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MacKenzie Scott gave $461 million to California universities over 5 years, without any strings attached

Billionaire MacKenzie Scott donated approximately seven billion dollars in recent years. California public education institutions received over four hundred sixty million dollars. California State University, Northridge received the largest single donation of one hundred three million dollars. These unrestricted funds allowed institutions to address budget deficits and student needs. Scott's…

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Corus layoffs: Canada’s Global News, Global BC and News 640 hit by fresh job cuts just five months after C$500M debt-restructuring bid as broadcaster faces mounting financial pressure

Corus layoffs global news: Corus Entertainment has confirmed a fresh round of layoffs across its Canadian television and radio operations. The cuts affect Global BC, Global National, News 640 in Toronto and other talk-radio operations. The latest Corus layoffs come five months after the company’s C$500M debt-restructuring bid. A company…

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MacKenzie Scott gave California public education $461 million—and let the recipients decide how to spend every dollar

The billionaire's unrestricted gifts to 16 institutions reflect a giving philosophy built on trusting recipients to know their own communities best.

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Quote of the day by Pulitzer Prize-winning poet W.S. Merwin: "Poetry is like making a joke. If you get one word wrong at the end of a joke, you've lost..."

Quote of the day by W.S. Merwin: “Poetry is like making a joke. If you get one word wrong at the end of a joke, you've lost the whole thing.” The Pulitzer Prize-winning poet’s powerful words explain why precision, timing and carefully chosen language can make all the difference in…

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Jeff Dean, whose Google exit wiped out nearly $200 billion in a day, has this advice for Gen Z entering AI

Jeff Dean, the Google AI veteran whose exit wiped out nearly $200 billion in Alphabet’s market value in a day, has a simple message for Gen Z entering AI. The Google AI veteran advised students not try to master everything. Instead, skim widely, explore ideas and connect breakthroughs others may…

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What happened to Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone 6666 spin-off? His surprising explanation involves the real Four Sixes Ranch

Yellowstone fans excited to explore the Four Sixes Ranch for its long-awaited spin-off will be sorely disappointed. However, its creator Taylor Sheridan has revealed that the project has been shelved. In 2021, Paramount announced plans for a show titled 6666, which would be set in the present day and on…

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MacKenzie Scott has given away nearly half her fortune, but Elon Musk says she is ‘making the world a worse place’

Billionaire MacKenzie Scott has faced backlash from conservative circles over her extensive philanthropic efforts. Notable individuals, including Elon Musk and Katie Miller, have expressed reservations regarding her hefty donations, which predominantly support progressive initiatives and organizations. Since 2020, Scott has contributed an astonishing twenty-six billion dollars to various causes, sparking…

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HYROX Bangkok death: Leroy Saunders, South African fitness coach and CrossFit gym owner, dies after collapsing during gruelling race; family says 'we are still trying...'

South African-born fitness coach and CrossFit gym owner Leroy Saunders, 41, has died after collapsing during the HYROX Bangkok endurance competition. His family said, “we are still trying to fully understand” the reasons behind his death and urged people to avoid speculation as tributes pour in for the respected Bangkok-based…

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MacKenzie Scott, ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, who has given away over $26 billion to 2,500+ nonprofits, returns to fiction in August after 13 years with new novel

MacKenzie Scott, ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, is returning to fiction after 13 years with her new 80,000-word novel, “Last Days in Two Nations (A History in Eighteen Minds).” The billionaire philanthropist, who has given away more than $26 billion to over 2,500 nonprofits, will release the novel serially…

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MacKenzie Scott got $1,000 from her roommate to stay in college. Years later, she donated $26 billion to charity

MacKenzie Scott is now known for giving billions of dollars to charities, but her own experience of needing financial help began much earlier. While studying at Princeton, Scott faced a difficult period when money was tight and remaining at university was uncertain. Her roommate, Jeannie Ringo Tarkenton, noticed her struggle…

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MacKenzie Scott, who sold almost 75% of her Amazon stake, has donated more than Elon Musk, Larry Page and Jeff Bezos combined

MacKenzie Scott has reached an extraordinary milestone as the third-largest philanthropist in history, contributing a staggering $26.4 billion in just under seven years. Notably, she made headlines with a groundbreaking $7.2 billion donation in 2025 alone. By offering unrestricted grants to more than 2,500 organizations, she has distributed over 40%…

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Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife MacKenzie Scott once received a $1,000 gift from her roommate to stay in college. She has now donated $26.2 billion in five years

In 2025, MacKenzie Scott solidified her position as the leading individual philanthropist by donating an astonishing $7 billion to various charitable organizations. This donation accounted for roughly one-third of the major charitable contributions across the United States. By utilizing a strategy of quiet and unrestricted grants, she supported a range…

