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Editor’s note: Throughout the week, The Athletic highlighted the Harlem Globetrotters and their contributions to basketball, vision for entertainment and overall commitment to goodwill.—
Jason Jones,
The Athletic,
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The production team includes contributions from leading philosophers, theoretical physicists and Vedic scholars.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
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The indirect costs covered by NIH grants include lab, faculty, infrastructure and utility expenses in biomedical research, said Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell's office in a statement announcing the lawsuit.—
Steph Solis,
Axios,
10 Feb. 2025
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Leaders say the future of their work, which relies heavily on federal grants, is also unknown.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
10 Feb. 2025
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On Saturday, her team will move into a warehouse, continue working with brands, sending care packages and redirecting aid to who needs it most.—
Booth Moore,
WWD,
14 Jan. 2025
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The free humorous care packages for those dealing with cancer include funny books, notepads with humorous sayings on them, sweet treats and socks.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2025
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Those celebrating also pay zakat al-fitr, an alms-tax that goes towards those in need.—
Juliana LaBianca,
Good Housekeeping,
26 Jan. 2023
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In 2007, amid rising fuel prices and yet another economic crisis, Buddhist monks led mass protests in Yangon and other cities, overturning their alms bowls to signal disenchantment with the military junta.—
Hannah Beech,
BostonGlobe.com,
29 July 2022
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An additional 10 percent was designated for charitable giving or a tithe.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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Later that month, a Gateway official announced in a video message to staff that the church was exploring layoffs in response to a 35-40% drop in congregational tithes.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Jan. 2025
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Strategies outlined in the release include protecting, preserving and restoring affordable homes; providing direct subsidies and increasing access to homeownership for first-time homebuyers; preventing evictions and foreclosures; and working with employers on workforce housing needs.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
6 Feb. 2025
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The subsidies apply for sales online, too, where shoppers find a deluge of deals on everything from movie tickets to restaurants to travel.—
Jennifer Jett,
NBC News,
5 Feb. 2025
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Attendees can visit booths set up by these institutions, engaging with representatives to learn about diverse teaching environments, curriculum offerings, and exciting initiatives.—
Julia Fomby,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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There are more familiar arcade-style offerings, as well, if someone needs a break from the sports.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2025
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Residents also grew frustrated, as migrants reluctantly snared in endless court proceedings appeared to be gaming the system and living off the taxpayers’ dole.—
Julia Preston,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Oct. 2024
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The result has been sporadic doles of grudging emergency funding to meet periodic crises, leaving little certainty about the future.—
Simon J. Potter,
Foreign Affairs,
31 July 2023
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“Foy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foy. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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