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Recent US aid reductions and climate finance cuts are jeopardizing global health efforts, including TB and malaria programs, while private sector investment in climate adaptation in Africa is increasing amid declining government support. Experts warn these shifts could reverse progress on disease control and climate resilience.
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The 2025 MacArthur Foundation fellows, announced Wednesday, include 22 individuals across arts, science, and social issues. Notable winners are atmospheric scientist Ángél Adames-Corraliza and archaeologist Kristina Douglass, recognized for their contributions to climate understanding and indigenous conservation. The award totals $800,000, paid over five years, with no application process.
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Wong, a prominent disability justice advocate and author, died on Friday in San Francisco due to an infection. She was known for her activism, writings, and efforts to humanize disability and promote community living for marginalized groups. She was a MacArthur fellow.
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MrBeast's philanthropic organization, Beast Philanthropy, has announced a strategic partnership with the Rockefeller Foundation to engage youth and address global issues. They plan to visit Ghana early next year to learn from efforts against child labor in the cocoa industry, aiming to combine entertainment and results-oriented philanthropy.