Meet America's Black billionaires

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They’re entertainers, media moguls, elite athletes, music artists, tech tycoons, and investors.

Stacker compiled a list of the 11 richest Black billionaires, using Dec. 5, 2025 data from Forbes. Individuals were ranked by their overall wealth ranking, with the richest person taking the #1 spot.

America’s Black billionaires represent an array of industries and business ventures; however, over half of those on this list made the bulk of their wealth in the sports or entertainment industries. The people on this list are worth $54.9 billion combined, which is a lot of money—but that’s just about a ninth of the net worth of America’s richest person, Elon Musk, at an estimated $496.7 billion.

The United States is home to the most billionaires of any country represented on Forbes’ Real-Time Billionaires List. Of the 1,000 wealthiest people in the world in 2025, only three are Black Americans. This wealth gap results from long-standing practices in the United States that denied Black Americans the ability to accumulate wealth while their labor often contributed to the wealth of white Americans. This dates back to slavery and continued with discriminatory practices in the housing and labor markets that have never been fully redressed.

Despite these barriers, America’s Black billionaires have risen to the top tiers of financial success.

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#11. LeBron James (tie)

– 2025 net worth: $1.3 billion
– Source of wealth: Basketball

Considered one of the all-time greatest basketball players—on March 4, 2025, he surpassed 50,000 career points—LeBron James is the first active NBA player to make Forbes’ billionaire list. James started his NBA career at 18 years old with the Cleveland Cavaliers, and he went on to play for the Miami Heat and his current team, the Los Angeles Lakers. Beyond basketball, James makes money through endorsement deals with Pepsi, Walmart, and Nike and has equity in Beats by Dre and Blaze Pizza. In July 2024, James signed a two-year contract extension with the Lakers, worth $101.35 million.

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Trump says federal deployments make cities safer. Local officials disagree.

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The Trump administration’s deployments of federal agents and National Guard troops to cities across the country, in the name of reducing crime, are having the opposite effect, according to local leaders — eroding the trust required for them to police effectively, making it harder for them to prosecute violent crimes, and leaving residents feeling less safe, The Marshall Project reports.

These concerns are noted repeatedly in interviews with policing experts and community members, and in lawsuits challenging troop deployments in several American cities, including Los Angeles, Washington D.C., Chicago, and Memphis, Tennessee.

In Chicago, ICE agents began using increasingly aggressive tactics in September during what President Donald Trump dubbed “Operation Midway Blitz.” It was a response, ICE said, to crimes committed by migrants in Illinois without documentation. The scenes have been dramatic by design: an overnight raid on an apartment building, with Blackhawk helicopters and U.S. citizens dragged into the street in zip-ties. The tactics have resulted in at least one death: In September, an immigration agent shot and killed 38-year-old Silverio Villegas González while attempting to pull him over and arrest him.

Locals in Chicago have turned out in force to protest, leading to daily demonstrations at an ICE processing center outside Chicago and elsewhere throughout the city. In response, Trump sent 500 National Guard soldiers to the area, but a judge blocked their deployment to the city.

Nevertheless, the presence of immigration agents in the city — with their military-style uniforms and tactics — has made it harder, prosecutors argue in a federal lawsuit, to pursue cases against people accused of violent crimes in Chicago.

In one case, the wife of a man who had been murdered did not want to come to court to testify for fear of being arrested by Homeland Security agents. Her fear of arrest “makes it more likely that her husband’s murderers will go free and justice will be denied,” wrote Jose Villarreal, a prosecutor with the Cook County State’s Attorney’s office, in court documents.

Villarreal listed a wide array of crimes that his office can no longer prosecute because of ICE’s presence in the city: children who are victims of sexual assault, whose mothers fear that bringing them to court m

How much to feed a puppy

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Bringing home a new puppy is one of life’s greatest joys—but it also comes with a long list of questions. Right at the top? How much should I feed my puppy? Whether you’re a first-time dog parent or just need a refresher, figuring out the right amount of food can feel overwhelming.

Puppies grow fast—sometimes doubling or tripling their weight in just a few months. And just like human babies, they need the right fuel to develop strong bones, healthy muscles, and a resilient immune system. Feeding too little can lead to stunted growth or nutrient deficiencies. Feeding too much? That puts your pup at risk of obesity and long-term health issues.

In this comprehensive puppy feeding guide, Spot & Tango breaks down:

  • Exactly how much to feed a puppy at different ages,
  • How breed size and activity level affect food portions,
  • The best types of food for growing pups,
  • And expert tips for building a feeding schedule that works for both of you.

Learn how to set your puppy up for a lifetime of health—one bowl at a time.

Why Puppy Nutrition Matters

According to the American College of Veterinary Nutrition (ACVN), the first 12 months of a dog’s life are critical for developing a strong skeletal structure, healthy organs, and brain function. “Puppies aren’t just smaller versions of adult dogs—they have unique nutritional needs that change rapidly as they grow,” says Dr. Emily Wilson, a board-certified veterinary nutritionist.

Here’s why proper nutrition matters so much during this early stage:

  • Bone and joint development: Puppies require more calcium and phosphorus than adult dogs, but in carefully balanced ratios. Too much can lead to skeletal issues, especially in large breeds.
  • Cognitive development: DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid found in quality puppy foods, supports brain and vision development.
  • Immune support: Antioxidants, vitamins A, C, and E, and zinc help strengthen a young pup’s immune system during vaccinations and exposure to new environments.
  • Energy needs: Puppies have higher metabolic rates than adult dogs, burning through calories faster—even when they’re just napping after a wild play session.

Did You Know?

