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The Gates Foundation has awarded a $540 million grant to the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington to expand global health data and disease research coverage to nearly 5,000 locations worldwide.
Although Warren Buffett has ceased donations to the Gates Foundation, his past influence remains apparent in the nonprofit's top investment holdings.
An independent review has found no evidence that the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation was involved in Jeffrey Epstein's crimes. The investigation was initiated after questions arose about Bill Gates's past association with Epstein.
Warren Buffett described Bill Gates' relationship with Jeffrey Epstein as 'distasteful' but clarified it did not directly influence his charitable decisions. Buffett also stated his children are prepared to distribute his fortune.
Warren Buffett has stopped donating to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for the first time in twenty years. This decision follows revelations about Bill Gates's ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Warren Buffett has pulled $6 billion in funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, following renewed scrutiny of Bill Gates's past association with Jeffrey Epstein. This decision involves a significant portion of Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway stake previously designated for the charity.
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has reportedly divested its shares in Microsoft while significantly increasing its holdings in an unnamed dividend-paying company, signaling a shift in its investment strategy.
The Gates Foundation has reportedly divested all of its Microsoft shares, while investor Bill Ackman is increasing his stake in the company, leading to questions about Wall Street's differing perspectives.
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has divested $3.2 billion worth of Microsoft shares, impacting the company's stock.
The Gates Foundation is providing funding to a startup that aims to fight malnutrition through a novel approach involving bacteria.
The Gates Foundation has initiated an external review into its associations with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, marking its most direct effort to address long-standing questions.
An external investigation has been initiated to explore the relationship between the Gates Foundation and Jeffrey Epstein, following the appearance of several emails between Bill Gates and Epstein in the Epstein papers.
The Gates Foundation has announced that it is ordering a review of its past connections to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Warren Buffett has stated he will not commit to more donations to the Gates Foundation, following previous public statements where he affirmed not regretting his past contributions, with recent documents about Jeffrey Epstein's relationship with the foundation's co-founder being cited, and reports indicating Buffett has not spoken with Gates since the Epstein files were released in February.
The Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) has received a grant from the Gates Foundation to establish Pakistan's inaugural National AI Hub, which will initially focus on maternal, newborn, and child health.
US entrepreneur Bill Gates has apologized to the staff of his Gates Foundation for tainting the image of the philanthropic group through his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
‘It was a huge mistake to spend time with Epstein’ and to also bring Gates Foundation executives into meetings with Epstein, he told the foundation's staff
Bill Gates admitted to two affairs with Russian women and described his association with Jeffrey Epstein as a 'huge mistake' during a Gates Foundation town hall.
At a Gates Foundation staff meeting, Microsoft founder Gates apologized for his proximity to Epstein. He also admitted to two affairs with Russian women.
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation stated that Bill Gates has taken responsibility for his past interactions and links with Jeffrey Epstein.
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates will attend the India AI Impact Summit and deliver a keynote address as planned, dispelling earlier speculations. Gates also visited an agricultural field in Andhra Pradesh, where Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu presented his vision for 'Swarna Andhra 2047' and explored collaboration opportunities with the Gates Foundation.
Berkshire Hathaway ended a 14-quarter selling streak by purchasing $23.5 billion in stocks, including a $10 billion private investment in one company. Concurrently, Warren Buffett donated $6 billion of Berkshire stock to family foundations, notably excluding the Gates Foundation for the first time in two decades.
An external investigation commissioned by the Gates Foundation found that Jeffrey Epstein met with Bill Gates and ten Gates Foundation executives 30 times, though no financial transactions were identified.
Warren Buffett has confirmed that he will no longer make donations to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, ending a two-decade philanthropic partnership, and also admitted to an error regarding Jeffrey Epstein.
Warren Buffett has explained his decision for his children, rather than the Gates Foundation, to now be responsible for giving away his entire fortune.
Warren Buffett announced his decision to stop making donations to the Gates Foundation, stating that the move did not come as a surprise to Bill Gates.
The Department of Justice has declined to release additional Epstein files, stating that redactions were appropriate, while Warren Buffett's long-standing donation to the Gates Foundation is reportedly on hold pending a review of Epstein files.
Warren Buffett has delayed his midyear donation to the Gates Foundation, awaiting the foundation's review into its links with Jeffrey Epstein. This pause in the annual donation highlights the ongoing scrutiny surrounding the foundation's past associations.
A significant portion, 63%, of the Bill Gates Foundation's stock portfolio is concentrated in just three large-cap stocks.
The Gates Foundation has divested all of its remaining Microsoft stock, prompting speculation and concern among investors. The move raises questions about the foundation's investment strategy and potential implications for Microsoft's stock performance.
UNICEF, in collaboration with the Imo Government and the Gates Foundation, has launched initiatives to enhance maternal and child nutrition in the state.
The Gates Foundation Trust has disclosed a significant $3.6 billion stake in Caterpillar, a company whose power generation business is experiencing a boom due to increasing demand from data centers vital for AI infrastructure, leading to a 183% stock increase in a year.
