Bill Gates Isn’t Like Those Other Tech Billionaires
The Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist is taking a break from the future to examine his past — and mulling where the billionaires now fit in.
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Bill Gates confirms he has a serious girlfriend, reflects on divorce from Melinda French Gates
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Source Code by Bill Gates review – growing pains of a computer geek
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Book excerpt: "Source Code: My Beginnings" by Bill Gates
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Source Code: My Beginnings by Bill Gates review – refreshingly frank
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Bill Gates’s Biggest Regret: Letting an Old Love Slip Away
Bill Gates recently described the dissolution of his 27-year marriage as a painful “mistake.” As he’s learned, you can’t put a price on a relationship that’s seen you through it all.The New York Times - Jan. 30 -
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Book Review: ‘Source Code,’ by Bill Gates
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Bill Gates says the end of his marriage to Melinda Gates is the mistake he regrets most
Billionaire Bill Gates is opening up about his life and named the end of his 27-year long marriage to Melinda French Gates as his biggest mistake.NBC News - Jan. 28 -
Tech billionaires lost almost $100bn in stock market selloff sparked by DeepSeek
Nvidia saw $600bn of its market value disappear, while its CEO, Jensen Huang, saw his net worth drop by nearly $21bn. DeepSeek ’s cut-price challenge to US AI dominance, which wiped $600bn in ...The Guardian - Jan. 28 -
Bill Gates on Musk's growing influence on global politics: 'Insane s‑‑‑'
Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates discussed tech mogul Elon Musk’s growing influence on global politics during an interview. “You want to promote the right wing but say Nigel Farage is not ...The Hill - Jan. 27 -
Bill Gates calls Elon Musk’s embrace of far-right politicians abroad ‘insane shit’
Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist calls fellow tech titan ‘super-smart’ but guilty of ‘overreach’. Bill Gates has labelled Elon Musk’s embrace of far-right politicians and attempt to ...The Guardian - Jan. 27 -
Bill Gates on His Meeting With Trump, Musk's DOGE, His Childhood
The billionaire spoke with The Wall Street Journal ahead of his coming book, “Source Code.”The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 24 -
Why exactly are tech billionaires kissing Trump’s ring?
Once upon a time, the ultimate aspiration of the ultra-wealthy was to accumulate enough “F-you money” to operate above societal constraints.The Hill - Jan. 22 -
Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg and Other Billionaires at the Inauguration
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Tech Billionaires Get Prominent Places at Trump Inauguration
Tech CEOs pay homage to the new president at church service and swearing-in ceremony.Inc. - Jan. 20 -
Tech billionaires attend inauguration church service
Top tech billionaires including some who were critics of Trump during his first term flock to his inaugural celebrations.BBC News - Jan. 20 -
Bannon says tech billionaires have 'surrendered' to Trump
Former Trump chief strategist Steve Bannon said tech billionaires attendance at Trump's inauguration is a sign of their "official surrender" to Trump.ABC News - Jan. 20 -
Independent secures funding from Bill Gates’ foundation
It has given British media group more than $700,000 to fund journalism in ‘under reported’ parts of the worldFinancial Times - Jan. 19 -
Bill Gates on Trump meeting: 'Frankly I was impressed'
Billionaire philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates reflected on a recent dinner he had with President-elect Trump in an interview with the Wall Street Journal, saying he was "impressed" ...The Hill - Jan. 18 -
Bill Gates-Backed Stoke Space Lands $260 Million to Build Out a Fully Reusable Rocket
The rocket startup is eying a niche in the medium-lift launch market.Inc. - Jan. 17 -
Why tech companies like Amazon, Google and TSMC are flocking to Phoenix
Phoenix, a longtime hub for aerospace and defense, is becoming an epicenter of semiconductor manufacturing and autonomous vehicles.CNBC - Jan. 17 -
TikTok CEO expected to attend Trump's inauguration with other tech leaders
TikTok CEO Shou Chew has been invited to, and is expected to attend, President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday.NBC News - Jan. 16 -
Billionaire Bill Ackman wants to build a ‘modern-day Berkshire Hathaway’
Ackman has unveiled his vision to form a new business out of Howard Hughes Holdings “that would acquire controlling interests in operating companies.”MarketWatch - Jan. 14 -
'I've always wanted to be on a team like this': Bills' Amari Cooper is ready for the playoffs
In 10 years, Cooper has experienced one playoff win. He's hoping this time in Buffalo will change that.ESPN - Jan. 10 -
Secret Phone Surveillance Tech Was Likely Deployed at 2024 DNC
Data WIRED collected during the 2024 Democratic National Convention strongly suggests the use of a cell-site simulator, a controversial spy device that intercepts sensitive data from every phone in ...Wired - Jan. 10 -
Trump says he and Obama 'probably do' like each other
President-elect Donald Trump said that he and former President Barack Obama "probably do" like each other following Jimmy Carter's funeral.NBC News - Jan. 10 -
What could Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ look like?
President-elect Trump said that Republicans are working to craft a “powerful” piece of legislation to advance his agenda. Republicans had already begun preparing to use a special procedure known as ...The Hill - Jan. 8
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