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The power philanthropists Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates announced in May that they were divorcing and then gave a jaw-dropping $15 billion to their foundation in July.

Germany on Friday shut down half of the six nuclear plants it still has in operation, a year before the country draws the final curtain on its decades-long use of atomic power.

Conservationists and tribal leaders are suing the U.S. government to try to block construction of two geothermal plants in northern Nevada’s high desert that they say will destroy a sacred hot springs and could push a rare toad to the brink of extinction.

Age brings unique opportunities and obligations, including some important year-end tasks that can help you make the most of your money.

The District of Columbia and 29 states already have minimum wages higher than the $7.25 per hour required by federal law for non-tipped workers.

The year could have a big start for anyone picking the winning numbers in the first Powerball drawing of 2022 on Saturday night.

Midwest supermarket chain Hy-Vee has announced the rollout of a new Retail Security team to help “defuse situations” and “protect the safety of both Hy-Vee customers and employees.”

Fixed student loan refinance rates set a new record low during the week of Dec. 13, which means that borrowers have the opportunity to reduce their monthly payments, pay off their loans faster and save more money on their college debt.

SpaceX, which has launched numerous cargo payloads and astronauts to the International Space Station, is developing a rocket to transport humans to Mars dubbed Starship.