Abelardo de la Espriella, a hard-right candidate endorsed by Donald Trump, has narrowly won Colombia's presidential election, defeating left-wing Senator Ivan Cepeda. Protests erupted in Cali following the announcement, with police using tear gas to disperse crowds.
Far-right lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella has won Colombia's presidential runoff, narrowly defeating leftwing senator Iván Cepeda. His victory signals a sharp swing to the right after four years of leftwing rule and is seen as part of a broader trend in Latin America. De la Espriella, who received Trump's endorsement, promised to respect the constitution despite past aggressive rhetoric.
Far-right lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella has won Colombia's presidential runoff, narrowly defeating leftwing senator Iván Cepeda. His victory signals a shift back to the right in Latin America and contrasts with outgoing President Gustavo Petro's 'total peace' plan.
Colombians are voting in a presidential runoff election that could dramatically alter the country's approach to its armed conflict. The far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella, who favors military confrontation, is leading polls against Iván Cepeda, the architect of President Petro's "total peace" plan.
Melinda French Gates advises newly wealthy tech workers from IPOs to commit to donating at least half their earnings. She emphasizes that wealth is a responsibility, built on public infrastructure and education, and urges against flashy displays of fortune.
Colombians vote Sunday in a presidential runoff that could dramatically shift the country's approach to its armed conflict. Far-right lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella, vowing military confrontation, faces leftwing senator Iván Cepeda, who supports "total peace" negotiations.
SpaceX's record-breaking IPO has created thousands of new millionaires and boosted Elon Musk's personal stake to over $1 trillion. Despite recent market cooling, shares are up 37% since its debut, with President and COO Gwynne Shotwell holding a $2.4 billion stake.
Shajeer Venga, an Indian-origin man living in Abu Dhabi, has won 2 million AED in Sharjah Islamic Bank's 'Millionaire campaign' after opening a savings account. The prize fulfills his dream of investing in his future and bringing his family to the UAE.
The Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (Arc) summit in London will host politicians, advisors, and figures from across the populist right, including Reform UK MPs, a crypto billionaire, and Eton College masters. The event, dubbed an "anti-woke Davos," will feature discussions on climate skepticism, Christian evangelical thinking, and US culture-war politics.
Reform UK politicians, including Nigel Farage, and a British crypto billionaire are set to attend the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (Arc) summit in London. The event, dubbed an "anti-woke Davos," will host 4,000 attendees from over 85 countries, featuring speakers like US Undersecretary of State Sarah B Rogers and Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch.
Juan Hernandez, a contract welder who started at SpaceX in 2015 for $28/hour, became a millionaire after his stock options, initially valued at $10,000, surged to over $1 million following the company's Nasdaq listing.
SpaceX's historic IPO has created thousands of millionaires, with over 4,400 employees from various roles set to see their net worth cross the million-dollar mark. The public listing on Nasdaq valued the company at over $2 trillion, transforming risky career choices into substantial financial windfalls.
SpaceX's historic IPO has generated significant wealth for over 4,400 employees, including welders and cafeteria staff, who accumulated company stock over years. The IPO created thousands of new millionaires, with some holding stakes over $100 million, transforming risky career choices into substantial financial windfalls.
SpaceX's IPO has reportedly made thousands of current and former employees millionaires, with initial stock performance exceeding expectations. Elon Musk's net worth also surged, potentially reaching $1 trillion.
The SpaceX IPO has created thousands of new millionaires and billionaires, who are now planning to spend their newfound wealth on luxury properties, watches, and private jet travel, experts say. Real estate agents in California and Texas report increased inquiries from SpaceX employees looking for high-end homes.
Elon Musk is poised to become the world's first trillionaire following SpaceX's massive IPO. The listing could value his stake in the company at $841 billion, pushing his total net worth with Tesla holdings past $1.11 trillion.
The anticipated SpaceX IPO is poised to create thousands of new millionaires, with experts predicting a significant boost to luxury markets. Employees are planning to spend their windfalls on high-end real estate, luxury watches, and private jet travel, particularly in areas near SpaceX hubs.
SpaceX's upcoming IPO is projected to create over 4,400 millionaires among its employees, with some potentially earning over $100 million. Founder Elon Musk is expected to become the world's first trillionaire as the company's valuation could reach $1.77 trillion.
SpaceX's upcoming IPO is poised to create around 4,000 millionaires, including blue-collar workers, with significant wealth concentrated in Brownsville, Texas. The IPO's staggered lockup and performance-linked releases could allow early access to funds, impacting the local economy and housing market.
Seattle has fallen to 13th place in a new ranking of US cities for attracting foreign businesses and investment, a significant drop from its second-place position last year. The ranking, compiled by the Financial Times and Nikkei, cited concerns over the city's 'perceived' anti-business image and economic policies.
US officials and tech investors suspect China is funding local opposition to data centers, but evidence is thin. OpenAI banned Chinese accounts using ChatGPT for anti-data center content, but deemed the impact limited. Independent researchers find little proof of a coordinated campaign, suggesting genuine local concerns are the primary driver.
Maryellyn Musselman, a 27-year-old former SpaceX recovery vessel engineer, invested 10% of her paychecks into SpaceX stock, which could make her a millionaire after the company's anticipated June 12 IPO, valuing the company near $1.8 trillion.
Global millionaire population grew 7.9% to 25.3 million in 2025, with total wealth up 8.7%. Ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) saw 9.4% population growth and now hold 35% of all millionaire wealth, driven by access to private investments. The US added 730,000 new millionaires.
Germany ranks third globally with 1.78 million millionaires, a 11.1% increase last year, according to a Capgemini study. The US added the most millionaires, driven by AI enthusiasm, while European wealth grew 6.5%. Catholic states observe Fronleichnam holiday.
