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Academia 4 years ago

COVID-19 worsens Asia’s staggering inequalities

Governments must ensure region’s recovery embraces the priorities of tackling inequalities through policies designed to level the playing field, and redistribute wealth and power, build a feminist future where social and economic policies ensure equal rights.

Lifestyle 4 years ago

PREMIUM
Japanese billionaire arrives at ISS

A Japanese billionaire arrived at the International Space Station on Wednesday, marking Russia's return to space tourism after a decade-long pause.

Science & Tech 4 years ago

PREMIUM
Privatization of space intensifies as billionaire launches aboard SpaceX rocket

A huge fireball illuminated the sky as the rocket's nine engines began to pull away from Earth at 8:02 pm (0002 GMT Thursday).

Business 4 years ago

Covid-19 vaccines have spawned nine new billionaires: campaign group

"Between them, the nine new billionaires have a combined net wealth of $19.3 billion (15.8 billion euros), enough to fully vaccinate all people in low-income countries 1.3 times," The People's Vaccine Alliance said in a statement.

Entertainment 4 years ago

Kim Kardashian is a billionaire, says Forbes

Reality television star, influencer and business owner Kim Kardashian West is officially a billionaire, according to an estimate from Forbes.

Science & Tech 4 years ago

Fly me to the Moon: Japan billionaire offers space seats

It's the sort of chance that comes along just once in a blue Moon: a Japanese billionaire is throwing open a private lunar expedition to eight people from around the world.

Business 5 years ago

Brash billionaire: Tesla CEO Musk world's wealthiest person

On Thursday, Musk surpassed Amazon Chief Executive Jeff Bezos as the world's wealthiest person.

Business 5 years ago

Elon Musk now world's second wealthiest person

The South African-born Musk, 49, added US$7.2 billion in wealth on Monday alone following Tesla's latest surge. He now has an estimated $128 billion.

Entertainment 5 years ago

Kim Kardashian sells off part of KKW Beauty, but still not yet a billionaire

It’s no secret that the Kardashians are extremely loaded—particularly Kylie Jenner, because of Kylie Cosmetics, and Kim Kardashian West, with KKW Beauty. But it seems they’re not quite there yet.

Entertainment 5 years ago

Not a billionaire, but Kylie Jenner is highest-paid celebrity, Forbes says

Kylie Jenner and Kanye West on Thursday topped the annual Forbes list of the highest paid celebrities, but sports stars, including Roger Federer and Lionel Messi, dominated the top 10.