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As Xbox celebrates its 25th anniversary, I'm remembering some of the most memorable announcements for its consoles and games

With the Xbox Game Showcase drawing near, it's time to look back at some of the most memorable announcements and reveals for Xbox games and consoles in celebration of the brand's 25th anniversary.

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Microsoft Insiders Reveal the Bizarre Secret Behind Bill Gates and His Mysterious Mannequin

Gates isn’t the first billionaire to fall from grace, but his story is a reminder of how fragile reputation can be.

The Mary Sue

Funny quote of the day for work by Bill Gates: 'I choose a lazy person to do a hard job because...'

Funny quote of the day: A humorous Bill Gates quote highlights how lazy individuals often find the most efficient ways to complete tasks. This observation underscores the importance of intelligent problem-solving and innovation in the workplace, encouraging professionals to seek smarter, not just harder, approaches to their work.

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Bill Gates Admits More Than 20 Extramarital Affairs Allegations Surfaced During Divorce from Melinda

Bill Gates disclosed over 20 affair allegations during his 2021 divorce from Melinda French Gates, admitting to two affairs with Russian women. The revelations emerged during a foundation meeting

International Business Times UK

Melinda French Gates, ex-wife of Bill Gates, to join Seattle Kraken as minority investor

Melinda French Gates, a billionaire philanthropist and businesswoman, will join the Seattle Kraken as a minority investor, pending NHL approval

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Bill Gates once starred in a bizarre Doom promo to push Windows 95 back in 1993 — tech mogul wore a trench coat, wielded a shotgun, and shot a demon, saying 'Who do you want to execute today?'

Bill Gates gives a possessed Doom heavy weapon dude both barrels in a rediscovered Windows 95 plus DirectX gaming presentation.

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4 things you can learn from legendary investor Warren Buffett’s lifestyle

Warren Buffett’s simple lifestyle reflects his enduring financial philosophy focused on value, patience and discipline. From avoiding luxury spending to prioritising quality investments and protecting time, the Berkshire Hathaway veteran continues to inspire generations of investors with practical money and life lessons.

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Like Bill Gates, this billionaire is capping his kids inheritance at 8 figures and giving the rest away—he says generational wealth is bad for socie

Voyager founder Dylan Taylor says he'd rather fund philanthropy than future generations he'll never meet.

Fortune

Can money buy happiness? Bill Gates, once the world's richest man, reveals the real reason that made him happier

Bill Gates revealed that financial security, not extreme wealth, significantly boosts happiness by eliminating worries about healthcare and education. This resonated globally, highlighting how escaping financial insecurity offers peace of mind, a sentiment supported by research indicating emotional wellbeing improves with income until basic stability is achieved. The focus shifts…

The Economic Times

Can money buy happiness? Bill Gates offers a surprisingly honest answer

For generations, people have argued over whether money can truly make life happier. Some believe happiness comes from relationships, purpose and health rather than wealth, while others point out that financial security can remove many of the pressures that dominate everyday life. That debate returned to the spotlight after Bill…

The Times of India

The Microsoft Disaster: Why Dropping the OpenAI Leash Flips the Entire Script for MSFT Stock

Stripped of total tech control, Microsoft can no longer run at the "speed of thought," making its current valuation dip a sobering new reality rather than a buying opportunity.

Barchart

7,400 stores, $147 billion fortune, zero interviews; meet the most powerful man in fashion you never see

Amancio Ortega built the Zara empire from a small clothing job in Spain to a global retail business worth billions. Today, Inditex operates in more than 200 markets and remains the world’s largest fast fashion retailer. Ortega changed fashion forever through speed, affordable style, and customer-driven retail strategy.

The Economic Times

Activists use giant Tedros and Bill Gates balloons at World Health Organization protest

Activists protest the WHO pandemic treaty in Geneva with giant Tedros and Gates balloons, accusing the deal of threatening national sovereignty.

Euronews

‘James Bond of philanthropy’: Billionaire Chuck Feeney secretly gave away his $8 billion and died with nothing left

For most of his life, Chuck Feeney looked nothing like a billionaire. He flew economy class, wore inexpensive clothes, carried papers in plastic bags, and lived in rented apartments instead of sprawling mansions. Strangers passing him in airports would never have guessed that he was one of the richest men…

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When Bill Gates worked a customer-support shift for his daughter's startup, it revealed a founder lesson most CEOs forget

Bill Gates' hands-on approach at his daughter's startup highlights a critical leadership lesson: understanding real user interactions is paramount for hyper-growth, not just abstract metrics. By directly engaging with customer service, leaders gain unfiltered insights into product flaws and service gaps, preventing costly churn and ensuring strategies align with authentic…

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Why Bill Gates Finally Sold Every Microsoft Share

For nearly 50 years, Bill Gates and Microsoft were deeply connected. The company he co-founded with Paul Allen in 1975 changed personal computing forever, built one of the world’s most powerful tech empires, and turned Gates into a global business icon. Even after leaving day-to-day leadership, the Bill & Melinda…

The Independent UK

Debunked Bill Gates tick theory resurfaces through MAHA social media claims

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MAHA’s latest conspiracy? Blaming Bill Gates for spike in tick bites

The number of tick-related visits to emergency rooms has hit the highest level in the U.S. in nearly a decade

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The Economic Times

Quote of the day by Bill Gates: 'I choose a lazy person to do a hard job. Because a lazy person...'

Quote of the day by Bill Gates: Bill Gates' quote, "I choose a lazy person to do a hard job. Because a lazy person will find an easy way to do it," is gaining traction online. It champions efficiency and innovation, highlighting how disliking unnecessary effort drives people to find…

International Business Times UK

Why Bill Gates's Full Microsoft Exit Shouldn't Have Come as a Surprise — Final $3.2 Billion Sale Ends Era

The Gates Foundation Trust has sold its remaining Microsoft shares, marking a strategic shift as it plans to increase its annual budget and close by 2045.

The Economic Times

A founder, a fortune, and Microsoft’s final separation from the Bill Gates empire

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust has completed its sale of Microsoft shares. This marks the end of a significant financial tie to the company co-founded by Bill Gates. The foundation plans to disburse its endowment by 2045. This move occurs as Microsoft reasserts its dominance in artificial intelligence…

The Economic Times

Bill Gates Foundation fully exits Microsoft, sells final $3.2 billion stake

After over 25 years, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has divested its final 7.7 million Microsoft shares, valued at $3.2 billion. This marks the end of Microsoft stock's long-standing dominance in the foundation's portfolio as it transitions to disbursing its endowment by 2045.

The Times of India

The humility habit: Why Bill Gates and Warren Buffett voluntarily swapped the boardroom for a fast food counter

Top leaders like Bill Gates and Warren Buffett learned a crucial lesson by working behind a Dairy Queen counter. This hands-on experience revealed operational realities often missed by senior management, highlighting how distance from the ground floor can compromise decision-making. Leaders must actively seek firsthand understanding to avoid blind spots…

Fortune

Fervo becomes clean energy's biggest-ever IPO with $10B valuation—powered by the earth’s heat and AI’s hunger

Fervo is building its first commercial power plant project in Utah with goals to scale nationwide with the data center construction wave.

Windows Central

Inside why Bill Gates expected Microsoft to burn $1B on OpenAI — and how the bet paid off far beyond that

A new report by The Information revealed that Microsoft's partnership with OpenAI has generated approximately $30 billion in revenue for the former between 2023 and 2025.

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