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Ben Affleck and Jeopardy! champion teammate win US$1 million for charity on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire

Ben Affleck and Jeopardy! champion teammate win US$1 million for charity on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire
Channel News Asia Friday 31 July 2026, 00:04 UTC 1 min read
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Affleck's winnings will go to Eastern Congo Initiative, the non-profit he co-founded in 2010 to support community-led organisations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Affleck's winnings will go to Eastern Congo Initiative, the non-profit he co-founded in 2010 to support community-led organisations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Ben Affleck (PERSON) Jeopardy (ORG) Affleck (PERSON) Eastern Congo Initiative (LOCATION) the Democratic Republic of the Congo (LOCATION)
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