Daily News Roundup: Soros Gives $18 Billion to His Philanthropy
October 17, 2017 | Read Time: 1 minute
Top News
George Soros Transfers $18 Billion to His Foundation, Creating an Instant Giant (The Wall Street Journal — subscription). Aso, see The Chronicle’s profile of his giving.
Boston Pharmaceuticals Company Pledges $500 Million to Charity (The Boston Globe)
Washington State Hospitals Accused of Billing the Poor Instead of Offering Charity Care (The Spokesman-Review)
2 Families to Give $60 Million to U. of North Carolina (Associated Press)
More News and Features
Sen. Al Franken Will Donate Harvey Weinstein’s Gifts to Charity (Star Tribune)
New Ad Campaign Shows the Faces of Global Poverty — and Opportunity (Fast Company)
What Is the Common Thread Between Objections to Gay Boy Scouts and Female Boy Scouts? (The Atlantic)
Hebrew University Announces New Museum Dedicated to Einstein (ArtNet News)