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Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife MacKenzie Scott, who sold half of her Amazon stake, helped erase $40 billion in medical debt with $100 million in donations

MacKenzie Scott's remarkable contributions have enabled Undue Medical Debt to eliminate billions in medical debt. This nonprofit efficiently purchases debt for mere pennies, allowing every ten dollars donated to wipe out around a thousand dollars in obligations. While other affluent philanthropists have embraced this model, sustainable solutions will require deeper…

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Quote of the day by MacKenzie Scott: "People struggling against inequities deserve center stage in…" - what her words teach us about recognition and change

Stories about social change tend to focus on the people at the top of the story, the prominent leaders, the large institutions, the wealthy donors whose names end up in the headline. MacKenzie Scott, who has given away tens of billions of dollars since 2019, pushed back on that habit…

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After donating $8 billion, Steve and Connie Ballmer create three regional philanthropies so people closest to the work can decide how the money is spent

Ballmer Group is spinning its three regional offices into independent nonprofits, and CEO Terri Ludwig says she’d rather run them like startups than spinoffs.

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MacKenzie Scott faced criticism from Elon Musk and Katie Miller over her $26 billion philanthropy: Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife drew backlash over donations to 'progressive causes'

MacKenzie Scott’s $26 billion philanthropic legacy came under renewed scrutiny after Elon Musk and Katie Miller criticized the billionaire’s charitable giving and questioned the causes receiving her money. Miller claimed Scott’s donations have largely supported progressive organizations, while Musk previously voiced similar criticism of her philanthropy. Scott, Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife,…

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MacKenzie Scott has given away $26 billion and rarely speaks publicly. Now she's releasing a novel—but you won’t find it on Amazon

The billionaire philanthropist and novelist studied under Toni Morrison and is releasing her first novel since 2013.

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Big Bear bald eagle Jackie health update: Jackie remains critically ill after blood levels plunge below 6%; Ojai Raptor Center shares heartbreaking update as vets continue desperate search for answers

Big Bear bald eagle Jackie remains critically ill after her PCV fell below 6%, with veterinarians continuing intensive treatment as they work to stabilize her condition. The beloved eagle has shown a slight improvement in her blood levels, but her health remains extremely serious. Here’s the latest Jackie bald eagle…

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MacKenzie Scott and Melinda French Gates have given more than $28 billion through two very different approaches: How their philanthropy is reshaping charities, empowering women and changing the way billionaire wealth is used to drive lasting social impact

MacKenzie Scott and Melinda French Gates have committed more than $28 billion to philanthropy through two very different approaches. Scott has donated more than $26 billion through unrestricted, trust-based grants, allowing nonprofits to decide how to use the money. French Gates has focused her giving through Pivotal Ventures on women's…

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Snap co-founder Evan Spiegel and Miranda Kerr donate millions to erase $550 million in medical debt for 261,000 Californians, following Jeff Bezos' ex-wife MacKenzie Scott’s model

Evan Spiegel and Miranda Kerr have donated millions to erase $550 million in medical debt for more than 261,000 Californians. The initiative through Undue Medical Debt follows a strategy closely associated with MacKenzie Scott, who previously donated $80 million to the nonprofit and has given more than $26 billion to…

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California mints the most billionaires. A new index ranks it dead last on the freedom to give to charity

A scorecard puts the nation's wealthiest state at the bottom for its philanthropy policy.

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Most billionaires are stuck in 'slow philanthropy.' MacKenzie Scott gave away $26 billion and won't stop until 'the safe is empty'

Most billionaires let their fortunes grow faster than they can give them away. Scott has spent years proving it doesn't have to be that way.

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Quote of the day by Jeff Bezos' ex-wife MacKenzie Scott: “There are lots of resources each of us can pull from our safes to share with others…”

Generosity is often discussed in terms of money, yet most people recognise that the moments which stay with them rarely depend on financial value alone. A thoughtful conversation, practical help during a difficult week, a useful introduction or simply making time for someone can leave a lasting impression. Giving has…

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A Nobel economist challenged Elon Musk to donate his entire $1T fortune by 2036. Musk's reply: 'I am actually going to do something along these lines'

Musk has historically been apprehensive about philanthropy, so his Monday statement would be a major change for billionaire and trillionaire giving as we know it.

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'The man who dies rich dies disgraced': The last time America had such wealth inequality, Andrew Carnegie knew he had to give it all away

Peter Thiel has called the Giving Pledge an "Epstein-adjacent fake boomer club," but even that Gates and Buffett initiative fails Carnegie's test.

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