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Twin Megastorms Have Scientists Fearing This May Be The New Normal

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09/07/2017

Twin Megastorms Have Scientists Fearing This May Be The New Normal One week after the record deluge in Texas, the ... But for many scientists they are a worrying sign of a “ new normal” in which extreme weather...

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New Research Links Increased Minimum Wage to Reduced Child Maltreatment

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09/13/2017

New Research Links Increased Minimum Wage to Reduced Child ... families out of poverty and reduce income equality, but a new study contends that a rise in wages would also reduce ... the impact of minimum wage...

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Children, Youth and Families

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Total Health Costs of Industrial Food Systems Are “Staggering,” Says New Report

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10/10/2017

... of Industrial Food Systems Are “Staggering,” Says New Report A new report by international experts draws significant ... the Executive Director of GAFF, calls the report’ s conclusions “...

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International/Foreign Affairs

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How Propel Capital is Charting New Paths For Venture Philanthropy in Progressive Organizing

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12/12/2017

How Propel Capital is Charting New Paths For Venture Philanthropy in Progressive ... Last week, the fund launched Propel Democracy, a new $5 million effort that seeks 'to catalyze investment in ... isn’t the...

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Salesforce Commits to Adding 1,000 New Local Jobs

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11/30/2018

Salesforce Commits to Adding 1,000 New Local Jobs Salesforce, the global leader in CRM, today ... Tower Chicago, significantly expanding the company' s regional headquarters in Chicago. As part of the...

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Research to Prevent Blindess Finds New Clues to Vision Loss in Macular Degeneration

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09/02/2015

Research to Prevent Blindess Finds New Clues to Vision Loss in Macular Degeneration ... Communications.... Research to Prevent Blindess Finds New Clues to Vision Loss in Macular Degeneration ...

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Research to Prevent Blindness

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Century Foundation President Comments on New Proposal Offering Debt Forgiveness

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07/22/2016

Century Foundation President Comments on New Proposal Offering Debt Forgiveness What makes you a ... loans forgiven... Century Foundation President Comments on New Proposal Offering Debt Forgiveness ...

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Sloan Foundation Funds New App and TV Series Focusing on Science

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07/27/2016

Sloan Foundation Funds New App and TV Series Focusing on Science Real science is ... real-life counterparts to the science embedded in today’ s films and TV shows. Faith Salie (NPR and CBS Sunday ... about movies...

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Simons Foundation Gives $1.5M to Explore New Approaches to Data Mining

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08/01/2016

Simons Foundation Gives $1.5M to Explore New Approaches to Data Mining It takes a well-trained eye to ... Simons Foundation Gives $1.5M to Explore New Approaches to Data Mining ...

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In Canada, Climate Change Could Open New Farmland To The Plow

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09/25/2017

In Canada, Climate Change Could Open New Farmland To The Plow As global warming intensifies ... 200,000 farmers. . . In Canada, Climate Change Could Open New Farmland To The Plow ...

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The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation Funds Construction of New Playground

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07/23/2018

The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation Funds Construction of New Playground The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation and the ... The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation Funds Construction of New Playground ...

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Ford Foundation Is A Sponsor of New Exhibits at the Muhammad Ali Center

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06/22/2016

Ford Foundation Is A Sponsor of New Exhibits at the Muhammad Ali Center Construction soon will begin on new exhibits at the Muhammad Ali Center after work was ... following humanitarian and boxing champion...

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Ms. Foundation for Women Announces Jocelyn Frye as New Board Chair

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11/07/2018

Ms. Foundation for Women Announces Jocelyn Frye as New Board Chair Ms. Foundation for Women announced that Jocelyn Frye has been elected as its new Board Chair. Frye will head the body that offers guidance ... and...

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SNF Temporarily Pauses Submission of New Grant Requests for Projects in Greece

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12/11/2018

SNF Temporarily Pauses Submission of New Grant Requests for Projects in Greece The Stavros ... ( SNF ) announced that temporarily pauses submission of new grant requests for projects in Greece, “taking a step .....

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The Education Foundation of America Announces Two New Staff Members

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04/29/2019

The Education Foundation of America Announces Two New Staff Members The Educational Foundation of America (EFA) is happy to announce that we are welcoming two new staff members this spring. David Monsma is our...

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ASPCA Cautions Against Using New Cannabis Treats for Ailing Pets

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04/23/2015

ASPCA Cautions Against Using New Cannabis Treats for Ailing Pets With medical marijuana ... claim proponents.... ASPCA Cautions Against Using New Cannabis Treats for Ailing Pets ...

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Philanthropists, Lawmakers Behind New Push for College Education in Prison

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07/29/2015

Philanthropists, Lawmakers Behind New Push for College Education in Prison Philanthropy ... for federal grants. But in recent years, Doris Buffett’ s Sunshine Lady Foundation and the Ford Foundation have .....

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Wallace Foundation Supports New Professional Standards For Educational Leaders

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11/30/2015

Wallace Foundation Supports New Professional Standards For Educational Leaders The ... by the Wallace Foundation. Wallace Foundation Supports New Professional Standards For Educational Leaders ...

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