MacKenzie Scott has donated $16 billion to charitable causes in the last five years. Her Yield Giving initiative offers unrestricted grants to non-profits. In 2024, she awarded $640 million to more than 360 organizations. Elon Musk has criticized her donations, questioning their focus on racial equity and other causes. Scott now makes repeat donations to supported organizations.
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Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle, who recently split, purchased two waterfront mansions in Jupiter, Florida, near Mar-a-Lago. While Guilfoyle prepares for her ambassadorship in Greece, the future of the properties remains uncertain. Insiders report Guilfoyle is enthusiastic about her new diplomatic role, while Trump Jr has been spending time with his new girlfriend Bettina Anderson.
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