Bill Gates Plans To Donate 'Virtually All' Of His Wealth
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00:00Bill Gates announced he plans to donate virtually all of his estimated $200 billion fortune over the next 20 years with the intention of closing the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation by the year 2045.
00:13The decision accelerates the foundation's philanthropic goals, aiming to increase annual spending to $10 billion by 2026.
00:22Gates emphasized his commitment is driven by the urgent need to address global challenges like health, education, and poverty.
00:30He expressed a desire not to be remembered for his wealth, but for his efforts to improve lives worldwide.
00:37President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a new trade agreement that reduces tariffs on key goods, but stops short of a comprehensive free trade deal.
00:48The US will lower its 27.5% tariff on British cars and eliminate the 25% tariff on UK steel and aluminum,
00:56while the UK will reduce tariffs on US beef and ethanol imports.
01:01Despite these steps, the broader 10% global tariff imposed by the US remains in place,
01:07and key issues like digital services and pharmaceutical trade are yet to be resolved.
01:14The WHO have officially announced their final North American tour, aptly titled The Song Is Over,
01:20marking the culmination of their illustrious six-decade career.
01:24Founding members Roger Daltrey and Pete Townsend will lead the 16-day tour,
01:29which kicks off August 16th in Sunrise, Florida,
01:32and concludes on September 28th at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.