I cover breaking news.Jul 14, 2026, 09:11am EDTToplineWarren Buffett excluded the Gates Foundation from his midyear donations for the first time since 2006, opting instead to donate thousands of Berkshire Hathaway shares to four foundations run by his children.The billionaire Berkshire Hathaway chair instead donated thousands of shares in his company to four foundations run by his children.Getty ImagesKey FactsThis is a breaking story and will be updated.LOADING VIDEO PLAYER...FORBES’ FEATURED Video