BlackRock Inc., the world's biggest money manager, just hit an incredible milestone: they now handle $11.5 trillion in assets. How did they get there? Well, in the past quarter alone, they attracted a whopping $221 billion from investors. This includes $97 billion pumped into exchange-traded funds a
Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy's golf league, TGL, recently sparked an environmental debate. They've partnered with a luxury private jet company, ONEflight, to transport players between PGA Tour events and TGL matches. This is due to a scheduling clash, with the PGA Tour starting on December 30, 2024,
A lawsuit recently surfaced, revealing that Kanye West, now known as Ye, enlisted a "fixer" to keep tabs on his Kardashian in-laws and new wife Bianca Censori. The lawsuit, filed by a former employee, claims that Ye's behavior turned erratic after consuming nitrous oxide. This isn't the first time s
In a major step forward for weather forecasting, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has decided to continue working with weather tech company Climavision. This five-year extension will allow NOAA’s National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL) to keep exploring how Climavision’s r
AT&T is stepping away from the entertainment scene. It's selling its majority stake in satellite TV provider DirecTV to private equity firm TPG Partners for a whopping $7.6 billion. This move comes more than 10 years after AT&T bought DirecTV for $48.5 billion, aiming to boost its video subscriber b
You might have heard of the Miami Dolphins, but did you know that a billionaire named Joe Tsai could be their next big investor? Let’s get to know him better. Born in Taiwan, Joe is now a Canadian citizen with an impressive net worth of $9.8 billion. He's not just any wealthy guy; he co-founded Alib
The Dassault Falcon 900 that belongs to country music icon Alan Jackson is more than just a private jet - it's a symbol of his journey to stardom. Built in 1992, this aircraft has been a trusted companion to Jackson as he tours the world and performs for millions of fans. But what makes this jet so
Imagine a world where the most privileged among us use their wealth and influence to prioritize personal gain over the greater good. The Greenhill School in Texas is facing just such a crisis, after it was revealed that a staggering $10 million donation from the CEO of Steward Health Care had been a
In a move aimed at streamlining its operations, AT&T has agreed to sell its 70% stake in satellite TV service DirecTV to private equity firm TPG for a staggering $7.6 billion. This decision marks the end of an era for AT&T, which had acquired DirecTV back in 2015 for $48.5 billion. Since then, the s
California has taken a significant step towards promoting merit-based admissions by banning legacy admissions at private colleges and universities that accept state funding. This move aims to ensure that every student has an equal opportunity to get ahead through hard work and skill, rather than rel
