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Verizon Frontline challenges innovators to build future of public safety

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:10:57 EDT

At a glance - - - • Verizon Frontline launches the second annual App Developer Challenge with a $25,000 grand prize for innovative public safety mobile apps. - - • The contest opens on National First Responders Day (October 28, 2026) and accepts submissions through April 2, 2027. - - • Three finalists will present live at the National Law Enforcement Museum in Washington, D.C. in May 2027. - - - - Verizon Frontline today launched the second annual Verizon Frontline App Developer Chall...

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Starting today, every home booked on Airbnb will help house people in crisis

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:14:29 EDT

Starting today, Airbnb will donate a portion of its revenue from every stay to Airbnb.org, which provides free, temporary housing to people in times of crisis. The new funding model will help provide $500 million USD to Airbnb.org over the next five years, putting the nonprofit on a path to provide 1 million nights of free housing annually. This funding will also allow Airbnb.org to expand its work to support families traveling for medical care, survivors fleeing domestic violence and expl...

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Stories of success, from Gyros Island to the Colombian Amazon

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 08:03:48 EDT

Hope remains amid nature loss - - Every two years, WWF's globally recognized Living Planet Report shows how nature is faring in our changing world, with the latest edition revealing a 73% decline in monitored wildlife populations over a 52-year period. Importantly, however, it also concludes that there is still a clear path toward recovery if we trigger positive tipping points in our energy, food and finance systems – the main drivers of nature loss. The report also looks at recent enco...

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The 5th Rafa Nadal Foundation Awards close their application period with 331 projects received

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 06:13:27 EDT

The application period for the 5th Rafa Nadal Foundation Awards closed last Friday with a total of 331 projects received, submitted by social organisations working to improve people's lives and address a wide range of societal needs. - - With this fifth edition, the awards have reached a total of 1,523 projects received over their five-year history, consolidating their role as an important channel for collaboration between the Rafa Nadal Foundation and the non-profit sector, as well as an...

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Mobility Projects in Collaboration Between Toyota Mobility Foundation and Ruta N to Receive Up to $500 Million (COP) to Improve Transportation in Medell�n

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:24:24 EDT

- - • Pilot phase completed - - - - - • Second scale-up phase to expand user base, operations, and sustainability models. - - - - - • Selected to advance are Brazo Amigo, Pendiente Cero, and MOBI - - - - - • Innovators advance to a second scale-up phase to strengthen their assisted mobility, barrier management, and trip-planning information solutions - - - Ruta N and Toyota Mobility Foundation announced the three innovators selected to advance to the next stage of the Medell�n Mob...

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The Ford Foundation, one of the world's largest grantmakers, will throw more weight behind democracy

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:18:07 EDT

Published in the Associated Press - - By James Pollard - - The Ford Foundation, one of the world's largest private grantmakers, will overhaul its spending to counter what new leadership views as the mutually reinforcing rise of both autocracy and inequality. - - The New York-based philanthropy committed Thursday to driving more funds toward the basic building blocks of democracy. The new strategic direction comes less than one year into Ford Foundation President Heather Gerken's tenure...

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Greenpeace disrupts NVIDIA's CEO keynote speech at NVIDIA GTC Conference

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:34:57 EDT

Greenpeace Germany activists protested during NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang's keynote at NVIDIA GTC Conference. The activists projected “NVIDIA, clean up your dirty business” onto the stage and unrolled a banner with the same message referencing the environmental and ethical impact of the AI frenzy, enabled by the massive production of their chips for global markets. - - In recent years, Greenpeace organisations have repeatedly exposed the company's climate footprint especially through its outs...

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Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Mayor of Liverpool Steve Rotheram to join Gogglebox for Stand Up To Cancer on Channel 4

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:15:14 EDT

Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Mayor of Liverpool Steve Rotheram will be joining Gogglebox regulars, and other famous faces, to react to the week's television in a special episode for Stand Up To Cancer, this Friday at 9:05pm on Channel 4. - - The Prime Minister has a longstanding commitment to supporting charities, building on his work as Mayor of Greater Manchester and continuing in office as Prime Minister. - - The Prime Minister and Mayor of Liverpool join the recently announced S...

