A basic income program helped struggling kids enjoy huge success — and even become Olympians

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Laura Coman is an Olympic sport shooter and basic income recipient.

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This $150,000 dog is the new status symbol

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This Svalinn-trained protection dog costs $150,000.

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According to New York Magazine, there's a new status symbol dog for the very rich. It's not a Goldendoodle (or any doodle mix) — or even anything you can fit in a purse.

Russia's war economy is so hot that at least 12 of its oligarchs received $11 billion in dividends over 15 months

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Former Lukoil President Vagit Alekperov and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Former Lukoil President Vagit Alekperov, who pocketed the most dividends from January 2023 to March 2024, and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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Billionaire Ray Dalio thinks universal basic income is no magic wand — and may even do more harm than good

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Ray Dalio founded Bridgewater Associates.

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Justin Bieber performed at an Ambani pre-wedding party for family and friends. Here's a look at the exclusive guest list.

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Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant on July 5 at their sangeet.
Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant on July 5 at their sangeet.

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Mark O'Hare became a billionaire after BlackRock acquired his data company. Now he's turning his employees into millionaires.

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BlackRock acquired Mark O'Hare's data company, Preqin.

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Warren Buffett paid just $31,500 for his home of nearly 70 years. Read his 8 best quotes about buying a house.

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Warren Buffett.

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Steve Ballmer is now worth $157 billion — more than his former Microsoft boss Bill Gates

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Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer.

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Larry Fink is worth $1.7 billion. BlackRock's latest deal will make Preqin's founder even richer than he is.

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Larry Fink is CEO of BlackRock.

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18 celebrities who came from nothing

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Leonardo DiCaprio.
Leonardo DiCaprio.

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