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This Year’s Met Gala Raises the Most Money in Its History

The Met’s annual fashion party has become a fund-raising juggernaut, but the lavish event comes with a price tag of its own. How much bang does it get for its buck?

By Jesse McKinley

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Highlights of Warren Buffett’s Life

Mr. Buffett, 94, was crowned the “Oracle of Omaha” because of smart investments he made as the chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway. He also made some mistakes.

By Amanda Holpuch

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As Trump Cuts Foreign Aid, What Does It Mean for the Gates Foundation?

As the Trump administration dismantles foreign aid, Bill Gates, whose philanthropy is devoted to global health, is trying to talk to anyone with the president’s ear.

By Theodore Schleifer and Stephanie Nolen

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How Pope Francis Wooed Donors

Efforts to fix the Vatican’s broken finances helped restore confidence among big givers. But the work isn’t finished.

By Bernhard Warner