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The Biggest Philanthropist of the Year
The Chronicle of Philanthropy calculates an annual list of 50 Americans who donated the largest sums to nonprofits in 2023. In total, they contributed $11.9 billion to charity throughout the year. On an individual basis, Bloomberg surpassed them all with his donations supporting the arts, education, environment and public health.
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Elevation Oncology Announces Financial Results for the Quarter and Full Year of 2023
Elevation Oncology, Inc. is an innovative oncology company focused on the discovery and development of selective cancer therapies to treat patients across a range of solid tumors with significant unmet medical needs. In March 2024, Elevations Oncologie refinanced its debt facility with existing lender, K2 HealthVentures (K2HV) The decrease in R&D expenses in the fourth quarter of 2023 was primarily due to decreased administrative costs, including directors' and officers&
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C.P. Dean in Chesapeake
C.P. Dean opened a 3,700-square-foot showroom, workshop and warehouse in Chesapeake. The store sells top-of-the-line cues, shuffleboard tables, darts and residential and commercial game room furniture. Sarah Ball, 25, has been busying educating herself on all aspects of business ownership.
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Read more at The Virginian-Pilot
The Future of Democracy and Big Tech
Big Tech companies want us to believe that the Internet has to be this way, but surveillance, tracking, and manipulation are not inherent to technology. This business model is now threatened by increasing societal awareness that it is incompatible with democracy. The Digital Markets Act (DMA) has put initial privacy protections in place for 450 million citizens in the European market.
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Read more at Tech Policy Press
ATM Was Stolen From Currency Exchange Business in Bridgeport, Chicago
The burglary happened Wednesday at around 3:17 a.m. on the 2500-block of South Halstead Street. When police arrived, officers found glass shattered and front door of the business had been broken. The suspects may have fled in a silver sedan.
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Gig Drivers Help Single Parents Avoid Child Care Costs
Single mom in Fort Worth, Texas, drives for DoorDash, Walmart Spark, and restaurant delivery service Skipcart and makes just $400 a week on average after expenses — nowhere near enough to comfortably pay all her bills. Advertisement Gig driving is particularly challenging for parents of young children Starla, 27, sometimes drives 16 to 18 hours a day.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Two Men in Face Masks Stole Cash
The robbery was reported just before 3:40 p.m. at a business on North Academy. According to police, the two suspects barged in and took an unknown amount of cash before fleeing.
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A Boeing 777 Was Strangled by Lightning While Taking Off From Vancouver International Airport
A planespotter caught the incredible sight on video. The Air Canada jet continued to London Heathrow Airport. Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. Advertisement Most airliners are struck by lightning at least once a year, according to the National Weather Service.
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Harvard Business School Announces New Executive Fellows for the Spring Semester
The Executive Fellows program seeks to leverage the expertise of outstanding practitioners to enhance teaching and learning at the School. Fellows contribute to the School by collaborating on both curricular and co-curricular activities.
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Hedge Fund Investor Letters - Shopify Inc (NYSE:SHOP)
Investor sentiment hit its lowest point in October, paving the way for a strong rally in the final months of the year. For the full year, the strategy appreciated 27.73% (net of fees) compared to a 15.62% return for the index. In addition, please check the fund’s top five holdings to know its best picks in 2023.
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Read more at Yahoo Finance