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- 1Why the EU lifted sanctions on Fridman and Usmanov●Почему ЕС снял санкции с Фридмана и Усманова (English subtitles) @Max_Katz
The European Union has removed sanctions from Russian billionaires Mikhail Fridman and Alisher Usmanov, a move that has drawn wide attention and debate. Commentators are questioning the reasoning behind the delistings, with critics arguing the decisions weaken pressure on Kremlin-linked oligarchs and raise concerns over how EU sanctions policy is applied and reviewed.
- 2Bill Ackman warns Fed rate hike could worsen inflation▼Bill Ackman says the Fed’s rate hike could make inflation worse
Billionaire investor Bill Ackman said the Federal Reserve's latest rate hike could backfire and make inflation worse rather than tame it. His argument adds to a running debate over whether the central bank's aggressive tightening is the right response to persistent price pressures, and markets and analysts are weighing his critique against the Fed's own guidance.
- 3Bill Ackman calls Fed rate hike a mistake on inflation▼Bill Ackman says Fed rate hike was a ‘mistake’ that could make inflation worse
Billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman criticized the Federal Reserve's latest rate hike, calling it a mistake that he argues could actually make inflation worse rather than curb it. His comments add to a running debate among investors and economists over whether the central bank is tightening policy too aggressively as price pressures persist.
- 4Dangote hires refinery engineers for new Kenya crude plant●Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest person, has hired the engineers that built his Lagos refinery to work on the new crude p
Aliko Dangote, Africa's richest person, has hired the engineers who built his Lagos refinery to work on a new crude processing plant in Kenya, with construction expected to begin this month. The move extends his refining ambitions beyond Nigeria, and observers are watching whether the project can replicate the scale and impact of his Lagos facility on East Africa's fuel supply.
- 5Bill Gates calls unregulated AI 'completely irresponsible'●Bill Gates says AI without regulation is ‘completely irresponsible’ https://www. aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/27/b ill-gate
Bill Gates, the billionaire cofounder of Microsoft, said developing artificial intelligence without regulation is 'completely irresponsible', warning that AI without restrictions could cause serious harm. His remarks come amid ongoing global debate over how governments should oversee rapidly advancing AI technology, with regulators, tech companies and public figures divided over the right balance between innovation and safety.
- 6Bill Ackman says the Fed 'just made a mistake' on rates▼Bill Ackman thinks the Fed ‘just made a mistake’ — and higher rates will make inflation worse, not better
Billionaire investor Bill Ackman has criticised the Federal Reserve, arguing its latest rate decision was an error. In his view, raising interest rates further will worsen inflation rather than curb it, reversing the conventional logic that higher rates cool prices. The comments add to a heated debate among investors over whether the Fed's monetary policy is fighting inflation or feeding it, and markets are watching closely for signs of which side is right.
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Jared Isaacman, the billionaire astronaut and commercial spaceflight figure, discusses what he calls NASA's new era, outlining his views on the agency's direction and the growing role of private industry in space exploration. The remarks are drawing attention from space policy watchers and the broader public as debate continues over NASA's future priorities, budgets and partnerships with commercial providers like SpaceX.
- 8Why billionaires pay far less tax than average Americans▼Why billionaires pay much less tax than the average American
Mother Jones reports that billionaires in the United States pay a far lower effective tax rate than the average American worker. The piece argues that as wealth has become increasingly concentrated at the top, tax rates for the wealthiest Americans have declined, allowing them to pay a smaller share of their income than ordinary households.
- 9Russian billionaires seek to replicate Fridman and Usmanov's EU sanctions relief▼Russian billionaires are looking for a way to repeat Fridman and Usmanov's "success" in having EU sanctions lifted
Russian billionaires are exploring ways to follow the example of Mikhail Fridman and Alisher Usmanov, who succeeded in having European Union sanctions against them lifted, according to Ukrainian media. The report suggests other sanctioned oligarchs may now pursue similar legal and lobbying routes in Brussels to escape EU restrictions imposed after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
- 10Druckenmiller Warns of AI Earnings Bubble as Financing Costs Rise●Billionaire Stanley Druckenmiller Warns of an AI Earnings Bubble as Financing Costs Rise
Billionaire investor Stanley Druckenmiller has warned that artificial intelligence stocks may be forming an earnings bubble, with rising financing costs putting pressure on valuations. His comments add to a growing debate on Wall Street about whether massive AI-related capital spending can generate returns that justify current stock prices, especially as borrowing becomes more expensive.
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Billionaire investor Bill Ackman said the US Federal Reserve may have made a policy mistake in the context of the AI era. He suggested that artificial intelligence-driven investment and productivity shifts may have changed the economic picture in ways the Fed's decisions did not account for. The comment is drawing attention among investors debating whether current interest rate policy fits an economy being reshaped by AI.
