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X @The Economist
The Economist· 2025-12-23 17:00
At the end of every year, somewhere between buying presents and overeating, Americans usually turn charitable. But it seems fewer of them will give money away in 2025 than in the past https://t.co/EZ6s3ZXj1s ...
The Epidemic of "Poverty Porn" | Tobey Tolar | TEDxETSU
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-22 16:18
Whether you like it or not, each and every single person sitting here today is addicted to porn. Whether you are addicted to your screens or have really ever watched television, you intake more porn than you may realize. Let me set up a scene for you.The year is 2008. You're sitting in front of your television screen when you hear a very familiar, angelic song being played over top of commercial. Your attention is drawn as the camera zooms in on a young African child's face and a voiceover comes on.Don't yo ...
The Secret to a Meaningful Life: Why Giving is the Best Cheat Code | Jonathan Donath | TEDxSouthlake
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-17 16:56
Core Message - The core message revolves around the transformative power of consistent, daily giving, regardless of the amount [1][3][15] - Giving is presented not just as an act of charity, but as a fundamental aspect of human nature and a means to personal fulfillment [5][6] - The act of giving is portrayed as a skill that can be developed and strengthened through regular practice, similar to learning a musical instrument or a sport [5][8] Key Principles - The principle of automating giving, even in small amounts like $1 a day, to ensure consistent charitable action [3] - The idea that giving creates a "giving frequency" that positively impacts both the giver and the receiver, fostering a sense of connection and purpose [10][11][12] - The concept of overcoming barriers to giving, such as feeling overwhelmed by choices or fearing financial insecurity, by making it a daily habit [7][8] Supporting Evidence - The speaker's personal experience of giving over $27 million to charity over six years, inspired by his grandfather's example and a YouTube video [1] - The story of a man who signed up his young children for daily giving to instill a lifelong habit of generosity [2][3] - Testimonials from individuals who experienced positive changes in their lives, such as increased self-worth and a sense of belonging, through daily giving [3][4]
X @Binance
Binance· 2025-12-17 11:00
Binance Charity Initiatives - Binance Charity is providing USD 245,000 in aid to support flood relief efforts in Sumatra, Indonesia [1] - The aid includes support for the Indonesian Red Cross and direct airdrops to affected Binance users [1] Geographic Focus - The initiative is focused on providing assistance to those affected by the devastating floods in Sumatra, Indonesia [1]
X @Bloomberg
Bloomberg· 2025-12-10 11:35
Billionaires like the Dells aside, Americans are giving less to charity, writes @McCloskeyAbby. But we lose something when we stop helping strangers (via @opinion) https://t.co/NAoeZw85Ey ...
Melania Trump hosts a Toys for Tots charity drive
NBC News· 2025-12-08 18:58
For more than 75 years, Marines and volunteers across America collect and deliver new toys to children who need a little extra joy during Christmas. His sleigh parked safely with his reindeer. Santa climbed aboard my osprey and couldn't stop smiling.Santa told me that the osprey floated through the sky like a giant snowflake, but it is way faster than a sleigh could ever Fly. ...
5 Ways Your Humanness Can Change the World | Angela Burgess | TEDxCapeMay
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-08 16:48
[music] [applause] [applause] I'm only human. Pause for a moment and think about the last time you said those words. I'm only human.Maybe you shared them with a child, a colleague or a friend who had made a mistake or was just feeling inadequate. You're only human. We say it all the time and we have this tendency, at least in the English language, to equate being human with being flawed.But what if being human isn't what makes us flawed. What if being human is what makes us extraordinary. You know, as human ...
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Nick Szabo· 2025-12-07 05:32
RT Abier (@abierkhatib)Check this out 😕The pro-Israel charity IFCJ raised over $1.4B, mostly from evangelical Christian Zionists. CEO Yael Eckstein tells poor church communities that donating to 🇮🇱 brings divine financial rewards, while ProPublica reports the group also funds IDF projects.In ’Til Kingdom Come, she urges impoverished Kentuckians to keep giving, calling it a path to prosperity ...
X @Cassandra Unchained
Cassandra Unchained· 2025-12-03 15:23
Twelve months a year, Cassandra Unchained will donate 5% of subscription revenue during that month to a selected and vetted charity. This is also an opportunity to spread the word about charities truly making a difference. December’s charity is TogetherCalifornia, which was founded by Christian Bale and his wife Sibi to attack the foster care problem with real world action.https://t.co/5RXvM9NYwV ...
X @BBC News (World)
BBC News (World)· 2025-12-03 06:34
Cancer survivor scales Kilimanjaro for charity https://t.co/2XorQWnUKH ...