Tag: Philanthropy
Warren Buffett gives away another $1.1B and plans for distributing his $147B fortune after his death
OMAHA, Neb. -- Investor Warren Buffett renewed his Thanksgiving tradition of giving by handing out more than $1.1 billion of Berkshire Hathaway stock...
An environmental group files intent to sue a salmon farmer for pollution off Maine's coast
PORTLAND, Maine -- An environmental organization has served a notice of intent to sue one of the world's largest aquaculture companies for violations...
Man pleads guilty to stealing millions from major Detroit nonprofit
DETROIT -- A man accused of stealing $44 million from a Detroit nonprofit group pleaded guilty Friday to financial crimes that stunned the...
Veterans face challenges starting small businesses but there are resources to help
NEW YORK -- Many veterans who’ve started small businesses tell a similar story: Their military service prepared them mentally for the task, but...
Bernie Marcus, Home Depot co-founder and billionaire philanthropist, dies at 95
NEW YORK -- Bernard “Bernie” Marcus, the co-founder of The Home Depot, the world's largest home improvement chain, a billionaire philanthropist, and a...
Brazilian state law overturns soy moratorium that helped curb Amazon deforestation
AGUA CLARA, Brazil -- A historic agreement that's helped curb deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon for nearly two decades suffered a major blow after...