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The World's Five Wealthiest College Dropouts

Not everyone needs a college degree to be successful. Five of the richest billionaires in the world are college dropouts. Here's a look and who they are the schools they left behind.

Aug 20, 2014 · 1 minute read

How to Make the World's Most Expensive Cigar

At a price of $1000 per stick, "His Majesty's Reserve," is the most expensive cigar in the world. Made by Gurkha Cigars, they're enjoyed by Bill Clinton and Matthew McConaughey. Bloomberg was granted access to Gurkha's cigar factory to see how the "Rolls-Royce" of cigars is made.

Aug 20, 2014 · 1 minute read

Tank Biathlon: Final round of World Championship 2014

The final round of the 2014 World Tank Biathlon was held at Alabino, in Moscow region on August 16. The tank contest follows the rules of a classic biathlon, with each vehicle aiming to cover around 20 km (12.4 miles) in the shortest time possible while shooting at various targets.

Aug 20, 2014 · 1 minute read

Your Chance of Dying From Ebola?

Bloomberg’s Eric Chemi examines the fear of an Ebola outbreak and your chances of contracting the virus in relation to other health threats.

Aug 14, 2014 · 1 minute read

Putin's Power Game: Will Russia Test NATO?

With Russia testing the West's resolve over Ukraine, many fear another cold war could be around the corner. One Professor of Economics tells Bloomberg why some other Eastern European countries are wary and explains the implications of Nato making the wrong strategic move.

Aug 14, 2014 · 1 minute read

Russia to sue McDonalds over food standards amid sanction

Russia is taking McDonalds to court today. The fast-food giant is accused of violating the country's nutrition and safety codes in some of its products, which could see some of the chain's most-popular burgers and shakes, disappear from Russian menus. RT's Irina Galushko and Egor Piskunov has more.

Aug 14, 2014 · 1 minute read

Drought Fears: Lake Mead Hits All-time Low

Nevada's Lake Mead, the nation's largest reservoir, has hit an all time-low since it was first filled in the 1930s, raising concerns that a water shortage could be declared for a region home to 40 million people in seven fast-growing states.

Aug 12, 2014 · 1 minute read

The Consequence of America's Path

The US continues to intervene in conflicts all around the world. In order to do so, it must spend billions upon billions of dollars outside of its borders to maintain control. While the US focuses on conflicts outside of its borders, it has some very real problems within itself. Here's a look at the consequence of America's current path.

Aug 10, 2014 · 8 minute read