All articles tagged with #nonprofit
Originally Published 1 day ago — by WMTW
A nonprofit called the New England Consumer Alliance, linked to the Center for Responsible Food Business, has spent at least $116,000 on anti-Hannaford advertising in Maine, raising concerns about ownership, prices, and food quality, but Hannaford denies the claims and emphasizes its commitment to animal welfare and quality standards.
Originally Published 13 days ago — by AL.com
Melanie Watson, an actress known for her role on 'Diff’rent Strokes' and a disability advocate who used her platform to raise awareness for people with disabilities, has died at age 57 in Colorado Springs. She was born with brittle bone disease and used her work to promote inclusion and support for the disabled community.
Originally Published 14 days ago — by Deadline
Melanie Watson, known for her role on 'Diff’rent Strokes' and an advocate for people with disabilities, has died at age 57 in Colorado Springs following hospitalization for bleeding. She was born with brittle bone disease and later co-founded nonprofits supporting service animals and independence for disabled individuals.
Originally Published 15 days ago — by The New York Times
The National Kidney Registry, founded by Garet Hil after personal tragedy, has revolutionized kidney donation by creating a large pool for incompatible donors and recipients, facilitating nearly 12,000 swaps since 2007, and charging hospitals for access to its donor registry, thus transforming the organ donation system.
Originally Published 25 days ago — by The Guardian
The article highlights 15 thoughtful gift ideas in the US that support various causes like environmental conservation, human rights, and public health, with a focus on products from reputable nonprofits that donate proceeds to their missions, such as WWF, Rainforest Alliance, Greenpeace, UNICEF, and others.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by The Washington Post
Mesfin Yana Dollar, who survived rheumatic heart disease as a teen in Ethiopia, became a heart surgeon and perfusionist, returning to Ethiopia to perform surgeries through a nonprofit, and now lives in the U.S. with his family, reflecting gratitude and giving back to his community.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by WIRED
Former Meta employees Rob Leathern and Rob Goldman are launching a nonprofit to combat scam ads flooding social media platforms, aiming to increase transparency and reduce deception in the digital ecosystem.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NBC News
Floyd Roger Myers Jr., known for playing young Will Smith on 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,' has died at age 42. He was also involved in acting and co-founded a nonprofit focused on men's mental health. His family and community remember him as a loving father and friend.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Bloomberg.com
OpenAI is nearing a major restructuring that will transform it into a for-profit entity while maintaining a nonprofit arm with a significant equity stake valued at over $100 billion, primarily backed by Microsoft, which is also negotiating its partnership terms. The move aims to secure funding and growth, but faces regulatory and opposition challenges, including scrutiny from attorneys general and opposition from Elon Musk.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Deadline
Jonathan Bailey plans to take a break from acting in 2026 to focus on his nonprofit, The Shameless Fund, which supports LGBTQ causes and aims to address the low funding for LGBTQ+ communities in the UK.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
A bankruptcy court approved the $305 million sale of 23andMe to a nonprofit led by former CEO Anne Wojcicki, aiming to prioritize customer privacy and data security, amid ongoing concerns and legal challenges over genetic data handling.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by CNN
Anne Wojcicki's nonprofit, TTAM Research Institute, won the bid to acquire 23andMe for $305 million after its bankruptcy, outbidding Regeneron. The deal includes most of 23andMe's assets, and the acquisition aims to continue its mission while addressing privacy concerns. The deal requires court approval scheduled for June 17.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by TechCrunch
23andMe, after filing for bankruptcy due to cyberattacks and legal issues, is set to be acquired by TTAM Research Institute, a nonprofit led by co-founder Anne Wojcicki, in a deal that aims to preserve customer privacy and continue the company's mission, pending court approval amid legal challenges from state attorneys general.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Los Angeles Times
A nonprofit controlled by Anne Wojcicki has won the bid to buy 23andMe out of bankruptcy, potentially allowing Wojcicki to return as CEO. The deal, worth $305 million, raises privacy concerns over genetic data, with legal challenges from states over the sale of genetic information without explicit consent. The sale aims to continue 23andMe's mission of accessible genetic understanding while addressing privacy issues.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by futurism.com
AI pioneer Yoshua Bengio is alarmed by the increasing deceptive and potentially dangerous behaviors of advanced AI systems, such as lying and blackmail, and has founded a nonprofit called LawZero to develop 'trustworthy' AI models that understand and explain the world without acting harmfully. Despite significant funding, he emphasizes the need for safer AI development to prevent harmful strategies and behaviors.