China lost 36% of its billionaires to years of economic troubles and crackdowns
China lost 432 billionaires since the high of 1,185 in 2021, according to a list compiled by the Hurun Research Institute.
Hezbollah named its new leader, a long-serving deputy, after Israel killed his predecessor
Naim Qassem, a Hezbollah co-founder, has become its leader following Israel's killing of Hassan Nasrallah, for whom he served as deputy for 32 years.
Republicans are mobilizing expat votes for Trump in Israel, hoping to tip the scale in battleground states
Republicans in Israel are targeting the country's American expat community—the world's fourth-largest—hoping it tips the scale in a close election.
China's muted response to the Russia-North Korea alliance could come at a cost
Bhutan is known for prizing happiness. Its people also work longer than any other country.
Despite Bhutan's reputation for putting happiness above GDP, its people work longer than anywhere else — an average of 54.4 hours a week, per the ILO.
North Korea sending troops into Ukraine could supercharge an already-close partnership with Russia
South Korea says 1,500 North Korean troops have been sent to aid Russia in Ukraine. Experts say the partnership poses a significant global risk.
Russia claims it doesn't care who wins the US election. Its state media tells another story.
Kamala Harris' tendency to burst out laughing has been ridiculed on Russian state TV. Meanwhile, Donald Trump has been portrayed as confident.
North Korea is blowing stuff up and making threats, but it's unlikely to go further
North Korea blew up parts of roads and rail lines connecting it with South Korea on Tuesday. The move was largely symbolic, experts said.
Hezbollah evaded Israeli defenses with a drone that killed 4 soldiers, raising uncomfortable questions
A Hezbollah drone got through Israeli defenses without triggering an alert and killed 4 soldiers. Israel says its drone defenses need to improve.
Meet 14 power players leading TSMC, the world's biggest chipmaker that's taken center stage as the AI wars heat up
Tensions are high on the anniversary of Hamas' October 7 attacks on Israel
The Middle East is on high alert for October 7 anniversary attacks as Israel intensifies strikes on Gaza and Lebanon
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Where to watch Atlanta United vs. Inter Miami: Live stream MLS Playoffs anywhere
Inter Miami will attempt to eliminate Atlanta United from the MLS Playoffs on Saturday. We'll show you where to watch Atlanta United vs. Inter Miami.
OpenAI's former head of 'AGI readiness' says that soon AI will be able to do anything on a computer that a human can
Former senior policy and head of AGI readiness Miles Brundage told Hard Fork that "people should be thinking about what that means."
Why you shouldn't put all your retirement savings in your 401(k), according to a financial planner
Tying up your whole nest egg in a 401(k) means you miss out on the benefits of tax diversification, according to financial planner Hanna Horvath.
I told my mom I wanted to be a rockstar when I was 14. She supported my dream, and now I'm doing the same for my own kids.
John Hardin is 59, but still remembers when his mom supported him back when he was a teen. He wanted to be a rockstar and she got him a drum kit.
Gen Z is just now discovering Trump's 'Grab 'em' comments on TikTok. Don't let that make you feel old.
Donald Trump's lewd "Grab 'em" comments that came to light in 2016 are resurfacing on TikTok. Yes, millennials, we're officially old. But that's OK.
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A Trauma of Money-certified coach shares the book that changed her money mindset and helped her tackle credit card debt
Morgan Housel's "The Psychology of Money" could change your mindset about money, too.
Zelenskyy proposes preemptive strikes on North Korean troops in Russia: 'It depends on our partners'
Around 8,000 North Korean troops are in the Russian frontline region of Kursk, US officials said this week.
At this McDonald's in Italy, your Big Mac comes with a side of ancient ruins
When workers were building a McDonald's in Frattocchie, Italy, they stumbled across a road from ancient Rome. McDonald's helped preserve it.
How to buy Taylor Swift Toronto tickets: Canadian Eras Tour prices compared
Taylor Swift kicks off her sold-out Canadian Eras Tour stops with six shows in Toronto. You can find resale listings on StubHub and Vivid Seats.
The US says it will send more warships and bombers to the Middle East as tensions persist between Iran and Israel
The US is deploying warships and B-52 bombers to the Middle East as a deterrent to Iran, the Pentagon said on Friday.
Companies are using sneaky software and legal tricks to make you endlessly pay for stuff you already bought
Companies are using sneaky software, subscription fees, and legal tricks to make you endlessly pay for stuff you already bought.
'Love Is Blind' is hell on earth: Contestants say producers deprived them of food and sleep, preyed on their anxieties, and refused to let them quit
"Love Is Blind" was supposed to be a different kind of dating show. But contestants say being on the series was traumatic: "It literally ruins lives."
A hacker ripped me off for $10,000. The scam turned out to be brilliant — and terrifying.
