Bill Gates drops $51B in one week following vow not to die rich
In days, Gates' net worth dropped $51 billion—nearly 30%—after announcing plans to give away nearly all his fortune in 20 years.
Bill Gates reveals where 99% of his fortune will go
Microsoft founder Bill Gates gave more details this week about where his vast fortune will go, just weeks after revealing that he will give away 99% of it.
Bill Gates announces plans for his $107B fortune
The billionaire and philanthropist recently detailed a plan for his fortune, and here's what we know.
Melinda French Gates plans to match $1M in GivingTuesday gifts to groups that support women
Melinda French Gates is offering to match up to $1 million in gifts to two nonprofit organizations to help spur donations on GivingTuesday, which has become a major annual fundraising day for nonprofits.
Bill Gates' foundation trust bets big on Bud Light comeback
The Microsoft co-founder's foundation trust bought nearly $100 million in battered Anheuser-Busch stock.
Bill Gates says ChatGPT will 'change the world,' make jobs more efficient
Bill Gates says generative artificial intelligence pioneered by ChatGPT could fundamentally change the world
Bill Gates gives $20 billion to his foundation, asks other billionaires to 'step up'
Bill Gates said he hopes “others in positions of great wealth and privilege will step up in this moment too.”
Microsoft return to U.S. offices delayed indefinitely
Microsoft told employees Thursday that it has indefinitely delayed their return to U.S. offices until it’s safer to do so.
Bill and Melinda Gates are officially divorced
The Microsoft co-founder announced his and his wife's divorce in May of 2021.
Bill Gates, wife Melinda announce divorce after 27 years of marriage
The multi-billionaire and co-founder of Microsoft made the announcement on Twitter, saying he and Melinda will continue to work together at their foundation, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Bill Gates steps down from Microsoft, Berkshire Hathaway boards
Gates also stepped down from the board of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc, where he has served since 2004.