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The Microsoft co-founder is estimated to be the fourth richest person in the world, according to Forbes. In a Reddit “Ask Me Anything” discussion on the social network in 2017, Gates said that his children would inherit $10 million each – less than 1 percent of his fortune. “I definitely think leaving kids massive amounts of money is not a favor to them. Warren Buffett was part of an article in Fortune talking about this in 1986 before I met him and it made me think about it and decide he was right,” he said at the time....

On Thursday’s episode of journalist Bari Weiss’ podcast Honestly, Barr described Trump as someone who is “all about himself” and willing to pursue his personal agenda at the expense of the greater GOP. Barr, who headed the Department of Justice for two years under Trump, criticized him for castigating members of their party as “RINOs,” or Republicans in name only, contending that not only do such conservatives not exist but that Trump has chosen to do so to purge the GOP of people he didn’t like....

Markie (birth name Marcel Theo Hall) was widely known for his 1989 hit “Just A Friend”, a catchy song about constant rejection. However, he distinguished himself as an innovative beatboxer whose comedic onstage performances earned him the title “The Clown Prince of Hip-Hop.” Though his final album came out in 2003, he remained in the public eye afterwards. He appeared in the sci-fi movie Men in Black II and on the musical kids’ TV show, Yo Gabba Gabba!...

Gates answered that question along with an array of others for an online forum with NEWSWEEK readers. Topics covered included the goals of the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation, Microsoft’s open source competitors and the future of IT. Excerpted below are some of the questions put to Gates and the software guru’s answers. Name: Paul Hometown: New York Why has the Bill & Melinda Gates foundation focused so much on AIDS–particularly in Africa....

Keane slams Pogbas’ brotherly love Dortmund coach Thomas Tuchel hauled the Gabon forward off after 62 minutes of his side’s 1-0 defeat in Lisbon, during which he squandered two clear opportunities to score and hit a tame penalty straight at Benfica goalkeeper Ederson. Tuchel insisted the 27-year-old had no problem with being substituted, and Aubameyang has reflected on growing fatigue. Aubameyang was part of a Gabon side that crashed out of the AFCON after three games despite being the host nation, and the tournament has taken its toll on him....

That inconceivable, improbable antacid trip of a season can’t be playing out again as the November chill arrives and the heat of the moment overwhelms everything. “Our guys believe we’re going to win the game if it’s close,” says Auburn coach Gus Malzahn. Even if it looks like it’s out of reach. At this point, we shouldn’t be surprised by anything. We shouldn’t be dazed or dumbfounded or flat out speechless....

The fight, which took place at Skybar in downtown Auburn, led to the dismissal of maligned receiver Duke Williams after allegations that he punched several people in the brawl. One of those people reportedly was Dampeer, who had his jaw injured after being punched by Williams, according to witnesses. MORE: Dirty incidents, cheapshots, jerks give sports a black eye The Auburn police department told the Alabama News Network on Thursday that Williams has not been charged because none of the alleged victims have come forward....

The three campus safety notices were sent out by the university via email to all students, faculty, and staff between September 8 through 14 and included two reported rapes on campus. The latest of the reports recounted a rape that reportedly occurred at a fraternity house on campus on September 10. The statement did not directly name the fraternity involved. Campus Safety & Security reported that the female student did not fully recall all details of the incident but disclosed physical injuries from the assault that are consistent with rape....

As it happened, the Tigers were engaged in a game with the Chicago White Sox. In the top of the seventh inning, the Tigers dugout got word of the trade and Jackson was pulled from the game. MORE: Fantasy impact | A’s get Lester | Red Sox keep moving He was greeted with a standing ovation from the Detroit faithful. Then his soon-to-be former teammates greeted him with a final round of hugs....

ATCEMS tweeted about the incident on Saturday, with their latest update saying: “4 patients transported by #ATCEMSMedics, 6 patients transported by APD, 2 patients transported by private vehicle. AVOID 6TH ST AREA DUE TO ACTIVE INVESTIGATION. Media brief to be held at the Valero at 9th/ I-35, time to be determined. More to follow.” APD’s Twitter account reported: “APD Officers working shooting downtown. Multiple victims with injuries. Media staging location will be E 9th street and IH 35 SVRD South bound (Valero gas station)....

