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The Associated Press found that cutting U.S. foreign aid programs, specifically related to USAID, has led to an increase in the deaths of pregnant women and babies in Nepal. These funding cuts caused the closure of vital nutrition and reproductive outreach programs and left many birthing centers lacking necessary equipment and staff. Experts report that this decline is significantly hindering proper prenatal care, leading to emergencies.

Aliko Dangote plans to donate one-third of his $35.2 billion fortune to charity, pledging $11.7 billion to humanity through the Aliko Dangote Foundation. His daughter Halima Dangote confirmed the commitment, which aligns with Islamic inheritance rules and includes initiatives in health, education, and malnutrition. The foundation has partnered with the Gates Foundation on polio eradication and nutrition programs in Nigeria.

Warren Buffett redirected $140 billion from the Gates Foundation to his children’s charities, sparking debate about tax avoidance and philanthropy efficiency. Experts note that giving appreciated stock to foundations avoids capital gains and estate taxes, with Buffett’s move potentially saving $33 billion to $56 billion in taxes.

The Gates Foundation unveiled five-year goals to improve math achievement, increase first-generation college enrollment, and boost college credit transfer rates by 2030. The initiative emphasizes integrating AI into education and aims to help 10 million people earn credentials before the foundation’s 2045 dissolution. Concerns remain about inconsistent AI tool quality and lack of teacher training.

Warren Buffett stopped donating to the Gates Foundation over concerns about its ties to Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender. A review found Gates and his foundation met Epstein more than 30 times between 2011-2014, though the foundation stated it regretted any employee interactions with Epstein and found no evidence of involvement in his criminal activities.

An external review of the Gates Foundation's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein found that senior leaders, including Bill Gates, met with him roughly 30 times. Foundation staffers had informed leaders about Epstein's risks prior to these meetings.

Bill Gates and the Gates Foundation met with Jeffrey Epstein over 30 times between 2011 and 2014, despite staff concerns about reputational risk. The meetings focused on a public health fund and a grant to the International Peace Institute, which was run by Epstein’s associate. An external review found no illegal activity but confirmed Gates called the meetings a 'grave error in judgment.'

The Gates Foundation's review into Epstein, conducted by law firm WilmerHale, found no evidence of payments or criminal activity. The inquiry involved over 50 interviews and review of written materials commissioned in March.

The Gates Foundation met with Jeffrey Epstein approximately 30 times between 2011 and 2014 despite staff concerns about reputational risks. An external review found no evidence of illegal activity or payments to Epstein, but noted discussions focused on a public health fund and a grant to the International Peace Institute, which was led by an Epstein associate. Bill Gates acknowledged a 'grave error in judgment' for meeting with Epstein.

Bill Gates and the Gates Foundation met with Jeffrey Epstein more than 30 times despite staff concerns about reputational risk. An external review commissioned by the Gates Foundation confirmed these meetings and the staff's reservations.

The Gates Foundation met with Jeffrey Epstein about 30 times between 2011 and 2014 despite staff concerns about reputational risks. An external review found no illegal activity but noted discussions focused on a public health fund and a grant to the International Peace Institute, which was managed by Epstein's associate. Bill Gates admitted to a 'grave error in judgment' regarding the meetings.

Warren Buffett attributes his $147 billion investing career to luck and structural advantages, including his U.S. birth and early exposure to the stock market through his father. He also announced a shift in philanthropy, ending a $47 billion partnership with the Gates Foundation in favor of family-associated charities.

Warren Buffett announced he will direct his children to manage his charitable giving instead of the Gates Foundation, citing their readiness rather than Bill Gates' past association with Jeffrey Epstein. Buffett described Gates' ties to Epstein as 'distasteful' but emphasized that Gates' actions were not unique. Gates has expressed support for Buffett's philanthropy and acknowledged their friendship.

Warren Buffett announced he will direct his remaining fortune to foundations associated with his children instead of the Gates Foundation, citing their readiness to manage charitable giving. He acknowledged Bill Gates' past association with Jeffrey Epstein as 'distasteful' but emphasized it was not the primary reason for the shift. Gates, who met with Buffett to discuss the decision, expressed appreciation for Buffett's past support of the Gates Foundation.

Buffett stated he is donating his remaining money through family foundations to allow his children to oversee spending. This decision is linked to not donating to the Gates Foundation due to ties to Epstein.

Warren Buffett stated that his decision to exclude the Gates Foundation from his charitable giving is due to his belief that his children are ready to manage his fortune, not Bill Gates' association with Jeffrey Epstein. Buffett described Gates' ties to Epstein as 'distasteful' but noted they were not unique, comparing them to his own past mistakes. Gates has since ended his relationship with Epstein.

Warren Buffett stated his decision to exclude the Gates Foundation from his charitable giving is due to his children's readiness to manage his fortune, not Bill Gates' past association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Buffett acknowledged Gates' ties to Epstein as 'distasteful' but emphasized past mistakes are common, and he plans to donate his remaining $140 billion to family foundations by 2034.

Warren Buffett stated that his decision to exclude the Gates Foundation from his charitable giving is due to his belief that his children are capable of managing his fortune's distribution, not because of Bill Gates' connections to Jeffrey Epstein. Buffett described the ties to Epstein as 'distasteful' but clarified they are not the reason for the change.

Warren Buffett stated that while he found Bill Gates' ties to Jeffrey Epstein 'distasteful,' this was not the primary reason for redirecting his charitable donations away from the Gates Foundation. Buffett plans to donate his remaining fortune to foundations associated with his children by 2034, rather than to the Gates Foundation, which he said will close in 2045.

