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Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is the world's wealthiest person, according to the latest Bloomberg Billionaires Index, with a net worth of $186 billion. Four others also have fortunes over $100 billion. Here, Bezos speaks at a conference in 2018.

There's Rich, And Then There's Jeff Bezos Rich: Meet The World's Centibillionaires

The Amazon CEO and four other billionaires are part of the world's most exclusive club in the midst of the pandemic: those whose fortunes exceed $100 billion.

Fitness classes are among the many elements of daily life that moved to Zoom during the pandemic.

A Pandemic Winner: How Zoom Beat Tech Giants To Dominate Video Chat

Technology let us see and be with each other even when we couldn't do it in person. How did a Silicon Valley upstart beat out the tech powerhouses in video conferencing?

Violetta (Corrine Winters) unexpectedly falls in love with Alfredo (Jesus Garcia) in San Diego Opera's "La Traviata."

San Diego Opera Stages A Roaring '20s 'La Traviata'

But epic tale of love works in any era

Researchers have found that a combination of two medications is effective at treating meth addiction.

A Medical Treatment For Meth Addiction Proves Effective In New Trial

The evidence is strong that some people struggling with meth addiction benefit from the drug regime.

Marcus Peterson walks past a downed tree in his yard in Jennings, La. after Hurricane Delta moved through the region. Delta hit as a Category 2 hurricane with top winds of 100 mph before rapidly weakening over land.

Hundreds Of Thousands Without Power After Hurricane Delta Sweeps Through South

Delta brought more damage to areas already hit hard by Hurricane Laura in August. By Saturday morning, the storm had weakened to a tropical depression, but more rain was expected in nearby states.

Empty patio tables are seen at a diner in West Hollywood, Calif. on Nov. 30, 2020, after Los Angeles County banned outdoor dining amid the pandemic. The struggles being experienced by restaurants and retailers are expected to have led to sharply slower job growth last month.

'We're All Just In A Mess': Job Growth Expected To Slow Sharply Amid Pandemic Hit

The Labor Department likely will report Friday a sharp slowdown in job growth in November as a surge in coronavirus cases weighs on many businesses.

Ash covered grapes burned by the Glass Fire at the Chateau Boswell winery in St. Helena, California, U.S., on Monday.

'Unprecedented' Wildfire Season Threatens California's Wine Region

The fires, which have scorched nearly 6,000 square miles in California, now threaten to tear through communities in the state's picturesque wine country, forcing thousands to evacuate.

Tiger Woods reacts as he wins the Masters golf tournament last year in Augusta, Ga.

Masters Tournament To Be 'Conducted Without Patrons Or Guests' In November

Officials said one of golf's premier tournaments will be played without fans. The Masters was postponed until November because of the pandemic.

Executive Chairman of Ford Bill Ford poses for a photo with the 2021 Ford F-150 King Ranch Truck in Dearborn, Mich., on Sept. 17, 2020. Strong demand for high-margin vehicles like pickup trucks has propelled Ford and its rivals to remarkably strong earnings this past quarter.

What Blockbuster Automaker Profits Tell Us About The Pandemic Economy

The auto industry was devastated this spring by coronavirus shutdowns. But the recovery has been much faster and stronger than anyone anticipated as demand for new trucks and SUVs continues.

Sarah Hawkins and Andy Pestana lost their home, farm and several of their animals in the LNU Lightning Complex fire.

'We've Lost Everything': California Wildfire Takes The Home Of A Veteran Firefighter

The firefighter and his partner were sleeping in their home when the fire approached, a day earlier than expected.

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