Cappellaro, or D10 as he is known on the street football scene, is an unlockable character in the FIFA street video game, but now he is embarking on a new adventure in North Africa. The Minifootball World Cup will be held in Tunisia from October 6-15 and the professional futsal player will feature in Australia’s first ever participation. Minifootball is a hybrid of futsal and outdoor football, and is played with six-a-side on open grass or synthetic pitches of a minimum 50 metres in length and 30 metres in width....

A fire weather warning has been issued for Mallee, Northern County, and the northeast of Victoria, by the Bureau of Meteorology, due to hot conditions and gusty winds. Issued today, the warning says that the northeast of the state is experiencing “extreme fire danger” with Mallee and Northern County under “severe fire danger.” Vic Emergency has also issued a warning for people to “evacuate now” if they are located in Bennies, Cheshunt South, Markous, Rose River, Top Crossing, Wabonga and Upper Rose River, due to a bushfire 8 kilometers east southeast of Abbeyard....

But height has no bearing on form or fight, and the 5-3 Slovakian is showing plenty of both in the tournament so far. "It's not about how tall you are. It's just you have to really want something and just believe in it," said Cibulkova, 24, whose amazing run to her first Grand Slam final pits her against two-time Australian Open finalist Li Na. Li, fourth seed, lost to Kim Clijsters and Victoria Azarenka in previous finals after being one set up at Melbourne Park....

The defending champion needed just an hour to record a straight-sets win over Yvonne Meusburger on Saturday, meaning she will meet Stephens on Monday in a repeat of their semifinal last year. MORE: Sharapova struggles | Rafael Nadal leads advancing men Stephens is looking forward to the match, insisting she would not let the memory of defeat in 2013 affect her. "Last year has nothing to do with this year," Stephens said after her 7-5, 6-4 win over Ukraine's Elina Svitolina....

MORE: Best scenes from Melbourne Of the 11 service games Groth played, he was broken seven times as Murray won in 1 hour, 31 minutes Thursday. Murray showcased his brilliant return game on his way to winning the first set in just 29 minutes, before easing to a 3-0 lead in the second. MORE: Djokovic calls tanking allegations ‘absurd’ Groth had to wait until midway through the second set to win a game, his relief marked by raising his arms in celebration....

The tennis superstar said Thursday his lingering hip injury is preventing him from competing. He issued a brief statement that was posted on the Australian Open’s Twitter account. The news is not a shock: Murray on Tuesday withdrew from a tuneup tournament in Brisbane and said surgery on the hip was an option. He has not played competitively since July at Wimbledon. AUSTRALIAN OPEN: Federer favored as rivals struggle with injuries Murray is a five-time men’s singles finalist in Australia, but he has never won the event....

Before the move is finalized, there will be a virtual conference among the country’s governors over the weekend, followed by a meeting of Austria’s parliament, the National Council, on Sunday, the Austria Press Agency reported. News outlet OE.24 reported that the lockdown, which would affect around a third of the population, could come into effect on Wednesday, November 17. Upper Austria province, the country’s worst-affected region, could see a lockdown of the unvaccinated as early as Monday, The Associated Press reported, pending “a legal green light from the federal government,” Governor Thomas Stelzer said on Thursday....

According to the count, girls were called on 10 times, while boys were called on 17 times. Those numbers are disproportionate and not at all encouraging. If it’s any comfort, though, other Twitter users voiced their support. “I look forward to voting for her some day,” one follower gushed. “Awww so cute she is already politically aware. You are raising a good kid there. She is a badass,” another said....

Authorities confirmed on Sunday that volunteer searchers were able to lead them to 17 bodies buried in a low-income housing development in the state of Sonora. The bodies, ranging from relatively intact to skeletal, were found stacked up in four burial plots, located in backyards and under patios, according to the Associated Press. Authorities also said that searches of the area would continue into Monday. The local prosecutor’s office in the city of Ciudad Obregón said that the houses where the bodies were buried had been abandoned, with the victims believing to have died between six months to a year ago....

Joining Chelsea Green Publishing and authors Dr. Joseph Mercola, an osteopath, and Ronnie Cummins in the suit against Warren is Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a well-known vaccine critic who wrote the forward to the book. Chelsea Green Publishing was founded in 1984 to promote “progressive politics” along with “sustainable living…and, most recently, integrative health and wellness,” according to its website, and its titles have earned accolades from The New York Times and several other outlets....