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With that kind of inheritance, Gordon Gund could have sat back and lead a relaxed life of luxury. In fact, odds were high that he would. Heirs who inherit the kind of money, like Gund did, do not often go on to create their own fortunes – or even grow the fortunes they were left – but that’s just what he did. Gund, who is blind, began investing his inheritance nearly 50 years ago, after a month-long stay in a hospital in the former USSR that did not save his vision....

After spending $720 million over a ten-year period, NASA has been able to capture images of what was once the final planet in our solar system, Pluto. That is a lot of money to spend on sending an unmanned probe millions of miles into space. While it will in the end bring us a wealth of knowledge, will there be a return on the investment? Probably not, but can we put a price on all the data that the probe has sent back over the years?...

Bon Kim, 42, was born in Seoul. He left Korea at seven years old. He enrolled at Deerfield Academy, a boarding school in Massachusetts, where he was on the varsity track and wrestling teams. He went to Harvard for undergrad and his MBA but dropped out six months into his MBA program. He started a student magazine called “Current” and interned at “The New Republic” before landing a job at Boston Consulting Group....

In 2008 he agreed to a four year extension worth $21.6 million. Alfredsson joined the Detroit Red Wings in 2013 and signed a one year deal worth $5.5 million He was selected to the NHL All-Rookie Team and won the Calder Memorial Trophy in 1996. Alfredsson was selected to the NHL All-Star Game in 1996, 1997, 1998, 2004, 2008, and 2012. He won the Guy Carbonneau Award for Top Penalty-Killer in 2008, the King Clancy Memorial Trophy in 2012, and the Mark Messier Leadership Award in 2013....

The Izraeli group, which went public in June 2010, helped Azrieli earn many prestigious honors such as the Order of Canada, the Order of Quebec and the State of Israel Jubilee Award. He has also been presented with numerous honorary degrees from universities around the world, most notable being the Master’s degree in architecture that he has received from Carleton University at the age of 75. In addition to the above, Azrieli is an avid art collector who maintains a large Jewish art collection, some of which are displayed at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art and the Haifa Museum of Art....

She’s sold around 200 million records. She’s written and composed more than 3,000 songs. She has 110 charted singles, 44 Top 10 country albums, 10 Grammy Awards on 50 nominations including the Lifetime Achievement Award and the 2020 Grammy for her collaboration on “God Only Knows” with King & Country. She has 10 Country Music Association Awards and is one of only seven women to win the CMA’s Entertainer of the Year Award....

Early Life and Career Beginnings Earl Sweatshirt was born Thebe Neruda Kgositsile on February 24, 1994, in Chicago, Illinois. His mother is Cheryl Harris, a renowned UCLA School of Law professor, and his father was Keorapetse, a political activist and poet from South Africa. He has a brother named Randy. When Kgositsile was eight, his parents separated. As a youth, he went to New Roads High School and Middle School in Santa Monica, California....

competed in Formula One from 1993 to 2002, most notably as Michael Schumacher’s teammate at Ferrari. Known for his outspoken personality and fearless driving style, Irvine achieved 4 Grand Prix victories and 26 podium finishes throughout his career. His most successful season came in 1999 when, following Schumacher’s injury, Irvine stepped up as Ferrari’s lead driver and narrowly missed winning the World Championship, finishing second to Mika Häkkinen by just two points....

Following this franchise success, Wood strategically avoided typecasting by taking on diverse projects. He ventured into darker territory with “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” and the psychological thriller “Maniac,” while showcasing his range in the offbeat FX series “Wilfred.” His voice work in animated productions like “Happy Feet” further demonstrated his versatility. Beyond acting, Wood has established himself as a producer through his company SpectreVision, which focuses on innovative horror and genre films including “Mandy” and “A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night....

Elisa Beristain has established herself as a prominent Mexican-American media personality, television host, and entrepreneur in the Latin entertainment industry. Best known for co-hosting the popular Spanish-language gossip show “Rica, Famosa, Latina” (Rich, Famous, Latina), she has built a career centered on celebrity news and entertainment coverage. Beyond her television presence, Beristain has expanded her influence through podcast hosting, particularly with “Chisme No Like” (Gossip No Like), where she and co-host Javier Ceriani discuss controversial topics and breaking news in the entertainment world....

