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Michael Bloomberg gives $155 million to transform childhood science museum

Billionaire philanthropist Michael Bloomberg is giving $155 million to Boston's Museum of Science, an institution he visited as a child and credits with sparking his lifelong love of learning. Announced in August 2026 through Bloomberg Philanthropies, the gift is the largest in the museum's history and supports a new 10,000-square-foot…

The Times of India · Oct 30

Bloomberg's $1B gift to Johns Hopkins made medical tuition free for families earning under $300K

In a groundbreaking move, Johns Hopkins University revealed a $1 billion contribution from Bloomberg Philanthropies to significantly improve financial assistance for graduate students. This generous funding extends free tuition to medical students from households earning under $300,000, while those from families with incomes up to $175,000 can access support for…

The Times of India · Oct 10

Michael Bloomberg was fired from a Wall Street bank after 15 years. He used his $10 million payout to build a $109 billion fortune and has given away $25.4 billion

Michael Bloomberg was 39 when his 15-year career at Wall Street investment bank Salomon Brothers came to an end in 1981. A general partner at the firm, Bloomberg left as Salomon was being acquired by Phibro Corporation and received about $10 million for his stake. Rather than use the money…

The Times of India · Sep 8

Bloomberg expands his support of mayors globally to help save democracy. And improve trash pickup

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The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2025

Why British Museum has ended 15-year Japan Tobacco deal – and what it means for future partnerships

The British Museum has ended its controversial 15-year sponsorship with Japan Tobacco International (JTI).

The Conversation · Dec 2, 2025

The ultra-processed foods problem is driven by commercial interests, not individual weakness. Here’s how to fix it

Ultra-processed foods are displacing traditional foods and meals globally, degrading diet quality, and contributing to the rise of diet-related chronic diseases.

The Conversation · Nov 18, 2025

Tate raises £43m from donations as it launches ‘ambitious’ endowment fund

Campaign aims to raise £150m by 2030 to help support Tate’s exhibition programme and research in perpetuity

The Guardian - UK · Jun 26, 2025

Sadiq Khan flies into row over 12,000-mile round trip to Brazil to warn of dangers of climate change

London mayor has made more than 20 foreign trips in nine years at City Hall

Evening Standard · Jun 24, 2025

Secrets of ancient London revealed as more than 14,000 Roman artefacts unearthed

The finds were uncovered at the site of a 3rd century Roman temple

The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2025

Thousands of Roman artefacts found during building work given to London Museum

The finds were uncovered at the site of a 3rd century AD temple to the Roman god Mithras, in the modern-day City of London.

Evening Standard · Mar 18, 2025