At 70, Bill Gates occupies a singular place in modern history. The Microsoft co-founder helped usher in the personal computing revolution, spent years as the world’s richest person, and is now focused on reshaping his legacy through philanthropy rather than wealth accumulation. Gates currently has an estimated net worth of about $104 billion, placing him among a small group of centibillionaires worth more than $100 billion. Gates’s fortune arrived early and at extraordinary speed. After co-founding Microsoft in 1975, he became the world’s youngest billionaire at age 31, a milestone that defined a generation of tech wealth. Yet by his...

Feadship demonstrates that even small design tweaks can transform a superyacht’s overall impact. The Dutch builder recently unveiled the exterior of the highly confidential Project 717, giving a first look at how subtle refinements have created a strikingly elegant vessel. Measuring 162 feet, the yacht just emerged from Feadship’s Aalsmeer construction hall after months of careful assembly. It balances impressive length and volume while maintaining harmonious proportions—a visual achievement credited to longtime Feadship collaborator Studio De Voogt. The studio made deliberate design choices to maximize space without compromising style. “In the exterior design, we extended the lines without allowing the yacht to...

Travis Kelce isn’t just in love with Taylor Swift — he’s fallen hard for Italy, too. During the Dec. 3 episode of New Heights, the hit podcast he co-hosts with brother Jason Kelce, the 36-year-old NFL star opened up to George Clooney about his unforgettable 2024 getaway to Lake Como. Clooney, who owns a famed estate in the area, couldn’t resist asking Kelce about the trip he and Swift took earlier in the year. “Oh, yeah, me and Tay danced around Lake Como for a little while, man. I loved it out there,” Travis said, lighting up as he recalled their...