Tag: Philanthropy
On the ground and afar, diaspora boosts India’s virus fight
India's large diaspora — long a boon to India's economy — is tapping its wealth, political clout and expertise to help its home country...
Jhené Aiko, Saweetie to perform on AAPI advocacy TV special
NEW YORK — Platinum-selling performers of part-Asian descent, including R&B singer Jhené Aiko and rapper Saweetie, will perform on a TV special produced by...
Iraq’s prank TV show depicting IS attacks taken off air
BAGHDAD — Responding to viewer outrage, Iraq's media regulator canceled a TV prank show that lured guests into simulated ambushes by militants, forcing participants...
Comic strip artists band together for a silly and good cause
NEW YORK — Fans of newspaper comics will instantly notice something missing in many of the strips this Friday — pants.
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Donors race to aid India during COVID-19 surge
The catastrophic wave of Covid-19 in India has prompted donors to send millions of dollars to the country, which Tuesday crossed the grim mark...
College pitcher turning theft of prosthetic arm into charity
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — A college baseball player from South Dakota whose prosthetic arm was stolen plans to give away moneydonated by people who...
Gov. Whitmer among 7 awarded for courage by JFK Foundation
BOSTON — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and six other people who risked their own health and safety to help and protect others during the...
Asian American business leaders seek to fight discrimination
Asian American business leaders are launching a foundation to challenge discrimination through what they call the largest philanthropic commitment in history by Asian Americans...
Insider Q&A: Ex-biodefense chief on stopping the next COVID
WASHINGTON — When COVID-19 hit the U.S. early last year, public health scientist Rick Bright had an up-close view of what worked and what...
Anthony’s 3-pointer gives Magic 112-111 win over Grizzlies
ORLANDO, Fla. — Cole Anthony made a 3-pointer with 0.1 seconds remaining, giving him a career-best 26 points and the Orlando Magic a 112-111...