Warren Buffett stated his decision to stop donating to the Gates Foundation is due to his children being ready to manage his charitable giving, not Bill Gates' past association with Jeffrey Epstein. Buffett called Gates' ties to Epstein 'distasteful' but noted Gates ended the relationship and that such mistakes are common. Buffett plans to distribute his $140 billion fortune by 2034, increasing annual donations to over $17 billion.

Warren Buffett discussed his decision to stop donating to the Gates Foundation, citing Bill Gates' past associations with Jeffrey Epstein. Buffett stated the foundation is well-funded and he trusts his children to manage his wealth.

Warren Buffett called Bill Gates' actions with Epstein 'distasteful,' but people make mistakes. The Berkshire Hathaway chairman excluded the Gates Foundation from his annual charitable stock gifts for the first time in 20 years.

Warren Buffett excluded Bill Gates' foundation from his annual donations after disclosures of Gates' ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Buffett plans to donate $6 billion to four family-connected foundations and aims to distribute all remaining Berkshire Hathaway stock to charity by 2034. The Gates Foundation expressed gratitude for Buffett's past support but noted Gates' commitment to donate 99% of his fortune to the foundation.

Warren Buffett has removed the Gates Foundation from a $6 billion donation to Berkshire. The decision follows revelations about ties between Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and Jeffrey Epstein.

Warren Buffett has halted donations to the Gates Foundation following revelations of ties to Jeffrey Epstein. He is donating $6 billion of Berkshire Hathaway shares to four family foundations as part of his annual mid-year donation.

Warren Buffett redirected his annual $6 billion donation from the Gates Foundation to his family foundations this year, citing an ongoing review into the foundation's ties with Jeffrey Epstein. Buffett, who previously co-founded The Giving Pledge with Bill Gates and his wife Melinda, has stopped speaking to Gates over the Epstein scandal.

Warren Buffett excluded Bill Gates' foundation from his annual donation after Epstein ties were disclosed, directing $6 billion to family-linked foundations instead. Buffett plans to donate all remaining Berkshire Hathaway stock to charity by 2034, accelerating a prior plan. Gates denies any knowledge of Epstein's crimes.

Warren Buffett omitted Bill Gates' foundation from his annual donations due to Gates' ties to Jeffrey Epstein. He will donate $6 billion to four family-connected foundations instead and aims to donate nearly $146 billion in Berkshire Hathaway stock to charity by 2034. Gates denies knowledge of Epstein's crimes.

Warren Buffett excluded the Gates Foundation from his annual charitable stock gifts. The omission involves Berkshire stock donations typically given to philanthropic organizations.

Warren Buffett redirected 12 million Class B shares from Berkshire to four family-linked foundations, ending a roughly two-decade annual donation to the Gates Foundation. The shift is linked to concerns over Epstein.

Warren Buffett is withholding his annual donation to the Gates Foundation for the first time in two decades while awaiting findings from an outside law firm reviewing the Epstein matter.

Warren Buffett has delayed his annual donation to the Gates Foundation while the organization reviews its ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The Gates Foundation is continuing to examine its connections to Epstein, referred to as a late sex offender in the article.

Bill Gates met with Jeffrey Epstein multiple times between 2011 and 2014, as Epstein pitched his connections to billionaires for fundraising purposes related to the Gates Foundation. Gates stated the meetings focused on philanthropy and expressed regret, acknowledging Epstein used these connections to build legitimacy. Epstein, who had prior sex offense convictions, also made veiled threats about disclosing personal affairs.

California schools can improve math instruction by adopting coherent, grade-level curricula like IM Math, as demonstrated by Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and the Partnership for Los Angeles Schools. A Leanlab Education analysis found schools using IM Math saw faster math growth, with support from the Gates Foundation and aligned professional development.

The New York Times is reviewing Nicholas Kristof's columns to determine if additional clarifications are needed after he failed to disclose campaign donations from individuals he wrote about, including Bill Gates, Bob Sternfels, and Joseph Nye. Kristof previously ran for Oregon governor and returned to the Times in 2022 after being deemed ineligible due to residency requirements.

A network of charitable foundations is launching a campaign to highlight their community contributions amid increased scrutiny from the federal government and populist movements. The Council on Foundations aims to counter narratives portraying philanthropy as partisan or fraudulent, citing political attacks and policy proposals that threaten nonprofit resources.

The Council on Foundations is launching a campaign to highlight the positive community contributions of charitable organizations amid increased scrutiny from the federal government and populist movements. The effort aims to counter perceptions of philanthropy as partisan or fraudulent, following political critiques and legislative proposals targeting nonprofits.

A national network of charitable foundations is launching a campaign to highlight their community contributions amid increased scrutiny from the federal government and populist movements. The Council on Foundations aims to counter perceptions of philanthropy as partisan or fraudulent, citing political attacks and policy proposals that threaten nonprofit resources.

Melinda French Gates advises new IPO millionaires to give half their wealth to philanthropy, emphasizing the Giving Pledge initiative. She highlights her focus on women’s health and critiques flashy displays of wealth, citing examples like MacKenzie Scott and Alice Walton.

Bill Gates testified about his meetings with Jeffrey Epstein, calling them a 'grave error in judgment' but denying any wrongdoing. He stated he never witnessed Epstein's criminal conduct and ended their relationship in 2014. Lawmakers questioned Gates about his continued interactions with Epstein after his 2008 guilty plea and his role in philanthropy discussions.