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The Gates Foundation is reviewing its Epstein ties as released emails raise questions for funders
- Associated Press
Bill Gates does damage control at his foundation, apologizing to staff for Epstein ties

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates' ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have been public knowledge for several years. But this week, Gates took the additional step of apologizing for those ties to the staff of the Gates Foundation here in Seattle. The foundation is one of the wealthiest in the world with an estimated annual budget of $9 billion. Wall Street Journal reporter Emily Glazer told KUOW’s Kim Malcolm about the meeting.
- John O'Brien
Melinda French Gates and the unique qualities of women’s philanthropy

Researcher expects French Gates 'will continue to focus on gender equity and women's empowerment.'
- John O'Brien
What's next for the Gates Foundation?

The foundation headquartered in Seattle is the largest philanthropic organization in the world. The move marks a new direction for the world of philanthropy and the Pacific Northwest’s best-known ex-power couple.
- Hans Anderson
Melinda French Gates to leave Gates Foundation; will pivot to gender equality
- Isolde Raftery
Covid vaccines arrived a year ago. But global distribution remains a challenge

‘I do think we're seeing now that we are, more than anything, a globally connected community, and that we cannot get out of this unless we're all out of this.’
- Andy Hurst
Bill Gates, Who Has Warned About Pandemics For Years, On The U.S. Response So Far

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates gives high marks for social distancing efforts but low marks for testing. He says he thinks large public gatherings may have to wait until there's a vaccine.
- Heidi Glenn
Gates Foundation's Humanitarian Award To India's Modi Is Sparking Outrage

The Indian prime minister is cited for the millions of toilets his government has built in rural India. Activists say his human rights record should disqualify him.
- Malaka Gharib
Gates Foundation Says World Not On Track To Meet Goal Of Ending Poverty By 2030

The foundation has just released its annual report on progress toward Sustainable Development Goals. The conclusion: Inequality is rampant, and it's time for some hard choices.
- Nurith Aizenman
MacKenzie Bezos pledges to give away half her fortune, but how?

In early April she said she was excited about her own plans following her divorce from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. Now we know what MacKenzie Bezos might be excited about: giving away a chunk of her wealth.
- Carolyn Adolph

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