Tech oligarchs reshape humanity while billionaires of old seem quaint

From Gates to Musk and Altman, today’s ultra-rich steer AI and tech, raising questions about who decides the future

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China has brought millions out of poverty. The US has not – by choice

Despite the US’s economic success, income inequality remains breathtaking. But this is no glitch – it’s the system

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China has brought millions out of poverty. The US has not – by choice

Despite the US’s economic success, income inequality remains breathtaking. But this is no glitch – it’s the system

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Top 10 US billionaires’ collective wealth grew by $698bn in past year – report

Oxfam warns Trump policies risk driving inequality to new heights – but Democrats have also exacerbated wealth gap

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Top 10 US billionaires’ collective wealth grew by $698bn in past year – report

Oxfam warns Trump policies risk driving inequality to new heights – but Democrats have also exacerbated wealth gap

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Starbucks’ CEO made 6,666 times more than his workers in 2024

CEO pay climbs ahead of Trump tax windfall for wealthy, says report

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Starbucks’ CEO made 6,666 times more than his workers in 2024

CEO pay climbs ahead of Trump tax windfall for wealthy, says report

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Nine households control 15% of wealth in Silicon Valley as inequality widens

Report finds wealth divide widened in Silicon Valley at double the rate of the whole US over the past decade

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Wall Street shivers over ‘hot commie summer’ after Mamdani’s success

New York’s financial elite compare the city to crime-riddled Gotham after democratic socialist bests Cuomo in Democratic mayoral primary

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Wall Street shivers over ‘hot commie summer’ after Mamdani’s success

New York’s financial elite compare the city to crime-riddled Gotham after democratic socialist bests Cuomo in Democratic mayoral primary

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