Puppies need up to twice the daily calories per pound of body weight compared to adult dogs. That means feeding schedules and portion sizes should reflect their stage of rapid growth.

By choosing a well-balanced, whole-food diet tailored to your puppy’s specific needs, you’re giving them more than just food. You’re giving them a foundation for lifelong health.

How Much to Feed a Puppy Based on Age

There’s no one-size-fits-all answer to how much to feed puppies—it depends on their age, breed, weight, and energy levels. However, we can break it down by life stage to give you a clear roadmap for the first year.

6–12 Weeks Old: The Weaning Stage

At this age, most puppies are just transitioning from mother’s milk or a milk

How to find the right business gas credit card in 2026

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A gas credit card is a type of business credit card that provides benefits specifically for fuel-related expenses. These cards offer rewards, discounts, or cash back on fuel purchases, turning routine spending into meaningful savings for companies that rely on vehicles. Some cards offer flat-rate rewards at gas stations, while others give higher returns within certain networks or spending categories.

Whether you’re running a delivery fleet, managing field service teams, or building a new business, the right gas credit card transforms unavoidable fuel costs into profit opportunities while giving you complete spending control.

In this guide, Ramp compared the top business gas, fleet, and fuel cards by rewards, savings, and control features—so you can quickly find the right fit for how your business fuels and operates.

Summary: Best business gas credit cards by business type

A table listing business types and their best card, key benefits, and approval requirements.

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Understanding different types of business gas cards

A company gas card—also known as a fleet gas card—allows employees to pay for fuel in company vehicles without using personal funds. These cards help track spending and remove the need for cash or reimbursement. Some advanced options even collect odometer readings and fuel usage data to improve efficiency and provide detailed analytics.

The most common types include fuel credit cards and prepaid cards. Credit-based fuel cards typically offer better reporting tools, higher limits, and help build business credit, while prepaid cards require loading funds in advance but don’t require credit checks. Fuel credit cards are ideal for established businesses that want stronger oversight and the ability to earn rewards or cash back on every purchase.

Fleet cards, such as WEX, are designed specifically for companies that manage multiple vehicles and need features like driver IDs, per-transaction limits, and custom reporting. Business gas credit cards offer similar control benefits while also earning rewards across other spending categories.

If your goal is to maximize rewards, choose a business gas credit card. If your priority is tighter spend control and detailed reporting, a fleet card may be the better option.

Why your business needs a dedicated gas credit card

If your business spends more than $500 monthly on fuel, you’re losing money and control without a dedicated gas card. Here’s what

He spent 20 years at SpaceX. Now, he’s making history with its biggest competitor

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(CNN) — A Blue Origin rocket is set to launch Thursday carrying an unconventional passenger in a history-making moment made possible by a high-profile former employee of the company’s biggest rival.

Michaela Benthaus, an aerospace and mechatronics engineer at the European Space Agency, will ride aboard the mission, known as NS-37, and become the first wheelchair user to travel to space. The unprecedented opportunity came together after encounter between Benthaus and Hans Koenigsmann, a former executive at SpaceX — Blue Origin’s chief competitor.

Koenigsmann, like Benthaus, is German, and the two of them were chatting during an event in Munich last year when Benthaus wondered aloud if she would ever be able to realize her dream of spaceflight in spite of a spinal cord injury that had left her unable to walk.

Koenigsmann then began quietly conspiring to make it happen.

“She said she was only thinking about a suborbital flight,” Koenigsmann told CNN on Monday. While SpaceX offers multimillion-dollar rides to Earth orbit, Blue Origin offers brief trips to suborbital space, so Koenigsmann called up his former competitor. “They responded really, really well to us,” he said.

Koenigsmann and Benthaus are now slated to fly as a team, alongside four other passengers, aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket. Similar flights have so far carried more than 80 people, including Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos, singer Katy Perry and famed “Star Trek” actor William Shatner, on 10-minute trips to the edge of space — traveling high enough to surpass the Kármán Line, which is a common demarcation line for space that lies 100 kilometers (62 miles) above sea level.

“When Hans told me, ‘Blue is excited about this,’ I was like, ‘Are you sure? Are you sure you understood them correctly?’” Benthaus told CNN Tuesday. “I always wanted to go to space, but I never really considered it something which I could actually do.”

The crew is set to launch as soon as Thursday at 8:30 a.m. CT (9:30 a.m. ET) from Blue Origin’s facilities near the remote town of Van Horn, Texas. The company will livestream the flight on its website.

Embracing uncertainty

During the brief, suborbital flight, Koenigsmann will serve as Benthaus’ companion — stepping in to assist her should the need arise.

If all goes as planned, Benthaus will be able to enter and exit the 15-foot-wide New Shepard capsule on her own, using a small bench.

Benthaus will also use a strap to keep her legs bound together — preventing them from splaying wildly as passengers exit their seats to briefly float in weightlessness at the top of the flight path. (Blue Origin flights typically offer passengers three or four minutes of zero gravity.)

She hopes to be able to return to her seat without issue, though Koenigsmann is prepared to lend a hand.

Koenigsmann will also help Benthaus in the event of an emergency that requires a speedy exit from the spacecraft.

“Blue Origin is super well prepared,” Benthaus said, noting that she and Koenigsmann previously traveled to the company’s Texas facilities twice to hash out specific accommodations for this flight.

‘Way too disabled’?

Advocates have long pointed out that space travel can be an ideal adventure for people with disabilities, as weightlessness can offer the chance to move about unbridled by gravity.

While no one with a mobility-limiting disability has yet traveled to space, there have been several notable strides forward in recent years. In 2021, Hayley Arceneaux, a cancer survivor who has a titanium prosthesis in her leg, spent three days in orbit as part of an experiment

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