Billionaire Vacation Hot Spots Revealed
When the weather heats up, the rich and famous take off to ultra-luxurious destinations across the globe.
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When the weather heats up, the rich and famous take off to ultra-luxurious destinations across the globe.
Russian billionaire Andrey Melnichenko has listed his luxury yacht, Motor Yacht A, on the market for $300 million after building a bigger yacht.
After admitting to installing software in its vehicles that intentionally mislead emissions tests, Volkswagen has agreed to pay upwards of $15 billion in fines, the largest vehicle settlement in history.
After being charged last week with making $25 million off of insider trading bets, 44-year-old hedge fund manager Sanjay Valvani was found dead from an apparent suicide.
The Israeli government is considering a proposal to build an artificial island off the small Gaza Strip coast for $5 billion. The island would be used mainly as an airport and seaport.
Crosby was driving near his home in Santa Ynez Valley when he struck Jose Luquin, who was jogging on the side of the road with his son. He has agreed to pay $3.0 million in damages to settle the suit.
They're innocent! After a lengthy legal battle, legendary rock band Led Zeppelin was recently found not guilty of plagiarizing the opening riff to its iconic Stairway to Heaven song from a lesser-known band.
Tesla's stock price is tanking on the news, as the deal is fraught with financial risk and is a huge conflict of interest for Elon Musk, who is the largest stockholder of both companies.
The world's most expensive rough diamond was recently sold for a staggering $63 million. A second, larger diamond may fetch upwards of $70 million at an upcoming auction
The shady industry of fake shoes, clothing handbags, and jewelry is raking in the cash, generating upwards of $461 billion per year.