Verizon, Chase, and the police were all useless when my identity got hacked. Then Psycho Bunny came to the rescue.
Sorry, homebuyers. Houses aren't getting cheaper.
Buyers may wince at higher rates. The economy may be wheezing. But there just aren't enough homes for sale to sink prices, Zillow's Skylar Olsen said.
A Rivian customer waited 3 years for his dream car. It died within days.
Two days after it arrived, Chase Merrill's electric R1S SUV was bricked in the snow. The company said it would cost $2,100 to transport for repairs.
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Google, Amazon, and Meta are making their core products worse — on purpose
Google, Amazon, Meta, and other big tech companies are making their core products worse and ruining everything from apps to the internet.
This radical plane concept with an all-in-one wing could be the future of flight. See the leading designs from startups and Airbus.
Two companies want to puncture the Airbus-Boeing duopoly with a new jet type, but Airubs hopes to stay one step ahead with its own flying wing airliner.
Sam Altman explains OpenAI's shift from open to closed AI models
Sam Altman said OpenAI's closed approach offers "an easier way to hit the safety threshold" but he wants "to open source more stuff in the future."
Where to watch Oregon vs. Michigan: Live stream the Big 10 showdown anywhere
The Ducks and Wolverines face off in Ann Arbor on Saturday. We'll show you where to watch Oregon vs. Michigan from home.
How a free meal cost an investor his retirement savings
Fancy restaurants with presentations are a common practice in the industry, says one financial planner.
I stayed at a luxury floating hotel for $430 a night. The experience felt like a weird, wonderful cruise to nowhere.
We spent a night on Fingal, a ship in Edinburgh that's been converted into a luxury floating hotel with 22 rooms. Our room and meals were great.
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has reduced its big stake in Apple by two-thirds in the last year
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has been steadily cutting shares in the iPhone maker over the past year.
Investing legend Rob Arnott's $147 billion firm says stocks kicked out of the S&P 500 have huge upside — and is betting on these 7 recent dropouts trading at bargain prices
Index fund managers are shedding these 7 stocks, but Rob Arnott is buying them at a deep discount — and believes they'll outperform the S&P500.
Morgan Stanley has a new innovation chief. Expect more OpenAI-like partnerships.
Data governance, AI, and the future of engineering are top of mind for Morgan Stanley's new innovation leader.
A Nevada mayor is battling one of the worst housing shortages in the US. Her solution: looser construction regulation.
Nevada is one of the most unaffordable places in the country. The mayor of Reno says cities need to deregulate housing and densify, rather than sprawl.
The world's most powerful passports in 2024, ranked
Singapore has the world's most powerful passport. The US passport is in 8th place, behind countries like Japan, Spain, and Australia.
The rise of the 'bait-and-switch' job interview
The work-from-home revolution has led to a wave of tricksters faking their way through job interviews — causing chaos for companies and coworkers.
Travelers are slamming Airbnb chore lists that tell guests to mow the lawn, do the laundry, and take out the trash — on top of paying $125 cleaning fees
"If I'm paying $229 a night to stay somewhere, plus a $125 cleaning fee, I'm not doing any laundry," one traveler said in a viral TikTok.
Watch your back: Here are the 4 kinds of employees most likely to get laid off in the current downturn
A study of 17,000 recent layoffs reveals who is most at risk of losing their jobs.
China had a plan to dominate tech and become the world's most powerful country. It's all gone wrong.
Chinese President Xi Jinping had a plan to dominate tech and become the world's most powerful country. It's all gone wrong.
Remote work is killing Florida as a retirement paradise
Home prices in Florida have soared by 33% — almost twice the national average. The dream of retiring to the Sunshine State is officially over.
Fast food chains are locked in a 'value war' for US customers
McDonald's, Starbucks, and others this week have highlighted a "value war" as customers push back on high prices for fast food.
I took a 3-day ayahuasca retreat in the Amazon. It made me a better mom and entrepreneur.
Lindsay Roselle is a breadwinning mom who says her three-day ayahuasca retreat made her a better mother and businesswoman.
The US is pumping more oil than ever, and it's complicating things for other crude-exporting countries
US crude production notched a new monthly record in August. That's not necessarily welcome news to other countries.
China is closing a South China Sea surveillance gap with a new radar made to spot stealth aircraft, satellite images suggest
The system, purported to have advanced counter-stealth capabilities, could challenge how US forces operate in the region.
Inflation isn't going anywhere, and higher rates could spark a 12% downturn for stocks in the coming year, veteran strategist says
Steep rate cuts aren't coming, according to one market veteran who sees a double-digit decline ahead for stocks.
People look at me funny when I say I have life insurance, but I don't think it's only for people with debt or kids
I've carried life insurance for years, and they've been peaceful in the knowledge that I will be able to take care of my wife long after I am gone.