Russia's ruble is still worth less than a penny, and the Kremlin's piggy bank for propping it up is running low – Fortune
The ruble has bounced back from its lows earlier in the week after the central bank halted all foreign currency purchases for the rest of the year, but remains in tatters and with dwindling resources to prevent further collapse. On Friday, the central bank set the official rate at about $108 to the dollar. That's […]
What is Jeff Bezos's net worth?
Jeff Bezos, founder and chairman of Amazon, founder of Blue Origin, and owner of The Washington Post, is said to be the third richest person in the world. forbes. This entrepreneur discovered how to create a business from the comfort of his home to space, and has amassed considerable wealth. In March 2018, he became […]
‘Call Her Daddy’ podcast host Alex Cooper said pre-election Kamala Harris interview was ‘totally worth’ the backlash
“Call Her Daddy” host Alex Cooper knew his surprise interview with Vice President Kamala Harris weeks before the presidential election would infuriate fans and invite backlash, but he didn't give his opinion. He claimed he “didn't care” because the confrontational episodes were “totally worthwhile.” Mr Cooper had previously vowed never to feature politicians on his […]
Veteran NYPD detective accused of stashing ‘small army’s worth’ of weapons in his home, making ghost guns
A veteran NYPD detective was arrested this week on charges of manufacturing a ghost gun and concealing a “small military equivalent” of unregistered weapons inside his Staten Island home, prosecutors announced Wednesday. Det. According to the Richmond County District Attorney's Office, Anthony Sciortino, 35, a 13-year veteran currently assigned to the department's 120th Precinct, was […]
Wind farm project off New York coast worth $4.4B ‘on pause’ after Trump election victory
The French energy giant is scrapping plans to build offshore wind farms near the New York and New Jersey coastline following President-elect Donald Trump's victory earlier this month. Total Energy, the Paris-based oil and gas conglomerate, announced it was canceling the project in what industry officials say is a foreshadowing of things to come under […]
Disney CEO Bob Iger sold $42.7 million worth of company stock
Disney CEO Bob Iger sold $42 million worth of company stock last week as the Mouse House prepared for a lengthy process to find a successor. Mr. Iger, in his second year as chief executive after firing hand-picked protégé Bob Chapek, sold 372,412 shares of Disney stock on Friday. According to a filing with the […]
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs returns to court with another bail proposal worth $50M
Sean “Diddy” Combs is back in court today, renewing his plea to be held on $50 million bail while he awaits trial on sex trafficking and racketeering charges. Earlier this week, a judge ordered federal prosecutors to delete images of the billionaire's handwritten notes taken during a prison raid, but his lawyers said the notes […]
WNBA star Angel Reese pushes back against ‘inaccurate’ personal net worth claims: ‘Way off’
Angel Reese is trying to set the record straight. Her financial situation has been in the news lately, and she refuted claims that her net worth is estimated to be $2 million. At one point during an appearance at ComplexCon in Las Vegas, the Chicago Sky forward's financial performance in the months since joining the […]
Texas announces plan for advanced nuclear reactors across the state worth over $50 billion
Texas Governor Greg Abbott and the Public Utilities Commission of Texas have identified 61 potential sites for new nuclear reactors in the state. In a recently released state report, advanced nuclear energy is expected to bring more than $50 billion in new economic output to Texas and generate $27 billion in income for Texas workers. […]
Hacker sentenced over bitcoin theft worth billions
Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman spoke about the attorney general suing the SEC over cryptocurrency regulations, calls for a crackdown on Chinese connected cars, and a lawsuit against TikTok. hackers who helped launder the proceeds of bitcoin theft The former cryptocurrency exchange was sentenced to five years in prison for his involvement in the conspiracy. […]