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Giving Pledge Group, Led by Gates and Buffett, Removes Billionaire Accused of Fraud
Arif Naqvi, founder of the Abraaj Group, a Dubai-based private equity firm that collapsed in 2018, was indicted by U.S. prosecutors in 2019.The New York Times - 10h -
Canada Reveals Border-Security Plan to Avert Trump's Tariff Pledge
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s administration is pledging to spend up to $900 million on drones, helicopters, and new agents.The Wall Street Journal - 1d -
Stellantis pledges invest $2.1 million in Italian production in 2025 during talks with government
The Stellantis automaker has pledged to invest 2 billion euros or $2.1 billion in Italian production next year and spend another 6 billion euros or $6.3 billion in the supply chainABC News - 1d -
Norvell revamps deal, gives $4.5M to FSU project
Florida State coach Mike Norvell has agreed to a one-year restructured contract that includes a $4.5 million contribution to help launch a new university initiative aimed, in part, at raising money ...ESPN - 2d -
Japan’s SoftBank pledges $100bn investment in US
Vow by Masayoshi Son’s investment vehicle is latest sign of how groups are seeking to woo Donald TrumpFinancial Times - 2d -
Jim Gaffigan on the gifts no one should give for the holidays
Holiday shopping can be stressful. So as a public service, comedian Jim Gaffigan offers his advice on what NOT to give those on your list – and some very welcome advice on what would be an ...CBS News - 3d -
Israel launches dozens of airstrikes on Syria despite rebel leader's peace pledge
Strikes follow statement by Israel’s defence minister that troops would remain on Mount Hermon for winter. Middle East crisis – live updates Israel struck dozens of sites in Syria overnight ...The Guardian - 3d -
Giving is good for everyone . . . and not just at Christmas
Charitable donations have declined in recent yearsFinancial Times - 4d -
How to reduce holiday waste with sustainable gift-giving
According to the Center for Biological Diversity, the U.S. creates nearly 6 billion tons more waste in December than in other months. The nonprofit says about 25% of returned products end up in ...CBS News - 4d -
Brian Kelly pledges to match up to $1 million in LSU NIL contributions with donation to athletics fund
The 'Kelly Family Million Dollar Match Challenge' is set to run through FebruaryCBS Sports - 5d -
City of London gives permission for tallest tower
1 Undershaft will be the same height as the Shard across the ThamesFinancial Times - 5d -
Miliband pledges no blackouts under Labour’s ‘unstoppable’ renewable energy shake-up
‘Clean power 2030’ plan will speed up planning and give energy secretary final say on major infrastructure projects. The UK will not face blackouts under Labour’s proposed shake-up of energy ...The Guardian - 5d -
China Pledges More Stimulus to Shore Up Flagging Economy
At a meeting to set the party’s economic policy agenda, China’s leadership said it would borrow more and cut interest rates in a bid to bolster growth.The New York Times - 6d -
In Aleppo, Rebels Give a Sense of What Is to Come for Syria
Rebel fighters who took control of Aleppo about two weeks ago have promised security and continuity. Prices have skyrocketed, but residents express some hope for the future.The New York Times - Dec. 11 -
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Officials give update on Franklin Fire in California
Officials in California held a news conference Tuesday to offer details on their response to the Franklin Fire that's been burning in Malibu, California. See the full news conference.CBS News - Dec. 10 -
Ghana's ex-leader is declared the presidential election winner and pledges 'reset' in a bad economy
Ghana’s former leader John Dramani Mahama has been declared the winner of the presidential electionABC News - Dec. 9 -
Why Raducanu is giving herself a 'pat on the back' for 2024
Emma Raducanu spent 2024 trying to rebuild after missing a year through injury - BBC Sport analyses how her season panned out.BBC News - Dec. 9 -
Give People What They Really Want: Digital Gifts
These creative annual subscriptions and unique apps won’t end up in the landfill.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 8 -
The best books to give as gifts this Christmas
From a radical retelling of Huckleberry Finn to Al Pacino’s autobiography, novelists and nonfiction writers reveal the books they will be giving as gifts – and the volumes they would love to find ...The Guardian - Dec. 8 -
