MacKenzie Scott, citing wealth gap, donates $2.7 billion

MacKenzie Scott, the billionaire philanthropist known for her unexpected multi-billion dollar donations to charities and racial equity causes, announced Tuesday that she has given $2.7 billion to 286 organizations. It is the third round of no-strings-attached, major philanthropic gifts Scott has made, which together rival the charitable contributions made by the largest foundations.

Bid of $28 million wins a rocket trip to space with Bezos

A seat on a spaceship ride with billionaire Jeff Bezos went for $28 million during a live auction on Saturday, concluding the month-long bidding process for the sightseeing trip on the Blue Origin's maiden voyage next month.

Bidding for Blue Origin's first human flight hits $4M

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin kicked off a three-phase online auction in early May, offering one seat on the first flight of its New Shepard spacecraft, which has already had over a dozen successful flights to and from space, according to the company.

Bidding for Blue Origin's first passenger flight notches $3.2M

The aerospace company kicked off the three-phase online auction in early May, offering one seat on the first flight of its New Shepard spacecraft which has already had over a dozen successful flights to and from space, according to Blue Origin.

Who is Jeff Bezos' brother?

Jeff Bezos announced Monday on Instagram that his brother will accompany him on a journey to space on Blue Origin's rocket.