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From a poor boy in Scotland to one of history’s greatest philanthropists: How Andrew Carnegie gave away 90% of his fortune and built 2,509 libraries

Long before public libraries became familiar fixtures in towns and cities, access to books was often limited by money, geography or social standing. For many people, reading remained a privilege rather than an everyday opportunity. The growth of free libraries in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries changed that…

The Times of India

Quote of the Day by American self-help author Napoleon Hill: 'Do not wait: the time will never be...'- Think and Grow Rich author's timeless lesson about taking action before the perfect moment arrives

Napoleon Hill's timeless advice emphasizes that waiting for perfect conditions hinders dreams. He urged individuals to start with available resources, as action itself generates momentum, skills, and opportunities. This philosophy, born from studying successful figures like Andrew Carnegie, highlights courage and present action over hesitant anticipation.

The Economic Times

Quote of the day by Andrew Carnegie: "The way to become rich is to put all your eggs in one basket and then watch that basket."

Andrew Carnegie’s quote challenges the usual advice of spreading risk. Instead, it argues for focus. Pick one thing, commit fully, and pay close attention to it.

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7 Male Legends Who Built Fortune From Nothing

Everyone loves a great rags-to-riches story. Stories of people who start with very little and go on to build massive fortunes spark our imagination and inspire us to pursue our own goals. These legends show that with determination, smart decisions, and a bit of luck, it’s possible to change your…

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Carnegie honors 20 'Great Immigrants,' including composer Tania León, for 20th anniversary

Carnegie Corp. of New York's 2025 class of Great Immigrants, Great Americans include composer and conductor Tania León, last year's Nobel Prize winner in economics Simon Johnson, and Voto Latino CEO Maria Teresa Kumar

The Independent UK

Why the UK loves Dippy the Dinosaur so much

Dippy is currently on tour around the UK, with Coventry as its latest stop

The Independent UK

Why Dippy the dinosaur remains beloved, 120 years after arriving at the Natural History Museum

Dippy – a complete cast of a diplodocus skeleton – is Britain’s most famous dinosaur. It has resided at the Natural History Museum in London since 1905 and is now on show in Coventry where it is “dinosaur-in-residence” at the Herbert Art Gallery Museum.

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Sir Lenny Henry and Richard Curtis ‘honoured’ to accept philanthropy award

Comic Relief is recognised for how it has addressed poverty and inequality in the UK and internationally.

Evening Standard

Comic Relief founders Lenny Henry and Richard Curtis named Carnegie honourees

Comic Relief, which celebrates its 40th birthday this year, has raised more than £1.6 billion for charity.

Evening Standard

Andrew Carnegie and the 19th-century ‘robber barons’ have lessons for today’s oligarchs about the responsibilities of wealth

When Mark Zuckerberg recently announced sweeping changes to his company Meta’s work practices in anticipation of a Trump 2.0 presidency, keen-eyed observers noticed the tech titan was wearing a wristwatch worth nearly US$900,000 (£837,000). It’s one of a range of high-end timepieces he has sported recently.

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BBC 'confining Scotland's history to wastebasket', actor Peter Mullan says

FILMMAKERS are “actively told” not to explore Scotland’s working class history despite it being a “never-ending rich source of material”…

The National (Scotland)

Billionaires Urged To Give More, Faster For Societal Impact

Explore the evolving landscape of billionaire philanthropy, emphasizing collaboration, transparency, and strategic giving for a more equitable society.

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Cooper Hewitt’s ‘Making Home’ triennial reveals an intimate side of the museum’s Gilded Age architecture

'We live and work in the Carnegie Mansion, but it's not typically something that we engage with directly in our exhibitions,' says Alexandra Cunningham-Cameron, one of the co-curators

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Undoing the ‘deep state’ means Trump would undo over a century of progress in building a federal government for the people and not just for rich white men

If elected, Donald Trump has vowed to demolish what he calls the “deep state” – a conspiratorial term for the American federal bureaucracy. A second Trump administration, running mate JD Vance has said, should fire thousands of civil servants and replace them with MAGA loyalists.

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Warren Buffett's Children Will Be In Charge of Giving Away His $145 Billion Fortune – But They Won't Inherit It

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett, known for his strategic acumen, isn't your typical Billionaire. Potentially following in the philanthropic ideologies of historical Steel baron Andrew Carnegie, famous for his vicious business tactics and profound philanthropy, Buffett has long held he will give away an overwhelming amount of his wealth. Most notably,...

The Guardian - UK

Andrew Carnegie’s legacy is steeped in ruthlessness

Letter: Michelle Bufton on how the philanthropist’s fortune was built on the suppression of workers’ rights

The Guardian - UK

Centibillionaires can learn from Carnegie

Letters: Peter van den Dungen extols the beneficence of the Scottish-American tycoon which today’s super-rich could imitate. Plus letters from Mark de Brunner and Tom Scanlon

The National (Scotland)

Where is the headquarters of the International Court of Justice?

ON Thursday, lawyers representing South Africa brought their case against Israel to the International Court of Justice.

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‘We will coup whoever we want!’: the unbearable hubris of Musk and the billionaire tech bros

Challenging each other to cage fights, building apocalypse bunkers – the behaviour of today’s mega-moguls is becoming increasingly outlandish and imperial

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‘Atrocious behaviour’: visitors accused of sabotaging Batley library £1 book sale

Volunteer says some people decided ‘all stock was available to take’ despite his protestations at West Yorkshire event

Liverpool Echo

Iconic Merseyside building close to being 'brought back to life'

The landmark building has been closed since 2013

The National (Scotland)

Scotland's Makar slams 'uniquely cold' move to shut Aberdeen libraries

SCOTAND’S national poet has condemned a decision to shut six libraries in Aberdeen branding it “uniquely cold and shrivelling”.

Liverpool Echo

Historic former library one step closer to finally reopening

The landmark building has been closed since 2013, but new plans could see it brought back into use

The Conversation

Dead billionaires whose foundations are thriving today can thank Henry VIII and Elizabeth I

More than 230 of the world’s wealthiest people, including Elon Musk, Bill Gates and Warren Buffett, have promised to give at least half of their fortunes to charity within their lifetimes or in their wills by signing the Giving Pledge. Some of the most affluent, including Jeff Bezos – who…

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Martin Morse Wooster's Front Row Seat

RIP to a prolific and colorful Reason contributor and author.

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