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Los Angeles billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong is closing in on a deal to buy Major League Soccer's D.C. United. The agreement would value to club at a record $500 million.

The plunge began on March 28th, when the Bangkok Post quoted Thailand's Energy Minister Siri Jirapongphan to the effect that the Thai government wasn't planning to increase its renewable-source electricity buys until after 2023, due to a surplus in reserve power.

McCourt's $45 million donation went straight to the building's capital campaign, which will cover construction costs and other expenses as well as support for the first three years of the Shed's cultural programs.

They say that money can't buy happiness and China's richest man, Alibaba founder, Jack Ma, agrees. Despite his $42 billion net worth, he things he was just as happy, possibly even happier when he was right out of college and barely making any money.

If you're gonna have an awkward day testifying in front of Congress, increasing your net worth by nearly $3 billion is a not a bad outcome.

The Kremlin claims the arrests of a billionaire and his brother are part of an anti-corruption campaign. If you believe that, I've got a bridge in Brooklyn to sell you, cheap.

Spotify CEO Daniel Ek thought he'd wake up with a net worth of $1 Billion. He actually woke up with a net worth of $3 billion.

Sensei is starting out with ten hydroponic greenhouses 200,000 square feet, each. Together, Ellison told the Honolulu Star Advertiser he expects them to yield about 1.7 million pounds produce per year.

The Rockefeller family spans seven generations and more than 250 members. Here's how all of those members have managed to maintain the family's wealth.

Last November, the Saudi government rounded up 60 princes, businessmen, officials and various other prominent figures and detained them at the Ritz-Carlton in Riyadh as part of a crackdown on corruption. It was viewed as the first volley of power lobbed by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

They're still very very rich, just not nearly as rich as they were a few months ago…

Russian President Vladimir Putin's net worth is one of the biggest mysteries of our time. He doesn't divulge it. Russia is extremely secretive about it, but many speculate that he is the richest person on the planet.

Warren Buffett said that having more money is not the key to happiness. He admitted to enjoying the days more when he had a smidgen of his current wealth. Do you agree?

The Carolina Panthers have more suitors than the most popular debutante heading to her ball. Billionaire bidders include an internet entrepreneur, hedge fund manager, and financial services CEO.

In February, Mark Zuckerberg sold $357 million of Facebook shares. Don't jump to conclusions, this had nothing to do with the whole sale of personal data scandal that caused stock to fall 8% on Monday.