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Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s relationship: From global scandal to lavish Venice wedding

The Amazon founder’s very modern love story began with an international scandal over his leaked dick pic

The Independent UK

Protest banners appear across Venice ahead of Bezos ‘wedding of the century’

Protest banners appear across Venice ahead of Bezos ‘wedding of the century’

‘Bezos arrogantly believes he can take over the city and turn it into his own private party venue’

The Independent UK

Hundreds of billionaires pledged to give away $600 billion to charity—but the Bill Gates and Warren Buffett era of philanthropy may be over

Hundreds of billionaires pledged to give away $600 billion to charity—but the Bill Gates and Warren Buffett era of philanthropy may be over

A new tax proposal aimed at crippling liberal philanthropic foundations may bulldoze a billionaire giving norm—but women like MacKenzie Scott and Melinda French Gates are expected to step up instead.

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Julien Baker & Torres: Send a Prayer My Way review – queer country steps out of a classic framework

The Boygenius star and singer-songwriter Torres find the perfect vehicle for their pained and defiant storytelling

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Julien Baker and Torres make space for their own stories on the country-influenced Send a Prayer My Way

4/5 The Tennessee duo are faithful to country’s traditions while also delivering songwriting about queer love, addiction and anxiety

The Independent UK

The 5 key moments in MacKenzie Scott's life that made her the ultra-philanthropist she is today

Scott’s wealth and philanthropic sensibilities have been impacted by her life events, from her family’s tumultuous finances to her divorce from Jeff Bezos.

Gifts from top 50 US philanthropists rebounded to $16B in 2024 − Mike Bloomberg; Reed Hastings and Patty Quillin; and Michael and Susan Dell lead the list of biggest givers

The 50 American individuals and couples who gave or pledged the most to charity in 2024 committed US$16.2 billion to foundations, universities, hospitals and more. That total was 33% above an inflation-adjusted $12.2 billion in 2023, according to the Chronicle of Philanthropy’s latest annual tally of these donations. Media mogul…

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Boygenius’s Julien Baker and Torres on their queer country album: ‘We committed to the bit and here we are’

Boygenius’s Julien Baker and Torres on their queer country album: ‘We committed to the bit and here we are’

INTERVIEW: After putting their cowboy duo on hold while boygenius toured the world, the Tennessee pair are releasing the music they wrote before Post Malone and Zayn made country records. They talk to Hannah Ewens about how they met, strained feelings about religion and taking on Beyoncé

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Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife gifts $19billion of fortune in ‘unrestricted’ donations post-divorce settlement

Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife gifts $19billion of fortune in ‘unrestricted’ donations post-divorce settlement

‘I needn’t ask those I care about what to say to them, or what to do for them. I can share what I have with them to stand behind them as they speak and act for themselves’, the billionaire has said

The Independent UK

3-year study finds MacKenzie Scott's $19 billion in charitable giving has been 'transformational' for nonprofits

3-year study finds MacKenzie Scott's $19 billion in charitable giving has been 'transformational' for nonprofits

A new report analyzes data from over 1,000 organizations that have received grants from the billionaire philanthropist.

MacKenzie Scott and Melinda French Gates’s momentous year of giving

MacKenzie Scott and Melinda French Gates’s momentous year of giving

The billionaires are potentially reshaping philanthropy in the U.S.

Elon Musk urges Jeff Bezos to throw ‘epic wedding’ after Amazon founder blasts report of planned $600 million nuptials as ‘completely false’

Elon Musk urges Jeff Bezos to throw ‘epic wedding’ after Amazon founder blasts report of planned $600 million nuptials as ‘completely false’

Bezos flatly denied a report he would marry fiancée Lauren Sánchez the weekend after Christmas in a lavish ceremony in Aspen.

MacKenzie Scott's mysterious donations totaled $2 billion this year—and many were a complete surprise

MacKenzie Scott's mysterious donations totaled $2 billion this year—and many were a complete surprise

Scott has donated more than $19 billion total during the past five years.

Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott reveals another $2 billion in donations in 2024

Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott reveals another $2 billion in donations in 2024

Billionaire author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott acknowledged $2 billion in 2024 donations in a blog post on Wednesday, bringing the total she’s given away since 2019 to $19.2 billion

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MacKenzie Scott gives rare third gift to medical debt relief group

MacKenzie Scott continues to make medical debt relief a priority in her mysterious giving

The Independent UK

What billionaires and their advisors say keeps them from giving more and faster

America’s wealthiest people have long urged each other to give away more of their money

The Times of India

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez to have a Christmas wedding? Here's their love story

Buzz is that after over a year of their engagement, Amazon founder and one of the richest persons in the world, Jeff Bezos and his longtime girlfriend Lauren Sanchez are all set to marry this December. The US Sun reported that Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez are preparing for a…

Here's Why We All Win When Charitable Dollars Go to Women

Giving to charities for women and girls not only has a lasting impact on their lives — it also benefits society as a whole. Here’s how to start investing.

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Why billionaire philanthropy might not be as generous as you think

Walmart heiress Alice Walton is one of the richest people in the world and a celebrated philanthropist, whose lifetime giving total recently hit an estimated US$1.5 billion (£1.2 billion). Her largest gift to date, US$390 million in the year to September 2023, included US$249 million for the Alice L Walton…

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Melinda French Gates will give $250M to women's health groups globally through a new open call

Melinda French Gates will grant $250 million to support women’s health around the world through an open call for nonprofits to apply for funding

MacKenzie Scott continues quiet giving spree with $10 million donation to help Georgia small businesses—but the recipient thought it was spam

Scott has given $17.3 billion to more than 2,300 nonprofit organizations since 2019.

Women will soon have more money than men for the first time in history—and they’re following the MacKenzie Scott and Melinda Gates playbook

The unprecedented transfer of wealth to women is projected to reach $30 trillion in the next decade—and it will change the face of philanthropy.

Teen's bravery commended after mum saved in truck crash

The teenager is among dozens of firefighters being recognised for their bravery and service to the community on International Firefighters Day.

Mackenzie Scott's Philanthropic Impact Revealed Through Recent Grants

Explore MacKenzie Scott's philanthropic giving patterns, focusing on equity, justice, and democracy, with insights into her significant donations to nonpro...

MacKenzie Scott Is Queen of Our Hearts

In honor of Women's History Month, we salute MacKenzie Scott as one of the world's most inspirational women and generous billionaires.

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