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Bill Gates

Philanthropist, Chairman, Microsoft

Bill Gates is a philanthropist and a cofounder of Microsoft. He is a co-chair, along with his wife, of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which is dedicated to finding solutions for global health crises (namely polio), poverty and hunger, and improving education in the U.S., among other charitable causes.

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Bill Gates says to read these 5 books for ‘a change of pace’ this holiday season

The billionaire philanthropist offers some recommendations to get you through the final stretches of quarantine.

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Elon Musk passes Bill Gates to be the 2nd-richest person on Earth

We finally found someone who isn’t having a hard time in 2020: Elon Musk. The Tesla and SpaceX cofounder is now the second-richest person in the world.

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Leave Bill Gates alone: He’s stressed out enough—and so are these 10 business leaders

Bill Gates, Elon Musk, and other major CEOS show in their tweets who’s the most anxious.

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Bitcoin scammers seize Twitter accounts from Bezos, Biden, Obama, and others in sprawling attack

A wide range of high-profile Twitter accounts were apparently hacked, sending out scam messages urging readers to send bitcoin.

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Here’s what Bill Gates is reading and bingeing during the COVID-19 pandemic

After months of reading only coronavirus-related research, Gates is back to enjoying a good book and bingeing a good show every now and then.

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How do we beat coronavirus? Bill Gates says start with these 4 things

Bill Gates has a hard time with some people’s aversion to face masks during the pandemic and the popularity of conspiracy theories about COVID-19 vaccines.

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Bill Gates says he’s ‘not optimistic’ COVID-19 vaccines will successfully complete trials before end of the year

“There’s no case where we get much below the current death rate, which is about 500 deaths a day, but there’s a significant risk we go back up to the even 2,000 a day.”

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Bill Gates says the U.S. is ‘not even close’ to doing enough to fight COVID-19

“The governor of North Dakota, a friend of mine, had to say, ‘Please don’t be mean to people wearing a mask,’ which kind of blows the mind,” Gates said.

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‘It’s so bizarre’: Bill Gates finally responds to COVID-19 conspiracies about him

The Microsoft founder has addressed the rampant conspiracy theories sparked by his efforts to develop and produce a coronavirus vaccine.

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The 5 books Bill Gates says you should read in the pandemic summer

The billionaire philanthropist’s regular reading list is informed by the coronavirus crisis, with books about pandemics, how to survive difficult times, and what policies can help us recover

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This Bill Gates-backed program in Seattle is sending at-home COVID tests to anyone who wants one

The Seattle Coronavirus Assessment Network is trying to get a true sense of the spread of infection among asymptomatic people without forcing people to expose healthcare workers or themselves.

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Garbage collectors are on the front lines of the COVID-19 response, but without the protection they need

During COVID-19, garbage collection is more essential—and dangerous—than ever. But workers are finding themselves without proper gear, leave policies, or cleaning protocols.

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Bill Gates announces his foundation will focus ‘total attention’ on COVID-19 pandemic

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has the largest endowment of any charity on the planet, with more than $40 billion available. Those resources will now be focused on the coronavirus crisis.

News

Here’s what to expect during the next phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Bill Gates

In the next few months, developed countries will begin opening their doors again. But this “semi-normal” will still be far from what we were used to.

Tech

Why Bill Gates is the focus of the latest coronavirus conspiracy theories

Misinformation about the Microsoft founder and billionaire philanthropist is swirling around online as part of an effort to push an anti-vaccination agenda.

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All the times Bill Gates has warned us about a deadly pandemic like coronavirus

Since 2010, the billionaire philanthropist has been warning the world we were unprepared for a deadly pandemic. He even told Trump.

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Update: Yacht-maker Sinot denies reports that Bill Gates bought an eco-friendly ‘superyacht’

It runs on liquid hydrogen to produce electricity and its by-product is only water.

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Bill Gates solves your gift problems: Here are his top 5 books for the holidays

From a new history of the U.S. to a black couple in Atlanta wrapped up in the criminal justice system, here are some picks from the billionaire philanthropist.

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This Bill Gates-backed solar tech could help finally decarbonize heavy industry

Using mirrors to concentrate solar power isn’t new, but now the tech can push temperatures high enough to be used for manufacturing things such as steel and cement.

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Bill Gates wants to hack photosynthesis

A new video highlights some efforts Gates is funding to make plants grow faster.

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These new poverty maps could reshape how we deliver international aid

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Ready for post-vaccine life? This astronaut explains how to reenter society after a long time away

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Washington State plans to phase out new gas cars by 2030

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Surprise! New stimulus checks are showing up for some taxpayers, but they’re not from the IRS

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Want more donations on Patreon? Cornell University researchers have some marketing advice

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Simon & Schuster drops plans to distribute book by police officer involved in Breonna Taylor shooting

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This clever children’s book uses interactive data visualizations to explain the universe

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Green and gorgeous: This new e-com site sells only the world’s most sustainable home goods

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Bill Gates

Philanthropist, Chairman, Microsoft

Stories about Bill Gates

Bill Gates says to read these 5 books for ‘a change of pace’ this holiday season

The billionaire philanthropist offers some recommendations to get you through the final stretches of quarantine.

