American businessman, programmer, philanthropist, co‑founder of Microsoft
Giving USA 2026 reports 2025 philanthropy at a record $617 billion, up 3% in inflation-adjusted terms. Bequests and megagifts from a handful of ultra-wealthy donors drive the rise, with MacKenzie Scott contributing about a third of megagift dollars and Warren Buffett, Bill Gates and Michael Bloomberg among top benefactors. The stock market boom underpins broader giving across individuals, foundations, and corporations.
NFL owners have approved the record sale of the Seattle Seahawks to Vinod Khosla-led group for $9.612 billion, the second-highest deal in North American sports history. The deal follows Paul Allen’s estate agreeing to terms in July and surpasses the Commanders’ $6 billion sale in 2023.