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Meet the billionaire couple who not only signed The Giving Pledge but actually delivered—donating nearly half their fortune while still alive

Meet the billionaire couple who not only signed The Giving Pledge but actually delivered—donating nearly half their fortune while still alive

The Giving Pledge was designed to hold the world’s richest people accountable for donating at least half their fortunes in their lifetimes or wills–but so far, only John and Laura Arnold have actually done it. From well-known Wall Street energy trader to philanthropist, John Arnold began his career trading natural gas at Enron and later ran a hedge fund, Centaurus …

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More and more workers are using weight loss drugs. It’s costing their employers a fortune

More and more workers are using weight loss drugs. It’s costing their employers a fortune

Weight loss drugs are proving to be super popular among many workers with job-based health insurance. But GLP-1 medications are busting their employers’ budgets, leading some firms to rethink their coverage. The share of very large firms covering these drugs for obesity soared to 43% this year, up from 28% last year, according to KFF’s latest annual Employer Health Benefits …

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‘Black Phone 2’ at $10 Mil. Opening Day, ‘Good Fortune’ Fizzles

‘Black Phone 2’ at  Mil. Opening Day, ‘Good Fortune’ Fizzles

Blumhouse‘s horror sequel “Black Phone 2” dialed into $10.7 million across Friday and preview screenings, heading for a No. 1 opening. Meanwhile, Aziz Ansari’s comedy “Good Fortune” isn’t seeing much luck in a third place debut, as a sleepy October box office trudges towards the end of the month. Universal has “Black Phone 2” in 3,411 North American locations for …

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Keanu Reeves Is the Stealth MVP of ‘Good Fortune’

Keanu Reeves Is the Stealth MVP of ‘Good Fortune’

There has probably never been, and almost assuredly never will be, someone who’s watched Wings of Desire, Wim Wenders’ transcendent 1987 film about an angel who watches over lonely citydwellers and lost souls, yearning to give up the divine in order to be human, and said: “This movie really needed Keanu Reeves.” That’s not a knock against the man who …

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‘Black Phone 2,’ ‘Good Fortune,’ ‘Blue Moon’ and more in theaters : NPR

‘Black Phone 2,’ ‘Good Fortune,’ ‘Blue Moon’ and more in theaters : NPR

The Grabber (Ethan Hawke) and Gwen (Madeleine McGraw) in Black Phone 2. Robin Cymbaly/Universal hide caption toggle caption Robin Cymbaly/Universal Losing a friend and a career is devastating in Blue Moon, the drama starring Ethan Hawke the same week he plays a serial killer in Black Phone 2. Both are in theaters now, along with Aziz Ansari’s feature directorial debut, …

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Dolly Parton’s Husband Carl Dean’s Will Revealed, Leaves Her His Entire Fortune | Carl Dean, Dolly Parton | Celebrity News and Gossip | Entertainment, Photos and Videos

Dolly Parton’s Husband Carl Dean’s Will Revealed, Leaves Her His Entire Fortune | Carl Dean, Dolly Parton | Celebrity News and Gossip | Entertainment, Photos and Videos

Dolly Parton is carrying out her late husband Carl Dean’s final wishes. According to newly released court documents, Carl—who passed away in March 2025 at age 82—left his entire estate to the 79-year-old singer, according to Us Weekly. Keep reading to find out more… The will, originally signed in 2013, covers his personal property, including items tied to Dolly’s legendary …

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Connecticut ‘Wheel of Fortune’ player Christina Derevjanik wins historic $1.035M — in front of her boss

Connecticut ‘Wheel of Fortune’ player Christina Derevjanik wins historic .035M — in front of her boss

A Connecticut woman spun her way into “Wheel of Fortune” history! Contestant Christina Derevjanik won a $1,035,155 cash prize — the largest payday in the iconic game show’s history — in front of her boss during Tuesday’s episode “I have no words!” Derevjanik exclaimed when she won. Christina Derevjanik won a $1,035,155 cash prize on “Wheel of Fortune.” Chris Willard/CBS …

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Over the last decade, we've invested in over 20 unicorns. The machines will take millions of jobs—but they'll never lead like a human can – Fortune

Over the last decade, we've invested in over 20 unicorns. The machines will take millions of jobs—but they'll never lead like a human can – Fortune

Over the last decade, we’ve invested in over 20 unicorns. The machines will take millions of jobs—but they’ll never lead like a human can  Fortune ‘Spectacular’ AI growth is creating a serious labor market problem for Fed, Jefferies’ David Zervos warns  CNBC Direct economic impact of AI capex “more muted than often cited,” BCA says  Investing.com Wall Street Strategist Warns Fed Unprepared To …

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Snowflake tops Fortune Future 50, new CFO highlights AI leadership

Snowflake tops Fortune Future 50, new CFO highlights AI leadership

Good morning. U.S. tech companies, particularly in software, have dominated the 2025 Fortune Future 50 list. Snowflake, a cloud-based data storage company, takes the top spot on the list released this morning, followed closely by data, analytics, and AI provider Databricks. Both companies are fueled by the rise of AI in business—their platforms enable organizations to unlock and activate their own data …

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