Jeff Bezos says Blue Origin likely to pursue IPO in coming yearsBlue Origin is likely to pursue an initial public offering in the coming years, billionaire founder Jeff Bezos said on Wednesday, after the...
08 Oct, 2026, 08.09 AM IST
In 1997, Paul Allen bought land in LA for $20 million; after listing for $150 million post-death, it eventually sold for $65 millionPaul Allen's 120-acre Beverly Crest property, once listed for $150 million, sold for $65 million. After Allen's death in 2018, the property...
04 Oct, 2026, 12.59 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
Bezos Earth Fund’s $26 million FireSat could detect 15-by-15-foot fires anywhere on Earth within 20 mins: Lauren Sánchez Bezos says, ‘I watched friends and family lose everything’FireSat is a new satellite network designed to detect wildfires early and provide timely data. This constellation, backed by Jeff Bezos, ai...
02 Oct, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
Trump calls Sundar Pichai a ‘monster’; Google CEO has the perfect comeback: 'Hopefully a better tagline than I’m a...'During a recent press interaction, US President Donald Trump humorously referred to Google CEO Sundar Pichai as a 'monster'. Trump's playfu...
30 Sep, 2026, 08.00 PM IST
Jeff Bezos' space firm Blue Origin says raising outside funds, a firstBlue Origin CEO Dave Limp said Tuesday that the US-based space company will no longer be solely backed by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and is ...
30 Sep, 2026, 10.09 AM IST
Trump says top tech firms have signed accord to 'self-police' AI developmentPresident Donald Trump and executives from top tech companies met to discuss the development of artificial intelligence. They signed a volu...
30 Sep, 2026, 09.57 AM IST
OpenAI bets on always-on AI agents as safety concerns test pace of AI developmentOpenAI announced new AI agents named Dots that assist users by completing tasks proactively. CEO Sam Altman highlighted the importance of s...
30 Sep, 2026, 06.25 AM IST
Jeff Bezos’ parents gave him $245,573 to start Amazon in 1995 despite his warning that the company had only a 30% chance of success — what made them trust his risky internet business idea?Jeff Bezos knew Amazon could fail when his parents gave him $245,573 from their savings in 1995. He had put the odds of success at only 30%...
26 Sep, 2026, 07.09 PM IST
Princess Margaret Hospital receives $100 million mystery donation in biggest cancer gift in Canada, but that may not be the greatest partIn a remarkable act of generosity, an anonymous benefactor has gifted $100 million to the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation, marking the ...
24 Sep, 2026, 04.08 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
Lauren Sanchez and Amazon's Jeff Bezos are pouring $25 million into a massive Pacific Ocean conservation project covering an area larger than AlaskaLauren Sanchez is backing a new Bezos Earth Fund ocean conservation push as Jeff Bezos' philanthropic organization commits more than $25 mi...
21 Sep, 2026, 11.12 PM IST
An anonymous Connecticut family gave Americares $50 million to plug part of the aid gapAn anonymous family has gifted fifty million dollars to Americares, marking its largest donation ever. This significant contribution will f...
09 Sep, 2026, 07.38 PM IST
Jeff Bezos' ex-wife MacKenzie Scott, who sold more than half her Amazon stake, gives $45 million to Trevor Project - the largest single donation in its 27-year historyMacKenzie Scott has given The Trevor Project its largest-ever donation, a $45 million unrestricted gift that comes as the LGBTQ+ youth orga...
07 Sep, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
Xi Jinping to bring large CEO delegation on US visit, sources sayPresident Xi Jinping plans a large business delegation for his upcoming Washington visit. This unusual move signals China's willingness to ...
04 Sep, 2026, 09.49 PM IST
Jeff Bezos pledged $10 billion for climate change: Lauren Sánchez's $100 million plan is transforming unused spaces in Los Angeles, Atlanta, Pennsylvania, Indianapolis and other US citiesLauren Sánchezis helping direct Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ $10 billion climate fund. In July this year, the fund announced a $100 million i...
27 Aug, 2026, 06.39 PM IST
Amazon's Jeff Bezos once asked Warren Buffett why few copy his strategy. Now he is backing a $7 billion football giant and it reflects the same long-term thinkingBillionaire and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos once asked ace investor Warren Buffett why more people don't follow his simple investment strateg...
23 Aug, 2026, 08.56 PM IST