line up for Trump’s inauguration

Top business leaders such as Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos flock to watch ceremony at the Capitol

Financial Times - 2d

Lawmakers side-eye billionaire CEOs getting prime Trump inauguration seats

Billionaire tech CEOs Jeff Bezos of Amazon, Mark Zuckerberg of Meta, Sundar Pichai of Google, Tim Cook of Apple, and Elon Musk got prime seats at President Trump’s inauguration in the Capitol ...

The Hill - 2d

Tech Billionaires Get Prominent Places at Trump Inauguration

Tech CEOs pay homage to the new president at church service and swearing-in ceremony.

Inc. - 2d

Tech billionaires attend inauguration church service

Top tech billionaires including some who were critics of Trump during his first term flock to his inaugural celebrations.

BBC News - 2d

Bannon says tech billionaires have 'surrendered' to Trump

Former Trump chief strategist Steve Bannon said tech billionaires attendance at Trump's inauguration is a sign of their "official surrender" to Trump.

ABC News - 2d

The Assist That Made Magic Johnson a Billionaire

He might even be a better entrepreneur than he was a basketball player, if that’s possible.

Inc. - 2d

New Trump era launches with second inauguration

Washington is set to roll out the red carpet for President-elect Trump. In 2017, Trump felt like an outsider setting up shop in the nation’s capital. The upset winner of the presidential election ...

The Hill - 2d

Billionaires' wealth skyrocketing, anti-poverty group says ahead of Davos

Billionaires' wealth soared in 2024, a top anti-poverty group said ahead of an annual gathering in Davos, Switzerland of some of the world's political and financial elite.

CBS News - 2d

Wealth of world’s billionaires grew by $2tn in 2024, report finds

Rate of wealth growth last year was three times faster than 2023, Oxfam inequality research reveals. The wealth of the world’s billionaires grew by $2tn (£1.64tn) in 2024, three times faster than ...

The Guardian - 2d

Welcome to the Wellness Era: Gyms Are the New Third Space

Gyms aren’t just a place to work out anymore. They’re now where people hang out and create community.

Inc. - 4d

Billionaires and their cash head to Washington for Trump’s inauguration

CEOs are lining up for a swearing-in ceremony that is expected to smash fundraising records

Financial Times - 4d

Billionaire Bill Ackman wants to build a ‘modern-day Berkshire Hathaway’

Ackman has unveiled his vision to form a new business out of Howard Hughes Holdings “that would acquire controlling interests in operating companies.”

MarketWatch - Jan. 14

Chinese Billionaire Cranes Rolls-Royce Ghost to 44th-Floor Penthouse

Yahoo News - Jan. 14

A Renaissance Era secret passage reopens in Florence

Built for security reasons by the Medici family, the Vasari Corridor is a half-mile-long corridor running through the very heart of Florence. After the completion of renovation work, this exclusive ...

CBS News - Jan. 12

Billionaire Issa brothers’ EG Group readies $13bn US IPO

Private equity-backed petrol station business expected to list as early as this year

Financial Times - Jan. 12

Jamie Dimon on the economy, billionaires, and income inequality

The chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase explains why he's referred to cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin as a Ponzi scheme; his bank's efforts to improve the lives of lower-income Americans; and his ...

CBS News - Jan. 12

Scott Bessent, Trump’s Billionaire Treasury Pick, Will Shed Assets to Avoid Conflicts

Financial disclosure forms show hundreds of millions of assets including property in the Bahamas and investments in Bitcoin and bets against China’s currency.

The New York Times - Jan. 11

To resist the climate crisis, we must resist the billionaire class | Peter Kalmus

To solve the climate crisis, power must flow away from the billionaire class. When I feel uncertain, I find it’s helpful to write down things I know to be true. Fossil fuels are causing ...

The Guardian - Jan. 10

The 2 Best N.B.A. Teams Are Ushering in a New Era

The league’s run of superteams is over, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

This Billionaire’s ‘Don’t Die’ Strategy Boils Down to 5 Basics

Bryan Johnson, the founder of Braintree and subject of a new Netflix doc, is on a quest for remarkable longevity.

Inc. - Jan. 9

What This New Era of Power Looks Like in Washington

The vibe around the halls of Congress has been quite different from this time four years ago.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

The Billionaire Mining Magnate Who Bet Coal Had a Future---and Won Big

The U.K. closed its last coal-powered plant, but 76-year-old Low Tuck Kwong ignored naysayers and built a fortune from the world’s dirtiest fossil fuel.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7

Meta Follows Elon Musk’s Lead, Moves Staffers to Billionaire-Friendly Texas

According to Mark Zuckerberg, Meta trust and safety workers will be relocated to Texas to prevent them from “censoring” users. Experts point to other advantages.

Wired - Jan. 7

Emirati billionaire investing $20B in US to build data centers

President-elect Trump announced Tuesday that Emirati billionaire Hussain Sajwani plans to invest $20 billion in the United States “over a very short period of time” to build data centers across the ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

Virginia Holds the First Elections of the New Trump Era

Voters are going to the polls on Tuesday in three special elections for the legislature that will serve as barometers of political energy for both parties.

The New York Times - Jan. 7