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Junior Bridgeman, The Moderate NBA Star Who Built A Billion-Dollar Fast Food & Coca Cola Empire, Dies Unexpectedly At 71
We are deeply saddened to report that Junior Bridgeman passed away on March 11, 2025, at the age of 71. Junior redefined what was possible for professional athletes to achieve beyond the game.
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If Sam Walton Were Alive Today, He'd Be the Richest Person in History—By a Mile
Before Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk, there was Sam Walton—the man who built Walmart into a retail empire. If he were alive today, his fortune would dwarf every billionaire on the planet
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MrBeast Is Looking to Raise Money at an Utterly Insane Valuation
MrBeast is seeking to raise hundreds of millions at a mind-blowing valuation. Is his YouTube-fueled empire really worth that much?
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Unfathomable Wealth: The True Story of History's Richest Ruler, Mansa Musa
Mansa Musa was a 14th-century African ruler whose legendary wealth was so immense that his generosity crashed Egypt's economy. He has been described as the richest human being of all time.
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No, Michael Jordan Didn't Lose $500M Betting Against GameStop – Here's the Truth Behind That Dumb Viral Rumor
Despite what you may have heard in a YouTube video or TikTok, Michael Jordan was not FORCED to sell the Charlotte Bobcats to cover a $500 million debt related to a massive GameStop bet.
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How Did Jeffrey Lurie Earn The Money To Buy The Super Bowl-Bound Philadelphia Eagles?
Jeffrey Lurie is an interesting case among NFL owners. He actually went out and borrowed $190 million from a bank to buy the Eagles. Now, neither you or I could just walk into our local Wells Fargo, and walk out with $190 million and neither did Lurie.
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Jeff Bezos Awarded $100 Million Last Year In No-Strings-Attached Grants To Eva Longoria And The Retired Navy Admiral Who Oversaw Operation To Kill Bin Laden
Bezos established the program in 2021 when political commentator Van Jones and humanitarian activist and chef José Andrés were the first recipients of the prizes.
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Kanye West Vaguely Claims His "Net Worth Stands At $2.77 Billion"
In a vague Instagram post, Kanye West wants us to know that his net worth now stands at $2.77 billion.
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In 2014 Tim Draper Paid $19 Million For 30,000 Bitcoins Confiscated From Silk Road. That Was A SMART Decision.
Back in 2014, investor Tim Draper paid $19 million for around 30,000 bitcoins that had been confiscated by the US Marshals Service in connection to the arrest of Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht… That was a wise move on Draper's part.
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Who Was The Richest Person In The World Every Year From The 1980s To The Present?
In the last 40-ish years, just EIGHT men have held the title of world's richest person. You know some of the six names… Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk… But who are the other tycoons of wealth who wore the crown, even briefly?
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How Norton Simon Parlayed $7,000 At The Height Of The Great Depression Into A $10 Billion Ketchup And Art Fortune
If you've ever had Hunt's ketchup, you've gave a few pennies to Norton Simon… a man who turned $7,000 at the height of the Great Depression, into a $10 billion fortune.
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Elon Musk's Net Worth Hit $485 Billion Tuesday… Hypothetically Could Become The World's First Half-Trillionaire *Tomorrow*
I thought it might happen today (Tuesday), but Elon Musk's net worth ONLY hit $485 billion by the time the markets closed. Now he's really within striking distance of becoming the world's first half-trillionaire.
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Elon Musk May Become A Half-Trillionaire Tomorrow
It has been a truly unbelievable few weeks for the net worth of the world's richest man, Elon Musk. And the way Tesla's stock price has been trending, there's a chance Elon becomes a half-trillionaire.
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Taylor Swift Gave Out $197 MILLION In Bonuses To Performers And Crew During The "Eras Tour"
That tracks with the more than $55 million in bonuses Swift had reportedly given the "Eras Tour" crew back in the summer of 2023 after the North American leg of the tour had come to an end.
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Elon Musk Just Became The First Person To Ever Have A $400 Billion Net Worth (And Wednesday It Hit $450 Billion)
With Tesla on yet another tear, Elon Musk's fortune topped $400 billion on Tuesday. He is the first human being in history to have a net worth that large.
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Chinese Billionaire Put On Budget, Banned From Spending Due To Unpaid Debts
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The Richest People In Austin, Texas
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Billionaire Ronald Perelman Is Selling Off His Assets, Claims He Wants To Live A Simpler Life
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Michael Bloomberg Raises More Than $16 Million Towards Paying Off Fines For Florida Voters
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The Richest People In Los Angeles
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Duty Free Co-Founder And Ex-Billionaire Chuck Feeney Says He's Officially Succeeded In Getting Rid Of All His Money
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How Billionaire Russian Oligarch Roman Abramovich Spends his Billions
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