Bill Atkinson, the Apple designer behind the Lisa and Macintosh graphical user interfaces, has passed away at 74 due to pancreatic cancer. Instrumental in creating user-friendly interfaces, Atkinson developed QuickDraw and conceived HyperCard, influencing the World Wide Web. Tim Cook mourns the loss of a visionary whose work will forever inspire.
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Bill Gates, the Microsoft co-founder, reportedly spent over $38 million to create an equestrian haven for his daughter Jennifer in Wellington, Florida. Starting with a rental in 2011, Gates strategically acquired properties, transforming a residential street into a private horse-centric area with barns and mansions. Despite the lavish spending, Melinda Gates emphasized a middle-class upbringing for their children.
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