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Yahoo
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Prince Harry Makes Surprise N.Y.C. Summit Appearance and Opens Up About His Journey from Duty to Purpose
Prince Harry made a surprise appearance at the NEXUS Global Summit in New York City on June 27 The Duke of Sussex shared his journey of service; being born into a life of service, but moving from having to serve to wanting to serve He also urged others to use their platforms for something "greater than ourselves"Prince Harry is back in New York City. On Friday, June 27, the Duke of Sussex, 40, stepped out in N.Y.C. as a featured speaker at the 2025 NEXUS Global Summit, where he addressed a group of next-generation philanthropists and impact investors. Harry hit the stage for a fireside chat titled "Building Tomorrow: A Conversation on Service, Impact & Collective Action with Prince Harry," in conversation with Rachel Gerrol, co-founder and CEO of NEXUS. Reflecting on his personal evolution, Prince Harry, 40, spoke about being born into a life of service, but moving from having to serve to wanting to serve. During his remarks, he emphasized the mission of the Archewell Foundation, which he co-founded with his wife, Meghan Markle, as being rooted in "compassionate leadership" and a commitment to "something greater than ourselves." He encouraged the group to "take care of each other and our children in the future" and "tackle the systems instead of the symptoms keeping us down." He also urged the group to consider what they want their own legacies to be, align their investments with that vision and use their platforms to foster meaningful collaboration and change. Harry and Meghan launched the Archewell Foundation in 2020 after stepping back from their royal roles, with a mission to 'Show Up, Do Good.' The 2025 NEXUS Global Summit takes place in New York City from June 26 to 28, bringing together 350 of the world's leading next-gen philanthropists, impact investors and social innovators. According to a statement, the event aims to unite these changemakers to "bring about solutions to the most pressing problems of a generation." This year's summit centers on the theme 'Brave Voices and Bold Ideas,' with discussions spanning mental health, AI and technology for good, climate change, impact investing, and more. Several of the key topics—mental health, digital responsibility, and conservation—align closely with Prince Harry's long-standing philanthropic priorities. Other notable speakers at the event include Christy Turlington and Emma Bloomberg. Harry's latest trip took him across the country from his California home, where he lives with Meghan and their children Prince Archie, 6 and Princess Lilibet, 4. The Duke of Sussex last stepped out in New York City on April 23, when he supported Meghan, 43, at the TIME100 Summit. There, the Duchess of Sussex hit the stage to discuss the juggle of her commercial ventures, as her As ever lifestyle brand, With Love, Meghan series on Netflix and Confessions of a Female Founder podcast all debuted this spring. In a candid confession during her panel, Meghan said that she was "the happiest I've ever been." "A confession for you today that I can very comfortably say is that I'm the happiest I've ever been," she said in conversation with TIME CEO Jessica Sibley. "To have a partner and a husband who is so supportive and have healthy kids who are so joyful...I never would have imagined at this point I would feel so happy and grateful, and I really do." Can't get enough of PEOPLE's Royals coverage? to get the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more! While Prince Harry didn't join Meghan on stage then, they posed for photos together at the event and shared a kiss behind the scenes in a video she shared to Instagram the following day. Read the original article on People
The Guardian
12 hours ago
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- The Guardian
Jeff in Venice: seven takeaways from the Bezos-Sánchez wedding
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and journalist Lauren Sánchez held their wedding ceremony in Venice's Grand canal on Friday, the centrepiece of a three-day gala that drew dozens of stars but also protests by local activists. Here are seven takeaways. The couple kicked off celebrations with a foam party onboard their $500m (£364m) super yacht that is moored close to the Croatian island of Unije. Coinciding with Sánchez's son Evan Whitesell's 19th birthday, paparazzi photos showed the couple wearing swimwear and sunhats covered in frothy suds as they partied alongside Whitesell and his friends. As anyone who attended a foam party in the noughties can attest to, they are notorious for causing conjunctivitis, so the decision to hold one just days before their nuptials was somewhat surprising but maybe billionaire foam hits different. What do you get for the fourth richest person in the world? Apparently nothing. A portion of the official invitation obtained by ABC News stipulated an early request from the couple; 'please, no gifts'. Instead it stated that Bezos and Sánchez would be making donations 'with gratitude' on their guests' behalf to causes including the Venice International University and an organisation dedicated to restoring the city's lagoons. On social media, the biggest question users had was, who had designed the invite? Featuring doodle-like illustrations of butterflies, shooting stars, feathers and the Rialto Bridge some argued they had been generated by AI or, perhaps, bulk bought via Amazon. Alongside donations on their behalf, each guest will receive a goodie bag. While we wait for one of the Kardashian clan to do an official unboxing on YouTube so far it has been revealed that they feature sweet treats from the historic Venetian pastry shop Rosa Salva and vibrant coloured glassware from the Murano specialist Laguna B. First came