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The Somerset Collection in Troy is celebrating its 30th anniversary since the north side opened on August 16, 1996. Nathan Forbes, managing partner of The Forbes Company, credited the mall's continued success to striking a perfect balance between e-commerce and brick-and-mortar retail experiences. Despite trends like online shopping, Somerset Collection remains a regional draw for its atmosphere and array of stores.

A growing skills mismatch between applicant qualifications and employer needs is driving interest in work-based learning programs. However, these initiatives often struggle due to a lack of available employers or students. The analysis concludes that success requires developing intentionally designed infrastructure linking schools, employers, postsecondary institutions, and community organizations, rather than merely treating the program as an elective.

Forbes fired chief content officer Randall Lane after he received an undisclosed payment of about $6 million from RJ Shook’s firm, which was flagged by PPC Enterprises. While legal experts believe Lane likely did not break criminal law, his actions may violate a New York common-law doctrine requiring employees to remain loyal to their employers. This suggests that even if he avoids charges, he could face consequences regarding his professional duties.

Joe Rogan was named the top-earning podcaster of 2026 by Forbes. The article mentions his podcast's earnings and his $14.4 million home in Austin.

Forbes released its 2026 list of the 20 highest-paid podcasters, with the top earner making $82 million. The Kelce brothers and comedian Amy Poehler are among those featured, alongside political and true crime podcasts generating tens of millions of dollars.

Peter Cancro borrowed $125,000 at age 17 to buy a small sandwich shop that later became Jersey Mike’s, a national chain with 4,000 locations. With help from his high school football coach, who provided the loan, Cancro transformed the business into a franchise worth $8 billion ahead of its IPO, making him a billionaire.

Powerball, a U.S. multi-state lottery, launched ticket sales in the U.K. for the first time, with the first drawing held there. No winners matched all numbers in the initial draw, and the jackpot now stands at $600 million for the annuity option or $266.4 million for the lump sum. UK players must take the annuity over 30 years if they win the jackpot.

Google has quadrupled its Miami office space as Larry Page and Sergey Brin move from California to avoid the impending billionaire tax. Page and Brin, with net worths of $257 billion and $237 billion respectively, are the second- and third-richest people in the world according to Forbes.

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency is reviewing over 7,000 public comments on a proposed permit for data center water discharge regulations, with no timeline for a decision. Republican gubernatorial nominee Vivek Ramaswamy claims economic growth will offset funding gaps from his proposed tax cuts, while Forbes reports Donald Trump earned $2.4 billion in the White House, three times his business revenue.

The Mega Millions jackpot has grown to $672 million, becoming the 10th largest in its history after no winner was drawn on Tuesday. The prize surpassed a previous record of $656 million, with the largest Mega Millions jackpot ever being $1.602 billion in August 2023. The current jackpot is the largest of 2026 so far, following a $536 million prize in March 2026.

The Mega Millions jackpot has grown to $672 million, making it the 10th largest in its history after no winner was drawn on Tuesday. The jackpot surpassed the previous 10th-largest prize of $656 million, with the largest ever being a $1.602 billion prize won in Florida in August 2023. The next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for Friday at 11 p.m. ET.

The Mega Millions jackpot has grown to $672 million, becoming the 10th largest in its history after no winning ticket was drawn. It surpasses the previous 10th-largest jackpot of $656 million and is now the largest 2026 jackpot to date, with the next drawing scheduled for Friday.

Olive Garden is reintroducing its Never-Ending Pasta Pass for $100 plus tax, available starting July 16 with 10,000 passes. The promotion includes 13 weeks of unlimited pasta, sauces, and sides, while the Never-Ending Pasta Bowl will run from August 31 to November 22 at $14.99.

A Nevada couple was killed when Tesla’s new electric semi-truck collided with a vintage Volkswagen Beetle at an intersection in Dayton, NE on June 28. The crash occurred around 7:20 a.m. and is reported as the first fatal incident involving the vehicle.

President Trump's crypto businesses generated $1.2 billion in revenue last year, with World Liberty Financial earning over $500 million and CIC Digital LLC over $600 million, though their tokens and coins later declined in value. His property ventures, including international hotels and Mar-a-Lago, also saw significant revenue growth.

