World's richest families, pass to college, microdosing Zepbound

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The 10 richest families in the world

Ambani Family during the Wedding ceremony of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant at the Jio World Convention Centre, BKC on July 12, 2024 in Mumbai, India.

There were more billionaires in 2024 than at any point in history, as the wealthiest people alive continue to accrue wealth in record numbers.

This is especially true among the upper echelons of the extremely wealthy. The 20 richest people in the world added $700 billion to their collective net worths in 2023, according to a Forbes analysis.

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More than a dozen universities have been accused of lowering their standards for rich kids

Seventeen elite private colleges and universities allegedly discriminated in favor of ultra-wealthy students for years, according to recent filings from a $685 million lawsuit.

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A millionaire tech ‘biohacker’ is microdosing Zepbound to stay young

Bryan Johnson, founder and chief executive officer of Kernel Holding SA, speaks during the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California, U.S., on Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021.

Bryan Johnson, the tech entrepreneur and millionaire who became famous for infusing his son’s plasma into his blood in an effort to prolong his life, is now microdosing the popular weight-loss drug Zepbound (LLY).

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From teachers to mail carriers: How much should you tip this holiday season?

With Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year’s Day fast approaching, more than half of all Americans are planning to give a special holiday season tip to their childcare providers, children’s teachers, and housekeepers, a recent report from consumer financial services company Bankrate revealed.

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How to survive the holidays while you’re on Ozempic or other weight loss drugs

Family Christmas meal with home cooked food being served at dining table, traditional holly with berries garnishing roasted vegetables, Christmas cracker on table with wine and candles.

For many people, the holidays mean large family dinners with filling sides, sweet treats, and festive drinks — all things for which weight-loss drugs are designed to reduce cravings.

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The 5 top-rated hotels for Christmas travel

Dancer and musician Seira Soraya plays the trumpet while dancing to The Nutcracker at Grand Army Plaza at 59th Street near the Plaza Hotel on December 24, 2020 in New York City.

Record numbers of Americans are expected to travel for Christmas this year – with the number of people on the road this holiday season finally returning to pre-pandemic levels, a recent report from AAA revealed.

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AI wedding vows, film photography, and phone-free ceremonies: 2025's top wedding trends

If you got engaged on Christmas Day – and the research shows it’s the most popular day for marriage proposals – then 2025 will likely be a year of wedding planning for you and your loved ones.

The world's richest families, a privileged pass to college, and microdosing Zepbound: Lifestyle roundup

Plus, how to survive the holidays when you're on Ozempic