Jeff Bezos
The latest on Jeff Bezos. He is the founder and executive chairman of Amazon, the online retail giant. He founded the company in 1994 and it has since gone on to become one the biggest technology companies in the world, alongside Google, Facebook, Apple and Microsoft. Bezos is widely considered the richest person in the world, with an estimated net worth of $200 billion.
Michael Strahan Latest Celeb Slated for Space Trip: Which Stars Are Next
Other celebrities, including Angelina Jolie, Leonardo DiCaprio and James Cameron, have reportedly all purchased tickets to fly on upcoming space flights.
Michael Strahan, Alan Shepard's Daughter Among Those on Next Space Flight
"I want to go to space," the 'Good Morning America' co-host said. "I think being there at the first launch, it really was mind-blowing."
Jeff Bezos Donates $100 Million to Obama Foundation, Honoring John Lewis
Jeff Bezos also donated $166 million on Monday to NYU Langone Health as he plans to focus more of his attention on philanthropy since stepping down as Amazon CEO.
Glen De Vries, Who Flew to Space With William Shatner, Dies in Plane Crash
The FAA told WCBS-TV that the plane was a single-engine Cessna 172 and crashed at around 4 p.m. near Lake Kemah in New Jersey.
Bezos Responds to Viral Video of Interaction Between Partner, DiCaprio
The video at the center of the playful feud was viewed more than 8 million times on social media by Monday morning.
Tesla Stock Prices Dip After Elon Musk Offers to Sell His Own Shares
The billionaire said the only way he can pay taxes is to sell Tesla stocks because he does not take a cash salary.
Jeff Bezos' Girlfriend Thirsting Over Leonardo DiCaprio Viewed 8M Times
DiCaprio has proven he is still one of Hollywood's biggest heartthrobs after Lauren Sanchez was visibly enamored when meeting him at an event at the weekend.
Elon Musk Trolls Jeff Bezos After Losing NASA Lawsuit
Bezos and Blue Origin first filed the lawsuit against NASA in August, after the space agency chose Musk's SpaceX to develop a Human Landing System to bring astronauts to the moon.
Jeff Bezos Says Space Flight Persuaded Him To Do More To Save Earth
The Amazon founder pledged $2 billion to protect the environment while speaking at the COP26 event in Glasgow.
You Can Now Get Paid $1,000 to Sit on Your Sofa and Watch Sci-Fi Movies
A company is looking to pay one sci-fi fan $1,000 to watch a dozen classic movies, including "Apollo 13" and "2001: A Space Odyssey".
Billionaires' Pandemic Profits Alone Could Cover Cost of Build Back Better
America's 745 billionaires are now worth more than $5 trillion combined, up from just under $3 trillion in March 2020.
Elon Musk Slams Billionaire Tax Plans—'They Come for You'
Democrats intend to tax those with $1 billion in assets, or those who have reported at least $100 million in income for three consecutive years.
Concerns for ISS As $150 Billion Space Lab Creaks With Age in 2021
As private space companies make plans for a commercial space station, the ISS has had a year of issues.
How Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin Space Station Compares to the ISS
The Space Business Park will join the ISS in low-earth orbit and continue its research, providing a more accessible space outpost for civilians.
Bezos to Launch 'Business Park' Space Station for Companies and Tourists
"We are in a second golden age of space exploration and development," Mike Gold, executive vice president of Redwire Space, said.
How William Shatner's Space Flight Brought 'Star Trek' Journey Full Circle
The man who played Captain James T. Kirk was moved to tears following his flight in Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket.
What William Shatner and George Takei Have Said in Their Long-Running Fued
Recently, Takei called Shatner a "guinea pig" for his journey on Jeff Bezo's Blue Origin capsule into space.
Amazon Asked to Clarify Business Practices Over Possible 'Product Boosting'
Federal lawmakers are trying to keep Big Tech companies from favoring their own product lines over others.
William Shatner Says Prince William 'Got the Wrong Idea' About Space Travel
An interview with Prince William hitting out at space tourism was published one day after William Shatner made history as the oldest person to travel to space.
William Says Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos Should Save Earth, Not Go Into Space
The royal said great minds should instead focus on 'trying to repair this planet'—a day after William Shatner took Jeff Bezos' sub-orbital rocket.
Blue Origin Flight Live Updates: William Shatner is Emotional After Launch
Star Trek legend William Shatner described the space launch as "the most profound experience."
Blue Origin Live Stream: Time, How to Watch William Shatner Space Launch
This will mark Blue Origin's second rocket launch into space and would make 90-year-old William Shatner the oldest person to make the journey.
Ex-Blue Origin Communications Head 'Worried We're Becoming Ferengi'
"To me, Shatner's presence serves as a reminder of how unlike the aspirational Federation we are today," Alexandra Abrams said of the actor's space flight.
World's Richest Man Elon Musk Escalates Bezos Feud With 2nd Place Tweet
The Tesla head has again goaded the Amazon founder following the latter's tweet about "successful companies."
Shatner Jokes About Recreating 'Twilight Zone' Episode on Blue Origin
"I don't want to be known as the oldest guy who went to space—I'm bloody Captain Kirk, for God's sake," Shatner told a crowd at New York Comic-Con.
Elon Musk Trolls Jeff Bezos After Surpassing Him As World's Richest Person
The Tesla CEO said he'll send Bezos a "giant statue" of the number 2.
NASA Wants to Work With China in Space
In a wide-ranging interview, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson spoke to Newsweek about China, the billionaire space race and government funding.
McKenzie Scott Donated $567 Million to Racial Equity Groups
In July 2020, Scott said that her funding decisions were "driven by a deep belief in the value different backgrounds bring to problem-solving on any issue."
SpaceX's First Commercial Mission Is More Exciting Than Bezos', Branson's
The launch of Inspiration4 aboard a Falcon 9 e-rocket on September 15 will up the ante in the modern space race.
Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos Public Spat Over Satellite Internet Regulations
"Filing legal actions against SpaceX is *actually* his full-time job," Elon Musk tweeted about Jeff Bezos on Wednesday.
