Automaker Henry Ford’s name endures on the foundation formed from his fortune.
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The hefty sums many billionaires give away place them in an age-old debate about wealth and charity – and whether it’s appropriate for donors to have a say over their wealth from the grave.
Elon Musk has over 80 million Twitter followers, so why does he need to own the platform?
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Elon Musk’s purchase of Twitter may be an indicator of the billionaire’s plans to further disrupt industries.
Amazon founder Jeff Besos.
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How Jeff Bezos is plotting to take over the world – and why Amazon’s dominance in e-commerce could be a threat to innovation.
Southern Pacific steam engine No. 1364 in 1891.
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Efforts to curb railroads’ monopoly power in the 19th century hold lessons for 21st-century policymakers and internet giants alike.