They might tackle problems that governments won’t touch, but it’s an open question whether any individual should command such vast wealth and influence. It’s also debatable whether they’re donating money in the most effective way; MacKenzie Scott, Bezos’ ex-wife, has demonstrated a different approach with her aggressive yet hands-off style of giving. Hans Peter Schmitz,…
Nearly 1,000 AXA volunteers engaged in restoration and biodiversity efforts HONG KONG , July 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — AXA Hong Kong and Macau (“AXA”) celebrated its “Week for Good 2024”, AXA’s annual global volunteer service campaign dedicated to sustainability. This year, the event centered on water and environment. Around 1,000 employees and financial consultants participated in a…
Nobody wants to talk about constipation. But if you’re among the one in six adults who are regularly backed up, oatmeal can be a great way to get things moving again. But it’s hardly the only food that can help you poop. Truth is, there are lots of other tasty breakfast foods that can also…
China has been storing water in reservoirs along the upper reaches of the Red River to help neighbouring Vietnam as it battles deadly floods brought by Typhoon Yagi, the foreign ministry said on Wednesday. At least 152 people have been killed and 140 are missing after Yagi – the most powerful storm to hit Asia…
China’s top legislature has reviewed a plan to gradually raise the retirement age, months after the ruling Communist Party’s Central Committee proposed it be lifted in a “voluntary and flexible” way. The retirement age has been in place since 1951 and is among the lowest in the world. It is currently 60 for men, 55…
Russia is closing in on a key city in Ukraine’s East in one of the fastest advances for its military since the early days of the war. If Russia captures the city, Pokrovsk, it would gain a big strategic advantage in seizing the rest of the Donbas region. Source: Institute for the Study of War…
In today’s world, many individuals are choosing to start families later in life, often after the age of 35. While this decision can be empowering and fulfilling, it also comes with unique challenges and considerations for both men and women. Understanding these factors is crucial for anyone planning to conceive after 35, as it helps…
Just hours after Pochettino’s appointment was announced, the USA, led by interim coach Mikey Varas, played a friendly with New Zealand in Cincinnati and only managed a 1-1 draw. This followed a 2-1 defeat earlier in this international break by neighbours and fellow 2026 World Cup hosts Canada, who are coached by the American former…
The article notes that the most significant growth is occurring in retail settings. Companies like Powerdot, Electra, and IZIVIA have been quick to install fast chargers in places where people already spend time, such as supermarkets and shopping centres. This marks a shift towards integrating charging into daily life, rather than restricting it to highways…
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Jaguars and Nemours Children Health have expanded their partnership with a three-year contract to continue to make a difference — on and off the field. The collaboration includes a Jaguars Kid Club that allows young fans to build lasting bonds through events and activities that promote a healthy lifestyle. Those…