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Criticism Arises Over Trump's Science Council Appointments
Politicsder-standard7d ago

Criticism Arises Over Trump's Science Council Appointments

The composition of President Trump's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST), which includes nine billionaires and only one university researcher among its 13 nominated members, has drawn criticism from the scientific community.

Trump Appoints Tech Leaders to AI Policy Council
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Trump Appoints Tech Leaders to AI Policy Council

US President Donald Trump has officially appointed Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, Oracle Chairman Larry Ellison, and other tech leaders to a new 13-member science and technology advisory council, which will provide reports and recommendations on AI policy and other issues.

Where The Super Rich Reside
Businesszerohedge23d ago

Where The Super Rich Reside

Where The Super Rich Reside According to the Forbes World's Billionaires List of 2026, many of the world's richest people are citizens of the United States.

Opinion: Billionaires Benefit from Tax System
OpinionNYT24d ago

Opinion: Billionaires Benefit from Tax System

A columnist suggests that the wealthy, particularly billionaires, are not bearing a fair share of taxes, implying that a more equitable tax system would improve public sentiment towards taxation.

Nigerian newspapers review: [M-East war] Hardship deepens with petrol selling at N1,300 per litre
Businessvanguard-ng29d ago

Nigerian newspapers review: [M-East war] Hardship deepens with petrol selling at N1,300 per litre

Another headline features Nigeria’s Aliko Dangote retaining his position as Africa’s richest person, topping the Forbes 2026 Africa Billionaires ranking with an estimated fortune of $28.5 billion, as the continent’s wealthiest individuals collectively added more than $20 billion to their net worth over the past year. The post Nigerian newspapers review: [M-East war] Hardship deepens with petrol selling at N1,300 per litre appeared first on Vanguard News.

Bernie Sanders Goes Nuclear On Billionaires With Craziest Tax Proposal Yet
Politicszerohedge1mo ago

Bernie Sanders Goes Nuclear On Billionaires With Craziest Tax Proposal Yet

Bernie Sanders Goes Nuclear On Billionaires With Craziest Tax Proposal Yet Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT.) is rolling out yet another exercise in class-warfare fantasy legislation on Monday, this time a proposal to extract a staggering $4.4 trillion from the nation's roughly 1,000 billionaires through an annual 5 percent annual wealth tax, according to The Washington Post. The bill will be introduced in the House by Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA), a co-chair of Sanders’s 2020 campaign and...

Geopolitical Tensions Impact Billionaires' Wealth
Worldbalkan-web5d ago

Geopolitical Tensions Impact Billionaires' Wealth

Seven of the world's ten richest people have collectively lost $170.3 billion as geopolitical tensions, particularly a massive conflict in the Middle East, have intensified globally, affecting markets.

Pope Leo XIV Urges Monaco Billionaires to Share Wealth During Historic Visit
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Pope Leo XIV Urges Monaco Billionaires to Share Wealth During Historic Visit

Pope Leo XIV made a historic day trip to Monaco, marking the first papal visit in 488 years, where he denounced the widening gap between the rich and poor and urged the principality's wealthy residents to share their fortunes and help those in need, emphasizing Monaco's 'gift of smallness' for good.

Kremlin Denies Putin Pressured Oligarchs for War Contributions Amid Reports of Demands
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Kremlin Denies Putin Pressured Oligarchs for War Contributions Amid Reports of Demands

The Kremlin has denied reports that President Vladimir Putin pressured leading Russian businessmen to donate money to stabilize the country's finances for the Ukraine war, clarifying that while contributions are welcomed, they are voluntary. This comes after earlier reports indicated Putin was demanding funds from oligarchs for the ongoing conflict.

Looking for a summer job? One of the most exclusive clubs in America is hiring
BusinessBusiness Insider25d ago

Looking for a summer job? One of the most exclusive clubs in America is hiring

The Yellowstone Club in Big Sky, Montana, is known for its exclusivity, allowing fewer than 1,000 members. 1-foto / 500px/Getty Images/500px The Yellowstone Club, which counts Bill Gates and Tom Brady among its members, is hiring. The Montana enclave has nearly 80 open summer positions, from cake decorator to camp counselor. It's an opportunity to get inside exclusive clubs, whose members include billionaires and celebrities. This summer, there are dozens of opportunities to get into the e...

