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In 1997, Paul Allen bought land in LA for $20 million; after listing for $150 million post-death, it eventually sold for $65 millionPaul Allen's 120-acre Beverly Crest property, once listed for $150 million, sold for $65 million. After Allen's death in 2018, the property...
Jeff Bezos' ex-wife MacKenzie Scott gave $30 million to Silicon Valley housing group; here’s how her mega donation could help create affordable homes across the Bay AreaMacKenzie Scott has made headlines by donating $30 million to Housing Trust Silicon Valley, a game-changing support for the nonprofit. This...
In 2013, Bob Hope's estate listed his UFO-style home for $50 million; after zero buyers, it eventually sold for $13 millionBob Hope’s distinctive Palm Springs residence, popularly called as his “UFO house,” eventually found a new owner after years on the market....
Mary Zmudowski was a California schoolteacher when she donated 155 acres of coastal land to the state in 1950; today it is a 220-acre state beach bearing her nameZmudowski State Beach, a treasured spot north of Monterey, owes its existence to Mary Zmudowski's generous donation in 1950. While facing t...
Zsa Zsa Gabor bought a home for $250 thousand; after listing post-death for $23.45 million, it eventually sold for $10.4 millionWhat led to a price cut for this famous actor's extravagant mansion in Bel Air? At nearly $5 million loss, the estate was sold to mining bi...
What is kratom and how is it related to the deaths of 2 Ole Miss students at University of Mississippi? Authorities investigate 'possible overdose'The discovery of packaged kratom at the location of the two deceased Ole Miss students has sparked speculation that the substance may have ...
How did Chris Spatola die? ESPN analyst, US Army veteran and former Duke staffer dies suddenly at 47How did Chris Spatola die? Chris Spatola, 47, tragically passed away, as reported by Duke University and ESPN. A veteran of the US Army, he...
Steve Jobs once hid his Porsche from billionaire Ross Perot; 40 years later, Apple CEO John Ternus reportedly drives a $1M+ Porsche 935 at California’s Laguna SecaIn 1987, Steve Jobs hid his Porsche from billionaire Ross Perot because he did not want the young company to look flush with cash during a ...
Billionaires abound in California. Why not tax their wealth?No state may be a more natural fit for a tax on billionaires than California. The state leans left politically, needs funds for healthcare ...
Anthropic, OpenAI, SpaceXAI, Google face federal antitrust lawsuit over calls to slowdown AI developmentAccording to a news report by Politico, the complaint filed in the Northern District Court of California, claims that public statements mad...
In 2012, Elon Musk paid $17 million for a 16,251-square-foot Bel-Air mansion with rooftop solar; 8 years later, he sold it for $29 millionIn 2020, Elon Musk made headlines by selling a lavish Bel-Air mansion at a hefty profit. This sale unfolded against a backdrop where countl...
House panel votes unanimously to hold billionaire Leon Black in contempt over Epstein probeThe House Oversight Committee unanimously recommended holding billionaire Leon Black in contempt. He refused to comply with subpoenas seeki...
In 2022, Christian Bale bought 4.7 acres of land in California for $1.7 million. 4 years later, superstar proves to be real-life Batman as he splurged $22 million – 18% of his networth- to build 11,000 sq ft foster village for kids with 12 homes, gardensChristian Bale let go of the iconic Bat Man suit in 2012. However, he has proved that you don’t need to wear capes to be a superhero. As pe...
Billionaire Brewers owner Mark Attanasio ordered to give up $2million property after Malibu ‘stolen’ sand dispute. Here's what happenedMilwaukee Brewers owner Mark Attanasio is facing a major setback in his Malibu beach dispute after California officials approved a settleme...
Jeff Bezos, world's third richest man, received $244,000 jet tax bill as LA County used a secret tracking system to catch wealthy aircraft ownersAmazon founder Jeff Bezos, who sits on a fortune of $263 billion as the third-richest man on the planet, was served notice by the Los Angel...
Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch was listed for $100 million but sold for only $22 million: All about the 2,700-acre estate he never returned toMichael Jackson's famous Neverland Ranch was sold to billionaire Ron Burkle for $22 million. But the property was listed for $100 million i...
Meet 22-year-old Malone Lam, the crypto thief who used the alias 'Anne Hathaway'. He spent $245 million in stolen crypto on jets, supercars and clubsMalone Lam, a young man from Singapore, confessed to orchestrating a significant cryptocurrency theft ring that illicitly acquired and laun...