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Tag: Philanthropy
Family Behind Krispy Kreme Donates Millions to Holocaust Survivors
Grappling with their company’s history of Nazi support, the Reimanns, one of Germany’s richest families, have pledged 5 million euros to Holocaust survivors and 5 million more to forced laborers.
Hundreds Will Spend the Night in Sleeping Bags on Times Square
World’s Big Sleep Out, drawing attention to homelessness, will occur on Saturday in New York, London and other cities.
Has a U.S. College Given Russia Too Friendly a Platform?
Some question whether an American University program, inspired by a Russian ambassador, presents too favorable a view of that country.
Oligarchs, as U.S. Arts Patrons, Present a Softer Image of Russia
Museums, the performing arts and historical sites like Fort Ross in California, where an old Russian company flag flies, have been the beneficiaries of their gifts.
‘I Vow to Tread Lightly’
Tourism “pledges” to promote respect for local customs and natural resources have proliferated in recent years. But whether these largely voluntary vows have changed behaviors is hard to track.
Misha Nonoo, Close Personal Friend of Meghan Markle, Speaks
When your friend becomes a royal, the clothing designer said, “nothing changes.” You just can’t discuss logistics.
Lasker Awards Honor Advances in Modern Immunology
The prizes recognized the discoverers of B and T lymphocytes, pioneers in genetic engineering to fight breast cancer, and a nonprofit that helps get vaccines to the world’s poorest children.
How Canadians Raised Millions to Save 2,000 Pristine Acres
Thousands of people came up with $2.3 million to buy the land in British Columbia and protect it from loggers.
A Billionaire’s Fall Spotlights Child Sexual Abuse in China
The police detained Wang Zhenhua for unspecified “personal reasons,” but officials are calling for an investigation after reports accused him of molestation.