Bill Gates

• Bill Gates tests positive for COVID-19, says he’s experiencing mild symptoms

  Bill Gates has been a vocal proponent for pandemic mitigation measures, specifically access to vaccines and medication for poorer countries.

  World

  May 10, 2022
  
• TED Talks return to Vancouver, will feature Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Al Gore and Finnish PM Sanna Marin

  The high-profile technology, entertainment and design conference made Vancouver its permanent home in 2014, but cancelled events over the last two years due to COVID-19.

  Canada

  Mar 4, 2022
  
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• Melinda Gates no longer pledging most of wealth to Gates Foundation: report

  Melinda French Gates made the change in late 2021 in her first individual pledge letter, the Wall Street Journal said, citing people familiar with the matter.

  Money

  Feb 2, 2022
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• Moderna begins trial of HIV vaccine that uses mRNA technology

  Moderna credits mRNA technology for potentially shaving years off typical vaccine development times. First doses of the vaccine have been administered in a clinical trial.

  Health

  Jan 27, 2022
• Bill Gates inks deal to buy controlling interest in Four Seasons

  The deal will increase Bill Gates' private investment firm's stake in Four Seasons to 71.25 per cent from 47.5 per cent.

  Money

  Sep 8, 2021
• Warren Buffett resigns from Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

  The announcement from Buffett comes weeks after Bill and Melinda Gates revealed that they were divorcing after 27 years of marriage.

  World

  Jun 23, 2021
• Bill Gates investigated by Microsoft before leaving board: report

  The new report found that Gates resigned before the board's investigation into allegations of a romantic relationship with female employee was completed.

  World

  May 16, 2021
• Bill, Melinda Gates announce split after 27-year marriage

  The couple announced the decision in a statement posted to Twitter Monday afternoon.

  World

  May 3, 2021
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• Total number of billionaires up 30% amid COVID-19 pandemic

  The report found 86 per cent of those on the list are more wealthy than they were just 12 months ago.

  Canada

  Apr 7, 2021
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• Bill Gates Sr., father of billionaire Microsoft co-founder, dead at 94

  Gates died peacefully Monday at his beach home in Washington state from Alzheimer’s disease, the family announced Tuesday.

  World

  Sep 15, 2020