Forbes List Reveals 21 Greek Billionaires
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Forbes List Reveals 21 Greek Billionaires

The latest Forbes list of the world's wealthiest individuals includes 21 to 24 Greek billionaires, with one Greek national ranking 94th globally, highlighting the significant presence of Greek shipping magnates.

AI Sector Creates Young Billionaires
Businessdelo28d ago

AI Sector Creates Young Billionaires

Among the very few billionaires under thirty, a significant portion have amassed their wealth through advancements in artificial intelligence, though most young billionaires still inherit their fortunes.

Forbes: these are the Greek billionaires on the 2026 list
Businessprotothema-en28d ago

Forbes: these are the Greek billionaires on the 2026 list

The 2026 Forbes list includes 21 Greek billionaires. The highest-ranked Greek presence is Vicky Safra together with her four children, followed by Maria Angelicoussis The post Forbes: these are the Greek billionaires on the 2026 list appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Sergey Brin has ties to a $51 million mansion that just sold in Miami
BusinessBusiness Insider1mo ago

Sergey Brin has ties to a $51 million mansion that just sold in Miami

A $51 million property in Miami has sold to an entity with ties to Google cofounder Sergey Brin. Lionel Hahn/Getty Images A home on Miami's Allison Island sold for $51 million on Tuesday. The purchaser has ties to Google cofounder Sergey Brin. Tech billionaires have been flocking to Miami as California weighs a wealth tax. The latest mega-sale in Miami — a $51 million waterfront mansion — had been completed, and the deal has ties to Google cofounder Sergey Brin. If Brin is confirmed as the...

Trump has launched an unprecedented assault on the environment. Where’s the pushback?
EnvironmentThe Guardian1mo ago

Trump has launched an unprecedented assault on the environment. Where’s the pushback?

Climate deniers expected more resistance to the fossil fuel blitz. But Democrats, billionaires and activists have gone silent This story is published in partnership with DeSmog, the climate investigations site As Donald Trump assaults the legal foundation of America’s ability to regulate global warming emissions, climate deniers have been privately celebrating what they claim is the “silent” acquiescence of billionaires, Democrats, climate activists and even reporters to the president’s agg...

Billionaires See Mixed Wealth Gains in Q1
FinanceYahoo4d ago

Billionaires See Mixed Wealth Gains in Q1

Elon Musk and Walmart heirs experienced wealth gains in the first quarter, while other prominent billionaires like Jeff Bezos, Larry Ellison, and Mark Zuckerberg saw stock losses.

Report Reveals Extreme Wealth Inequality in Mexico
PoliticsThe Guardian27d ago

Report Reveals Extreme Wealth Inequality in Mexico

A new report highlights severe wealth inequality in Mexico, stating that the richest 1% of the population owns 40% of the country's wealth. The fortunes of Mexico's 22 billionaires have doubled in the last five years, reaching a collective $219 billion.

China Surpasses US in Billionaire Count Amid AI Boom
Businessiefimerida1mo ago

China Surpasses US in Billionaire Count Amid AI Boom

China has reclaimed its position as the country with the highest number of billionaires globally, driven by a surge in stock markets and the rapid development of artificial intelligence, which is creating a new wave of wealthy individuals.

Tech Oligarchs Reshape Humanity with AI
TechnologyThe Guardian1mo ago

Tech Oligarchs Reshape Humanity with AI

Today's ultra-rich tech leaders, including Bill Gates, Elon Musk, and Sam Altman, are steering the development of AI and other technologies, raising questions about who controls the future of humanity.

Oracle billionaire Larry Ellison's real estate portfolio includes properties in Florida, Japan, Hawaii, and more
BusinessBusiness Insider1mo ago

Oracle billionaire Larry Ellison's real estate portfolio includes properties in Florida, Japan, Hawaii, and more

Palm Beach, Florida. Yelena Rodriguez Mena/Getty Images Larry Ellison, Oracle's cofounder and former CEO, has an extensive real estate portfolio. His holdings include multiple homes in California, as well as 98% of the Hawaiian island of Lanai. Here are all the real estate holdings belonging to Ellison, the sixth-richest person in the world. Larry Ellison, one of the richest people in the world, is joining billionaires like Jeff Bezos in trading the West Coast for the East Coast. Oracle cof...