The Bill Gates Foundation is re-examining its ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the global health foundation confirmed on Wednesday, as its only remaining founder...
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has announced layoffs, with its CEO sending a memo to staff indicating that hundreds of employees could lose their jobs. This development comes weeks after reports of Bill Gates' plans to potentially wind down the foundation.
Details emerge regarding billionaire Bill Gates' foundation, revealing that a significant portion of its $36 billion portfolio is concentrated in three key stocks.
Warren Buffett has stated that he does not regret his donations to the Gates Foundation, despite the controversy surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.
Titled ‘Women First’, the novel programme supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation aims at creating awareness among women on the need to inculcate the habit of eating first or along with others
Bill Gates has admitted making a "huge mistake" in associating with Jeffrey Epstein, telling staff at his charity foundation that he had affairs with two Russian women but denying involvement in the disgraced financier's crimes. "It was a huge mistake to spend time with Epstein" and to also bring Gates Foundation executives into meetings with Epstein, he said.
‘It was a huge mistake to spend time with Epstein,’ Bill Gates said in a town hall with staff yesterday at the Gates Foundation.
Bei einer Mitarbeiterversammlung der Gates Foundation entschuldigt sich Microsoft-Gründer Gates für seine Nähe zu Epstein. Dabei räumt er auch zwei Affären mit Russinnen ein.
The Gates Foundation's final 20-year global health initiative, aimed at reducing maternal and child mortality and eradicating malaria, places Nigeria at the center of its agenda.
Warren Buffett's substantial charitable donations to family foundations are drawing criticism, with experts questioning the tax advantages and the speed of fund distribution to charities.
An external review found that the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and its staff met with Jeffrey Epstein about 30 times, despite internal warnings about his character. The review concluded that no payments were made from the foundation to Epstein, and new governance measures have been approved.
Warren Buffett's foundation has reportedly not made a donation to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for the first time in two decades. Buffett is now projected to offload his entire $140 billion Berkshire Hathaway stake by 2034.
Warren Buffett is reportedly increasing the pace of his annual donations, while simultaneously reducing the amount of funds directed to the Gates Foundation. This shift in his philanthropic strategy comes amidst ongoing discussions, including those related to the Epstein affair.
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett has stopped his annual donations to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. This decision follows recent revelations regarding Bill Gates's ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
SK Bioscience announced it will lead a project funded by the Gates Foundation to develop an AI-powered platform, named Research Optimization & Trial Outcome Recommender, aimed at supporting clinical development decisions in vaccine research.
Warren Buffett has paused his annual multi-billion dollar donation to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, pending a review of its ties to Jeffrey Epstein. This decision comes as questions surrounding Epstein's connections resurface, impacting the foundation's operations.
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is escalating, with cases rising amidst armed conflict, community distrust, and attacks on treatment centers. These challenges, coupled with supply shortages, are severely hindering response efforts and increasing the risk of regional spread.
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has divested its entire stake in Microsoft, selling all its shares. This move contrasts with hedge fund manager Bill Ackman, who has reportedly been increasing his holdings in the tech giant.
AI company Anthropic and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation have announced a $200 million partnership. The collaboration aims to advance the use of artificial intelligence in health, education, and agriculture sectors.
Microsoft has announced its first voluntary employee buyout program in 51 years, targeting approximately 7% of its U.S. workforce, or about 8,750 employees. The offer aims to reduce staff through voluntary redundancies.
The Gates Foundation is reviewing its connections to Jeffrey Epstein after newly released emails raised questions for its funders and stakeholders.
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has initiated an external review into its past connections with Jeffrey Epstein, while also announcing plans to cut approximately 20% of its staff. This comes as the foundation's founder faces increased scrutiny over his association with the convicted sex offender.
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett has indicated he remains open to making additional donations to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Vice President Kashim Shettima applauded the foundation for sustaining investments and humanitarian aid in Nigeria. The post Nigeria to deepen partnership with Gates Foundation on health,…
Bill Gates stated at a Gates Foundation town hall that he has no interest in purchasing the NFL franchise previously owned by his late friend Paul Allen, emphasizing his focus on philanthropy over acquiring a multi-billion dollar 'toy'.
Bill Gates reportedly addressed questions regarding his association with Jeffrey Epstein 'candidly' during a meeting of the Gates Foundation.
Bill Gates apologized to employees of the Gates Foundation for his past ties to late financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, stating he 'saw nothing illicit' but took responsibility for his actions.
Billionaire Bill Gates admitted to having affairs with two Russian women and took responsibility for his actions in the context of his connections to Jeffrey Epstein, according to the Gates Foundation.
A spokesperson for the Gates Foundation stated that Bill Gates 'took responsibility' for his ties with Jeffrey Epstein, following a report that he apologized to staff.
Bill Gates clarified his decision to skip a major AI summit, stating his continued dedication to work in India.