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Gov. Andy Beshear says state-run disaster relief funds that funneled millions in charitable donations to tornado- and flood-stricken Kentucky can serve as models for getting aid to storm victims

Inflation is still running high, so most of the important tax figures have been substantially increased for 2024. Here are the new tax numbers you need to know.

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced Thursday that it will donate $100 million to expand its work on economic mobility in the U.S. The country’s largest foundation says the commitment represents a change in how it operates by putting more powe...

Rajnath Singh appealed to the people to wholeheartedly donate to the Armed Forces Flag Day (AFFD) Fund and become a part of the government's endeavour to ensure the welfare of the 'Veer Naris', ex-servicemen and their families, said a press release by the Ministry of Defence on Thursday. In a message on AFFD, which is celebrated on December 7, Rajnath Singh termed it the moral responsibility of every citizen to contribute to the efforts being made by the Ministry of Defence towards the care, assistance, rehabilitation and treatment of veterans, war widows and their dependents through a number of welfare schemes. «It is our collective duty to ensure that they get due recognition from all of us,» he said. The Defence Minister emphasised that the soldiers safeguard the borders with discipline, dedication and patriotism, besides making a valuable contribution to relief and rescue operations during natural and man-made disasters as well as peacekeeping missions across the globe, said the official statement by the Ministry of Defence. Rajnath Singh also paid tribute to the brave soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice in the service of the motherland, with many becoming physically disabled to protect the unity, integrity and sovereignty of the nation. He exhorted the people to ensure their contribution to the AFFD Fund and inspire others to join this noble cause. On the occasion, Minister of State in the Ministry of Defence, Ajay Bhatt, also extended his best wishes to the armed forces personnel, ex-servicemen and their families. He stated that the AFFD provides an opportunity for the people to express gratitude to the gallant soldiers who are always ready to protect the country.

The White House is pushing back a plan to ban menthol cigarettes, an unexpected delay that quickly sparked criticism from anti-smoking groups

Western officials say sanctions against Russia’s billionaires are meant to isolate President Vladimir Putin, choke off support for his war and turn powerful business allies against him

Charitable donations declined in 2022 after hitting record levels in 2021 and 2020. With only a few weeks to go before year-end, where will 2023 wind up when it comes to philanthropy? And how is 2024 shaping up on the giving front?

A prominent disinformation scholar is accusing Harvard University in a whistleblower disclosure of muzzling her speech and stifling — then dismantling — her research team as it launched a deep dive into a damning trove of Facebook files

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Facebook files she considers the most important documents in internet history. The actions impacting Joan Donovan's work coincided with a $500 million donation to Harvard by a foundation run by Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan. In a whistleblower disclosure made public Monday, Donovan seeks investigations into «inappropriate influence» from Harvard's general counsel, the Massachusetts attorney general's office and the US department of education.

The lawyers of disgraced FTX founder, Sam Bankman-Fried, have decided to not file any post-trial motions following his fraud conviction on November 2nd, according to a letter filed by his attorneys on December 1st.

Fox News, Israeli ambassador Gilad Erdan called Soros's donations to organisations that seek the destruction of Israel 'shameful'. Elon Musk slams George Soros for eroding ‘societal cohesion’ The Israeli ambassador alleged that Soros has transferred billions of dollars to organisations supporting BDS that have wanted to isolate Israel for years. "They have never been about real peace or any solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict," the Israeli ambassador said.

One year after being removed from their former residence due to an unexpected renovation, a Nova Scotia couple are reaping the benefits of a lucky lottery ticket — and using the winnings to pay it forward in their community.Bertram and Helen Drover of Lower Sackville, N.S., won $100,000 on an Atlantic Lottery TAG draw on Nov. 6.

World AIDS Day,' tech giant Apple has introduced the 'Red' version of the Apple Watch Series 9. As the name suggests, the new launch will come in a stunning red colour. What are special features? To match the colour of the strap, the new launch for users will allow them to use special 'red' colour for features such as palette, solar analog watch faces in watchOS 10, with the Metropolitan, World Time, Numerals Mono, Gradient, Stripes, and Typograph watch faces

Zerodha's Nikhil Kamath names three Bengaluru entrepreneurs who inspired him to donate majority of his wealth The young entrepreneur shared the achievement of his podcast on social media platforms. He wrote, "Change is the only constant in life. Adapt first, don't fight, all of life is transient, including your belief systems, and our authentic self today.

The nonprofit organization GivingTuesday estimates that donors gave $3.1 billion this year on what has become one of the most important fundraising dates for U.S. nonprofits, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving

Forbes Asia list acknowledges individuals who donate from personal funds, showcasing their commitment to various causes, and three Indians – DLF's KP Singh, Infosys' Nandan Nilekani, and Zerodha's Nikhil Kamat have made the list this year. KP Singh: The chairman emeritus of DLF, made headlines after selling his remaining direct stake in the Delhi-based property developer, raising $89 million. The proceeds will fund philanthropic causes, supporting the KP Singh Foundation established in 2020, as per Forbes.

Binance Labs, the dynamic venture capital and incubation powerhouse behind Binance, is spearheading a transformative journey into the future of education. It has recently solidified its commitment by making an investment worth $3.15 million in Open Campus, an avant-garde Web3 education platform.

There has been an increase in donations to charities linked to Hamas following the resistance group’s attack on Israel on October 7.

Sam Bankman-Fried got a test run taking the stand at his New York criminal trial on Thursday, after a judge sent jurors home but let him demonstrate portions of his testimony before deciding what parts of it he'll allow.

Leeds on Thursday, November 30, marking the beginning of the holiday season. The iconic truck will be stationed at the White Rose Shopping Centre from 12pm to 8pm, treating locals to a day filled with holiday festivities. This year's highlight is the introduction of the Truck Tour's new Snow Globe, creating a Winter Wonderland for families to enjoy. Visitors can engage in various games at the «Ho-Ho-Hoop hut» and stand a chance to win exciting prizes, including meals and recycled Christmas decorations.