Early Life and Education Eric Alexander Wareheim was born on April 7, 1976, in Audubon, Pennsylvania. He attended Methacton High School in Norristown and later enrolled at Temple University in Philadelphia. At Temple, Wareheim met his comedy partner, Tim Heidecker, and began producing his first films. Start of Television Career With Heidecker, Wareheim created, wrote, and starred in the Adult Swim animated show “Tom Goes to the Mayor.” Running from 2004 to 2006, the program featured a crude limited animation style utilizing filtered photos of the voice cast....

Four of those people are sisters Alexandra Daitch, Sarah MacMillan, Lucy Stitzer, and Katherine Tanner, who each have a net worth of $1.7 billion, down from $2.1 billion each last year. The sisters are the daughters of W. Duncan MacMillan and members of the Cargill-MacMillan family, the 9th wealthiest family in the world, with a combined $42.3 billion net worth. This family dynasty owns Cargill Inc., the largest closely held company in the U....

Frank Costello was born in Cassano allo Ionio, Calabria, Italy in January 1891 and passed away in February 1973. He rose to the top of organized crime in America and controlled a gambling empire while having political influence. Costello was known as “The Prime Minister of the Underworld”. He led the Luciano crime family which was later called the Genovese crime family. The Lucianos were one of the Five Families who operated in New York City....

Early Life and Background Born in Sacramento, California, in 1971, Porter was raised by his mother, a minister, who greatly influenced his musical development. Growing up in Bakersfield, he was immersed in gospel music through the church, while also discovering jazz through his mother’s record collection. As a young man, Porter received a football scholarship to San Diego State University, but a shoulder injury ended his athletic career. This setback ultimately led him to focus more seriously on music....

Calvin is a former arena football player and MMA fighter. He owns the thrift store Grandma’s Attic in Palmdale, California. In 2002 Calvin defeated Samu Samu in the UAGF 2 – Ultimate Cage Fighting 2 event.

Friis rose from humble beginnings without formal higher education to become one of the most influential figures in modern internet history. His partnership with Swedish programmer Niklas Zennström produced revolutionary peer-to-peer technologies that fundamentally changed how people communicate and share information online. Despite facing legal challenges and industry resistance, Friis’s ventures have repeatedly disrupted established markets. The duo sold Skype to eBay in 2005 for $2.6 billion. With bonuses and earnouts, they ultimately earned $3....

Last week, Kanye West hit the New York stop of his nationwide ‘Saint Pablo’ tour, performing at the most famous arena in the world; Madison Square Garden. He performed at MSG on the nights of Monday, Sept 5, and Tuesday, Sept 6, electrifying the crowd on both nights of the stop. But it wasn’t the show itself that broke records; it was the ‘Saint Pablo’ merchandise. Kanye’s merch sales broke the record set by Pope Francis during his mass at MSG last year....

Early Life and Culinary Beginnings Kelli grew up in the suburbs of Baltimore, Maryland, where she developed a passion for food and fashion. Her early experiences in the kitchen, cooking alongside her mother and grandmother, ignited a lifelong love for culinary arts. Educational Pursuits Initially relocating to Atlanta to pursue a degree in fashion merchandising and design, Kelli’s path took a culinary turn as she embraced her passion for cooking, leading her to establish a successful career in the food industry....

Kelly’s big break came in 1985 she landed the role of Rachel Lapp in “Witness.” In the movie she plays an Amish mother of a small boy (played by a young Lukas Haas) who is a witness to a murder. She was nominated for a Golden Globe for the role. From there, McGillis went on to appear in what would become one of the most popular movies of the 80s, Tony Scott’s “Top Gun” (also starring Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer)....

Huntelaar moved to SC Heerenveen in 2004 where he scored 17 goals in his debut season and helped Heerenveen qualify for the UEFA Cup. Next he was signed by Dutch giant Ajax Amsterdam who paid a reported $12 million for the striker. He played for Amsterdam for two years and was the league’s top scorer in both seasons, scoring an incredible 76 goals in 92 games. In January 2009, Real Madrid signed Huntelaar to replace their injured captain Raúl....