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Bill Gates’ Daughter Under Fire After Her Startup Is Accused Of Fraud That Could Carry A Prison Sentence

Phoebe Gates, 23, previously said she had “so much insecurity” about being a “nepo baby” and had “such a desire to prove” herself.

Bored Panda · Aug 13

Gates Foundation's $540 million gift to science comes as the federal government pulls back on funding

The historic gift to a University of Washington research institute lands as the federal government retreats from funding science.

Fortune · Aug 12

MacKenzie Scott and Melinda French Gates have given more than $28 billion through two very different approaches: How their philanthropy is reshaping charities, empowering women and changing the way billionaire wealth is used to drive lasting social impact

MacKenzie Scott and Melinda French Gates have committed more than $28 billion to philanthropy through two very different approaches. Scott has donated more than $26 billion through unrestricted, trust-based grants, allowing nonprofits to decide how to use the money. French Gates has focused her giving through Pivotal Ventures on women's…

The Economic Times · Aug 10

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Quote of the day by Melinda French Gates: "When something's uncomfortable, it means you're actually…" - a lesson on stepping outside your comfort zone

Growth rarely feels comfortable while it is actually happening. Learning something new, taking on more responsibility, or simply stepping into an unfamiliar situation tends to bring real uncertainty along with it. Melinda French Gates put a name to that discomfort directly. "When something's uncomfortable, it means you're actually growing, so…

The Times of India · Aug 10

Quote of the day by Melinda French Gates: "When a woman can step into her full power, it’s better for…" - a powerful reminder every woman needs to hear today

When women reach their full potential, their impact extends far beyond themselves. Empowering women leads to better health and education for their children. Financial independence for women improves household stability and community well-being. Greater female participation in leadership shapes policies for societal development. This concept highlights how individual opportunity translates…

The Times of India · Jul 23

Warren Buffett called Bill Gates' Epstein ties 'distasteful' and pulled out of the Gates Foundation. Days later, a review revealed 30 meetings

The Gates Foundation met with Jeffrey Epstein about 30 times, an external review found, even as staff raised concerns.

Fortune · Jul 22

Warren Buffett says his $147 billion investing career was an accident: ‘I may be one of the 10 luckiest in the world’

The billionaire says luck, not just skill, has been a defining force behind his investing career.

Fortune · Jul 20

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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

Warren Buffett Races to Give Away $140B Fortune by 2034 in $17B-a-Year Plan

Warren Buffett aims to give away his $140B Berkshire fortune by 2034, at least $17B a year, after skipping his usual Gates Foundation gift.

International Business Times UK · Jul 15

Warren Buffett and Bill Gates no longer friends? Why legendary investor skipped donations to Gates foundation

Warren Buffett is donating nearly six billion dollars of Berkshire Hathaway stock this year. His annual mid-year donation went to four family foundations, not Gates Foundation. Speculation arose after revelations about Bill Gates' interactions with Jeffrey Epstein. Buffett previously committed to donating shares throughout his life by 2034. He stepped…

The Economic Times · Jul 15

After donating $48 billion to the Gates Foundation, Warren Buffett is quietly ending one of the biggest philanthropic relationships in history

Buffett is directing his fortune to charitable organizations run by his family instead of the Gates Foundation.

Fortune · Jul 14

Warren Buffett stops yearly donation to Gates Foundation over Epstein link: 'Of course, morality is unpredicted but my remaining shares will be...'

Warren Buffett, in a major decision, stopped giving donations to the Gates Foundation over Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates' links to dead sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Buffett was a founding trustee of the Gates Foundation and he started “The Giving Pledge” with Bill Gates and his then-wife Melinda French Gates to…

The Times of India · Jul 14

Warren Buffett cuts off donations to Gates Foundation following Epstein revelations

Warren Buffett is donating six billion dollars in stock to four family foundations. This significant shift ends a long-standing philanthropic partnership with the Gates Foundation. The decision follows revelations about Bill Gates' past interactions with Jeffrey Epstein. Buffett's annual donations have historically supported the Gates Foundation for two decades.

