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Bill Gates 'admits having affairs with two Russian women' as billionaire apologises for Epstein ties

The Microsoft founder described his meetings with the late paedophile as a ‘huge mistake’

Evening Standard · Feb 25

Bill Gates Apologises to Gates Foundation Staff Over Ties to Jeffrey Epstein

American tech entrepreneur Bill Gates has apologised to staff at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for his past association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, while maintaining that he engaged in no wrongdoing.

Whats Hot · Feb 25

‘Huge mistake’: Bill Gates apologises to foundation staff over Jeffrey Epstein ties; admits having affairs with Russian women

Bill Gates has apologised to Gates Foundation staff for his association with Jeffrey Epstein, admitting it was a "huge mistake" that harmed the organisation's reputation. While asserting he "did nothing illicit," Gates acknowledged meetings continued after Epstein's conviction and that his ties helped Epstein "burnish his reputation." He also admitted…

The Times of India · Feb 25

Canada seeks answers from OpenAI for failing to alert police after suspending school shooter’s account

Company had suspended account of Tumbler Ridge shooter in June 2025 over ‘furtherance of violent activities’

The Guardian - US · Feb 23

'So it's a loss then?': Moment Donald Trump learnt of Supreme Court's tariff blow mid-meeting

Supreme Court dealt a significant blow to President Trump's global tariff policy, striking it down in a 6-3 decision. Trump, reportedly seething, called the ruling a "disgrace" and "unpatriotic," criticizing even his own appointees. This marks a major policy reversal for the administration, potentially forcing a new legal strategy for…

The Times of India · Feb 22

S&P Futures Dip With U.S. PCE Inflation and GDP Data in Focus

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are trending down -0.12% this morning as investors assess the potential impact of conflict in the Middle East and await a raft of U.S. economic data, with particular attention on the Fed’s favorite inflation gauge and the first estimate of fourth-quarter GDP.

Barchart · Feb 20

Trump labor secretary’s husband barred from department over sexual assault allegations, reports say

Shawn DeRemer, husband of Lori Chavez-DeRemer, reportedly accused by at least two female staff members

The Guardian - US · Feb 20

Blackstone founder Stephen Schwarzman plans to donate his entire $48 billion fortune to a major philanthropic foundation

Blackstone co-founder Stephen Schwarzman is reportedly planning to transfer nearly his entire $48 billion fortune to his philanthropic foundation. This move could establish the Stephen A. Schwarzman Foundation as one of the world's largest charitable organizations. His focus will be on artificial intelligence, education, and preparing societies for technological shifts,…

The Times of India · Feb 17

Stocks Recover on Strength in Apple and Airline Stocks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Tuesday closed up +0.10%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.07%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.13%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) rose +0.12%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Feb 17

Stocks Retreat on AI Anxiety

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.27%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.22%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.51%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are down -0.20%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Feb 17