{
  "id": 13687313,
  "title": "MacKenzie Scott’s donations helped erase $40 bn in medical debt across 50 US states",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/mackenzie-scotts-donations-helped-erase-40-bn-in-medical-debt-across",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-11T08:31:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/mackenzie-scott-who-sold-half-of-her-amazon-stake-has-helped-abolish-40-billion-in-medical-debt-across-50-us-states-how-mechanics-work/articleshow/134867539.cms"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Mackenzie Scott has made significant contributions to HBCUs, reaching over $1 billion in total donations. She has also donated to Undue Medical Debt, helping erase substantial medical debt in the United States. Her charitable approach is notable for its lack of restrictions and reporting requirements. Critics, including Elon Musk, have questioned her philanthropic methods and expressed…",
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  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}