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Richard Branson Shares A Simple Productivity Tip: Make Lots Of To-Do Lists

Richard Branson Shares A Simple Productivity Tip: Make Lots Of To-Do Lists

Jul 12, 2017

Appropriately enough, Branson shared a list of tips for making the most out of your own personal to-do lists, with the goal of maximizing your productivity and getting everything you need (and want) to get done, done.

El Chapo's Sinaloa Cartel In Bad Shape While He's In Jail

El Chapo's Sinaloa Cartel In Bad Shape While He's In Jail

Jul 11, 2017

Unfortunately for El Chapo and his Sinaloa Cartel, it turns out that having the boss in jail has not been good for business, according to data from the Mexican government. 

Peter Thiel Invested $100,000 To Bring Woolly Mammoths Back To Life

Peter Thiel Invested $100,000 To Bring Woolly Mammoths Back To Life

Jul 9, 2017

Peter Thiel devoted a lot of resources to what he's called a "fight" against death, and a new book makes public an investment he made to fight not his own mortality, but to resurrect an entire extinct species – the woolly mammoth.

This Is The Book You Need To Read To Become A Billionaire… According To A Billionaire Coach

This Is The Book You Need To Read To Become A Billionaire… According To A Billionaire Coach

Jul 6, 2017

The resonant theme in the book for Daskal is one of self-reliance, saying that the book illustrates that "there are some things that are going to be out of our control, but we can take back control by changing ourselves."

Carlos Slim's Latest And Possibly Final Big Project: A $13.4 Billion Airport

Carlos Slim's Latest And Possibly Final Big Project: A $13.4 Billion Airport

Jul 5, 2017

The massive, futuristic airport will cost an estimated $13.4 billion to complete, designed by architect Norman Foster and Carlos Slim's own son-in-law Fernando Romero.

Hong Kong's Richest Man May Be Ready For Retirement

Hong Kong's Richest Man May Be Ready For Retirement

Jul 3, 2017

One of the most influential entrepreneurs in Asia could be stepping down from his position as chairman of the board of CK Hutchison Holdings within the next year.

Wayfair Founders Are Now Officially Billionaires

Wayfair Founders Are Now Officially Billionaires

Jul 3, 2017

Niraj Shah and Steve Conine founded the online furniture site Wayfair.com in 2002. Now, 15 years later, the co-founders are officially billionaires.

The Rise And Fall Of Travis Kalanick

The Rise And Fall Of Travis Kalanick

Jul 1, 2017

This week, the wild ride that Travis Kalanick's tenure at Uber had become came to an end. After numerous scandals, the board of directors had enough and asked for his resignation.

Vice Now Valued At $5.7 Billion, After Receiving New $450 Million Investment

Vice Now Valued At $5.7 Billion, After Receiving New $450 Million Investment

Jun 29, 2017

David Trujillo's big investment in Vice Media looks great for their eventual IPO, but raises some questions about who might be interested in buying them.

The US Government Wants To Seize A Bunch Of Awesome Toys From A Shady Billionaire

The US Government Wants To Seize A Bunch Of Awesome Toys From A Shady Billionaire

Jun 29, 2017

The U.S.Justice Department wants to seize many of the assets bought by a illionaire accused of masterminding the theft of $4.5 billion from the Malaysian government.

How J.K. Rowling Made $95 Million Last Year   

How J.K. Rowling Made $95 Million Last Year  

Jun 27, 2017

It's hard to believe, but the very first Harry Potter novel is 20 years old. Now, two decades since the birth of the world of the boy wizard, its author J.K. Rowling has had a banner year for earnings with $95 million added to her enormous net worth.

Jeff Bezos Asked Twitter Followers How To Give Away Some Of His Money

Jeff Bezos Asked Twitter Followers How To Give Away Some Of His Money

Jun 26, 2017

If Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos' problem with giving his money away has been a lack of ideas, he can no longer claim that as an excuse.

Oil Billionaire Eugene Shvidler Angers Many By Parking His Huge Yacht In Front Of The Statue Of Liberty

Oil Billionaire Eugene Shvidler Angers Many By Parking His Huge Yacht In Front Of The Statue Of Liberty

Jun 25, 2017

Eugene Shvidler, born in Russia but a US citizen since 1994, parked his massive 370-foot mega yacht right in front of Lady Liberty for two weeks in April, followed by much of June.

Billionaire Heiress Goes On 17-Hour Bender While Caring For Child

Billionaire Heiress Goes On 17-Hour Bender While Caring For Child

Jun 25, 2017

Russian billionaire heiress Nicole Ovchinnikova went on a 17-hour drinking binge in the lounge of a swanky London hotel while caring for a young child, according to a current court case in the U.K.

Miranda Kerr's Billionaire Ex-Boyfriend Gifted Her With 11.72 Carat Diamond And Other Gems

Miranda Kerr's Billionaire Ex-Boyfriend Gifted Her With 11.72 Carat Diamond And Other Gems

Jun 24, 2017

Miranda Kerr's billionaire ex-boyfriend is accused of being the mastermind of the theft of $4.5 billion. Kerr has been dragged into the melee because he gifted her with an enormous diamond bought with stolen funds.