Bethell's sliding doors give England a decision
Jacob Bethell's serendipitous entry into Test cricket has left England with a decision to make, writes Stephan Shemilt.BBC News - Dec. 7 -
Real Madrid legend gives take on Mbappe situation
Former Real Madrid forward Ronaldo Nazario was recently chosen by FIFA to present the trophy for the Club World Cup. This prestigious piece symbolises the ultimate reward that the winner of the ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7 -
Bethell & Atkinson give England complete control
Jacob Bethell strokes 96 after Gus Atkinson's hat-trick as England take a stranglehold on the second Test against New Zealand.BBC News - Dec. 7 -
Rachel Reeves to pledge ‘ambitious’ economic partnership with EU
UK chancellor will promise to fully honour post-Brexit deals in meeting with bloc’s finance ministersFinancial Times - Dec. 7 -
The Papers: PM's 'pledges' and NHS faces 'quad-demic'
Keir Starmer's "plan for change" speech and rising cases of winter viruses in hospital lead the front pages.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
The Starmer pledges that will be hard to hit
The prime minister has set out what's he's calling Labour's "plan for change" - the goals for his government to achieve.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
Legacy Act repeal doesn't match Labour pledge - MP
Sinn Féin MP says action to reform the controversial act is not what was promised by the government.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
Charities see an uptick in giving. This Giving Tuesday, they can thank retirees for that.
Older Americans can still do a better job of donating in a tax-advantageous way, experts said.MarketWatch - Dec. 5 -
Starmer, it’s all about delivering on those pledges
Labour’s biggest problem remains its promises on income tax, value added tax and national insuranceFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Oregon flips 5-star Ohio State CB pledge Offord
Oregon completed the flip of five-star Ohio State cornerback pledge Na'eem Offord Wednesday afternoon, gaining a stunning commitment from the nation's top-ranked defender hours into the early ...ESPN - Dec. 4 -
Michigan's surge continues with five-star Nathaniel Owusu-Boateng's pledge
Michigan adds a third five-star recruit over the last two weeksYahoo Sports - Dec. 4 -
Biden says 'Africa is the future' as he pledges millions more on the last day of Angola visit
President Joe Biden has pledged another $600 million for an ambitious multi-country rail project in Africa as one of the final foreign policy moves of his administrationABC News - Dec. 4 -
Italy's Meloni and Hungary's Orbán pledge deeper cooperation on migration and Ukraine
Italy’s Premier Giorgia Meloni has met her Hungarian counterpart Viktor Orbán in Rome, where the two discussed the situation in the Middle East, their support for a just and lasting peace in ...ABC News - Dec. 4 -
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Starmer refuses to repeat Labour’s G7 growth pledge
Prime minister will set new target on Thursday, as he courts investment during Qatari visit to BritainFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
PM refuses to give further details of Haigh resignation
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch asks the PM why he appointed a "convicted fraudster" to his team.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
This Giving Tuesday, Workplace Giving Could Be Getting a Boost
Celebrated the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, Giving Tuesday offers companies a chance to give back. Here’s a look at the state of workplace giving in 2024.Inc. - Dec. 3 -
U.S. Steel shares drop on Trump’s pledge to block Nippon Steel takeover
U.S. Steel Corp. shares fell 7% in Tuesday’s pre-market trading session after President-elect Donald Trump pledged to block Nippon Steel’s plans to acquire the 123-year-old Pittsburgh-headquartered ...MarketWatch - Dec. 3 -
Russia and Iran Pledge Support for Syria’s al-Assad Against Advancing Rebels
In just a few days, a patchwork of rebel forces has seized control of a broad stretch of land in the west and northwest of Syria. But it’s unclear just how much support Syria’s weakened allies can ...The New York Times - Dec. 2 -
German chancellor Olaf Scholz pledges €650m in military aid to Ukraine on Kyiv visit
Scholz said Germany was ‘strongest supporter of Ukraine in Europe’ and promised speedy arms deliveries. Olaf Scholz has met the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in an unannounced visit to ...The Guardian - Dec. 2