The Economic Times · Jul 14

Life lesson of the day by Melinda Gates: 'If you are successful, it is because somewhere, sometime, someone gave you a...' - motivational quote by philanthropist and The Moment of Lift author on success, gratitude, kindness, giving back, helping others and why no one succeeds alone

Life lesson of the day by Melinda French Gates: Philanthropist Melinda French Gates emphasizes success stems from collective effort and support. She believes successful individuals owe a debt to those who helped them. Gates advocates for paying forward opportunities and guidance to less fortunate people.

The Economic Times · Jul 13

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The Times of India · Jul 11

Quote of the day by Melinda French Gates: “Philanthropy to me means using your voice, your time, your skills, or your money, your resources, to change the world for the better” - a timeless lesson that proves generosity is about far more than wealth

Most people picture a philanthropist as someone signing enormous cheques, not someone volunteering an evening a week or simply speaking up for a cause they believe in. Melinda French Gates has spent years pushing back against that narrow picture. "Philanthropy to me means using your voice, your time, your skills,…

Fortune · Jul 11

'I have a chip on my shoulder.' Phoebe Gates wants her $185 million AI startup Phia to succeed with 'no ties to my privilege or my last name'

The daughter of Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates acknowledges her privilege, but says she’s building her own thing without their help.

Bangkok Post · Jul 10

Proven low-cost care could save mothers' lives

In early June, Melinda French Gates pledged US$215 million to improve women's health globally, with a focus on underfunded areas such as maternal care in Africa. The announcement comes at a critical moment. Every day, more than 700 women die during and following pregnancy and childbirth, though many of the…

Fortune · Jul 9

Self-made multimillionaire says Canadians 'give no money away' compared with Americans—research shows U.S. giving is more than twice as high

“If you are rich in the U.S., you give money away, but I could name you 100 very rich Canadians who give no money away,” ex-finance CEO Bill Holland said.

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The Times of India · Jul 6

Philanthropy quote of the day by Melinda French Gates: "It's important to acknowledge that giving away money your family will never…"

Handing away money you were never going to spend anyway is easy to praise and, according to the person doing it, not actually all that impressive. Melinda French Gates, one of the most prominent philanthropists in the world, said exactly that about her own giving. "It's important to acknowledge that…

International Business Times UK · Jul 1

Warren Buffett Suddenly Paused His Billion-Dollar Gifts to Bill Gates: The Reason is Epstein

Warren Buffett has paused his annual billion-dollar gift to the Gates Foundation for the first time in two decades, pending an Epstein review.

Fortune · Jun 30

Warren Buffett breaks from a 'lifetime' pledge to the Gates Foundation as the Epstein fallout deepens

Warren Buffett, 95, just paused his billion-dollar Gates Foundation donation over its Epstein review.

Benzinga · Jun 30

Warren Buffett Breaks A 20-Year Tradition As Report Says His Gates Foundation Donation Is Suddenly On Hold Over Epstein Files Review

Warren Buffett, the chairman of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK), has reportedly chosen to delay his usual midyear donation to the Gates Foundation, the philanthropic organization founded by Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) co-founder Bill Gates and his ex-wife, Melinda French Gates.

International Business Times UK · Jun 25

'A Grave Error': Bill Gates Names Russian Women In Epstein Blackmail Plot During Scathing House Testimony

Bill Gates has named two Russian women with whom he had affairs in sworn testimony to the US House Oversight Committee.

We Got This Covered · Jun 25

‘Mr Epstein’s brainstorming’: Bill Gates tells Congress he believes Jeffrey Epstein was planning to blackmail him for cheating on his wife

Gates explains Epstein's "veiled" threats to him.

International Business Times UK · Jun 24

'I Wish We Had Never Met': Bill Gates Breaks Down in Tears Before Congress Over Extortion and Epstein Ties

Bill Gates's testimony before the House Oversight Committee revisits allegations of Epstein's influence, personal misconduct, and its impact on Gates's reputation and marriage, highlighting ongoing scrutiny.

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