In 2025, the world's richest individuals added a record $2.2 trillion to their wealth, reaching nearly $12 trillion, driven mainly by big tech and AI. Despite this wealth surge, many ultra-wealthy are losing faith in the American Dream, with a declining percentage viewing North America as the top investment opportunity, and more looking towards Europe. Meanwhile, the number of millionaires worldwide has quadrupled since 2000, highlighting growing wealth inequality and changing perceptions of economic prospects.
In 2025, the world's richest added a record $2.2 trillion, yet many ultra-wealthy individuals are increasingly leaving the US for Europe or other regions due to political, social, and economic concerns, reflecting a shift in perceptions of the American Dream despite the US's continued dominance in wealth creation and investment opportunities.
George Clooney has obtained French citizenship and moved his family to a farm in Provence, signaling a shift away from Hollywood and a critique of the American Dream, highlighting concerns about privacy, stability, and the cultural environment in the U.S. The move reflects a broader trend among the wealthy to seek refuge abroad for a better quality of life and greater privacy.
Achieving the American dream now costs approximately $5 million over a lifetime, covering key goals like retirement, homeownership, and raising children, with costs rising compared to previous years, highlighting the increasing financial challenge for Americans.
The article explores how David Lynch's childhood fascination with the mysterious and unsettling elements of Middle American life shaped his surreal and dark artistic works, including films and TV series like 'Twin Peaks,' revealing his unique approach to exploring hidden desires and evils beneath the American facade.
Despite the common perception, only 36% of American millionaires consider themselves wealthy in 2025, as many worry about outliving their savings and feel that $1 million is no longer enough to feel truly wealthy, with the rise of 'everyday millionaires' and increasing costs of the American dream.
Wen-Hsing Huang, an Amazon engineer from Taiwan, shares his perspective on the H-1B visa updates, emphasizing his resilience and the importance of controlling his own life choices, ultimately planning to return to Taiwan to pursue entrepreneurship and live freely without visa constraints.
John Leguizamo's play, The Other Americans, explores the personal and societal tragedies faced by a Colombian-American family, highlighting themes of racism, social ascent, and family dynamics, with Leguizamo portraying a complex, often unlikable patriarch. The play aims to depict a Latino family at the heart of the American Dream but is criticized for its lack of depth and coherence, despite some bold character choices and moments of emotional impact.
Achieving the American dream now costs over $5 million over a lifetime, with expenses rising across key components like retirement, homeownership, and raising children, reflecting increasing inflation and economic pressures.
Italian actress Sabrina Impacciatore moved to California and stars in the new 'Office' spinoff 'The Paper,' which she describes as an 'incredible American dream,' despite initial tears of fear and gratitude during filming.
Many Americans are delaying or forgoing major life milestones like marriage, homeownership, and retirement due to financial stress and economic instability, leading some to consider relocating to more supportive states or countries.
A recent study by the Ludwig Institute reveals that most Americans, especially the bottom 60% of households, can no longer afford a minimal quality of life due to rising costs in housing, healthcare, and other essentials, making the American dream increasingly out of reach for many.
Anthony Mendoza, an inventor of a viral watch-cleaning device called ChronoClean, feels his American dream has been jeopardized by Trump's tariffs on China, which have increased costs and threatened his small business, highlighting the broader impact of trade policies on entrepreneurs.
A CNN poll reveals a record-high majority of Americans believe the government should do more, yet trust in both major parties' ability to lead or get things done remains low, with significant skepticism about party effectiveness and a growing perception of important differences between Republicans and Democrats on key issues.
"Mouthwashing" is a three-hour PC-only game that presents a repugnant and painful narrative, reminiscent of an Arthur Miller play. It explores themes of human indecency and narcissistic delusions, akin to a space-age, late-stage capitalist version of "The Death of a Salesman." The game features five characters and is set across six rooms, offering a bleak take on the American Dream where everything ultimately fails.
