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MacKenzie Scott once needed her college roommate's help with a $1,000 loan so she could stay at Princeton University; years later, Jeff Bezos' ex-wife is backing her student-loan companyScott reportedly got the loan after her college roommate, Jeannie Tarkenton, found her crying over the possibility of leaving Princeton dur...- In 1888, William Seward Burroughs patented a calculating machine designed to help reduce bookkeeping errors; by 1926, his company had produced its millionth adding machineIn the 1880s, William Seward Burroughs created the Burroughs Adding Machine, a revolutionary calculating device tailored for bank clerks. T...
- Raja Krishnamoorthi’s office receives suspicious package amid US probe into hazardous mailingsCongressman Raja Krishnamoorthi reported a suspicious package at his Schaumburg district office following similar nationwide mailings. Loca...
- India eye strong Para Asian Games campaign despite reduced contingentIndia is preparing for the Asian Para Games with a smaller contingent than last time. The nation won a record 111 medals at the previous ed...
- Dolly Parton started a foundation in 1995 to help young children read. Donated nearly 325 million books across the US, UK, and Canada; her father's inability inspired herDolly Parton, who passed away on August 25, 2026, left behind a significant philanthropic legacy. The Imagination Library, launched in 1995...
- Billionaire MacKenzie Scott donated $15 million to African conservation group; How her generous contributions helped 28 organisations sustain ecology in AfricaMacKenzie Scott has made a significant $15 million donation to the conservation organization Maliasili. This gift aims to enhance community...
- Jeff Bezos' ex-wife MacKenzie Scott donated $26.2 billion in five years, but why is she missing from the Chronicle of Philanthropy’s top 50 donors list?MacKenzie Scott, the ex-wife of Jeff Bezos, donated $26.2 billion over five years and $7 billion in 2025. Despite her significant charitabl...
- PM meets Asian Games medal winners; lauds strong performancePrime Minister Narendra Modi met with India's Asian Games medal winners at the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium. During the meeting, he expressed ...
- Paul Newman’s looks did not impress Joanne Woodward at first, she called him 'an ad for an ice cream soda'. How their romance unfolded and stayed together for 50 yearsPaul Newman and Joanne Woodward's enduring marriage spanned five decades, marked by their devotion amid life's trials and public interest. ...
- MacKenzie Scott never forgot her college roommate's $1,000 help, a dentist's free treatment. Years later, ex-wife of Jeff Bezos gave away $26 billion in philanthropyMacKenzie Scott's journey began with hardships at Princeton University, where she was uplifted by her friends' support. Following her separ...
- In 2024, MacKenzie Scott, ex-wife of Jeff Bezos, awarded $640 million to 361 nonprofits, how her open-call programme helped more organisations access major fundingThe initiative was designed to identify organisations doing work in their communities, including those operating in both urban and rural ar...
- MacKenzie Scott gave $60 million for disaster recovery. Here's why the years after the headlines matter mostMacKenzie Scott has made a significant $60 million donation to the Center for Disaster Philanthropy for long-term recovery efforts. This un...
- Former wife of Amazon boss Jeff Bezos, MacKenzie Scott, has put $70 million into ocean-climate solutions: Why it mattersMacKenzie Scott has committed an impressive $70 million towards enhancing ocean resilience in the fight against climate change. This pivota...
- Who is Josh Turek? The Paralympic gold medallist who won his first political race by just 6 votes and is contesting in the Iowa Senate race in the US midterm electionsJosh Turek is a two-time Paralympic gold medalist who represents Council Bluffs in the Iowa legislature. After overcoming 21 surgeries, he ...
- Republican, Democratic US senators say Trump's diesel deal with Russia is illegalA bipartisan group of seven US senators has questioned the legality of President Trump's diesel import deal with Russia. They highlight Con...
- In 2006, Maryland couple bought a 116-acre farm. 20 years later, it's home to otters, beavers and dozens of bird speciesMaryland couple Louise and John Durocher originally purchased a vast 116-acre farm for hunting. With time, they stopped farming the land, a...
- Nidal Hasan execution livestream: Which Republicans are urging the Pentagon to reconsider?North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis described the proposal as “beyond disgusting.” He said he supported the death penalty for Hasan but stro...
- Trump honours Microsoft's CEO Satya Nadella after Vance drops H-1B visa hammer on companyPresident Donald Trump recognized tech leaders including Satya Nadella with National Medals for their achievements during a ceremony. Vice ...
- Donald Trump gives 'national treasure' Elon Musk top US medal after riftDonald Trump presented Elon Musk with the top US science medal on Thursday, as the rocket tycoon fully returned to the president's orbit af...
- Trump expected to award science medal to SpaceX's Elon Musk, other tech leadersUS President Donald Trump will present the National Medal of Science to Elon Musk and other innovators. The White House event will discuss ...
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