Billionaire Bill Gates revealed that his three kids will each inherit less than 1% of his $101.2 billion fortune. But before you feel too bad for them, that still means at least $1 billion total—and Gates says it’s all about giving them a chance to earn their own way.
Actor and comedian Russell Brand has been officially charged with rape, indecent assault, and other sex crimes tied to four women in the U.K. The incidents allegedly occurred between 1999 and 2005. Brand has publicly denied all charges, claiming, “I’ve never engaged in non-consensual activity.”
In a very Terminator-esque twist, Elon Musk just announced that Tesla plans to build 5,000 Optimus robots this year and 50,000 in 2025—predicting they’ll eventually outnumber humans and become the company’s “biggest product of all time.”
Legendary actor Val Kilmer passed away yesterday at the age of 65 due to pneumonia, according to his daughter, Mercedes. From “Iceman” in Top Gun to The Doors and Batman Forever, Kilmer’s unforgettable screen presence and complex legacy leave behind a lasting mark on Hollywood history.
April Fools’ Day doesn’t have to end in tears, therapy, or divorce proceedings. If you’re looking to prank your partner, kids, or coworkers without crushing their spirit, here are 13 fun, lighthearted ideas that deliver laughs—not trauma.
A small plane that went missing in Alaska on Sunday has been found—with all three people on board alive. The pilot and two children crash-landed on a frozen lake, but thanks to a community-led search effort, they were rescued the next morning with only minor injuries.
A couple in China learned the hard way that not all viral challenges are worth it—after the boyfriend ended up in the emergency room with his girlfriend’s entire fist stuck in his mouth. The jaw-locking incident was caught on video… and yes, it’s as awkward as it sounds.
The U.N. estimates Earth’s population is around 8.2 billion, but a new study out of Finland suggests that rural communities may be severely undercounted—by as much as 84%. If they’re right, we could be sharing the planet with billions more people than we realize.
March 21st is National Single Parent Day, and in honor of the 11 million+ single-parent households in the U.S., we’re spotlighting a list of “unpopular parenting opinions” that more people need to hear—because single parents don’t have time for your unsolicited advice.
After spending months stranded on the International Space Station, two NASA astronauts finally made it home this week. So what’s the pay like for all that unexpected overtime? Turns out, they earn a whopping $5 a day in travel expenses. Yes, really.
