Rupert Murdoch & family

Keith Rupert Murdoch, an Australian-born American business magnate, investor, and media proprietor, owns hundreds of publishing outlets through his company, News Corp. He is the owner of prominent media outlets such as The Sun, The Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Fox News. Murdoch has a net worth of US$21.7 billion as of March 2022, making him one of the richest individuals in the world. He began his career in Australia and New Zealand, acquiring newspapers and launching The Australian, Australia's first national daily newspaper. In the United Kingdom, he acquired newspapers like The News of the World, The Sun, and The Times, and formed the British broadcaster BSkyB. Murdoch has also been involved in political activities in Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, forming alliances and supporting various political parties and leaders. However, he has faced controversies, such as the News International Phone Hacking Scandal. Murdoch's influence in the media industry and wealth have made him a prominent figure globally.