- 12Palantir Co-Founder Urges Less Judgment on Deadly Iran School Strike●Palantir's Co-Founder Wants Us Less Judgmental About Deadly Iran School Strike
Palantir co-founder Peter Thiel has argued that people should be less judgmental about a deadly strike that hit a school in Iran, according to Mother Jones. The comments have drawn criticism, with commentators framing them as a callous dismissal of civilian casualties and a window into how Silicon Valley defense figures talk about military action in the Middle East.
- 13Mark Cuban asks Grok what will end humanity, AI tops climate▼Mark Cuban Asked Grok What Will Cause ‘Human Extinction’ in 25 Years — It Says Al Is 3,000x More Likely Than Climate Change
Billionaire investor Mark Cuban asked Elon Musk's chatbot Grok which risks are most likely to cause human extinction within 25 years. According to reports, the AI responded that artificial intelligence is roughly 3,000 times more likely than climate change to be the cause. The claim has drawn attention because both figures are speculative model outputs rather than established scientific estimates, and climate scientists generally rank climate change among the most serious long-term global threats.
- 14Nobel laureates back California billionaire tax in open letter●Economics Nobel Laureates' Letter Supporting the California Billionaire Tax [pdf]
A group of Nobel Prize-winning economists has signed a public letter voicing support for the proposed tax on billionaires' wealth in California. The letter, hosted by economist Gabriel Zucman, a leading advocate of wealth taxation, argues the levy is economically sound. Supporters say endorsements from such prominent economists strengthen the measure's credibility against critics who claim it would drive the wealthy out of the state.
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Bill Gates has said he avoids one particular use of artificial intelligence, according to NBC News. The billionaire Microsoft co-founder has been a prominent voice on AI's promise and risks, so his personal choices about how he does or does not use the technology attract attention. The report does not add further detail beyond his comment about steering clear of that specific application.
- 16Critics slam tech billionaires' claim that AI will fix climate change●It’s galling that tech billionaires tell us that letting them destroy the climate to develop AI will allow AI to tell us
Commenters are pushing back on arguments from tech billionaires that the climate damage caused by building and powering AI data centres will be offset because AI will eventually help solve climate change. The argument, circulated widely online, criticises both the tech industry for making the claim and news outlets for repeating it without scrutiny, calling it self-serving and unproven.
- 17Palantir Co-Founder Urges Less Judgment Over Deadly Iran School Strike●Palantir’s Co-Founder Thinks We Should Be Less Judgmental About That Deadly Iran School Strike https:// fed.brid.gy/r/ht
Peter Thiel, co-founder of data analytics firm Palantir, is drawing criticism after saying people should be less judgmental about a deadly strike on a school in Iran. His comments, reported by Mother Jones, have sparked backlash online, with critics arguing the remarks dismiss civilian deaths and raise questions about the ethics of the defense tech industry he helped build.
- 18California voters to weigh Props 41 and 42 on billionaire tax▼California voters to decide on Props 41 and 42, challenging the billionaire tax | CA Politics 360
California voters will decide on Propositions 41 and 42, two ballot measures that would challenge the state's billionaire tax. The measures have drawn attention as part of the broader political fight over taxing the state's wealthiest residents, with outcomes set to be determined at the ballot box.
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A documentary critical of Elon Musk has reportedly been subjected to censorship, according to reporting by The Daily Beast. Details about who is blocking or restricting the film, and how, remain limited, but the report is drawing attention to Musk's ongoing controversies and debates over the suppression of unflattering coverage about the billionaire.
- 20Taxpayer Money Subsidizes Billionaires' Private Jet Emissions●Working-Class Taxpayers Subsidize Billionaires' Climate-Killing Private Jets
A new report by Common Dreams argues that working-class taxpayers are effectively subsidizing billionaires' private jets, which produce outsized carbon emissions per passenger. The outlet says tax breaks and public funding flow toward private aviation while ordinary people bear the costs of climate change. Critics are renewing calls to strip subsidies from ultra-emitting luxury travel.
- 21Social Media Billionaires Clash Over Controversial Documentary Trailer●Smell of "Musk": Social Media Billionaires Fighting Over Showing Trailer for Controversial Documentary - Here It Is
A fight has broken out among social media billionaires over the release of a trailer for a controversial documentary, with Elon Musk at the center of the dispute, according to Showbiz411. The documentary reportedly touches on Musk and the tech elite, and the trailer has now been made publicly available despite objections. The report frames the conflict as being about who controls whether the film gets shown.