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Jeff Bezos: Take Action to Beat Stress, Science Agrees
Health & WellnessApr 28

Jeff Bezos: Take Action to Beat Stress, Science Agrees

The Amazon founder shared his simple stress-busting strategy back in 2001, and researchers confirm it works. One small action toward solving a problem can immediately reduce anxiety.

Fast Company2 min read
DiCaprio and Bezos Back $200M to Save 100 Rare Species
Planet WinsAug 6

DiCaprio and Bezos Back $200M to Save 100 Rare Species

Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos just launched the largest single conservation fund ever dedicated to preventing extinctions, committing $200 million to rescue 100 of Earth's most threatened animals. From Madagascar's lemurs to the Galápagos' pink iguana, this five-year effort could rewrite how we save species from disappearing forever.

Google News - Endangered Species Recovery3 min read
DiCaprio and Bezos Commit $200M to Save 100 Species
Community HeroesAug 6

DiCaprio and Bezos Commit $200M to Save 100 Species

Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos just launched the largest single fund in history dedicated to saving critically endangered species. The $200 million Phoenix Species Project will support conservation groups protecting 100 of Earth's most threatened animals and plants.

Google: species saved endangered2 min read
DiCaprio and Bezos Commit $200M to Save 100 Rare Species
Acts of KindnessAug 5

DiCaprio and Bezos Commit $200M to Save 100 Rare Species

Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos just launched the largest fund ever dedicated to saving endangered animals. The Phoenix Species Project will invest $200 million to protect 100 of the world's most threatened species from extinction.

Google: species saved endangered2 min read
DiCaprio and Bezos Drop $200M to Save 100 Rare Species
Acts of KindnessAug 14

DiCaprio and Bezos Drop $200M to Save 100 Rare Species

Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos just launched a $200 million project to rescue 100 animal species from extinction. The Phoenix Species Project brings together local communities, scientists, and Indigenous peoples to protect creatures like Chinese pangolins and Galápagos pink iguanas.

Google: species saved endangered2 min read
Bezos Invests $34M in Lab-Grown Clothes to Replace Cotton
SolutionsMay 21

Bezos Invests $34M in Lab-Grown Clothes to Replace Cotton

Jeff Bezos just bet $34 million that the clothes of tomorrow won't be cotton or polyester but fibers grown in labs. The investment could transform fashion from one of the planet's biggest polluters into an industry that works with nature instead of against it.

Fast Company - Innovation3 min read
Bezos Family Gives $100M for NYC Free Preschool
Acts of KindnessMay 12

Bezos Family Gives $100M for NYC Free Preschool

The parents of Jeff Bezos just donated $100 million to expand early childhood education in New York City, backing Mayor Zohran Mamdani's promise of free preschool for all 2-year-olds. It's an unlikely partnership between Wall Street philanthropy and a democratic socialist mayor.

Google News - Charity Donation Million2 min read
DiCaprio, Bezos Commit $200M to Save 100 Endangered Species
Planet WinsAug 7

DiCaprio, Bezos Commit $200M to Save 100 Endangered Species

Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos just launched the largest endangered species recovery fund in history. The Phoenix Species Project will protect 100 critically endangered animals and plants across 30 countries with sustained, long-term support.

Google: species saved endangered3 min read
Bezos and DiCaprio Launch $200M Species Rescue Project
Planet WinsAug 5

Bezos and DiCaprio Launch $200M Species Rescue Project

Jeff Bezos and Leonardo DiCaprio have joined forces to save 100 of Earth's most endangered species through a $200 million global initiative. The Phoenix Species Project represents one of the largest private conservation efforts ever launched.

Google: species saved endangered2 min read
DiCaprio and Bezos Launch $200M Species Recovery Project
Planet WinsAug 5

DiCaprio and Bezos Launch $200M Species Recovery Project

Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos just launched the largest single philanthropic effort ever dedicated to saving critically endangered species, with $200 million committed to rescuing 100 animals and plants from extinction. The Phoenix Species Project will provide long-term funding instead of short-term grants, a strategy experts say could finally turn the tide for Earth's most vulnerable creatures.

