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Electric Shock! Elon Musk Lost More Wealth Than Any Other Billionaire In 2022

Electric Shock! Elon Musk Lost More Wealth Than Any Other Billionaire In 2022

Jan 4, 2023

A $200 billion loss of wealth is enough to qualify Musk's as the biggest billionaire loss of the year, but it's also much more than that – probably the most money anyone in modern history has ever lost.

Elon Musk Has Now Lost More Money Than Anyone In History

Elon Musk Has Now Lost More Money Than Anyone In History

Jan 3, 2023

A little over a year ago, Elon Musk was the richest person in history with a net worth of $340 billion. Fast forward to the present and he's now officially lost more money than any human in history.

Who Paid Sam Bankman-Fried's $250 Million Bail?! SBF Really Doesn't Want You To Know

Who Paid Sam Bankman-Fried's $250 Million Bail?! SBF Really Doesn't Want You To Know

Jan 3, 2023

When Sam Bankman-Fried was released from jail last month, he somehow managed to fund a $250 million bail request. And now he really really doesn't want you to know who helped him cover the cost.

A Swedish Billionaire Is Buying Up Rights To Old Video Games To Build A "Gaming Empire"

A Swedish Billionaire Is Buying Up Rights To Old Video Games To Build A "Gaming Empire"

Jan 3, 2023

Wingefors is a successful financier who got his start in business as a young person selling old comic books and video games outside Karlstad in Sweden

Cristiano Ronaldo Officially Inks $535 Million Deal With Saudi Soccer Club Al Nassr, The Biggest Contract In Sports History

Cristiano Ronaldo Officially Inks $535 Million Deal With Saudi Soccer Club Al Nassr, The Biggest Contract In Sports History

Jan 3, 2023

That figure hasn't been confirmed by Al Nassr, but it was earlier reported that he'd signed the contract worth $535 million in American dollars, including a no-doubt hefty signing bonus and all the financial details about his likeness being used by the team in promotional materials.

The Time Soccer Legend Pelé Got Paid $120,000 To Tie His Shoes

The Time Soccer Legend Pelé Got Paid $120,000 To Tie His Shoes

Dec 30, 2022

Pelé was set to play with Brazil against Peru in the 1970 World Cup semi-final, and Puma approached the team's most famous player with an offer for $120,000 – or about $1 million in today's dollars.

The Winklevoss Twins Are Facing A Possible Class Action Lawsuit From Gemini Investors Over Lost $900 Million In Customer Funds

The Winklevoss Twins Are Facing A Possible Class Action Lawsuit From Gemini Investors Over Lost $900 Million In Customer Funds

Dec 30, 2022

The lawsuit, filed by Brendan Picha and Max J. Hastings, accuses Gemini of fraud and alleges that it "refused to honor any further investor redemptions, effectively wiping out all investors who still had holdings in the program."

Just Nine Months After Moving In, Sylvester Stallone Lists Hidden Hills Mansion For $22.5 Million

Just Nine Months After Moving In, Sylvester Stallone Lists Hidden Hills Mansion For $22.5 Million

Dec 29, 2022

The home boasts four bedrooms and eight bathrooms within its 10,460 square feet of interior space, and it sits on an expansive (and meticulously landscaped) lot of more than 2.25 acres for plenty of breathing room and privacy.

Russia Seizes $1 Billion Hotel Sochi Hotel Development From Billionaire Who Criticized Putin And The War

Russia Seizes $1 Billion Hotel Sochi Hotel Development From Billionaire Who Criticized Putin And The War

Dec 28, 2022

The seizure is supposed to be in connection to a land dispute filed by Russia's Sirius Federal Territory (established under President Putin), but the decision to seize the complex reportedly comes after the Kremlin asked Deripaska to tone down his criticisms of the war.

The Son Of Murdered Married Billionaire Couple Increases Reward For Information On Their Killer To $25 Million

The Son Of Murdered Married Billionaire Couple Increases Reward For Information On Their Killer To $25 Million

Dec 27, 2022

In a press statement made to the CBC, the younger Sherman expresses a desire for closure in the matter of his parents' murder. "Closure will not be possible until those responsible for this evil act are brought to justice," the statement reads.

The Padres Offered Three Free Agents $1+ Billion And Only One Signed With Them

The Padres Offered Three Free Agents $1+ Billion And Only One Signed With Them

Dec 27, 2022

The Padres are in win-now mode, which means they aren't shy about spending a ton of money to try and get star players.

Nicki Minaj Bought Herself A Very Expensive Mansion For Christmas

Nicki Minaj Bought Herself A Very Expensive Mansion For Christmas

Dec 24, 2022

Residents of Hidden Hills, California are about to have a new resident. Nicki Minaj has bought herself a $20 million custom built mansion in the city.

Billionaire Ken Griffin Wants To Move The 109-Year-Old Home Of William Jennings Bryan Off His $106 Million Miami Property

Billionaire Ken Griffin Wants To Move The 109-Year-Old Home Of William Jennings Bryan Off His $106 Million Miami Property

Dec 24, 2022

Given its status as a historic landmark, Griffin doesn't want to tear down the home, but instead relocate it brick by brick to another location where it can be visited by the public.

James Cameron Addresses Matt Damon's Infamous Rejection Of A $250 Million "Avatar" Payday

James Cameron Addresses Matt Damon's Infamous Rejection Of A $250 Million "Avatar" Payday

Dec 23, 2022

After laughing immediately at the question, the acclaimed filmmaker said that Damon should try to stop "beating himself up" over what could have been.

Judge Strips Alex Jones Of Bankruptcy Protection Against $1.5 Billion Sandy Hook Defamation Ruling

Judge Strips Alex Jones Of Bankruptcy Protection Against $1.5 Billion Sandy Hook Defamation Ruling

Dec 23, 2022

According to Jones's own attorneys, he needs a bump in salary in order to keep doing his "Infowars" program, which he needs to do in order to pay off the various rulings against him.

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