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Business 6 years ago

Jeff Bezos set to lose his crown as world's richest person to Bill Gates

Bezos, 55, would still be ranked No. 1 if he and former wife MacKenzie Bezos had not divorced. The pair announced their split in January, with MacKenzie, 49, receiving a quarter of their Amazon holdings in July.

Science & Tech 6 years ago

Gates says Steve Jobs cast ‘spells’ to keep Apple from dying

Apple’s Steve Jobs was singular in his ability to take a company “on a path to die” and turn it into the world’s most valuable -- in part by “casting spells,” billionaire Bill Gates said.

People 6 years ago

Warren Buffett donates $3.6 billion to Gates' and family charities

Warren Buffett is donating roughly $3.6 billion of Berkshire Hathaway Inc stock to five charities, including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the biggest contribution in Buffett’s plan to give away his fortune.

Food 6 years ago

Beyond Meat makes sizzling Wall Street debut

Backed by Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio and Microsoft founder Bill Gates, the California-based firm had valued itself at about $1.5 billion at opening on the Nasdaq exchange.

Science & Tech 6 years ago

Drones to deliver vaccines, blood and drugs across Ghana

Hundreds of drones will begin delivering life-saving vaccines, blood and medicines to patients in Ghana this week in the largest scheme of its kind.

Business 7 years ago

Bezos, Gates and Buffett still top the world's ultra rich: Forbes

Jeff Bezos remains the world's richest person, ahead of Bill Gates and Warren Buffett, according to the latest Forbes list of the ultra wealthy, while far behind President Donald Trump jumped 51 spots in the ranking.

People 7 years ago

Obamas top the Trumps as America's most admired people

Michelle Obama was named the most admired woman by Americans in a Gallup poll released today.

Environment 7 years ago

Bill Gates aims to save $233 billion by reinventing the toilet

Bill Gates thinks toilets are a serious business, and he’s betting big that a reinvention of this most essential of conveniences can save a half million lives and deliver $200 billion-plus in savings.

People 7 years ago

Bezos sets new wealth record, losing $19.2 billion over two days

Jeff Bezos is still the world’s richest person, but he’s a lot closer to No. 2 Bill Gates than just a few months ago.

World 7 years ago

Trump's net worth $3.1b, but presidency hurting: Forbes

US President Donald Trump's net worth has flatlined at $3.1 billion, but he has slid down a Forbes ranking of billionaires as the magazine believes his White House stint is harming the Trump brand.

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