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New York City releases post-9/11 air toxicity information kept secret for 25 years

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Tuesday announced the release of tens of thousands of documents detailing what city officials knew about toxic air after the September 11 attacks as the 25th anniversary approaches and thousands still suffer from related illnesses.

France 24

Asbestos dust and toxic smoke-filled air were no match for officials seeking to reopen NYC after 9/11, documents reveal

Some 170,000 pages of documents released by Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration show city and federal officials were aware of health risks from reopening lower Manhattan after 9/11 and also feared extensive lawsuits

The Independent UK

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, one of crypto’s richest leaders, has a $9 billion net worth, but he says he won’t create a charity foundation: "I'm not going to do that"

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, one of crypto’s richest leaders, has a massive net worth of $9 billion but he has taken a different approach on philanthrophy. He said in an appearance on the Katie Miller Podcast that he sees much of philanthropy as counterproductive. Brian Armstrong also said charitable institutions…

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Michael Bloomberg was fired at 39 after 15 years on Wall Street; he used his $10 million payout to build a $109.4 billion fortune and gave away $25.4 billion

Michael Bloomberg's 15-year career at Wall Street investment bank Salomon Brothers came to an end in 1981 when he was fired. He used the career setback and invested his $10 million payout to build a $109 billion fortune, also known as Bloomberg. He has donated $1.8 billion to Hopkins University…

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Michael Bloomberg was fired from a Wall Street bank after 15 years. He used his $10 million payout to build a $109 billion fortune and has given away $25.4 billion

Michael Bloomberg was 39 when his 15-year career at Wall Street investment bank Salomon Brothers came to an end in 1981. A general partner at the firm, Bloomberg left as Salomon was being acquired by Phibro Corporation and received about $10 million for his stake. Rather than use the money…

The Times of India

Republicans lean on anti-trans sentiment

GOP lawmakers have packaged two issues into one amendment in an effort to strip away the right to abortion

Salon

Not just MacKenzie Scott, this US billionaire has given over $1.5 billion to his alma mater Johns Hopkins University, starting with a $5 donation in 1964

Michael Bloomberg’s decades-long commitment to Johns Hopkins University began with a $5 donation and has since grown into more than $1.5 billion in giving. The US billionaire philanthropist has helped expand financial aid, support groundbreaking research, improve medical education and make opportunities more accessible to students from lower- and middle-income…

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Philanthropist Nancy Kissinger, wife of former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, dies at 92

Philanthropist Nancy Kissinger, the wife of former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, has died

The Independent UK

MacKenzie Scott, who sold almost 75% of her Amazon stake, has donated more than Elon Musk, Larry Page and Jeff Bezos combined

MacKenzie Scott has reached an extraordinary milestone as the third-largest philanthropist in history, contributing a staggering $26.4 billion in just under seven years. Notably, she made headlines with a groundbreaking $7.2 billion donation in 2025 alone. By offering unrestricted grants to more than 2,500 organizations, she has distributed over 40%…

The Economic Times

Quote of the day by Michael Bloomberg: 'I'm not smarter than anybody else but I can outwork you', and a controversial career advice

In a professional world caught between working smart and working hard, Michael Bloomberg always maintained that he favored hard work because he was no genius. Today, this stands as a controversial piece of advice, but it remains the core principle that sustained his business career and his time in public…

The Times of India

Aliko Dangote is leaving one-third of his $35 billion fortune 'to humanity'—a rare move among Africa's billionaires

The pledge amounts to roughly $11.6 billion at today's valuation, and could grow far larger once his oil refinery goes public.

Fortune

Quote of the Day by Michael Bloomberg: “Did I want to risk an embarrassing and costly failure? Absolutely. Happiness for me has always been the...” - Inspiring life lesson on embracing uncertainty, taking bold risks, and finding purpose beyond comfort from Bloomberg's timeless quote

Today's Quote of the Day by Michael Bloomberg is a reminder that meaningful success rarely comes without uncertainty. Drawing from his own journey as an entrepreneur, Bloomberg explains why taking difficult risks often leads to the biggest opportunities. His words challenge us to stop fearing failure and start seeing challenges…

The Economic Times

Billionaire Mike Bloomberg warns Trump’s AI ownership plan would make ‘George Orwell blush’

"Somewhere, Karl Marx is smiling," the media company founder wrote in an op-ed, calling current markets a "smoke-filled backroom."

Fortune

Pro-science PAC backs El-Sayed

314 Action, which has been criticized for ties to pro-Israel lobbying in the past, shows a shake-up in Michigan

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Anthropic and OpenAI waged a $27 million proxy war in a Manhattan congressional race. The winner told them both to get lost.

Micah Lasher won the most expensive AI election yet—then used his victory speech to reject both companies and promise to regulate them anyway.

The Guardian - UK

Air pollution is a fixable problem – just look at how London and New York have cleaned up their acts

We’ve shown that rapid, measurable progress is achievable in our cities. Here’s how that can now be replicated worldwide, say mayor of London Sadiq Khan and former New York mayor Michael Bloomberg

The Times of India

The $1.8 billion pivot: How Michael Bloomberg’s historic gift rewrote the rules of college access

Michael Bloomberg's $1.8 billion donation to Johns Hopkins University in 2018 revolutionised higher education by funding need-blind admissions. This historic gift eliminated financial barriers for talented students, allowing them to pursue education based on merit, not wealth. The endowment ensures a lasting legacy of opportunity, empowering future generations to excel…

The Independent UK

Michael and Susan Dell fund 'AI-native' medical center with $750 million gift to University of Texas

Billionaires Michael and Susan Dell are donating $750 million to the University of Texas at Austin

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NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Still Makes Money From His Old Rap Career — Earned $1,643 Last Year

New York City's mayor, Zohran Mamdani, earns music royalties from his past rap career, sparking curiosity about his unique background blending activism, culture, and public service.

Texas Observer

How Teach for America Helped Set Up James Talarico’s Political Rise

The prestigious education group is more than a shiny résumé item. For the Democratic Senate candidate, it was an incubator for his rapid political ascent.

GOBankingRates

How Much Richer Michael Bloomberg Has Gotten Over the Last 5 Years

Discover how much billionaire Michael Bloomberg's net worth and wealth has changed over the last five years, and what contributed to his growing fortune.

The Independent UK

Billionaire tops Philanthropy 50 list of biggest donors for third year in a row

Michael Bloomberg is followed on the Chronicle of Philanthropy’s list by three donors who each gave $1 billion or more to charity last year

The Independent UK

Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Challenge winners use AI and resident input to improve city services

This year's winners of the Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Challenge were announced Tuesday, with 24 cities receiving $1 million each and expert support for projects that upgrade core services, often using AI and resident input

Fortune

Michael Bloomberg and Warren Buffett agree on advice to Gen Z: Choose vibes over money in your job search

Bloomberg took a lower salary for his first job out of school because he preferred the people who interviewed him.

Reason

NYC Schools Are Losing Students and Burning Cash. Mamdani Could Make the Situation Worse.

New York schools need more choice and better curricula, but the city's new mayor wants to take choices away.

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