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Despite a $45 million net worth, Big Bang Theory star Kunal Nayyar still works tough, 16-hour days—he repeats this mantra when he’s overwhelmed
By Orianna Rosa RoyleAugust 24, 2026
‘Take time in quiet’: Melinda French Gates says to spend at least 10 minutes a day on self-care
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‘Take time in quiet’: Melinda French Gates says to spend at least 10 minutes a day on self-care
By Sarah GlodekAugust 21, 2026
MacKenzie Scott, Melinda French Gates, and Lauren Sánchez Bezos are rewriting the rules of billionaire giving—one quietly, one strategically, one very publicly
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MacKenzie Scott, Melinda French Gates, and Lauren Sánchez Bezos are rewriting the rules of billionaire giving—one quietly, one strategically, one very publicly
By Sydney LakeJuly 14, 2026
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Self-made multimillionaire says Canadians ‘give no money away’ compared with Americans—research shows U.S. giving is more than twice as high
By Preston ForeJuly 9, 2026
Exclusive: A VC firm backed by Melinda French Gates just closed a $46 million fund to invest in caregiving
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Exclusive: A VC firm backed by Melinda French Gates just closed a $46 million fund to invest in caregiving
By Emma HinchliffeJuly 1, 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 ForeJune 27, 2026
Melinda French Gates’ advice to new IPO millionaires: ‘Give half your money away’
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Melinda French Gates’ advice to new IPO millionaires: ‘Give half your money away’
By Emma HinchliffeJune 13, 2026
Melinda French Gates draws the connection between menopause and women’s power
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Melinda French Gates draws the connection between menopause and women’s power
By Emma HinchliffeJune 5, 2026
Melinda French Gates is done waiting for health care to take menopause seriously
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Melinda French Gates is done waiting for health care to take menopause seriously
By Emma HinchliffeJune 5, 2026
‘I’m trying to send a signal’: Melinda French Gates on her $215 million women’s health push
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‘I’m trying to send a signal’: Melinda French Gates on her $215 million women’s health push
By Emma HinchliffeJune 4, 2026
Melinda French Gates is betting $215 million on women’s health—and daring her fellow billionaires to follow
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Melinda French Gates is betting $215 million on women’s health—and daring her fellow billionaires to follow
By Emma HinchliffeJune 4, 2026
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Melinda French Gates is done ‘cheering on Seattle from the sidelines’ — she’s buying into the bet to bring the Sonics back
By Andrew Destin and The Associated PressJune 2, 2026
Melinda French Gates has a rule for conflict at work: Wait 48 hours before saying anything
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Melinda French Gates has a rule for conflict at work: Wait 48 hours before saying anything
By Sydney LakeMarch 27, 2026
Exclusive: Pivotal Ventures invests $3 million in a child welfare software business. What it reveals about the firm’s investment strategy
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Exclusive: Pivotal Ventures invests $3 million in a child welfare software business. What it reveals about the firm’s investment strategy
By Emma HinchliffeMarch 23, 2026
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Dairy Queen CEO says he learned from Warren Buffett being the ‘smartest person in the world’ isn’t the most important attribute for success
By Emma BurleighMarch 21, 2026
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