President Donald Trump earned approximately $1.2 billion from crypto businesses last year, primarily through World Liberty Financial and CIC Digital LLC, as disclosed in a federal filing. These ventures surpassed his property portfolio's revenue, with additional income from Trump-branded products and international real estate deals.

A blast in a Monaco residential building injured seven people, including Ukrainian businessman Vadym Iermolaiev, his wife, and son. Authorities are investigating a suspected backpack bomb attack. Iermolaiev is the founder of the Dnipro-based Alef Group and a Forbes-listed Ukrainian.

Stephen A. Smith questions the multi-million-dollar net worths of Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, arguing that political leaders should only prosper if Americans are also doing so. He criticizes how Clinton and Obama accumulated wealth post-presidency, despite their public service salaries.

Khaby Lame, a Senegal-born TikTok star, is listed among Forbes' top global creators for 2026, indicating Africa's digital creators' global reach.

Aliko Dangote claims his Lagos refinery is valued at over $40 billion, contradicting Forbes and Bloomberg. The valuation is being tested by an upcoming pan-African IPO.

Elon Musk's fortune has surpassed historical figures like John D. Rockefeller, now estimated at over $800 billion, following SpaceX's IPO. Historical wealth comparisons use GDP-adjusted net worth, with Rockefeller's peak wealth equivalent to $512.7 billion today.

SpaceX's stock surged over 20% in its Nasdaq debut, valuing the company at over $2 trillion and estimating Elon Musk's net worth at $1.1 trillion. The company is expected to join the Nasdaq 100, influencing passive funds and ETFs tracking the index.

Elon Musk is poised to become the world's first trillionaire as SpaceX prepares for its initial public offering (IPO), which could raise $75 billion. The article highlights Musk's net worth at $982.6 billion and SpaceX's ambitious goals, including Mars colonization and orbital data centers, despite the company's $8.7 billion loss between 2025 and 2026.

UAE real estate magnate Hussain Sajwani is investing billions in data centres to capitalize on the AI boom, aiming to become a global leader in the field. Sajwani, associated with Donald Trump and other high-profile figures, has a net worth of $15.3 billion and is second on Forbes' Arab rich-list.

Amancio Ortega moved into 10th place on the Forbes real-time billionaires list after Inditex reported accelerating sales in the current quarter.

Scarlett Johansson earned $43 million in 2025, according to Forbes, making her the highest-paid actress of the year. She also commented that life is a constant 'deficit' at home.

arXiv announced a one-year ban for scientists submitting AI-generated papers with hallucinated references or fake content. The pre-peer-reviewed paper repository is combating a surge in fraudulent submissions, with computer science being the most affected field. Journal submission rates have increased 42% since ChatGPT's launch, prompting stricter enforcement against AI-generated content.

Zcash is featured on WSJ and Forbes due to its sudden price surge, sparking interest among billionaires and investors. The cryptocurrency's value has increased significantly, leading to comparisons with Bitcoin's surge in 2013. This attention has led to discussions about a potential $15 trillion crypto flip.

Forbes has agreed to pay $10 million to settle a California wiretapping lawsuit and will provide users with greater notice of its use of trackers. The settlement also includes adding language to the Forbes website to give California residents more control over their data collection and sharing. This agreement is preliminary and aims to address concerns over user data privacy.

The article argues that 'vibe coding'—an informal, unstructured approach to software development—can lead to technical debt, inefficiencies, and long-term harm to companies. It emphasizes the risks of prioritizing short-term flexibility over disciplined engineering practices.

Tom Steyer, a billionaire environmentalist and top polling candidate, outlines his priorities for California's gubernatorial race in an interview with KTLA's Andy Rose Ramos. The race is described as crowded, with Steyer emphasizing his platform and vision for the Golden State.

The article discusses how tokenization is poised to revolutionize commodity markets by increasing liquidity, particularly for lesser-known commodities, and reshaping supply chains and valuation models. The Oregon Group highlights its potential to transform trading dynamics and revalue assets through blockchain-based systems.