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Ford Foundation Appoints Fatima Goss Graves to Board of Trustees

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:22:47 EDT

The Ford Foundation announced the election of Fatima Goss Graves to its board of trustees. Ms. Goss Graves is the president and chief executive officer of the National Women's Law Center and president of the National Women's Law Center Action Fund. - - “We are thrilled to welcome Fatima Goss Graves's perspective and expertise to the Ford Foundation Board of Trustees,” said Ursula Burns, Chair of the Ford Foundation Board of Trustees. “Fatima's track record speaks for itself, her strategic...

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Equipping NYC neighborhoods for flash floods and extreme heat

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:33:06 EDT

At a glance - - - • Proactive disaster preparedness: United Way's United We Prepare initiative, supported by Verizon Community Disaster Resilience, helps U.S. communities, including New York City, shift from reacting to extreme weather events to actively building long-term readiness before crises hit. - • Emergency kits tailored to specific weather events : The initiative equips residents with gear and necessities tailored to local risks, providing flash flood supplies like waterproof...

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Toyota Mobility Foundation and POLIS Launch Inclusive Mobility Cities Challenge Across Europe

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 08:32:12 EDT

Multi-year program will support three to five cities to co-develop and deploy inclusive, innovative, and sustainable mobility solutions - - - • The call invites POLIS member cities and regions and cities which have an existing relationship with the Toyota Mobility Foundation with populations between 100,000 and 1,000,000 to apply to become “Champion Cities”. - - • Selected cities will receive substantial project funding, expert support and peer-learning opportunities over three to four...

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Lenovo Foundation Announces Support for UNICEF's Global Humanitarian Thematic Fund

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:08:10 EDT

Lenovo Foundation is proud to announce a new global partnership with UNICEF USA in support of UNICEF's Global Humanitarian Thematic Fund (GHTF). The partnership will provide flexible, predictable funding that allows UNICEF to respond rapidly and strategically when humanitarian crises strike. - - The need has never been greater. UNICEF estimates that in 2026, 200 million children across 133 countries and territories will require humanitarian assistance. Children caught in conflict, displace...

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Anheuser-Busch Delivered 25,000+ Cans of Emergency Drinking Water to Florida Following Hurricane Isaias

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:27:49 EDT

Key Facts: - - - • 25,000+ cans of emergency drinking water delivered to Florida communities impacted by Hurricane Isaias - • Emergency drinking water produced at Anheuser-Busch's Cartersville brewery - • Anheuser-Busch and its wholesaler partners have donated more than 100 million cans of emergency drinking water since 1988 - - - - - Anheuser-Busch delivered more than 25,000 cans of emergency drinking water to Florida's Gulf Coast to support residents and first responders as they rec...

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UN Binding Treaty negotiations kick off as Checkmate on corporate power nears

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:20:47 EDT

The 12th session of negotiations for a UN Binding Treaty to hold transnational corporations accountable for their human rights violations and ensure affected communities have access to justice is underway in Geneva, Switzerland. Following the launch of the pivotal Checkmate campaign and a solidarity action with Palestine, marking the latest stage in the genocide, Friends of the Earth International, alongside the Global Campaign to Reclaim Peoples' Sovereignty, Dismantle Corporate Power...

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SWAIA's 21st Annual Winter Indian Market Returns Thanksgiving Weekend

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:41:18 EDT

The Southwestern Association for Indian Arts (SWAIA) is pleased to announce its 21st annual Winter Indian Market, taking place on Saturday, November 28, and Sunday, November 29, 2026, at the Santa Fe Convention Center. The Thanksgiving weekend tradition showcases 160 SWAIA artists for a weekend of art, community, and cultural celebration. - - Market hours are Saturday, November 28, from 10 am to 5 pm; Sunday, November 29, from 9 am to 4 pm. Tickets are $15 for one day or $25 for the weekend...