the anti-capitalist public protests. Then it turned out one of Bezos and Sánchez's three chosen venues was in fact, covered by unsightly scaffolding. The next disaster to hit? A freak thunderstorm on Thursday night during a welcoming party at the Madonna dell'Orto cloisters. With heavy lightning and rain it reportedly leaving many guests soaked, forcing the event to end early. Perhaps Bezos and Sánchez's should have followed fashion week's lead and hired a rain shaman. The biggest hint that Sánchez will at some point wear a dress by Dolce & Gabbana stems from a photo of Domenico Dolce enjoying aperitivo hour at the Gritti Palace, a five-star hotel on Venice's Grand canal. Sánchez is a long-time fan of the Italian label but, saying that, she isn't particularly loyal to any brand, and it's thought that Anna Wintour – who is likely attending – is supportive of the idea. As she recently told Vogue after decades of dressing in tailoring during her TV presenting days, she is now focusing on 'having fun' with fashion. Plus, she has the budget to buy whatever she wants rather than rely on designers to approve her wearing a loan. Sánchez appeared to whizz off to the ceremony in an Audrey Hepburn cosplay in a headscarf and dark glasses. Getting lost in Venice is part of the charm. Not so if you have a staged paparazzi shot to get to. As anyone who's been in a city tour group will know, ensuring all parties are dressed in the same garb is the easiest way to stay with the party. Literal dressing, where you pay homage to the place, is one thing. The fetishisation of postwar Italian cultural icons such as Monica Vitti or Sophia Lauren in some archive Cavalli (Kendall and Kylie) or vintage Versace snakeskin (Kim) is another. Still, it's probably the simplest way to stay with the crowd while reminding people you're in Italy. In case anyone had forgotten. With the ceremony not taking place until Friday evening, many guests found themselves with time to kill. With a personal art collection valued at $127mn, it came as no surprise that Bill Gates and friend popped into the Accademia that houses The Pietà by Titian.
Associated Press
14 hours ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Sigma Chi International Fraternity Commits $31 Million Pledge to Huntsman Cancer Foundation to Establish the Sigma Chi Center for Advanced Therapeutics and Innovation
New Center at Huntsman Cancer Institute Aims to Fund Most Ambitious, Impactful Research to Improve Cancer Care DENVER, June 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Huntsman Cancer Foundation and Sigma Chi International Fraternity today announced a $31 million pledge to create the Sigma Chi Center for Advanced Therapeutics and Innovation at Huntsman Cancer Institute. Sigma Chi expects to meet their goal, the largest single pledge in the history of men's fraternity, within five to seven years, more than doubling the funds raised by the organization throughout their 12-year partnership with Huntsman Cancer Institute. After fulfilling an $11 million pledge in 2019, Sigma Chi then committed an additional $20 million to support women's research, treatment and prevention. The organization will complete this donation early, finalizing in Fall 2025. 'Since 2013, Sigma Chi has embraced our brother Jon Huntsman's vision of an end to cancer. Across North America, these men have worked tirelessly to raise money through grassroots events and their personal relationships, all in hopes of making the dream of becoming 'The Generation to End Cancer' a reality,' Bob Wilson, 73rd Grand Consul of Sigma Chi International Fraternity, said. 'Today, we are honored to further dedicate ourselves to such a worthy cause by more than doubling our financial commitment to establish the Sigma Chi Center for Advanced Therapeutics and Innovation.' The late Jon M. Huntsman, Sr., a Sigma Chi member honored as a 'Significant Sig' for his exemplary achievements, and his wife, Karen, founded Huntsman Cancer Institute as part of their commitment to creating better outcomes for cancer patients and, ultimately, finding a cure. It is a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, providing care to the largest geographic region of any institution. More genes for inherited cancers have been discovered at Huntsman Cancer Institute than at any other cancer center in the world. The Sigma Chi Center for Advanced Therapeutics and Innovation will fuel groundbreaking research, as well as propel new clinical trials that will lead to safer and more effective treatments, improved quality of life and potential cures for patients across North America and beyond. 'Sigma Chi brings to bear the collective power of nearly 240 undergraduate chapters across North America all coming together to raise money for Huntsman Cancer Foundation,' says Michael Delzotti, FAHP, CFRE, President and COO, Huntsman Cancer Foundation. 'This partnership is of paramount importance to cancer patients and their families who seek treatment not only at Huntsman, but also around the world, because it will drive critical breakthroughs in cancer research. Sigma Chi's rallying cry, to be 'The Generation to End Cancer,' is a powerful force for good.' Sigma Chi undergraduates across the U.S. and Canada have brought their campus communities together to raise funds for the groundbreaking research and innovation taking place at Huntsman Cancer Institute through hallmark fundraising events like Derby Days, while some have raised money throughout the school year. Sigma Chi chapters raised a recording-breaking $5 million in the 2024-2025 school year. 'Huntsman Cancer Institute is united with Sigma Chi in our ambition to end cancer as we know it,' says Mary Beckerle, PhD, CEO of Huntsman Cancer Institute. 