Getting Hired at Bending Spoons Is Harder Than Becoming a NASA Astronaut
Bending Spoons received about 800,000 job applications in 2025 but hired only 286 people, giving the Italian technology company an acceptance rate of roughly 0.04%.
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Trump’s Financial Disclosure Reveals Massive Crypto Windfall and Thousands of Stock Trades
Donald Trump’s latest financial disclosure shows more than $2 billion in reported income for 2025, including roughly $1.4 billion from crypto ventures and thousands of stock trades involving major technology companies.
Paul Graham Explains How to Build a Billion-Dollar Business Honestly
Y Combinator co-founder Paul Graham argues that building a billion-dollar business is possible through sustained growth, identifying overlooked customer needs, and creating products founders genuinely want themselves.
Elon Musk Becomes the World’s First Trillionaire Following SpaceX IPO
By
Oleg Petrenko
• 2 mins read
Elon Musk became the first person in history to reach a net worth of $1 trillion after SpaceX’s public debut, further extending his lead as the world’s richest individual.
SpaceX Employees Prepare for IPO Windfall With Wealth Management Program
By
Emma Clarke
• 2 mins read
More than 100 current and former SpaceX employees have joined forces to secure discounted wealth management services as the company’s IPO is expected to create a new wave of multimillionaires.
U.S. University Endowments Stand to Make Billions From SpaceX IPO
By
Michael Foster
• 2 mins read
Several major U.S. university endowments are poised to generate massive gains from their early SpaceX investments as the company approaches its highly anticipated IPO.
Ontario Teachers’ $300 Million SpaceX Investment Grows to Nearly $12 Billion
By
Oleg Petrenko
• 2 mins read
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan’s $300 million investment in SpaceX has grown to nearly $12 billion based on the company’s expected IPO valuation, representing one of the fund’s most successful investments ever.
Entrepreneur Made Hundreds of Thousands Selling Retro Phones and CD Players to Gen Z
By
Oleg Petrenko
• 2 mins read
A 28-year-old entrepreneur built a fast-growing business selling refurbished retro gadgets like old Motorola phones, CD players, and digital cameras to Gen Z consumers seeking a break from smartphones.
OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Finance for Banking and Personal Money Management
By
Oleg Petrenko
• 2 mins read
OpenAI introduced ChatGPT Finance, a new feature allowing users to connect bank accounts and manage personal finances through AI-powered tools available to Pro subscribers.
Remote IT Worker Earns $746,000 by Secretly Juggling Five Jobs
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Emma Clarke
• 3 mins read
A remote IT professional said he earns roughly $746,000 annually while simultaneously working five jobs, highlighting how AI and remote work are reshaping white-collar employment.
FOX Offers $50,000 for Fan to Watch Every World Cup Match in Times Square
By
Michael Foster
• 2 mins read
FOX is offering $50,000 to a single fan willing to watch all 104 World Cup matches live in Times Square. The role includes content creation and audience engagement over 39 days.
Netherlands to Introduce 36% Tax on Unrealized Gains From 2028
By
Emma Clarke
• 3 mins read
The Netherlands plans to impose a 36% tax on unrealized gains from stocks, bonds, and cryptocurrencies starting in 2028. Critics warn the move could drive investors to shift capital abroad.
Macaulay Culkin’s Early Retirement Philosophy: Work Once, Retire Again
By
Daniel Wright
• 3 mins read
Former child star Macaulay Culkin says he has been ‘technically retired’ since his teens, choosing projects only for personal interest after earning financial independence early in life.
Tim Cook Earns Average U.S. Salary in 7 Hours as Pay Gap Widens
By
Daniel Wright
• 3 mins read
Apple CEO Tim Cook earns more in seven hours than the average American makes in a year, underscoring the growing divide between executive compensation and household income.
Young Lottery Winner Chooses Lifetime $1,000 Weekly Annuity Over $1 Million Lump Sum
By
Emma Clarke
• 3 mins read
A 20-year-old Canadian lottery winner declined a $1 million lump-sum payout in favor of a guaranteed $1,000 weekly lifetime annuity, a choice financial experts say offers long-term stability and protection from impulse spending.