In the Philippines, noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are a big problem. Many people die from heart and brain diseases. The Department of Health tried to help by creating the Philippine Package of Essential Non-Communicable Disease Interventions (Phil PEN). But, healthcare workers found it hard to use because of too many forms. To make things easier, someone created a...
Warren Buffett, the legendary investor, is making some big changes. He's speeding up plans to give away most of his $150 billion fortune to his kids' charities. Buffett is 95 now, and he thinks his children are ready. They're in their 60s and have plenty of experience. Buffett is also stepping down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. He'll hand over the reins to Gregory A...
A big change is happening in the world of charity and tech. The AB DAO x AB Charity Foundation just added five new experts to their team. These aren't just any experts though. They are former leaders from different countries. Their goal? To make charity work better using new technologies. The new team members come from places like Senegal, Antigua and Barbuda, Vanua...
The Philippines is once again facing a major storm, with Super Typhoon Fung-wong making landfall just days after another deadly storm. This time, the focus is on preparedness and response. Fung-wong, a powerful storm with winds reaching 115 miles per hour, hit the eastern part of the country on Sunday night. It's the strongest typhoon of the year so far, and authori...
The Philippines faced a rough night as Typhoon Fung-Wong, known locally as Uwan, made its way through the northern regions. The storm left behind a trail of destruction, with at least two lives lost and many more affected. Over a million people were forced to leave their homes before the typhoon even hit, showing just how powerful this storm was. In the city of Sant...
Tanabe Hajime, a notable Japanese philosopher, had a deep interest in religion. He believed that philosophy and religion should not be separate. Instead, they should work together. His ideas were not just theoretical. He proposed a "second religious reformation. " This was not just a random idea. It came from his deep philosophical beliefs. One of his key works, "De...
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, led by Mark Zuckerberg and Dr. Priscilla Chan, has shifted its focus to science and artificial intelligence. The organization is now concentrating on A. I. and scientific research, led by a network of research centers called Biohub. It has also acquired the team of an A. I. start-up, Evolutionary Scale, and named Alex Rives, the compan...
Texas Christian University just got a huge surprise. Someone gave them $40 million to help their science and engineering programs grow. This is the biggest gift they've ever gotten for these programs in their 25-year history. The money comes from Louise Dilworth Davis. She went to TCU a long time ago and her son did too. She wants to help the school become better at...
A big change is happening at the UH Ahuja Medical Center in Beachwood. The South Pavilion is getting a new name. It will now be called the Carol and John Fountain Pavilion. This is all because of a generous donation from Carol and John Fountain. This donation is part of a larger fundraising campaign. The campaign is called “Because of You: The Campaign for Universit...
The Philippines is no stranger to storms, but Typhoon Kalmaegi, known locally as Tino, is causing quite a stir. This powerful typhoon made landfall in the central part of the country, bringing with it strong winds and heavy rains. The weather bureau, PAGASA, has issued a warning, stating that conditions could be life-threatening. Kalmaegi is moving through the Visay...