Google News - Endangered Species Recovery3 min read
DiCaprio and Bezos Give $200M to Save 100 Rare Species
Planet WinsAug 21

DiCaprio and Bezos Give $200M to Save 100 Rare Species

Two philanthropic funds backed by Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos just donated $200 million to protect the world's most endangered animals. The Phoenix Species Project will fund conservation efforts for 100 critically threatened species, including the vaquita porpoise with fewer than 15 left alive.

Google: species saved endangered2 min read
DiCaprio, Bezos Fund $200M to Save 100 Endangered Species
Planet WinsAug 8

DiCaprio, Bezos Fund $200M to Save 100 Endangered Species

Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos are backing the largest single fund in history dedicated to saving critically endangered species. The Phoenix Species Project will direct $200 million toward rescuing 100 of Earth's most threatened animals.

Google: species saved endangered2 min read
Jeff Koons Brings 40,000 Years of Art to Athens
InnovationMar 29

Jeff Koons Brings 40,000 Years of Art to Athens

Artist Jeff Koons opened a stunning exhibition in Athens that connects ancient fertility figurines with modern sculpture. The show brings together 10 Paleolithic Venus replicas with his giant balloon-like steel sculpture, celebrating 40,000 years of human creativity.

Euronews2 min read
Wilco's Jeff Tweedy Does Karaoke in Mexico Unrecognized
Acts of KindnessFeb 13

Wilco's Jeff Tweedy Does Karaoke in Mexico Unrecognized

Rock legend Jeff Tweedy sang his own hit song at a family karaoke night in Mexico, and nobody in the crowd realized who he was. His wife says it was the perfect moment of fame without the fame part.

Upworthy3 min read
Bezos-Backed EV Startup Brings $7.8M Facility to Louisville
InnovationMar 27

Bezos-Backed EV Startup Brings $7.8M Facility to Louisville

A new electric vehicle maker is opening a unique customization center in Louisville, creating 51 jobs while revolutionizing how cars get their colors. Instead of traditional paint shops, Slate Auto will produce vinyl wrap kits in over 100 custom colors for their affordable $27,000 electric trucks.

Google News - Electric Vehicle2 min read
$200M Fund Aims to Save 100 Critically Endangered Species
Planet WinsAug 4

$200M Fund Aims to Save 100 Critically Endangered Species

A new conservation project backed by Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos is dedicating $200 million to rescue 100 species teetering on the edge of extinction. The Phoenix Species Project will work with local communities across five continents to bring animals and plants back from the brink.

Scientific American3 min read
Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket Sticks Second Landing
InnovationApr 19

Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket Sticks Second Landing

Jeff Bezos just joined SpaceX in the reusable rocket club. Blue Origin's New Glenn booster successfully launched and landed for the second time, proving the company can fly its heavy-lift rocket again and again.

The Verge2 min read
Blue Origin Lands Reusable Rocket on Second Flight
InnovationApr 20

Blue Origin Lands Reusable Rocket on Second Flight

Jeff Bezos just joined SpaceX in the reusable rocket club. Blue Origin's New Glenn booster successfully launched and landed for the second time, marking a major milestone in making space travel more affordable.

Google News - Business2 min read
Slate's $26K Electric Pickup Gets 10,000 Orders in 2 Hours
InnovationSep 5

Slate's $26K Electric Pickup Gets 10,000 Orders in 2 Hours

A new startup backed by Jeff Bezos just proved thousands of Americans want simple, affordable electric trucks. Slate's no-frills pickup starts at just over $26,000 and racked up 10,000 pre-orders in its first two hours. #

Google News - Electric Vehicle3 min read
Blue Origin Plans 5,000-Satellite Internet Network
InnovationMar 4

Blue Origin Plans 5,000-Satellite Internet Network

Jeff Bezos' rocket company Blue Origin just unveiled plans for TeraWave, a massive satellite network designed to deliver ultra-fast internet to businesses and governments worldwide. The ambitious project could expand global internet access and spark healthy competition in the growing space connectivity market.

SpaceNews3 min read

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