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LeBron James passes billion-dollar milestone

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3 years ago

June 3, 2022

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Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has set another record by becoming the first active NBA player to reach billionaire status

According to Forbes, James has earned approximately $380million in earnings for the three teams he represented in his 19 seasons in the premier basketball competition, and over $900m from endorsements and other business ventures.

These include endorsement deals with Nike, AT&T, PepsiCo, and Walmart, as well as investments in Tonal, Lyft and Blaze Pizza.

Last year James earned a whopping $121.2 million, making him the second highest-paid athlete in the world behind only footballer Leo Messi.

The 37-year-old also holds a minority stake in English Premier League side Liverpool, when he went into partnership with Fenway Sports Group in 2011, before becoming a part owner in the organisation.

James also invested in movie studio SpringHill Entertainment, which helped to produce a film he starred in – Space Jam: A New Legacy.

The only other NBA player to pass the billion-dollar milestone is Michael Jordan, however, Jordan didn’t reach the ten-figure mark until a decade after retirement.

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Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

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October 10, 2025

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Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Israel and Hamas have agreed to release all remaining Israeli hostages under a U.S.-brokered framework. The deal pairs prisoner exchanges with an Israeli troop pullback and expanded aid access, marking a potential turning point in the two-year Gaza conflict.

The agreement, set for approval by Israel’s cabinet, could pave the way for lasting peace if both sides uphold the terms. It follows weeks of negotiations led by U.S. envoys and regional mediators in Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye.

As international agencies prepare to facilitate aid and logistics, the world watches to see whether this fragile deal can hold and bring relief to millions affected by the war.

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Google leads Australia media tax rankings

Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

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2 days ago

October 9, 2025

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Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

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