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Johns Hopkins medical students to get free tuition after $1bn Bloomberg gift

Donation by former New York City mayor and alumnus will cover school fees for nearly all students from fall term 2024

The Guardian - US

Who’s funding the forthcoming election? From supermarket heirs to entrepreneurs

Individual donors have been dwindling in their support of the Tories and flocking to Labour – with some even switching sides

The Independent UK

Drinks! Canapés! Gossip! Our insider guide to London’s exclusive summer parties

From the political bash to the high art event, a behind-the-scenes look at what really goes on inside the capital’s most exciting soirées

Evening Standard

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Quick adoption in 34 states of Erin’s Law to prevent child abuse shows power of one individual to make policy

Policymaking, a process by which governments make decisions about how to address social issues, is shaped by various factors, such as the political climate, socioeconomic conditions and cultural and historical backgrounds.

The Conversation

The problem with tech bro philanthropy

They claim altruistic motives, but billionaires’ favoured brand of do-gooding, which allows no scrutiny or pluralism, is worse than unhelpful, writes Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK

Israelis rush home to volunteer in fight against Hamas: ‘I’ll do whatever I can’

At least 100 people have travelled from the UK to Israel to serve in the Israeli military following the attacks by Hamas, joining others from around the world. Bel Trew and Namita Singh speak to those ready to take up arms

The Independent UK

Prince of Wales hails ‘inspiration and optimism’ of Earthshot Prize finalists

Former New York mayor and business news mogul Mike Bloomberg, a global adviser to Earthshot Prize winners, opened and closed the summit.

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Mike Bloomberg might actually have a point with his claim that remote workers are all playing golf

Fortune

US school bus drivers strike amid low pay and staff shortages

Driver shortages and lagging compensation have incited several strikes as huge school bus driver strike in New York City looms

The Guardian - US

Performing arts center finally opens at ground zero after 2 decades of setbacks and changed plans

Workers are setting the stage for the World Trade Center’s newest component

The Independent UK

Republican primary spending projected to approach or surpass $1 billion

With a big field, a former president, well-heeled politicians and two billionaires running, this is likely to be the most money ever spent to win the GOP presidential nomination.

WEKU

Richard Johnson: Is Meghan Markle in line to take over as ‘Wheel of Fortune’ host?

Vanna White is the 5:1 favorite to succeed Pat Sajak as host of “Wheel of Fortune,” but there are plenty of other candidates on her heels.

Tribune News Service

Mike Bloomberg plans to leave his company to Bloomberg Philanthropies—with enormous implications for charity

The move would be similar to one made by Patagonia’s founder last year, but on a much bigger scale.

Fortune

Boris Johnson’s insights are worth £2.5m. Pity we couldn’t have had them while he was PM

Isn’t it a bit late for our former leader to be selling himself as a serious statesman?

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The Conversation

Donations by top 50 US donors dropped sharply to $14 billion in 2022 – Bill Gates, Mike Bloomberg and Warren Buffett lead the list of biggest givers

The 50 Americans who gave or pledged the most to charity in 2022 committed to giving US$14.1 billion to foundations, universities, hospitals and more – a total that was 60% below an inflation-adjusted $35.6 billion in 2021, according to the Chronicle of Philanthropy’s latest annual tally of these donations.

Tribune News Service

Catholics in NYC and around the world mourn retired Pope Benedict after his passing at age 95

NEW YORK — Former Pope Benedict XVI was remembered around the world and across the city’s Catholic faithful Saturday as a low-key luminary, steadfast servant and beacon of interfaith dialogue following his death at age 95.

Evening Standard

Mike Bloomberg apologises to guests after Boris Johnson criticises China during speech

The former Prime Minister is said to have been critical of China during a speech to guests at the five-star Fullerton Bay hotel in Singapore

The Guardian - UK

Mike Bloomberg forced to apologise after Boris Johnson speech criticising China

Exclusive: Ex-PM said to have described China as ‘coercive autocracy’ in speech to Asian businesspeople and diplomats

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The Guardian - UK

First Thing: backlash against Saudi Arabia grows in Congress over oil cut

An influential Democratic senator has threatened to freeze weapons sales to the kingdom. Plus, Ukraine demands more western missiles

The Guardian - UK

Cities around the world offered chance to win $1m to build cycle lanes

Ten winners will be given advice on how to create safe cycling infrastructure as well as head off vocal critics

Ballotpedia

Economy and Society, August 9, 2022: NYC newspapers differ over ESG and its opponents

Economy and Society is Ballotpedia’s weekly review of the developments in corporate activism; corporate political engagement; and the Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) trends and events that characterize the growing intersection between business and politics.

Tribune News Service

Editorial: Kids won’t benefit from Mike Bloomberg’s $200 million gift to charter-school networks unless New York lifts its cap

Anyone who genuinely cares about advancing equal opportunity and economic mobility should cheer Mike Bloomberg for gifting $200 million to Success Academies and Harlem Children’s Zone, exemplary charter school networks that educate 23,000 kids in parts of New York City where high-quality options are few and far between.

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