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MrBeast, aka Jimmy Donaldson during a visit to "Fox & Friends" at Fox News Channel Studios on September 03, 2026 in New York City.
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Billionaire YouTuber MrBeast spent $10 million building a village in Ghana—he says viewers watch philanthropy videos less but ‘I’ll keep making them’
By Eleanor PringleSeptember 21, 2026
Investor Warren Buffett
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Warren Buffett once called Berkshire Hathaway the ‘dumbest’ stock he ever bought—after 60 years, he’s stepped down with a $145 billion net worth
By Emma BurleighSeptember 21, 2026
Warren Buffett (left) with Bill Gates
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Philanthropy leader at Warren Buffett and Bill Gates’ Giving Pledge says children of billionaires are pushing them to give their wealth away faster
By Preston ForeSeptember 20, 2026
Before getting dropped by Ed Sheeran, Macklemore had long supported Palestinians, and his latest gift catalyzed YouTube star Ms. Rachel to donate
Politics
Before getting dropped by Ed Sheeran, Macklemore had long supported Palestinians, and his latest gift catalyzed YouTube star Ms. Rachel to donate
By James Pollard and The Associated PressSeptember 19, 2026
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The Gates Foundation is spending $400 million on AI in schools. Teachers warn it could ‘end up widening’ the divide it’s meant to close
By Sydney LakeSeptember 19, 2026
Walmart heirs Olivia and Tom Walton are committing $100 million to America’s maternal death crisis—and betting states and donors will pour in more
Health
Walmart heirs Olivia and Tom Walton are committing $100 million to America’s maternal death crisis—and betting states and donors will pour in more
By Sydney LakeSeptember 15, 2026
Billionaire Robert Kraft paused his Columbia giving over campus antisemitism. Now the Patriots owner is putting $10M into Jewish life at Brandeis
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Billionaire Robert Kraft paused his Columbia giving over campus antisemitism. Now the Patriots owner is putting $10M into Jewish life at Brandeis
By Sydney LakeSeptember 11, 2026
Billionaire Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says most charities are ‘net negative’—and that he has no plans to make his own foundation
C-Suite
Billionaire Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says most charities are ‘net negative’—and that he has no plans to make his own foundation
By Sydney LakeSeptember 10, 2026
His family fled the Soviet Union with 1 ruble to their name. Now billionaire Igor Tulchinsky is backing the biggest European exhibition of 2026
Europe
His family fled the Soviet Union with 1 ruble to their name. Now billionaire Igor Tulchinsky is backing the biggest European exhibition of 2026
By Kamal AhmedSeptember 9, 2026
Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter was suspended over a $427 flight—now he’s donating that amount to charity for every tackle he makes this season
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Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter was suspended over a $427 flight—now he’s donating that amount to charity for every tackle he makes this season
By Sydney LakeSeptember 9, 2026
Asian family philanthropy is ‘a lot more hands-on’—and more corporate—than the West
Asia
Asian family philanthropy is ‘a lot more hands-on’—and more corporate—than the West
By Nicholas GordonSeptember 6, 2026
Rich couple walking
Personal Finance
Billionaire wives are about to inherit a huge slice of the $6.6 trillion great wealth transfer—and 1,235 women stand to cash in by 2035
By Emma BurleighSeptember 3, 2026
One of MacKenzie Scott’s latest donations takes her HBCU giving to well over $1 billion
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One of MacKenzie Scott’s latest donations takes her HBCU giving to well over $1 billion
By Sydney LakeSeptember 2, 2026
Mitzi Perdue
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The heiress of $10 billion Perdue Farms and the $12 billion Sheraton Hotels empire wore hand-me-downs, still rides the subway, and flies economy
By Emma BurleighAugust 30, 2026
Three people stand next to each other and pose for a picture. Herbert Wertheim, wearing a red tie and fedora, stands on the left.
Personal Finance
An 87-year-old American billionaire bought the first Ferrari Luce for $40 million, and the purchase could save him $13 million in taxes
By Sasha RogelbergAugust 28, 2026
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Philanthropy leader at Warren Buffett and Bill Gates’ Giving Pledge says children of billionaires are pushing them to give their wealth away fasterplaceholder alt text
By Preston ForeSeptember 20, 2026
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Meet a 71-year-old who retired as a radiologist and professor, and now runs a banana-skewer business: ‘I never want to retire. Why would you do that?’placeholder alt text
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