CNN talks to Sir Richard Branson, who manages his philanthropy like one of his businesses. Whether in the realm of disease, global warming, or conflict, his philanthropic foundation Virgin Unites treats risk the same: "Screw it, Let's Do It."
A new homeless shelter in San Francisco is using an innovative IPO program to raise money. Homeward Bound of Marin raised over one million dollars by creating the world's first nonprofit IPO (Immediate Public Offering) at $32.00 per share. The offering has attracted over 31,000 shareholders including Warren Buffet, who bought the first share.
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Looking at a warehouse full of discontinued door knobs, the folks at Union Hardware in Maryland wondered what they could possibly do to put all those products to better use. So, in 2011 the third-generation, family-owned business began a project to bring to life Vincent Van Gogh's masterpiece Starry Night using the tools of the hardware trade -- door knobs, levers and plates.
A single mom from San Diego, who adopted seven special needs boys, remained patient and pleasant during an extensive April Fools gag, perpetrated by a fake valet parking service — and she's glad she waited for the punchline.
Despite bargain basement prices for oil and natural gas, renewable energies like solar and wind raked in a record $329.3 billion of investment last year. Clean energy investment surged in 2015 in China, Africa, the US, Latin America and India, driving the world total up 4% from 2014 and beating the previous record, set in […]
One of Britain's biggest retailers is crowdfunding solar power installations for its stores – but offering 5% interest on investments and donating profits.
Angie's List announced that access to their ten million reviews about service professionals, once behind a paywall, would now be free-of-charge.
A delivery network app that allows people to ship items with drivers already headed in that direction is waiving fees for people wanting to help flood victims.
The food pantry started by a 12-yr-old girl now feeds hundreds of people —and just got a huge boost from a caring corporation. Watch her joyful reaction.
More than 50,000 people have already signed up to buy this U.S.-built car designed to save money at the gas pump while providing a safe, comfortable ride.
Local governments will no longer be allowed to ticket or shut down kids' lemonade stands, thanks to a unanimous vote by state lawmakers.
When things didn't work out, he made a "desperate decision." But when the judge in criminal court heard the story, he was booked– for a job.
Phil Solorzano opened a pizzeria in Florida and started the "Pie It Forward" movement, making a huge difference for anyone short on cash.
Facebook helped 4 million people in Paris use its "Safety Check" feature to let loved ones know they were safe. 3 other apps helped keep them safe.
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U.S. Veterans and active duty service members working for Starbucks can pass four years of free tuition on to their spouse or one of their kids.
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