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Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez name latest recipients of $50M Courage and Civility Awards

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Longoria, best known for her role on the ABC television series “Desperate Housewives” (2004-2012), founded the Eva Longoria Foundation in 2012 with a mission to “help Latinas build better futures for themselves and their families through education and entrepreneurship.”

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UW Bothell and UW Seattle rank first and third among public universities that ‘pay off the most’

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The average annual net cost for in-state students (income $48,001-$75,000) is $6,812. We are making those investments that will allow us to continue our mission to increase access to an excellent education.”. Bothell moved up from No. 2 last year to eclipse the main UW campus, which fell from the top spot to No.

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MacKenzie Scott reveals another round of philanthropy: $2.74 billion to 286 organizations

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billion, will go to 286 organizations focused on promoting equity, alleviating poverty and promoting education and the arts, bringing her total philanthropic outlay to more than $8 billion. And despite her philanthropy, her net worth keeps growing. billion donated by high-net-worth individuals. The new gifts, tallying $2.74

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IT Vortex: The Effort to Achieve Net Zero Carbon Emissions is Far More Than a Business Goal

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As a company, we feel we need to educate and implore our clients, vendors, and distributors to follow suit for the sake of the planet.” . “We don’t believe that sustainability comes down to one step in particular, but instead is made genuine and real by many smaller, conscious decisions,” he says. “As

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‘Baby bond’ legislation aims to address wealth gaps in Washington state

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Recipients would be eligible to receive a one-time disbursement from the pool from age 18 to 35, which they could use for one of three purposes: a down payment on a home, post-secondary education, or starting a business. Household net worth in Washington State and the U.S. The data reflect longstanding wealth gaps in the U.S.

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Maximize Reach with Top eReader Platforms for Publishers

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eReader platforms for publishers are software solutions that allow publishers to leverage several techniques to maximize the reach of their digital content products amongst diverse audiences—from readers of fiction and nonfiction to educational content and children’s books. This is where eReader platforms are playing an important role.

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Leafly avoids Nasdaq delisting after meeting minimum price requirements

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It also serves as an educational resource. million, down 11% year-over-year, and a net loss of $1.4 Leafly’s stock was trading around $6.30 as of Monday afternoon, with a market capitalization of about $13 million. The company reported second quarter revenue of $10.7 million, down from a profit of $14.8

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