The real reason Stephen Schwarzman gave Oxford £185 million was bigger than academics

The real reason Stephen Schwarzman gave Oxford £185 million was bigger than academics

The record-breaking gift by Stephen Schwarzman to Oxford goes beyond lectures and libraries. Image credit – Wikimedia The first reaction to Oxford University’s announcement regarding the creation of the Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities in support of the project by Stephen Schwarzman was an emphasis on its cost – the £185 million donation from the…

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Bangladesh’s viral buffaloes resembling Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu steal spotlight

Bangladesh’s viral buffaloes resembling Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu steal spotlight

Images of buffalo one named after Donald Trump other after Benjamin Netanyahu (Source/X) Albino buffaloes in Bangladesh that resemble global leaders US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have become a major attraction ahead of the Eid al-Adha festival, with crowds gathering daily at cattle farms in Narayanganj near the capital Dhaka…

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Dozens arrested at Tommy Robinson march in London; Elon Musk calls Britain ‘prison island’

Dozens arrested at Tommy Robinson march in London; Elon Musk calls Britain ‘prison island’

Tommy Robinson march in London London witnessed one of its largest security operations in recent years as tens of thousands gathered for far-right activist Tommy Robinson’s “Unite the Kingdom” march alongside a massive pro-Palestine Nakba Day rally.The demonstrations prompted a £4.5 million policing operation amid fears of violent clashes between rival groups.According to The Independent,…

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How Nike founder Phil Knight’s  billion gift is reshaping cancer care in America

How Nike founder Phil Knight’s $2 billion gift is reshaping cancer care in America

Phil and Penny Knight’s $2 billion donation to OHSU’s Knight Cancer Institute exemplifies legacy-changing philanthropy, moving beyond spontaneous “lightning strikes.” Philanthropy, especially that which we see on a large scale, is often seen as one such lightning strike wherein a wealthy philanthropist throws an incredible sum of money into solving a problem somewhere far away,…

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5 longest walls on Earth ranked

5 longest walls on Earth ranked

Ancient stone walls, built for power and security, vary dramatically in scale. While most served as city or military fortifications, the Great Wall of China dwarfs all others, stretching over 21,000 km. As we consider the monuments of the past which have become landmarks within our scenery, few pictures come more vividly to mind than…

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British tourist breaks neck during France trip, faces huge medical bills after travelling without insurance

British tourist breaks neck during France trip, faces huge medical bills after travelling without insurance

British tourist Guy Evans (Image: GoFundMe) A British man has been left unable to walk and staring at huge medical bills after breaking his neck during a holiday in France, all because he travelled without insurance.Guy Evans, 30, suffered the life-changing injury while visiting his father’s holiday home in the Loire Valley with his brother…

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‘We will not remain silent’: Tommy Robinson warns of  ‘genocide’ targeting Christians in Nigeria at London march

‘We will not remain silent’: Tommy Robinson warns of ‘genocide’ targeting Christians in Nigeria at London march

British activist Tommy Robinson raised concerns over the persecution of Christians in Nigeria during the “Unite the Kingdom” march in central London on Saturday, alongside a Nigerian bishop who accused Western institutions of failing to speak out against attacks on Christian communities.Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, organised the rally around themes including British…

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A 2,000-year-old stone maze discovered in India could change what we know about ancient Rome links

A 2,000-year-old stone maze discovered in India could change what we know about ancient Rome links

A mysterious circular stone structure discovered in the grasslands of Maharashtra is drawing major attention from archaeologists and historians across the world. Hidden in the Boramani grasslands of Solapur district, the formation is now believed to be India’s largest circular labyrinth, with experts estimating that it could be more than 2,000 years old. The discovery…

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Taliban formally recognises child marriage with news rules, guidelines in Afghanistan

Taliban formally recognises child marriage with news rules, guidelines in Afghanistan

Taliban regime in Afghanistan has introduced a controversial new family law regulation governing marriages, divorce and child marriage, drawing widespread criticism from international observers.The 31-article regulation, titled “Principles of Separation Between Spouses,” was approved by Taliban supreme leader Hibatullah Akhundzada and published in the regime’s official gazette in mid-May, according to Afghan outlet Amu TV.The…

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Candace Owens challenges Charlie Kirk succession story surrounding Erika Kirk and TPUSA future

Candace Owens challenges Charlie Kirk succession story surrounding Erika Kirk and TPUSA future

Candace Owens challenges Charlie Kirk succession story surrounding Erika Kirk and TPUSA future (Image via Getty) The fight around Candace Owens, Charlie Kirk, and Erika Kirk took another turn after political commentator Jammles shared a long post defending Turning Point USA’s leadership decision online. Jammles wrote that people should stop treating TPUSA like “public property”…

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Did Candace Owens’ producer and manager quit? Ben Shapiro appears to confirm staff exit rumors

Did Candace Owens’ producer and manager quit? Ben Shapiro appears to confirm staff exit rumors

Rumors surrounding Candace Owens gained momentum after a viral post claimed her top producer and manager had quit. The speculation intensified when Ben Shapiro referenced the alleged departures while discussing online influence in conservative media. His remarks sparked widespread debate on social media, with users questioning the stability and institutional power of major political commentary…

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“Over the years, those who have seemed to me to be the most happy, contented and fulfilled have always been the people who have lived the most outgoing and unselfish lives.”

“Over the years, those who have seemed to me to be the most happy, contented and fulfilled have always been the people who have lived the most outgoing and unselfish lives.”

There are some quotes that immediately sound powerful because they are dramatic. Then others work differently. They feel quiet at first. Simple. Almost ordinary. Then, after reading them a second time, they begin to settle in your mind a little more.This quote from Queen Elizabeth II feels very much like that.At first glance, the words…

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