Michael Douglas did not inherit his father's fortune. Why Kirk Douglas chose philanthropy over family inheritanceHollywood legend Kirk Douglas reportedly left $50 million of his estimated $61 million fortune to charity instead of passing it on to his s...
03 Nov, 2026, 10.46 PM IST
Oracle's Larry Ellison dismisses 'SaaS apocalypse' fears, says AI will make software betterSpeaking at Oracle AI World here, Ellison, the company's executive chairman and chief technology officer, rejected talk of a "SaaS apocalyp...
28 Oct, 2026, 09.56 AM IST
Mark Zuckerberg makes deal with Meta to help him pay billionaire tax if it passesMark Zuckerberg has made a deal to manage potential tax liabilities from a proposed wealth tax in California. The tax would impose a one-ti...
23 Oct, 2026, 07.09 AM IST
Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan’s initiative offers up to $200,000 grants to 34 nonprofits in CaliforniaChan Zuckerberg Initiative has selected 34 nonprofit organizations in San Mateo County for the 2026 Community Fund. These organizations foc...
20 Oct, 2026, 11.22 PM IST
Donald Trump Medicaid social security coverage: Check who are eligible after latest change may lead to millions dropped and what will be impact while availing private insuranceDonald Trump Medicaid social security coverage: Refugees, asylum seekers, victims of human trafficking and domestic violence are among thos...
11 Oct, 2026, 05.39 AM IST
Google cofounder Sergey Brin has spent over $100M to oppose California's billionaire tax. Here's how much he could lose if the proposal is passedBrin has contributed over $100 million to oppose California's proposed wealth tax on billionaires. Proposition 40 would impose a one-time 5...
04 Oct, 2026, 08.04 AM IST
Jeff Bezos' ex-wife MacKenzie Scott gave $30 million to Silicon Valley housing group; here’s how her mega donation could help create affordable homes across the Bay AreaMacKenzie Scott has made headlines by donating $30 million to Housing Trust Silicon Valley, a game-changing support for the nonprofit. This...
03 Oct, 2026, 06.59 PM IST
US farmers to get $26.5 million in new grants as USDA backs beef producers and rural businesses across AmericaUSDA is investing $26.5 million in 194 agricultural projects across the US, including $11.6 million for 80 beef producer projects. Applicat...
21 Sep, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
Billionaires abound in California. Why not tax their wealth?No state may be a more natural fit for a tax on billionaires than California. The state leans left politically, needs funds for healthcare ...
20 Sep, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
Titan Capital backs xStep, the Shark Tank India-featured neurotech startupFunding will scale xStep's non-invasive neurorehabilitation platform for people with cerebral palsy, stroke, spinal cord injury and multipl...
01 Sep, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
Bill Gates ex-wife Melinda French Gates donated $10M to Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Fields Festival. Who gets the money?Olivia Rodrigo’s inaugural Daisy Chain Fields Festival raised $10 million for organisations supporting women and girls, with Melinda French...
31 Aug, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
Why Mark Zuckerberg’s wife Priscilla Chan founded a 'whole child' school in 2016 but shut it down after a decadeThe Primary School, a tuition-free private institution, has ceased operations after ten years. This closure followed the Chan Zuckerberg In...
24 Aug, 2026, 10.05 PM IST
Mark Zuckerberg's wife Priscilla Chan’s parents escaped Vietnam by boat with no hope of reuniting with their family; decades later, their daughter became a Harvard graduate & philanthropistPriscilla Chan's journey is rooted in her family's escape from war-torn Vietnam in search of safety and a better life. She became the first...
23 Aug, 2026, 11.12 AM IST
Healthcare AI firm Commure valued at $7 billion, raises $70 millionCommure, a healthcare AI platform, has achieved a significant milestone. The company announced a $7 billion valuation after raising $70 mil...
19 May, 2026, 08.50 PM IST
California overtakes Japan to become world’s 4th-largest economy - here’s what changedCalifornia economy 2026: California has surged to become the world's fourth-largest economy, surpassing Japan with a GDP exceeding $4 trill...
07 Apr, 2026, 10.10 PM IST
Jensen Huang would owe $8 billion under new billionaire tax, and he’s perfectly fine with itJensen Huang billionaire wealth tax California: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang expressed indifference to a proposed California wealth tax that cou...
08 Jan, 2026, 08.44 PM IST
OpenAI-backed healthcare AI startup Ambience raises $70 million in fundingAmbience Healthcare provides a set of software tools for hospitals and other healthcare organizations, powered by large language models, th...
06 Feb, 2024, 03.44 PM IST