'The Sigma Chi Center for Advanced Therapeutics and Innovation will allow us to advance the best science and new clinical trials that will materially change cancer outcomes for individuals across North America and beyond. We are so grateful to Sigma Chi for making this new commitment in our shared quest to eradicate cancer.' About Sigma Chi International Fraternity Founded in 1855, Sigma Chi International Fraternity is a men's organization dedicated to the pursuit of friendship, justice and learning. Today, there are more than 275,000 living members of Sigma Chi, including 17,000 active members at 236 campuses across North America. During its 164-year history, Sigma Chi has initiated more than 350,000 men who have been charged to live according to its seven core principles: courage, wisdom, integrity, high ambition, self-control, courtesy and fidelity. For more information, visit About Huntsman Cancer Foundation Huntsman Cancer Foundation's sole purpose is to raise funds to support the mission of Huntsman Cancer Institute: To understand cancer from its beginnings, to use that knowledge in the creation and improvement of cancer treatments, to relieve the suffering of cancer patients and to provide education about cancer risk, prevention and care. Huntsman Cancer Foundation is dedicated to ensuring excellence in these endeavors through the development and prudent stewardship of private resources. All HCI fundraising initiatives happen through Huntsman Cancer Foundation, which is a public, functionally integrated, Type 3 501 (c)(3). About Huntsman Cancer Institute Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah is a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. With a legacy of innovative cancer research, groundbreaking discoveries, and world-class patient care, we are transforming the way cancer is understood, prevented, diagnosed, treated, and survived. Huntsman Cancer Institute focuses on delivering the most advanced cancer healing and prevention through scientific breakthroughs and cutting-edge technology to create pioneering cancer treatments beyond the standard of care today. We have more than 325 open clinical trials and 276 research teams studying cancer. More genes for inherited cancers have been discovered at Huntsman Cancer Institute than at any other cancer center. Our scientists are world-renowned for understanding how cancer begins and using that knowledge to develop innovative approaches to treat each patient's unique disease. Huntsman Cancer Institute was founded by Jon M. and Karen Huntsman. View original content: SOURCE Sigma Chi International Fraternity
The Independent
17 hours ago
- Business
- The Independent
Kate meets Melinda French Gates a week after missing Royal Ascot
The Princess of Wales has returned to in-person duties a week after missing Royal Ascot by holding a meeting with Melinda French Gates. Kate and husband William invited Ms Gates to Windsor Castle on Wednesday where the trio are understood to have discussed their philanthropic work. The royal couple have made it onto Time magazine's list of the 100 most influential philanthropists. William and Kate were named in the Innovators category where they were hailed by the US publication for modernising royal philanthropy. Their Royal Foundation supports a number of their projects, including Kate's early years work and William's fight against the illegal wildlife trade. Ms Gates, also named as a leading philanthropist by the magazine, is the former wife of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and established Pivotal in 2015 to accelerate social progress through investments. The meeting was featured in the Court Circular, the official record of royal engagements, which stated: 'The Prince and Princess of Wales, Joint Patrons, the Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales, this afternoon received Ms Melinda French Gates (Founder, Pivotal) at Windsor Castle.' In a surprise move last Wednesday, Kate missed Royal Ascot for the second successive year as she seeks the right balance following her treatment for cancer. Since announcing in January she is in remission, the princess has been gradually returning to public duties and her appearances had increased in recent weeks. She was last seen in public on June 16 attending the annual Order of the Garter service with senior royals.
Yahoo
19 hours ago
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Kate meets Melinda French Gates a week after missing Royal Ascot
The Princess of Wales has returned to in-person duties a week after missing Royal Ascot by holding a meeting with Melinda French Gates. Kate and husband William invited Ms Gates to Windsor Castle on Wednesday where the trio are understood to have discussed their philanthropic work. The royal couple have made it onto Time magazine's list of the 100 most influential philanthropists. William and Kate were named in the Innovators category where they were hailed by the US publication for modernising royal philanthropy. Their Royal Foundation supports a number of their projects, including Kate's early years work and William's fight against the illegal wildlife trade. Ms Gates, also named as a leading philanthropist by the magazine, is the former wife of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and established Pivotal in 2015 to accelerate social progress through investments. The meeting was featured in the Court Circular, the official record of royal engagements, which stated: 'The Prince and Princess of Wales, Joint Patrons, the Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales, this afternoon received Ms Melinda French Gates (Founder, Pivotal) at Windsor Castle.' In a surprise move last Wednesday, Kate missed Royal Ascot for the second successive year as she seeks the right balance following her treatment for cancer. Since announcing in January she is in remission, the princess has been gradually returning to public duties and her appearances had increased in recent weeks. She was last seen in public on June 16 attending the annual Order of the Garter service with senior royals.
