Michael Bloomberg
‘An evil spectre descended’: New York marks 20th anniversary of September 11
Americans are not renowned for their subtlety, but the occasion was restrained and dignified. The focus was on paying tribute to victims, not politics.
- by Matthew Knott
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The world’s richest people are trying to save the planet
Whether driven by megalomania, legacy-building, or purer motives, the world’s richest people are committing serious cash to one of humanity’s biggest challenges: tackling climate change.
- by Rachel Millard
Cracks start to show in Mike Bloomberg's empire
Mike Bloomberg sunk $US1b into an ill-fated White House run and now a tide of disruption is creeping towards the business that made him one of the world's richest people.
- by Ben Woods
Mike Bloomberg funds last-minute ad blitz for Biden in Texas and Ohio
The decision by Michael Bloomberg reflects just how much the electoral landscape appears to have shifted in the final few months of the presidential race.
- by Alexander Burns
Michael Bloomberg gives $US100m to historically black medical schools
The billionaire said he wants to increase the number of African American doctors by reducing the debt burden of students.
As it happened
US votes 2020
US election 2020 as it happened: Joe Biden accepts Democratic Party presidential nomination at DNC to take on Trump in November
The final day of the historic, virtual 2020 Democratic National Convention, as Joe Biden formally accepts the party's nomination as Democratic candidate for president.
- by Farrah Tomazin and Chris Zappone
Mike Bloomberg to help create 'tracing army' to tame New York outbreak
The former New York City mayor will contribute at least $US10 million to create a "tracing army" that will help find people infected with the coronavirus.
Bloomberg to give $US18m to Democrat campaign
The Bloomberg campaign, which hired 2400 people across 43 states, will also transfer its offices in six pivotal states to the states' Democratic parties.
- by Alexandra Jaffe
Editorial
World elections
The US and the world need more women leaders
The withdrawal of Elizabeth Warren from the Democratic primaries makes it seem as if things are going backwards.
- The Herald's View
Elizabeth Warren drops out of 2020 Democratic presidential race
Warren had banked on a strong showing on Super Tuesday after a string of disappointing finishes in early states, but she trailed far behind the front-runners.
Analysis
US votes 2020
Why Michael Bloomberg's expensive failure is Joe Biden's gain
Bloomberg's departure cements Biden as the only moderate candidate left in the Democratic race - and the clear favourite to take on Trump in November.
- by Matthew Knott
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