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.
Musk became the first person in history whose fortune exceeded $600 billion, thanks to the increase in SpaceX's valuation to $800 billion. His stake in SpaceX is $336 billion, and in Tesla – $197 billion.
Vitaliy Zahorodnii rose from a sales representative to the head of the sales department at MHP in ten years, launching "Miasomarkety" (Meat Markets) in Odesa region and implementing the Food Art Summit project. His career demonstrates successful growth within a company focused on developing its partners' businesses.
The family of American billionaire Michael Dell plans to transfer $6. 25 billion to investment accounts for 25 million children as part of a government program by the Donald Trump administration. The funds, amounting to $250 per child, will be used to support children under 10 years old from families with an income of up to $150,000 per year.
The Russian company Neiry announced the creation of bio-drone pigeons with neurointerfaces that allow remote control of their flight. These bio-drones are planned to be used for monitoring infrastructure facilities.
Ukrainian technology company RC Store, founded by Tymofiy Solovyov, has been included in Forbes NEXT 250 ranking of the most promising small and medium-sized businesses in Ukraine in 2025. The company achieved a revenue of UAH 200 million in 2024, specializing in FPV technologies and engineering education.
US President Donald Trump lost $1. 1 billion due to the fall in the value of Trump Media and Technology Group shares. His fortune is now estimated at $6.2 billion, although it grew by $3 billion in September.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that "demilitarization and denazification" of Ukraine are mandatory conditions for ending the war. The Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine called these words confirmation that Russia's goal is the destruction of Ukrainian statehood.
