MacKenzie Scott has mentioned it could be simple for herself and the remainder of the sector’s tremendous rich to “hole up at home” and look forward to the pandemic to finish. Instead, Scott, the ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, is freely giving her billions, together with to a number of Chicago philanthropic organizations. United Way of Metro Chicago introduced this week Scott has donated $25 million, the one greatest donation within the group’s historical past. “This amazing investment from MacKenzie Scott speaks to the incredible work being done across our community,” Sean Garrett, president and CEO of United Way of Metro Chicago, mentioned in a observation. “I will’t thank her sufficient for believing in our dedication to spend money on
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Tribute live performance of Avicii’s music to learn suicide
A live performance that includes the music of the late star Avicii will likely be held Dec. 5 in Stockholm, Sweden, with proceeds to go towards suicide prevention. The profit will assist the work of the brand new Tim Bergling Foundation — that was the actual title of the Swedish musician who killed himself in April 2018. His songs “Wake Me Up!,” ″Addicted to You” and the posthumous “SOS” topped dance music charts. The live performance will characteristic most of the singers — together with Adam Lambert and Rita Ora — who had been on Avicii’s recordings. It would be the first time most of the songs have been carried out dwell. David Guetta and
Lexus ‘Strike Out Hunger’ Program Returns In 2018 To Benefit Greater Boston Food Bank
This Technique Racers Use To Drive Efficiently Could Benefit You On Road
Automakers nowadays try to make cars as economical as possible, but what some people don’t realize is your driving style also impacts your fuel mileage. Those who aren’t fans of motorsport might not know this, and those who are might hate it, but learning how to drive efficiently actually plays a very important role in the outcome of races. In series such as Formula One and Formula E, there’s no refueling — or recharging — so drivers sometimes have to use various techniques to conserve fuel, many of which can have the same effect if you use them on public roads. The most method drivers use to reduce their consumption is called lifting and... NESN.com
Bruins Players, Alumni To Participate In ‘Casino Night’ Saturday In Boston
The Boston Bruins don’t just have a game scheduled for Saturday. After the B’s host the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday afternoon, current and former Bruins will participate in “Casino Night” at The Hotel Commonwealth in Boston. All proceeds from the event, which begins at 5 p.m. ET, will benefit the Boston Bruins Foundation. Those 21 and older also can participate in “Casino Night” by buying general admission ($ 250) or VIP ($ 400) tickets, both of which include $ 1,000 in chips. If you opt for the VIP tickets, you can meet and take pictures with the players prior to the event. There also will be a silent and live auction. You
Bill Belichick Provides Little Insight Into Surprising Jamie Collins Trade
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick has some explaining to do. OK, Belichick probably has earned the benefit of the doubt, but fans and players are still looking for answers after the Patriots traded second-team All-Pro linebacker Jamie Collins to the Cleveland Browns on Monday for a compensatory third-round draft pick. Belichick appeared on WEEI’s “Dale & Holley” to share some reasoning behind the trade, and the audio can be heard in the above video from NESN Sports Today. Thumbnail photo via Kevin Hoffman/USA TODAY Sports Images ... NESN.com
Brennan: Sky GAA deal would benefit clubs
Updated: Friday, 28 Mar 2014 15:41 | Comments Some GAA games may be broadcast on Sky Former GAA president Nickey Brennan has said a mooted deal between the GAA and broadcaster Sky will be of benefit to clubs around the country. Brennan, while stressing that he was unaware if a deal between the GAA and the pay-per-view broadcaster had been done, said he was sure that a majority of games would still be available on free-to-air television. “It is something that has probably been in the pipeline for some time,” Brennan told RTÉ Radio. “I know that Sky has expressed interest the last couple of times that the television rights came up for negotiations. I was involved myself a few years ago when Setanta became