Formerly Philip Morris-backed foundation severs ties with nicotine industry
LONDON A research foundation originally set up by Philip Morris International (PMI) will no longer accept any funding
1970-01-01 08:00
Obama, Clooney and Gates: 'We can end child marriage in a generation'
Michelle Obama, Amal Clooney and Melinda French Gates tell the BBC about need to end child marriage.
1970-01-01 08:00
Braves icon Chipper Jones honored for his role in the fight against pediatric cancer
Chipper Jones may be a legend in Atlanta Braves baseball lore, but he is making quite the impact in his community. His great generosity over the years with the Rally Foundation has culminated in him winning the 2023 Rally for Research Award this month.
1970-01-01 08:00
Nicole Thea's husband Global Boga says he's saving lives in her name
Global Boga says he’s "back and stronger" after launching a foundation in his late wife's name.
1970-01-01 08:00
GE HealthCare gets $44 million grant to develop AI-assisted ultrasound tech
GE HealthCare Technologies Inc has received a grant of more than $44 million from the Bill & Melinda
1970-01-01 08:00
Nobel Foundation reverses decision to invite Russia to prize ceremony following backlash
The Nobel Foundation has U-turned on a controversial decision to invite the ambassadors of Russia, Belarus and Iran to the Nobel Prize award ceremony after facing widespread criticism.
1970-01-01 08:00
Saudi scrutiny can only be a good thing - Shearer
Alan Shearer responds to concerns over his charity taking money from Saudi-backed LIV golf league.
1970-01-01 08:00
From eco-tours to aid convoy: How a non-profit is filling aid gaps in Maui
On a typical day, the Ocean Spirit would be operating eco-tours across Maui as part of the non-profit Pacific Whale Foundation's marine conservation and education program. The ship survived the Maui wildfires earlier this week that leveled entire communities and killed at least 80 people because it was anchored off Lahaina and not in the harbor (another foundation ship, moored in the harbor, was not so lucky).
1970-01-01 08:00
Six Triple Eight: The battalion of black women erased from history
The members of the 6888th battalion are beginning to get recognition almost 80 years on.
1970-01-01 08:00
George Soros' foundation lays off 40% of workforce after passing control over to his son
George Soros' Open Society Foundations will lay off at least 40% of its staff less than one month after 92-year-old Soros handed the reigns of the multi-billion dollar foundation to his son, Alexander Soros.
1970-01-01 08:00
Bill Gates meets Xi Jinping as US-China tensions simmer
The Microsoft co-founder is the latest high-profile US business leader to visit China in recent months.
1970-01-01 08:00
Man Utd takeover: Sheikh Jassim lodges final bid to purchase club
Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani has made a fifth 'and final' bid for Manchester United.
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