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TV Stars Earn $582M; California Leads Billionaire Rankings

9/13/2025

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Stars of linear television, including Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel, earn a combined $582 million.
Warner Bros. Discovery shares rose 29% following a potential acquisition bid from Paramount Skydance.
The IRS will close nine Taxpayer Assistance Centers to reduce costs, affecting taxpayer support.
California tops the Forbes 400 list with the most billionaires, followed by New York, Florida, and Texas.
The FTC is investigating AI chatbot firms for child safety and usage risks.
A new non-opioid painkiller, Ver-01, shows promise in clinical trials, targeting market entry by 2026.

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Stars of linear television, including Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel, earn a combined $582 million.
Warner Bros. Discovery shares rose 29% following a potential acquisition bid from Paramount Skydance.
The IRS will close nine Taxpayer Assistance Centers to reduce costs, affecting taxpayer support.
California tops the Forbes 400 list with the most billionaires, followed by New York, Florida, and Texas.
The FTC is investigating AI chatbot firms for child safety and usage risks.
A new non-opioid painkiller, Ver-01, shows promise in clinical trials, targeting market entry by 2026.