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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…

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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.

International Business Times UK

World Economic Forum: women's health gets only 20% of R&D funding. We must seize this $1 trillion opportunity

A new radar developed with the Gates Foundation and Wellcome Leap reveals that fewer than 3% of clinical trials are women-specific.

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Anthropic, Gates Foundation launch $200 million partnership for AI in health, education

Anthropic and the Gates Foundation have teamed up to allocate $200 million over the span of four years, with the goal of advancing artificial intelligence for the greater good. This initiative is set to boost AI capabilities in African languages and develop knowledge graphs tailored for teachers, enhancing educational outcomes.

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Quote of the Day by Melinda French Gates: 'It's the mark of a backward society when...'—Top quotes by the co-founder of the Gates Foundation who's consistently listed among Forbes' 100 most powerful women

Quote of the Day: Melinda French Gates, a prominent advocate, believes societies regress when men make decisions for women. Her impactful quote underscores the necessity of women's participation in shaping their own futures. This principle guides her extensive philanthropic work focused on empowering women and girls globally. Her efforts have…

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Philanthropy is reshaping global health. Here’s how

Over the past two decades, global health has undergone a profound transformation. As public funding for international health and development has become increasingly unpredictable, private philanthropy has largely stepped in to fund global programmes.

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The Gates Foundation is investigating its ties to Epstein—just weeks before Bill Gates faces Congress

After Fortune’s March investigation, the Microsoft founder’s philanthropic foundation is opening one of its own.

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Gates Foundation launches external review of ties to Jeffrey Epstein

This represents the nonprofit’s most direct effort yet to confront associations that have raised questions

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Bill Gates Warns of 'Dark Ages' Risk as Epstein Testimony Looms and Foundation Accelerates $200B Push

Bill Gates is navigating a turbulent period blending ambitious philanthropy with renewed scrutiny over his past ties to Jeffrey Epstein, as the Microsoft co-founder and billionaire philanthropist testifies before Congress next month while his foundation ramps up spending to counter what he calls a dangerous reversal in global progress.

International Business Times

Buffett is refusing to talk to long-time buddy Gates until one thing is certain in the whole Epstein fiasco

Warren Buffett recently revealed he hasn’t spoken to Bill Gates since the Jeffrey Epstein files started getting unveiled. Buffett told CNBC’s Becky Quick on Squawk Box that he doesn’t want to be in a position where he knows things, potentially leading to him being called as a witness in any…

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Warren Buffett’s Stunning Disclosure About His Relationship With Bill Gates Since Epstein Scandal Emerged

"You can’t get away from what happened," said the famous investor and philanthropist, who has donated billions to Bill Gates' foundation.

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Warren Buffett says he stopped talking to Bill Gates over Epstein—and worries he could be called as a witness

“I don't want to be in the position where I know things,” Buffett said.

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The Gates Foundation and Epstein? Turns out they shared an interest in visas for young European women

This level of proximity is proving difficult to explain away.

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‘Playing with fire’: Epstein bankrolled a woman tied to Bill Gates—then asked to be repaid

Epstein arranged for a visa; wired cash; paid for coding classes; and even housed a woman tied to Gates in a New York apartment, DOJ documents show.

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Gifts from top 50 US philanthropists jumped to $22.4B in 2025 − Mike Bloomberg, Bill Gates and the estate of Paul Allen lead a list of the biggest givers

The 50 American individuals and couples who gave or pledged the most to charity in 2025 committed US$22.4 billion to foundations, universities, hospitals and more. That total was 35% above an inflation-adjusted $16.6 billion in 2024, according to the Chronicle of Philanthropy’s latest annual tally of these donations.

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Inside the battle to end the Aids pandemic in the face of Trump’s cuts

SPECIAL REPORT: Rachel Hagan speaks to some of researchers behind the push for a full HIV vaccine – whose trial had to be saved after the US slashed its grant – about the cost of the delay, and lays out the warnings it provides for the current rollout of the…

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Billionaire Philanthropist Bill Gates Apologises Over Ties to Jeffrey Epstein

Gates addresses his controversial ties with Epstein, apologizes for past mistakes, and clarifies position on affairs and philanthropy at town hall.

The Independent UK

Bill Gates 'spoke candidly' about Epstein ties at a Gates Foundation meeting, spokesperson says

Bill Gates is addressing his connection to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, answering questions about their relationship during a town hall meeting of his nonprofit Gates Foundation

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Bill Gates 'admits having affairs with two Russian women' as billionaire apologises for Epstein ties

The Microsoft founder described his meetings with the late paedophile as a ‘huge mistake’

The Times of India

‘Huge mistake’: Bill Gates apologises to foundation staff over Jeffrey Epstein ties; admits having affairs with Russian women

Bill Gates has apologised to Gates Foundation staff for his association with Jeffrey Epstein, admitting it was a "huge mistake" that harmed the organisation's reputation. While asserting he "did nothing illicit," Gates acknowledged meetings continued after Epstein's conviction and that his ties helped Epstein "burnish his reputation." He also admitted…

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As Gates’ Epstein connection unnerves staff, his foundation looks for a way forward

The billionaire’s abrupt withdrawal from the India AI Impact Summit follows renewed scrutiny over his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

The Guardian - UK

Bill Gates cancels keynote speech in India amid questions over Epstein ties

Billionaire Microsoft co-founder pulls out of India’s AI Impact Summit to ‘ensure the focus’ remains on event’s ‘key priorities’

The Independent UK

Bill Gates drops out of landmark India AI summit amid criticism over Epstein

Modi government is receiving flak for inviting Gates to its AI summit despite his Epstein links

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Bill Gates Addresses Epstein Emails About Affairs & Drug Requests, Says He Was ‘Foolish’

Bill Gates says he “regrets every minute” spent with Jeffrey Epstein, calling their meetings “foolish” as newly released emails surface.

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Bill Gates ‘has to answer’ for Epstein files mentions, Melinda French Gates says, weeks after record $8 billion donation in divorce settlement

“They need to answer to those things, not me,” French Gates told NPR.

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