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Bill and Melinda Gates announce divorce after 27 years

Microsoft founder Bill Gates and his wife and fellow philanthropist Melinda announced on May 3 they are divorcing after a 27-year marriage.

One of the world's wealthiest couples - with a joint fortune estimated at $130 billion - the Gates have channeled billions into charitable work around the globe via their hugely influential foundation.

Land prices skyrocket in Turkey’s northwest after Bill Gates rumors

Land prices in Turkey's northwest have nearly doubled after rumors that Microsoft founder Bill Gates bought 22,000 acres of agricultural land in the region.

Landowners hoping to cash in on the opportunity are trying to sell their land at exorbitant prices with some listing up to $10,000 per parcel, according to a report

Educational system needs to produce graduates with digital know-how

Ljubljana – Slovenia’s educational system is good but will need to get better adjusted to the needs of the market for digital know-how and skills, an online debate hosted by the AmCham Slovenia heard on Wednesday.

Andrej Brodnik from the Faculty of Computer and Information Science said there were far too few courses in computer science at primary and secondary schools.

Μιχαλόπουλος (Microsoft): Ενεργοποιείται η μεγάλη επένδυση στην ανάπτυξη ψηφιακών δεξιοτήτων

Μιχαλόπουλος (Microsoft): Ενεργοποιείται η μεγάλη επένδυση στην ανάπτυξη ψηφιακών δεξιοτήτων

North Korea Accused of Hacking Pfizer for Covid-19 Vaccine Info

North Korea attempted to steal Covid-19 vaccine technology from US pharmaceutical company Pfizer, according to South Korean intelligence officials.

It is currently unclear as to what, if any, data was stolen.

South Korea's National Intelligence Agency privately briefed lawmakers about the alleged attack, reported local news agency Yonhap.

Bill Gates: All Wealthy Nations Should Switch to Synthetic Meats

During the 1990s, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates picked up a bad boy reputation for taking a hard line in the company's antitrust spat with the United States government.

But for decades since stepping away from the software giant, Gates has rebranded as a philanthropist and policy advocate for humanitarian and policy issues including public health, climate change, and hunger.

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