A charity and think tank has called for philanthropy to be “turned inside-out” to make grant-giving more inclusive and transparent. New Philanthropy Capital has released guidance outlining its approach to “open philanthropy”. The guide, published today, is based on an 18-month experiment by the organisation, which saw it distributing more than £570,000 of grants to
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Andrew Bret Wallis | DigitalVision | Getty Images A busy holiday weekend may be marred by flight delays and cancellations for thousands of travelers — and experts suggest that consumers understand their financial recourse ahead of time should their travel plans get interrupted. “It’s good for people to know they have rights,” said Teresa Murray,
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As Regal parent Cineworld prepares to exit Chapter 11 this month, rumors are heating up over who will emerge as the giant theater chain’s new chief executive, with reports Monday pointing to Eduardo Acuna of Cinepolis. Longtime Cineworld CEO Moody Greidinger has a consulting contract during a transition period but isn’t likely to stay in
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July 3rd has a full moon, and with it comes “So Much,” a new song from Peter Gabriel’s upcoming album, i/o. Listen to the track below. Written and produced by Gabriel himself, “So Much” features a string arrangement from John Metcalfe, while Tony Levin plays bass, David Rhodes contributes guitar, and Gabriel’s daughter, Melanie, sings backing
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Destination Toronto For anyone who has never traveled to Toronto, the buzzing city is Canada’s best kept secret, with an endless offering of activities to satisfy the tastes of even the most discerning visitor. Sports fans will appreciate taking in a Maple Leafs, Blue Jays or Raptors game while connoisseurs of culture have an endless
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An image of Warren Buffett at the Berkshire Hathaway Shopping Day, May 5, 2023. Yun Li | CNBC Shrewd business legend Warren Buffett has a whimsical side, buying companies whose products he personally enjoys like Dairy Queen and See’s Candies. Now count plush toy phenomenon Squishmallows. Squishmallows made its Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting debut this
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Weddings. Holiday parties. Dinner for two at Per Se. Awkward post-conference cocktail hours in the Grand Ballroom of some Hyatt in some city. Whoever you are and wherever you live, there’s just no escaping the semi-formal occasion. But… semi-formal? Super ambiguous, right? What is semi-formal attire for men and how does it differ from formal-formal
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Susie (she/her) is a queer writer originally from Little Rock, now living in Washington, DC. She is the author of QUEERLY BELOVED and the forthcoming LOOKING FOR A SIGN from Dial Press/Random House. You can find her on Instagram @susiedoom. View All posts by Susie Dumond Susie (she/her) is a queer writer originally from Little
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Seattle isn’t exactly known for being the most affordable city to visit, but it is possible to travel to the Emerald City on a budget if you plan just right. Although hotels and certain attractions come with hefty price tags, there are plenty of activities that are either free or low cost, and some key
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Refresh for latest…: Disney/Lucasfilm’s Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny is off to a disappointing start with a $130M global opening. Of that, $70M is from 52 international box office markets as the the fifth installment in the beloved 42-year-old franchise came in below projections. Anthony has run down the reasons behind the domestic
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When brands (and there are many of them) affix terms like “natural,” “organic,” and “fair trade” to their products, it’s easy to get lost in the translation of copy, certifications, and, unfortunately, rampant greenwashing. How does one know what’s been truly made with environmentally friendly and ethical practices? You go straight to the source (and
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Pan Gongsheng was named party secretary of the People’s Bank of China on July 1, 2023. Vcg | Visual China Group | Getty Images BEIJING — The People’s Bank of China announced Saturday that Pan Gongsheng, head of the country’s foreign exchange regulator, would become the central bank’s party secretary. In a country ruled by
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Well, this is sad TV news on this fine holiday weekend. Apple TV+ has canceled High Desert following the conclusion of its freshman season, according to Patrica Arquette. “A lot of you have asked about High Desert and if there was going to be a second season,” the actress said in an Instagram video on
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There’s something magical about the west of Ireland, where emerald landscapes meet the rolling wavesof the Atlantic Ocean. It’s a place where time seems to slow down, and the air is filled with a sense oftranquility. Nestled in the heart of this idyllic region is Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate, a haven of luxuryand history
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Fans of The Name of The Rose author Umberto Eco turned out in NYC, boosting the documentary on medieval scholar turned novelist and social commentator to over $9.1k on one screen – a nice showing by The Cinema Guild for a foreign language documentary on a solid weekend for some indie and arthouse fare. Umberto
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