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Bill Gates to Donate Nearly All His Fortune to Global Health
Bill Gates announced on Thursday that he will donate nearly all of his \$110 billion fortune to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation over the next 20 years to support global health initiatives, accelerating his initial plan and aiming to counteract recent funding cuts by governments.
Bill Gates to Donate Nearly All His Fortune to Global Health
Bill Gates announced on Thursday that he will donate nearly all of his \$110 billion fortune to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation over the next 20 years to support global health initiatives, accelerating his initial plan and aiming to counteract recent funding cuts by governments.
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Gates to Donate $200 Billion, Accelerating Foundation's Work and Sparking Debate
Bill Gates announced he will donate 99% of his $108 billion fortune over 20 years, accelerating the Gates Foundation's work to eliminate preventable diseases, infectious diseases, and poverty, while facing criticism for potential tax avoidance and undue influence.
Gates to Donate $200 Billion, Accelerating Foundation's Work and Sparking Debate
Bill Gates announced he will donate 99% of his $108 billion fortune over 20 years, accelerating the Gates Foundation's work to eliminate preventable diseases, infectious diseases, and poverty, while facing criticism for potential tax avoidance and undue influence.
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Three-Michelin-Star Chef Dominique Crenn: Resilience, Philanthropy, and the Soul of Food
Dominique Crenn, the first American female chef with three Michelin stars, uses her platform to advocate against factory farming, aid Haitian farmers, and transform her restaurant into a community kitchen, showcasing resilience after battling cancer and grief.
Three-Michelin-Star Chef Dominique Crenn: Resilience, Philanthropy, and the Soul of Food
Dominique Crenn, the first American female chef with three Michelin stars, uses her platform to advocate against factory farming, aid Haitian farmers, and transform her restaurant into a community kitchen, showcasing resilience after battling cancer and grief.
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Setbacks as Catalysts: How Women Leaders Embrace Imperfection
This week's ForbesWomen newsletter features Reshma Saujani's and Sofia Sahai's experiences, showcasing how setbacks can lead to impactful actions and highlighting the importance of embracing imperfection for women in leadership. The newsletter also discusses a potential "baby bonus," Alzheimer's res...
Setbacks as Catalysts: How Women Leaders Embrace Imperfection
This week's ForbesWomen newsletter features Reshma Saujani's and Sofia Sahai's experiences, showcasing how setbacks can lead to impactful actions and highlighting the importance of embracing imperfection for women in leadership. The newsletter also discusses a potential "baby bonus," Alzheimer's res...
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Sustained Rise in US Jewish Engagement Post-Hamas Attacks
A new study by the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) reveals that heightened Jewish engagement in the US following the October 7 Hamas attacks persists, despite a slight decrease from last year, driven by emotional ties to Israel and concerns about antisemitism; 72% of those who initially i...
Sustained Rise in US Jewish Engagement Post-Hamas Attacks
A new study by the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) reveals that heightened Jewish engagement in the US following the October 7 Hamas attacks persists, despite a slight decrease from last year, driven by emotional ties to Israel and concerns about antisemitism; 72% of those who initially i...
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Fudan University Receives $137 Million Donation for New Advanced Studies Institute
Alumni Li Ping and Liao Mei donated 1 billion yuan ($137.2 million) to Fudan University for its new Xue Min Institute of Advanced Studies, which will recruit 100 top young scientists globally for interdisciplinary natural science research within the next decade, aiming for original breakthroughs and...
Fudan University Receives $137 Million Donation for New Advanced Studies Institute
Alumni Li Ping and Liao Mei donated 1 billion yuan ($137.2 million) to Fudan University for its new Xue Min Institute of Advanced Studies, which will recruit 100 top young scientists globally for interdisciplinary natural science research within the next decade, aiming for original breakthroughs and...
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Buffett Retires as Berkshire Hathaway CEO
Warren Buffett, 94, announced his retirement as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway at the company's annual meeting in Omaha, Nebraska, naming Greg Abel as his successor, a transition planned for years.
Buffett Retires as Berkshire Hathaway CEO
Warren Buffett, 94, announced his retirement as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway at the company's annual meeting in Omaha, Nebraska, naming Greg Abel as his successor, a transition planned for years.
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Gates to Donate $108 Billion, Criticizes Musk's Global Aid Cuts
Bill Gates announced plans to donate 99% of his $108 billion fortune to the Gates Foundation by 2045, criticizing Elon Musk's efforts to cut US funding for global aid and highlighting concerns about the influence of private funding in global health.
Gates to Donate $108 Billion, Criticizes Musk's Global Aid Cuts
Bill Gates announced plans to donate 99% of his $108 billion fortune to the Gates Foundation by 2045, criticizing Elon Musk's efforts to cut US funding for global aid and highlighting concerns about the influence of private funding in global health.
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Private Philanthropy Partially Offsets Trump's Public Spending Cuts
The Trump administration's cuts to public spending are being partially offset by private philanthropy, but the scale and conditions of this funding raise concerns about long-term sustainability and donor influence.
Private Philanthropy Partially Offsets Trump's Public Spending Cuts
The Trump administration's cuts to public spending are being partially offset by private philanthropy, but the scale and conditions of this funding raise concerns about long-term sustainability and donor influence.
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Edinburgh to Explore Fundraising Team for City Projects
Edinburgh City Council will investigate creating a fundraising team to fund city projects after a motion was passed by 9 votes to 2, aiming to utilize the generosity of wealthy residents to overcome funding delays impacting major initiatives.
Edinburgh to Explore Fundraising Team for City Projects
Edinburgh City Council will investigate creating a fundraising team to fund city projects after a motion was passed by 9 votes to 2, aiming to utilize the generosity of wealthy residents to overcome funding delays impacting major initiatives.
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Giving Pledge Membership Grows, But Impact Remains Limited
The Giving Pledge, a philanthropic initiative by Bill Gates, Melinda Gates, and Warren Buffett, has grown to 245 members in 15 years, but only represents 8% of the world's billionaires, raising concerns about the effectiveness of voluntary wealth redistribution.
Giving Pledge Membership Grows, But Impact Remains Limited
The Giving Pledge, a philanthropic initiative by Bill Gates, Melinda Gates, and Warren Buffett, has grown to 245 members in 15 years, but only represents 8% of the world's billionaires, raising concerns about the effectiveness of voluntary wealth redistribution.
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Major Donation Boosts Canadian Climate Research and Action
Wealthy families and foundations have donated $76-million to Canadian climate causes, with $60-million funding the creation of the Lawson Climate Institute at the University of Toronto, which will focus on sustainable technologies and policy; the initiative aims to counteract the low level of philan...
Major Donation Boosts Canadian Climate Research and Action
Wealthy families and foundations have donated $76-million to Canadian climate causes, with $60-million funding the creation of the Lawson Climate Institute at the University of Toronto, which will focus on sustainable technologies and policy; the initiative aims to counteract the low level of philan...
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