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$1bn donation for tuition-free medical education at Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Diversity and student debt at Einstein's medical school [ more ]

The Washington Capitals, MSE Foundation, Ted Leonsis, and the NHL donated $30,000 to help rebuild an inline rink destroyed by a wildfire. [ more ]

Carnegie Mellon University receives $10m gift from alumni for Institute of Contemporary Art and public art program support. [ more ]

700 prints donated to Norton Museum of Art

Gift spans half a millennium and includes famous artists' works. [ more ]

Police investigating racist remarks by Conservative donor

Tory party under fire for handling of racist comments [ more ]

Labour has received a £1m donation from Fran Perrin, the daughter of Lord Sainsbury, making it the party's largest ever donation from a female backer.

Perrin donated the large sum to help Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves restore Britain's standing in the world after damage done by the Conservatives. [ more ]

Elkann donated papers to Cornell University Library, providing resources for scholars of Italian literature.

Elkann's talk at Cornell will cover his motivations for the donation, insights into his historical novels, and interviewing prominent figures. [ more ]

826 Valencia received a $1 million donation from Yield Giving, benefiting writing programs for local students.

The nonprofit organization partners with local schools, provides homework help, and publishes students' writing. [ more ]

Southern Illinois University School of Law received a $10 million donation to change its name to the Southern Illinois University Simmons Law School.

The donation is described as a 'transformational gift' that will empower the law school to advance its mission and have an even greater impact. [ more ]

Billionaire couple donates $100 million to Spelman College, the largest-ever single donation to a historically Black college or university.

$75 million will be used to endow scholarships, while the rest will be used for other purposes such as developing an academic focus on public policy and democracy and improving student housing. [ more ]

Spelman College receives $100 million donation, the largest-ever single gift to a historically Black college

$75 million of the gift will be used for scholarships, while the rest will go towards improving student housing and developing an academic focus on public policy and democracy [ more ]

Community successfully regained control of community garden from real-estate developer after decade-long legal battle.

Real-estate developer agreed to donate purchased plot of land to the Children's Magical Garden in honor of his mother. [ more ]

Geoffrey Holt, a caretaker in Hinsdale, New Hampshire, left his adopted hometown $3.8 million in his will.

Holt had kept his wealth a secret, surprising many in the town after his death.

Holt's donation will have a long-lasting impact on the community and is seen as a testament to his desire to give back. [ more ]

More than half want Conservative party to return donation due to offensive remarks

Over 60% believe mainstream parties should not accept donations from those making offensive remarks. [ more ]

Zendaya has a long-standing connection to Cal Shakes since childhood.

Zendaya actively supports her hometown Oakland's community programs. [ more ]

The Art Institute of Chicago will receive $25m from the Bucksbaum family to create a new Photography Center.

This is the largest gift the AIC has received for the department and one of the biggest sums earmarked for photography at any US museum. [ more ]

GiveCrypto, founded by Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, has donated $3.6 million to Brink, a non-profit organization funding Bitcoin developers.

Brink aims to provide financial support and mentorship to Bitcoin developers working on open-source development through fellowships and grants.

The donation from GiveCrypto will support Brink in funding Bitcoin developers and driving innovation in the Bitcoin ecosystem. [ more ]

The Red Hook Recreation Center in Brooklyn has unveiled a newly-enhanced media lab that was funded by a $100,000 donation from Amazon.

The media lab is equipped with recording booths, editing software, cameras, iPads, and computers, and will be staffed by a Media Education Instructor. [ more ]

Hayden Wallace killed in Bushwick hit-and-run

Locals rally to donate over $117,000 to support survivors [ more ]

The Guild for Exceptional Children, a nonprofit in southern Brooklyn, received a $226,000 donation from the City Council.

The funds will support and expand the organization's art, music, and autism awareness programs. [ more ]

Residents objected to the initial estimated cost of $1.7 million for the public restroom.

Volumetric Building Companies and Public Restroom Company offered to cover the building and installation costs, saving San Francisco $425,000. [ more ]

Former New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg is supporting San Francisco Mayor London Breed's reelection with a $200,000 donation.

Other big donors in the race include Mimi Haas, who has given $1 million to support her son's candidacy against Breed. [ more ]

An aircraft mechanic and flight school owner in Torrance, California had spent 10-12 years rebuilding and converting a vintage aircraft into a teaching tool to donate to a nonprofit organization in Nepal.

The plane, along with tools, parts, and an Airstream trailer, was stolen and later found stripped and destroyed in Long Beach. [ more ]

Inter Miami owner Jorge Mas sold his Miami-area home for $13.9 million to the village of Pinecrest.

The estate will be turned into a park and named Aleyda Mas after Mas' wife. [ more ]

The Kensington and Chelsea Foundation received a donation from Omaze to support local projects helping those in need.

Despite being one of the richest boroughs in the UK, over 23% of Kensington and Chelsea’s neighborhoods are among the poorest in England and Wales. [ more ]

Pittsburgh Steelers donated $29,500 to Ronald McDonald House of Pittsburgh for recording 59 sacks this season.

Former NFL safety Eric Weddle expressed support for Ben Roethlisberger and urged fans to appreciate what he has done. [ more ]

The barn where Emmett Till was murdered will be converted into a memorial.

TV producer Shonda Rhimes has donated to the Emmett Till Interpretive Center to purchase and convert the barn. [ more ]

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft is matching a $100 million donation to his Foundation to Combat Antisemitism, aiming to expand its efforts.

The donation comes at a time when antisemitism is on the rise, with the FBI warning that it is reaching 'historic levels.' [ more ]

The Food Group agency has launched a campaign to donate meals to Feeding America in exchange for 'knitting' a holiday sweater with gen AI.

Several companies have released upgrades and features related to AI technology. [ more ]

Reid Hoffman, a major Democratic donor and co-founder of LinkedIn, has donated $250,000 to a super PAC supporting Nikki Haley as an alternative to Donald Trump in the 2024 Republican primary race.

The donation from a prominent Democrat to a Republican super PAC is rare and could lead to backlash. [ more ]

Apple introduces a new (Product) Red color option for the Apple Watch Series 9.

Proceeds from select in-app purchases and purchases made with Apple Pay will be donated to the Global Fund. [ more ]

Egypt has successfully cured a large portion of its population of hepatitis C through a public health campaign and discounted drugs.

The Ghanaian government received a donation of medications for hepatitis C from Egypt, allowing patients like Sulemana Musah to receive free treatment and be cured. [ more ]