Elon Musk passes Bill Gates to be the 2nd-richest person on Earth

We finally found someone who isn’t having a hard time in 2020: Elon Musk. The Tesla and SpaceX cofounder is now the second-richest person in the world.

Leave Bill Gates alone: He’s stressed out enough—and so are these 10 business leaders

Bill Gates, Elon Musk, and other major CEOS show in their tweets who’s the most anxious.

Bitcoin scammers seize Twitter accounts from Bezos, Biden, Obama, and others in sprawling attack

A wide range of high-profile Twitter accounts were apparently hacked, sending out scam messages urging readers to send bitcoin.

Here’s what Bill Gates is reading and bingeing during the COVID-19 pandemic

After months of reading only coronavirus-related research, Gates is back to enjoying a good book and bingeing a good show every now and then.

How do we beat coronavirus? Bill Gates says start with these 4 things

Bill Gates has a hard time with some people’s aversion to face masks during the pandemic and the popularity of conspiracy theories about COVID-19 vaccines.

Bill Gates says he’s ‘not optimistic’ COVID-19 vaccines will successfully complete trials before end of the year

“There’s no case where we get much below the current death rate, which is about 500 deaths a day, but there’s a significant risk we go back up to the even 2,000 a day.”

Bill Gates says the U.S. is ‘not even close’ to doing enough to fight COVID-19

“The governor of North Dakota, a friend of mine, had to say, ‘Please don’t be mean to people wearing a mask,’ which kind of blows the mind,” Gates said.

‘It’s so bizarre’: Bill Gates finally responds to COVID-19 conspiracies about him

The Microsoft founder has addressed the rampant conspiracy theories sparked by his efforts to develop and produce a coronavirus vaccine.

The 5 books Bill Gates says you should read in the pandemic summer

The billionaire philanthropist’s regular reading list is informed by the coronavirus crisis, with books about pandemics, how to survive difficult times, and what policies can help us recover

This Bill Gates-backed program in Seattle is sending at-home COVID tests to anyone who wants one

The Seattle Coronavirus Assessment Network is trying to get a true sense of the spread of infection among asymptomatic people without forcing people to expose healthcare workers or themselves.

Garbage collectors are on the front lines of the COVID-19 response, but without the protection they need

During COVID-19, garbage collection is more essential—and dangerous—than ever. But workers are finding themselves without proper gear, leave policies, or cleaning protocols.

Bill Gates announces his foundation will focus ‘total attention’ on COVID-19 pandemic

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has the largest endowment of any charity on the planet, with more than $40 billion available. Those resources will now be focused on the coronavirus crisis.

Here’s what to expect during the next phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Bill Gates

In the next few months, developed countries will begin opening their doors again. But this “semi-normal” will still be far from what we were used to.

Why Bill Gates is the focus of the latest coronavirus conspiracy theories

Misinformation about the Microsoft founder and billionaire philanthropist is swirling around online as part of an effort to push an anti-vaccination agenda.

All the times Bill Gates has warned us about a deadly pandemic like coronavirus

Since 2010, the billionaire philanthropist has been warning the world we were unprepared for a deadly pandemic. He even told Trump.

Update: Yacht-maker Sinot denies reports that Bill Gates bought an eco-friendly ‘superyacht’

It runs on liquid hydrogen to produce electricity and its by-product is only water.

Bill Gates solves your gift problems: Here are his top 5 books for the holidays

From a new history of the U.S. to a black couple in Atlanta wrapped up in the criminal justice system, here are some picks from the billionaire philanthropist.

This Bill Gates-backed solar tech could help finally decarbonize heavy industry

Using mirrors to concentrate solar power isn’t new, but now the tech can push temperatures high enough to be used for manufacturing things such as steel and cement.

Bill Gates wants to hack photosynthesis

A new video highlights some efforts Gates is funding to make plants grow faster.

Impact

These new poverty maps could reshape how we deliver international aid

Ready for post-vaccine life? This astronaut explains how to reenter society after a long time away

Washington State plans to phase out new gas cars by 2030

News

Surprise! New stimulus checks are showing up for some taxpayers, but they’re not from the IRS

Want more donations on Patreon? Cornell University researchers have some marketing advice

Simon & Schuster drops plans to distribute book by police officer involved in Breonna Taylor shooting

Co.Design

This clever children’s book uses interactive data visualizations to explain the universe

Green and gorgeous: This new e-com site sells only the world’s most sustainable home goods

Miss the smell of the office printer? These candles recreate our prepandemic life