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Billionaire Doctor Prioritizes Outdoor Meetings for Safety

5/18/2025

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Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, the billionaire behind groundbreaking cancer treatments and owner of the Los Angeles Times, embraces outdoor meetings for safety amid Covid. At 72, his South African accent echoes his roots, and during a recent gathering, he chose a breezy courtyard, prioritizing comfort and health over traditional indoor settings.

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Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, the billionaire behind groundbreaking cancer treatments and owner of the Los Angeles Times, embraces outdoor meetings for safety amid Covid. At 72, his South African accent echoes his roots, and during a recent gathering, he chose a breezy courtyard, prioritizing comfort and health over traditional indoor settings.