Democrats won major Senate races in North Carolina and Georgia, but it remained unclear whether the party would succeed in wresting control of the chamber from President Donald Trump’s Republicans with millions of votes still uncounted in Tuesday’s midterm elections. Democrats flip North Carolina Senate seat as battle for chamber takes shape. Photographer: Al Drago/Bloomberg … Read more
In a July 8, 2024 letter to the Johns Hopkins University committee, President Ron Daniels wrote that Bloomberg Philanthropies had given the University a $1 billion donation to sponsor scholarships at its graduate schools. The burden of debt has long discouraged poor and middle-class students who want careers in medicine. The 2024 gift builds on … Read more
Michael David Whatley is a representative of the Republican Party in the state of North Carolina, where he will be competing for a Senate seat against Roy Cooper. He served as chief of staff to U.S. Senator Elizabeth Dole from 2004 to 2007. He later went on to become chairman of the North Carolina Republican … Read more
Movies can entertain audiences, preserve memories, and offer new perspectives on the world. In 2004, the University of California, Santa Barbara, announced plans for a center that would bring creative work, academic research and public engagement together. Actor and producer Michael Douglas donated $1 million to help fund the proposed Center for Film, Television and … Read more
Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch had rides, a zoo, and a house. But part of it also sat in a program meant to protect farmland. According to an Associated Press report published by CBS News on September 9, 2003, officials found that Jackson was getting a property tax break he wasn’t entitled to. Michael Jackson, whose … Read more
Many of us have probably skipped a doctor visit because it cost too much or took too long to arrange. In Charlotte, North Carolina, regular care was a real challenge for many people. In October 2017, Novant Health announced a $7 million gift from basketball star Michael Jordan to open two health clinics for families … Read more
US economists Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford jointly won the 2026 Nobel Economics Prize on Monday. They were awarded the prize for their research on how governments and central banks can manage changes in the economy. Robert Hall and Michael Woodford win the 2026 Nobel Economics Prize for research on economic stability. (Photo by … Read more
Bloomberg’s $1B gift to Johns Hopkins made medical tuition free for families earning under $300K (Image Credit: Wikipedia) For many students, getting into medical school is only the beginning of a much bigger financial challenge. Tuition, accommodation and everyday expenses can make years of professional training difficult to afford. In July 2024, Bloomberg Philanthropies announced … Read more
The massive Beverly Hills mansion that was once owned by Michael Caine and Ricky Martin has found a buyer after being listed for four months. The deal for the Benedict Canyon estate was closed for $35 million after a huge discount, according to a report by Realtor.com. The buyer has not been identified. Carl Gambino … Read more
Image: Getty/ Morehouse College In 2021, Michael Jordan and Jordan Brand committed over $1 million to Morehouse College for scholarships and academic programming for students studying journalism and sports-related fields. Five years later, it has taken physical form in the Morehouse Multimedia Center, a facility built to give students hands-on experience in digital storytelling, sports … Read more