MacKenzie Scott, the philanthropist known for her significant charitable giving, has donated billions of dollars since 2020, a journey possibly inspired by a college experience. According to Fortune, Scott's generosity stems from her divorce from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos in 2019, which granted her a substantial stake in the company. She has since donated $26 billion through her Yield Giving platform, founded in 2022.
Scott's philanthropic endeavors may have roots in her college days. Fortune reported that she once received a $1,000 loan from her college roommate to prevent her from dropping out. This experience, the source suggests, could have influenced her commitment to giving back. Scott received roughly a 4% stake in Amazon after her divorce, which amounted to approximately 139 million shares. She has reduced her holdings by selling or donating about 58 million shares since 2020. Despite these donations, Scott's net worth remains nearly $28 billion.
In other news, American bobsledder Kaillie Humphries is preparing to return to competition after giving birth. Time reported that Humphries, a three-time Olympic gold medalist, is aiming for a strong performance in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, in February. She lives in San Diego with her husband, former USA bobsledder Travis Armbruster, and their son, Aulden, who will turn 20 months old in mid-February. Humphries emphasized the importance of a smooth and effortless run, according to Time.
Meanwhile, in the political arena, a rare split occurred within the Democratic party. Time reported that Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania was the lone Democrat to vote in favor of advancing an appropriations bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This decision contrasted with the stance of other Democrats, who opposed the bill due to the lack of new restrictions on federal immigration enforcement. Fetterman argued that failing to fund DHS would primarily impact other agencies under the department, rather than ICE functionality.
In entertainment, Charli XCX discussed her approach to her role in the mockumentary "The Moment" at the Berlin Film Festival. Variety reported that the singer joked about going "Method from the day I was born" for the role, reflecting on her experiences.
Finally, Vox highlighted a potential positive aspect of the Trump administration's science policy. The article suggested that the administration's approach is shaped by a diverse group of players, not solely by those with anti-science views.
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