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Klaus-Michael Kühne died at the age of 89, leaving a fortune of around €38 billion. He transformed the family-owned Kühne+Nagel into an international conglomerate.
Roger Duarte, a millionaire entrepreneur and former Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, was killed in Kenya. Five other passengers and a pilot were also on board.
In Yekaterinburg, RMK founder’s son David Altushkin crashed his Lamborghini into a building. Two men were injured; one was hospitalized with fractures.
American Cassator Corp. with a Ukrainian team increased revenue to $1.2 million, and Sl8 crossed the mark of 525 thousand users.
Following SpaceX's public offering, shares rose to $166, and capitalization reached $2. 18 trillion. Elon Musk's net worth is estimated at $1.1 trillion.
SpaceX raised $75 billion through an IPO at a company valuation of $1. 77 trillion. This will allow Elon Musk to become the first trillionaire in world history.
FIFA's expected revenue from the 2026 World Cup will reach 8 billion euros, driven by broadcasting rights and ticket sales. The tournament, hosted across three countries, is expected to reach a record 6 billion viewers.
Scarlett Johansson earned 43 million dollars in 2025. The actress spoke of a constant deficit in her personal life and the impossibility of balancing it with work.
A sharp deterioration in financial and production indicators is being recorded in the Russian metallurgical industry: demand is falling, investments are shrinking, and debts are rising. This leads to a halt in the modernization of enterprises and a gradual reduction of production capacities, which experts regard as signs of the hidden deindustrialization of the Russian economy.
Statements about an offensive from Belarus are psychological pressure, as the Belarusian army does not have the resources for an attack. In the event of an invasion, Lukashenka will become a legitimate target.
Moscow plans to establish four UAV control points on Belarusian territory. This will reduce flight time to Kyiv and increase the threat of missile strikes.
SpaceX has confidentially filed for an IPO with a valuation of over $1. 75 trillion. This stock offering could be the largest in market history.
The head of the GUR denied a parliamentary crisis, despite threats of disrupting sessions and the desire of 40 deputies to resign their mandates. Budanov plans to help the Rada resolve the problems.
The next plenary week will begin on Wednesday instead of Tuesday. According to the MP, the reason may be a lack of votes.
Andriy Motovylovets announced that about 40 deputies wish to leave the Rada. However, according to him, their applications will not be supported, as the parliament must continue its work.
The director topped the Forbes ranking thanks to blockbuster films and revenue from Universal parks. In total, there are 22 billionaire celebrities in 2026.
Psychiatrist Yevhen Skrypnyk reveals the truth about antidepressants, dispelling myths about addiction and side effects. These medications are effective for many disorders, not just depression, and are not addictive.
Elon Musk has become the first person in history with a fortune exceeding $800 billion after SpaceX acquired his company xAI. The deal valued the combined company at $1.25 trillion, increasing Musk's net worth to $852 billion.
Threads has overtaken X in terms of daily active users on its mobile app, reaching 141. 5 million compared to X's 125 million. However, X remains the leader in web browsers.
MHP Laboratory Center accredited as a provider of laboratory proficiency testing.
Beyoncé has become a dollar billionaire, according to Forbes, thanks to earnings from her successful Cowboy Carter tour and her own company, Parkwood Entertainment. Her pre-tax income in 2025 is estimated at $148 million, making her one of the highest-paid musicians in the world.
The Moscow clinic AltraVita offers women under 37 free artificial insemination with the sperm of Pavel Durov, who personally pays for the procedures. The billionaire has over 100 biological children in 12 countries and promises them an equal share of his $17 billion inheritance.
Ukraine has announced the winners of the "School of Community Leaders 2. 0" competition from MHP, who will receive UAH 10 million in grant support. The projects focus on energy efficiency, veteran policy, and youth engagement.
In Kyiv, the third "Bez Khvyl" (No Waves) relaxation shelter has started operating, combining safety and mental health support. The project was implemented thanks to a business idea competition from the "MHP-Hromadi" Charitable Foundation.
The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate, Kyrylo Budanov, called the state's inability to effectively encourage the population to mobilize the biggest failure of the information front. He noted that Ukraine demonstrates daily progress at the technological and intelligence levels.
Elon Musk's fortune grew to $749 billion after the court's decision on Tesla options was overturned. This allowed him to become the first person whose fortune exceeded $700 billion.
Morgan Stanley is the leading contender to be the lead underwriter for the SpaceX IPO due to long-standing ties with Elon Musk. The SpaceX offering in 2026 is expected to be the largest in history, exceeding $1.5 trillion in capitalization.
Trump's company announced a merger with thermonuclear technology developer TAE Technologies. The $6 billion deal aims to meet the energy needs of data centers serving artificial intelligence.
Tesla shares reached an all-time high of $489. 88 on December 16, up 3.1% for the day. The company's market value rose to $1.63 trillion, and Elon Musk's fortune reached $684 billion.
Susie Wiles, in an interview with Vanity Fair, called Elon Musk a "ketamine user" and J. D. Vance a "conspiracy theorist." The White House called the publication a "dishonestly framed article," but Trump's press secretary expressed support for Wiles.