Buffett, Curry Charity Lunch Auction Fetches $9 Million

A charity auction for a private lunch with investor Warren Buffett and basketball star Stephen Curry concluded with a winning bid of approximately $9 million. The substantial sum will be donated to a charitable organization.

15 May, 04:04 — 15 May, 15:04

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Why this matters

This story highlights the continued philanthropic efforts of prominent figures like Warren Buffett and Stephen Curry, leveraging their celebrity to raise significant funds for charitable causes. It also demonstrates the unique appeal and value placed on exclusive experiences with influential individuals.

Key entitiesWarren Buffett Stephen Curry Ayesha Curry Berkshire Hathaway

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What 9 sources agree on, dispute, and miss

What sources agree on

An anonymous person paid a large sum in an auction for a lunch with Warren Buffett and Stephen Curry
The proceeds from the auction are going to charity

Key claims1 disputed · 2 unverified

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An unknown person paid nine million dollars for a dinner with Curry and Buffett.

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Straits Times reports $11.5 million, while Berlingske reports nearly 58 million DKK (approx. $8.4 million USD) for the dinner and 173 million DKK shared by organizations from a week-long auction.

The lunch will take place on June 24 in Omaha, Nebraska.

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Stephen Curry's wife, Ayesha Curry, will also join the winner and their guests.

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Where they diverge

The exact amount fetched by the auction

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The auction fetched approximately $9 million

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The auction fetched $11.5 million

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The auction fetched nearly 58 million Danish kroner (approximately $8.4 million USD) for two organizations, with a total of 173 million Danish kroner shared

Coverage gaps

The specific date and location of the lunch (June 24 in Omaha, Nebraska)

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The mention of Ayesha Curry joining the lunch

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The total amount of 173 million Danish kroner shared by two organizations from a week-long auction

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Coverage leans: balanced

The coverage is largely factual and descriptive, focusing on the event and the amount raised for charity, with no significant political framing.

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APVery High102d ago

Winner pays $9 million in charity auction for a private lunch with Warren Buffett and Stephen Curry - AP News

Winner pays $9 million in charity auction for a private lunch with Warren Buffett and Stephen Curry AP News

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cnbcMostly Factual102d ago

Warren Buffett, Stephen Curry lunch auction fetches $9 million for charity

Buffett, Curry and his wife Ayesha Curry will join the winner and their guests on June 24 in Omaha, Nebraska, where Berkshire Hathaway is based.

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straits-timesMostly Factual103d ago

Warren Buffett, Stephen Curry lunch auction fetches $11.5 million for charity - The Straits Times

Warren Buffett, Stephen Curry lunch auction fetches $11.5 million for charity The Straits Times

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First report: Reuters · 15 May, 03:34|Full coverage: 9 · 17h|Window: 17h

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Reuters15 May, 03:34First to report

Warren Buffett, Stephen Curry lunch auction fetches $9 million for charity - Reuters

straits-times15 May, 04:04

Warren Buffett, Stephen Curry lunch auction fetches $11.5 million for charity - The Straits Times

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berlingske15 May, 06:16

Middag med Warren Buffett solgt for knap 58 millioner kroner

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jutarnji-list15 May, 08:36

Netko je upravo platio 9 milijuna dolara za ekskluzivnu večeru s dvojcem, evo što se krije iza svega

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AP15 May, 11:52

Winner pays $9 million in charity auction for a private lunch with Warren Buffett and Stephen Curry - AP News

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bloomberg15 May, 14:33

Warren Buffett, Steph Curry Lunch Auction Draws $9 Million Winning Bid - Bloomberg.com

cnbc15 May, 15:04

Warren Buffett, Stephen Curry lunch auction fetches $9 million for charity

index-hr15 May, 15:55

Netko je platio devet milijuna dolara za večeru s Curryjem i Buffetom

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vg15 May, 20:28Latest update

Buffett, Curry Charity Lunch Auction Fetches $9 Million

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Winner pays $9 million in charity auction for a private lunch with Warren Buffett and Stephen Curry - AP News

Warren Buffett, Stephen Curry lunch auction fetches $9 million for charity

Warren Buffett, Stephen Curry lunch auction fetches $11.5 million for charity - The Straits Times

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Warren Buffett, Stephen Curry lunch auction fetches $9 million for charity - Reuters

Warren Buffett, Stephen Curry lunch auction fetches $11.5 million for charity - The Straits Times

Middag med Warren Buffett solgt for knap 58 millioner kroner

Netko je upravo platio 9 milijuna dolara za ekskluzivnu večeru s dvojcem, evo što se krije iza svega

Winner pays $9 million in charity auction for a private lunch with Warren Buffett and Stephen Curry - AP News

Warren Buffett, Steph Curry Lunch Auction Draws $9 Million Winning Bid - Bloomberg.com

Warren Buffett, Stephen Curry lunch auction fetches $9 million for charity

Netko je platio devet milijuna dolara za večeru s Curryjem i Buffetom

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