May 2019

Investing for Social Impact Is Complicated. Here Are 4 Ways to Simplify It.

Finance /

Investing in companies or organizations that make a positive change on society can be a bit like indulging in a vice: A lot of people might enjoy it privately, but they’re not comfortable talking about it publicly. When asked about this strategy, known as impact investing, investors typically give a lukewarm response or sidestep the […]

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Cannula sleeves: ‘Simple solution for dementia patients’

Lifestyle /

Image copyright HandmadeForDementia Image caption Sharon Wallace (middle) says anybody who needs a cannula sleeve can have one When singer Sharon Wallace volunteered at a hospice in her local area, she noticed how small things can make a huge difference. “It can be heartbreaking when you see people affected by dementia,” she said. “They’re often

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Love Island 2019: Tyson Fury’s brother among this season’s line-up

Entertainment /

Image copyright ITV2 A firefighter, a ballroom dancer and a scientist are among the contestants on this year’s Love Island. Boxer Tyson Fury’s brother and Strictly star AJ Pritchard’s brother will also hope to find love on the ITV2 show. Now in its fifth series, Love Island returns to our screens on 3 June. “The

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China state TV carries Daily Show spot on Huawei lead in 5G

Technology /

China has deployed an unlikely voice in its trade war with the U.S.: Trevor Noah of Comedy Central’s The Daily Show. A brief clip from the comedian’s “If You Don’t Know, Now You Know” segment on Chinese equipment maker Huawei’s dominance in next-generation 5G mobile technology ran on state broadcaster CCTV’s national lunchtime news on

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J.J. Watt Gets Engaged And Justin Timberlake Is Playfully Upset

Sports /

NFL star J.J. Watt announced his engagement to soccer pro Kealia Ohai on Sunday and received many comments from celebrities. Arnold Schwarzenegger offered to officiate the wedding, while baseball stars Justin Verlander and Bryce Harper sent their congratulations. But actor and singer Justin Timberlake had one of the strongest reactions of all: “We texting and

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With the 2020 Democratic Field Set, Candidates Begin the Races Within the Race

Politics /

NEWTON, Iowa — Joseph R. Biden Jr. has built an early lead in the month since he entered the presidential campaign, confidently projecting himself as the Democratic front-runner and the candidate best positioned to defeat President Trump. But beneath the surface of a seemingly placid race is a much more volatile contest, as a series

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