The Latest Breaking News from Bill Gates

Bill Gates foundation met with Jeffrey Epstein about 30 times, external review finds

Staff ‘raised on multiple occasions’ risks of tech mogul’s philanthropic body associating with disgraced financier

The Guardian - US · Jul 21

Warren Buffett says Bill Gates knew Gates Foundation would receive no more donations, says he 'made mistakes' over Epstein and trusts his children with his fortune

Warren Buffett has confirmed that the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will no longer receive any future donations from him, ending a philanthropic partnership that lasted more than two decades. The 95-year-old Berkshire Hathaway chairman said the decision was part of a broader review of his estate plans and not…

The Times of India · Jul 21

Gates foundation held dozens of meetings with Epstein despite staff warnings, review says

These encounters, spanning from 2011 to 2014, reportedly centered on a public health fund that never materialized

The Independent UK · Jul 21

Quote of the day by Peter Thiel: 'The next Bill Gates will not build an operating system' and a crucial business lesson

A successful business always has its USP. It must have something different than others even if there are plenty of competitors in the same area. Mere imitation of something successful does not give birth to another successful product. This appears to be very simple business knowledge but is often overlooked…

The Times of India · Jul 17

Even before he was wealthy, Warren Buffett planned to give away all his money—now he doesn't check on his children's charities to see how they use it

"I tell the three children that it is theirs and it's their responsibility to get it done well," Buffett said.

Fortune · Jul 17

Phoebe Gates $43 Million Shopping App Accused of Pocketing Commissions From Sales It Didn't Drive

Fia, a shopping app co-founded by Phoebe Gates, is accused of inserting affiliate codes to claim commissions on purchases it didn't generate, raising questions about its business practices.

International Business Times UK · Jul 17

Foundations can outlive their charitable missions – and that’s a problem

Bill Gates, Jensen Huang and many of today’s tech titans have two things in common with Gilded Age robber barons like John D. Rockefeller and Andrew Carnegie. After playing a role in propelling the U.S. economy to new heights, they established massive foundations. The foundations are usually designed to last…

The Conversation · Jul 16

Larry Page, Sergey Brin get $15 billion richer as Warren Buffett says Alphabet bet was his call

Warren Buffett revealed he personally initiated Berkshire Hathaway’s investment in Alphabet, lifting the stock nearly 4% and adding over $15 billion to the combined wealth of Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin. Berkshire now holds Alphabet among its top five investments, while strong AI-driven growth, cloud expansion, and increased…

The Economic Times · Jul 16

Warren Buffett says he initiated Berkshire's Alphabet bet, but it is not his favourite. Here's why

“I initiated it,” he said in an interview with CNBC. “I am not doing anything that he does not approve of. He is not doing anything I don’t approve of. We talk all the time, but he is the decider,” the 95-year-old Berkshire Chairman added, referring to his CEO successor,…

The Economic Times · Jul 16

Warren Buffett Breaks Silence on Bill Gates' Epstein Ties as He Cuts Foundation From $140B Fortune

Warren Buffett ends his association with the Gates Foundation, citing Bill Gates's ties with Jeffrey Epstein as 'distasteful' and entrusting his philanthropic legacy to his children.

International Business Times UK · Jul 16