Bill Gates Bought da Vinci’s Codex for $30.8M in 1994
In 1994, Bill Gates bought Leonardo da Vinci’s Codex Leicester for $30.8 million, making it the most expensive manuscript ever sold at the time.
Social Media Users Reach 5.7 Billion in 2026
Around 5.7 billion people worldwide use social media in 2026, meaning nearly two-thirds of the global population is active on at least one platform.
Forbes list now tracks over 2,600 billionaires
The global billionaire population has surged over the past two decades, with the Forbes Billionaires List now exceeding 2,600 people, triple the number recorded in 2000.
First Emoji Created in Japan in 1999
The first emoji was created in Japan in 1999 by Shigetaka Kurita, a designer who built 176 tiny icons that later transformed digital communication worldwide.
Google Backs AI Animation Studio for Kids YouTube Videos
Google Invests $1M in AI Animation Studio to Produce Kids’ YouTube Videos as Platform Battles Surge of Low-Quality “AI Slop” Content.
Tesla Plans to Hire More Workers as AI Boosts Productivity
Elon Musk Says Tesla Will Hire More Workers Even as Other Companies Cut Jobs and Replace Roles With AI and Robotics.
Priest arrested for stealing $1K worth of sports cards
Pittsburgh priest arrested after allegedly stealing $1,000 worth of sports cards from a Walmart over multiple visits, police say.
Altman says AI faces backlash in the US over jobs and power
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman warns AI faces backlash in the US as people blame data centers for power price hikes and companies link layoffs to the technology.
Florida man uses ChatGPT to sell his home
Florida homeowner sells his house in five days after using ChatGPT to handle pricing, marketing, scheduling showings and most of the selling process.
Google completes $32B acquisition of Wiz
Google closes its biggest acquisition ever with the $32 billion purchase of cybersecurity firm Wiz, aiming to strengthen cloud security as AI increases cyber risks.