Jeff Bezos’s $10bn Earth Fund cuts ties with climate group

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  Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg and Other Billionaires at the Inauguration

  The sight of Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg and others at President Trump’s swearing-in was another sign of how business is adapting to a new Washington.
  
  The New York Times - Jan. 21
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  Jeff Bezos’ New Glenn Rocket Lifts Off on First Flight

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  The New York Times - Jan. 16
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  Jeff Bezos' New Glenn rocket reaches orbit on first test flight

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  Jeff Bezos' rocket challenges Elon Musk's space dominance

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  BBC News - Jan. 16
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  Watch: Lift-off for Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin rocket

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  BBC News - Jan. 16
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  Washington Post Employees Plead With Jeff Bezos to Meet

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  The New York Times - Jan. 16
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  ‘Deeply alarmed’: Washington Post staff request meeting with Jeff Bezos

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  The Guardian - Jan. 15
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  Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos to Attend Trump’s Inauguration

  Billionaire business leaders, including Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk, plan to make prominent appearances at Donald Trump’s inauguration next week.
  
  The New York Times - Jan. 15
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  Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg to attend Trump's inauguration

  Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg will attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday, according to an official involved with the planning of the event.
  
  NBC News - Jan. 14

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