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Five ways to give the gift of Four Seasons Hotel Singapore

Fri, 9 Oct 2026 07:10:26 EDT

As the festive season approaches, Four Seasons Hotel Singapore welcomes guests to embrace the spirit of giving with a thoughtfully curated selection of memorable family moments, wellness experiences, culinary creations and festive indulgences designed to bring people together. - - 1. A Season of Family Togetherness - - Give the gift of shared moments with a family escape designed around connection and play. The Festive Family Fun experience includes daily breakfast, thoughtful in-room c...

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Airbnb contributes $100K+ to Massachusetts' Legalize Starter Homes campaign

Wed, 7 Oct 2026 12:22:59 EDT

Key Takeaways - - - • Airbnb supports Ballot Question 7 to help Massachusetts communities build more affordable housing for its young residents and working families. - - • Question 7 would make it easier to build homes on smaller lots, enabling many more municipalities across the state to build starter homes. Currently, many Massachusetts towns effectively limit more affordable, starter homes from being built with some towns requiring lots to be up to two acres. - - • Airbnb is contribu...

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Patrick Quirk Named Chief Policy, Advocacy and Campaigns Officer for Save the Children

Wed, 7 Oct 2026 09:04:15 EDT

Save the Children, the leading nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of children worldwide, announced Patrick Quirk as its new Chief Policy, Advocacy and Campaigns Officer. In this role, Quirk will lead the organization's efforts to shape public policy, mobilize stakeholders and strengthen Save the Children's position as a voice for children. - - At a critical moment for children in the United States and around the world, Quirk will lead Save the Children's efforts to mobilize polit...

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Rafa Nadal Foundation attends the 3rd Deporte en Positivo Congress

Wed, 7 Oct 2026 02:24:14 EDT

Rosa Mar�a Molina, Director of the Fundaci�n Rafa Nadal Centre in Madrid, took part in the 3rd Deporte en Positivo Congress, organised by AS and held in Madrid. The event brought together athletes, institutional representatives and experts to reflect on the role of sport as a driver of inspiration, learning, wellbeing and social cohesion. - - Under an idea that captures the spirit of the event — “sport's greatest victory is that no one is left behind” — the congress highlighted the ab...

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UNice Hair and EBeauty Mark 5th Year of Partnership With 100 Free Wigs

Fri, 2 Oct 2026 09:00:00 EDT

This October, UNice and EBeauty mark their 5th year of partnership with “Strands of Strength,” the latest UNice Pink Love campaign supporting women experiencing hair loss during breast cancer treatment. UNice will provide 100 free wigs through EBeauty's wig programs, giving cancer patients an opportunity to apply for a wig at no cost. - - Applications will be open from October 1 through October 18, 2026. Cancer patients a

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Newsom signs landmark bill easing Californians' access to clean, affordable 'balcony solar'

Thu, 1 Oct 2026 17:11:37 EDT

The Environmental Working Group applauds Gov. Gavin Newsom for signing legislation that will help Californians to invest in clean energy and tackle sky-high energy bills, by making it easier to install small, affordable “balcony solar” systems. - - Senate Bill 868, known as the Plug and Play Solar Act, eliminates the red tape that has kept these systems from use in apartments, condos and single-family homes. The new law also ensures the systems comply with strict safety standards. - - The b...

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Athleta Partners with Susan G. Komen® to Support the Fight Against Breast Cancer

Thu, 1 Oct 2026 11:42:10 EDT

One in eight US women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Behind every diagnosis is a unique story of strength, and together, these stories remind us of resilience, courage, and the power of community that helps women navigate their breast health journeys. - - That's why Athleta is proud to partner with Susan G. Komen, supporting its efforts to advance research, provide patient support, advocate for better outcomes, and expand access to care for those impacted by breas...

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