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Harvard University agrees to pay $53 mn after morgue manager sold body partsHarvard University has agreed to pay a $53 million settlement after its former morgue manager stole and sold body parts donated for scienti...- In 1977, Gunther von Hagens invented plastination, allowing human bodies to be preserved for years. Decades later, the technique produced Body Worlds, sparking worldwide fascination and debate over displaying human remainsGunther von Hagens, the pioneering inventor of plastination who sparked both fascination and controversy, has passed away at eighty-one. Hi...
- MacKenzie Scott faced criticism from Elon Musk and Katie Miller over her $26 billion philanthropy: Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife drew backlash over donations to 'progressive causes'MacKenzie Scott’s $26 billion philanthropic legacy came under renewed scrutiny after Elon Musk and Katie Miller criticized the billionaire’...
- MacKenzie Scott and Melinda French Gates have given more than $28 billion through two very different approaches: How their philanthropy is reshaping charities, empowering women and changing the way billionaire wealth is used to drive lasting social impactMacKenzie Scott and Melinda French Gates have committed more than $28 billion to philanthropy through two very different approaches. Scott ...
- Delhi government puts forward a bill reserving 25% seat quota for local studentsDelhi's cabinet approved a bill for private universities, reserving 25% of seats for local students. This new legislation will establish a ...
- In 1990, U.S. conservationists repurposed thousands of discarded Christmas trees to slow coastal erosion. Thirty-six years later, the unusual experiment produced thriving wetlands, healthier wildlife habitats, and stronger natural defenses against stormsHow Recycled Christmas Trees Are Saving Louisiana’s Coastline: Louisiana has lost over 2,000 square miles of coastline since the 1930s. But...
- Americans throw away 50,000 mattresses every day that can take 80 to 120 years to decompose but what happens to these old beds after they leave your home may surprise youAmericans throw away around 50,000 mattresses every day, but the waste doesn't simply disappear. Some old mattresses can take 80 to 120 yea...
- 5 years before Apollo 11, a landlocked African nation tried to send teenagers to the Moon to beat the US and USSR, but the failed mission was probably never about the space race at allEdward Mukuka Nkoloso led Zambia's ambitious space program after independence. He trained teenage "Afronauts" using unconventional methods ...
- Quote of the day by Mother Teresa, 'If you can't feed a hundred people, then feed just one' shows timeless powerful inspiring motivational life lesson that one act of kindness can change the worldQuote of the day by Mother Teresa is far more than an inspiring quotation — it is a practical guide for living with empathy. The world may ...
- Why you should start saving the plastic clips from every loaf of breadSmall bread clips are surprisingly useful for organizing household items and securing snack bags. These tiny plastic pieces are too small f...
- In 2006, a record-breaking heatwave pushed New England's power grid to its limit. A decision made years later is now saving people up to $149 million during extreme summer heatNew England's electricity grid faced challenges during a 2006 heatwave and investments in rooftop solar panels began around 2008 to 2010. T...
- Don't throw away struggling plants. This common kitchen powder could help improve soil, fight fungus, repel garden pests, and keep your potted plants healthier naturallyBaking soda offers gardeners a budget-friendly solution for plant care. It helps reduce fungal growth and discourages certain garden pests ...
- Canva billionaires Melanie Perkins and Cliff Obrecht are giving away $150 million in cash with no conditions for the world's largest unconditional cash transfer program in a low-income countryCanva founders are funding a large cash transfer program in Malawi and under this initiative, they provides families with unconditional fun...
- When Being a Family Business Becomes a Competitive AdvantageFamily businesses often underestimate the strategic power of their familial identity, defaulting instead to corporate models that erode the...
- Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' ex-wife couldn't afford a dentist and fixed her broken tooth with denture glue; billionaire who has donated billions gives record $20 million to youth mental health charityAmazon founder Jeff Bezos' ex-wife MacKenzie Scott once fixed her broken tooth with denture glue because she couldn't afford a dentist and ...
- Derryn Hinch dies at 82: Australia's 'Human Headline' who transformed media and politicsAustralian broadcasting legend Derryn Hinch has died at the age of eighty-two. Known as the "Human Headline," he had a remarkable and contr...
- Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donate $26 million to charity ahead of rumored wedding celebration- why are food banks, children’s hospitals and schools benefiting nationwide?Pop superstar Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce have reportedly made a staggering $26 million donation to over 20 charities nationwide...
- Italy planted Norway spruce across the Alps in the 1930s, a deliberate-but-naive reforestation drive, but 90 years on, plant diversity is 50% lower than in native forestsA 90-year-old reforestation project in Italy's Prealps planted Norway spruce. A new study reveals this decision drastically reduced plant d...
- Anthropic announces 'Claude Corps' to teach nonprofits to use AI more effectivelyAI company Anthropic is launching a new program called Claude Corps. This initiative will place 1,000 fellows with non-profit organizations...
- Americans could get $1,700 back in a new tax credit; here's who qualifies and how to claim itA new federal education tax credit is putting up to $1,700 back on the table for eligible Americans, and families across the U.S. are start...
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