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Car and bike show in Ocala raises funds for new Cold War Monument honoring veterans
19+ hour, 40+ min ago (84+ words) It was a day full of chrome, community, and a cause in Ocala, where car lovers gathered at Silver Springs State Park to support a lasting tribute to local veterans. Car and bike show in Ocala raises funds for new…...
Philanthropist Mac Kenzie Scott Has Now Donated Over $1 B To HBCUs
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (299+ words) Mac Kenzie Scott has donated a substantial amount to HBCUs. Scott is the ex-wife of Amazon'founder Jeff Bezos and received a nearly 4% stake in the company after they divorced in 2019, according to Bloomberg. Forbes estimates Scott's net worth today to…...
Mac Kenzie Scott Has Officially Donated $1 Billion To HBCUs Since Pledging To Give Away Most Of Her Fortune In 2019
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (378+ words) Mac Kenzie Scott, a philanthropist and the ex-wife of Jeff Bezos, has donated a whopping $26 billion since pledging to give away most of her fortune back in 2019. Some of these donations have included several HBCUs to which she now has…...
World record attempt to benefit hunger relief, Alzheimer's advocacy
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (404+ words) Mah jongg is'a four-player tile game that originated in China and was popularized in America during the 1920s and 1930s. SUMMERVILLE " Over the course of 33 hours in December 2012, four Russians continuously played the four-player tile game of mah jongg in the city…...
5 K run in Madeira Beach raises money for first responder, military mental health
22+ hour, 28+ min ago (54+ words) The Legends Never Die 5 K drew hundreds of runners to the beach to raise funding and awareness for mental health issues affecting first responders and the military. The Legends Never Die 5 K drew hundreds of runners to the beach to…...
Southwest crew celebrates 2-year-old passenger who beat rare cancer
18+ hour, 3+ min ago (126+ words) A 2-year-old child who had been traveling across the U. S. for treatment for a rare cancer received a surprise celebration on his final flight home after successfully beating the disease. During a Southwest Airlines flight from New York to California, a…...
Defiant runner wants dialysis marathon record
1+ week, 4+ day ago (426+ words) A man who suffered kidney failure last year is hoping to set a record for the fastest marathon completed by someone receiving dialysis. Cameron Frazer from Shrewsbury said he was an active runner before being diagnosed with vasculitis, a rare…...
Being different is a good thing, Paddington actor Arti Shah tells son
18+ hour, 21+ min ago (310+ words) Arti Shah said she will keep showing her son that "being different is a good thing" as she celebrated winning an Olivier Award for her portrayal of Paddington. Shah and puppeteer James Hameed, who together bring the bear to life…...
Rovers Return: Dogs descend on Coronation Street's famous cobbles
17+ hour, 28+ min ago (249+ words) More than 200 dogs have walked along the famous cobbles at the Coronation Street Experience in Manchester for the first time. The TV set received a flurry of new and excited visitors, with many dogs dressing up for the occasion. Weatherfield's…...
A Tribute to the Real Unsung Heroes: The Hidden Hands of Love
21+ hour, 25+ min ago (529+ words) This is for the ones you don't always see. The ones who don't ask for recognition, who don't wait for applause, who don't need their names spoken loudly to know what they've done matters. The ones working quietly behind the…...