Urgent.News

What's breaking now, across thousands of outlets.

Culture

Bill Gates may earn at least $313.7 million every year from this ‘boring’ business

Bill Gates has significantly increased his investment in Republic Services, a major waste management firm. His private investment company, Cascade Investment, recently acquired over three million additional shares. This substantial holding now represents more than thirty-eight percent of the company's outstanding common stock. Such a large stake could potentially generate substantial annual…

Bill Gates may earn at least $313.7 million every year from this ‘boring’ business

We haven't written up this one. Times of India has the full story — the link below goes straight to it.

Read the original at timesofindia.indiatimes.com →

More in Culture

AI is the butt of the joke

Business Insider spoke to several stand-up comedians about tech jokes. They say audiences have one rule: make fun of AI.

  • AI technology serves as punchline in popular jokes
  • Comedians note ubiquity as key reason for popularity
  • Pee-based joke leads to viral ad campaign with $18 jar

More from Friday 18 September →