Cryptic Emails and No Strings Attached. How MacKenzie Scott Gives Away Billions. - WSJ

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MacKenzie Scott has given away over $26 billion since 2019 via unsolicited, no-strings-attached grants, often initiated by cryptic emails.

The Billionaire Backlash Against a Philanthropic Dream - The New York Times
Fewer billionaires are signing the Giving Pledge, signaling a waning commitment among the ultra-wealthy to donate most of their fortunes to philanthropy.
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Bill Gates Spent Years Crafting His Image. Now It’s Cracking. - WSJ
Newly released Justice Department files and employee accounts reveal Bill Gates's decades-long association with Jeffrey Epstein, including multiple meetings, affairs, and attempts by his staff to control media narratives, leading to severed ties with Microsoft, Berkshire Hathaway, and international engagements.
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Why are 38 percent of Stanford students saying they're disabled?
The article questions the sharp rise in disability claims at elite universities, suggesting many students may be seeking accommodations for competitive advantage.
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