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- 1arXiv Secures Multiyear Philanthropic Funding as Independent Nonprofit▼🔬 The best bytes of # science & # tech across the # fediverse “💰 arXiv receives Multiyear Philanthropic Commitments to S
arXiv, the open-access preprint server widely used in physics, mathematics and computer science, has announced multiyear philanthropic commitments to support its launch as an independent nonprofit organisation. The news is being shared across science and research communities, with supporters welcoming the funding as a boost for the long-term sustainability of open science and free access to research.
- 2Minnesota reaches $18.5 million settlement in child nutrition fraud case●Minnesota reaches $18.5 million settlement with nonprofit over child nutrition fraud claims
Minnesota has agreed to an $18.5 million settlement with a nonprofit over claims of child nutrition program fraud. The agreement resolves allegations tied to improper use of federal child meal funding in the state. The case adds to ongoing scrutiny of oversight failures in Minnesota's pandemic-era nutrition programs, which have drawn federal attention and criminal investigations.
- 3Former Disney star joins Space Foundation board▼Former Disney star joins Space Foundation board of directors
A former Disney star has been appointed to the board of directors of the Space Foundation, the Colorado-based nonprofit that promotes space education and industry. The appointment, reported by Fox21 News, puts a celebrity with a mainstream following on a body usually staffed by aerospace executives and policy figures, drawing attention to the foundation's outreach efforts.
- 4OpenAI's 2015 founding announcement resurfaces●OpenAI (2015) https://openai.com/index/introducing-openai/ # HackerNews # Tech # AI
OpenAI's original 2015 introduction post is circulating again, drawing renewed attention on tech discussion forums. The old announcement describes the nonprofit research lab's mission to develop artificial intelligence for the benefit of humanity. Readers are revisiting the text in light of how dramatically the company's scale, structure and prominence have changed since then.
- 5Former Portland landfill becomes solar farm and wildlife habitat▼Local nonprofits turn former Portland landfill into solar array and wildlife habitat
Local nonprofits in Portland have converted a closed landfill site into a solar array while restoring part of the land as wildlife habitat. The project turns otherwise unusable brownfield land into clean energy generation and green space, and the reuse of landfills for solar and habitat projects is drawing interest in other cities looking at similar conversions.
- 6Detroit nonprofit teaches young men life skills through gardening▼Detroit nonprofit uses community garden project to teach young men life skills
A Detroit nonprofit is running a community garden project aimed at teaching young men practical life skills. Participants work the garden while learning responsibility, teamwork and job readiness, according to CBS News coverage of the program. The initiative pairs urban greening with youth mentorship in a city known for its community-led revitalization efforts.
- 7Detroit nonprofit teaches young men life skills through gardening▼Detroit nonprofit teaching young men life skills while building garden
A Detroit nonprofit is combining garden construction with life-skills training for young men in the city. Participants work on building a community garden while learning practical lessons, according to a CBS News report. The program is being highlighted as an example of grassroots efforts to support youth development in Detroit.
- 8VNA Health Appoints Sena Woodall as Chief Operating Officer▼VNA Health Names Sena Woodall Chief Operating Officer
VNA Health has named Sena Woodall as its new Chief Operating Officer. The announcement, reported by regional outlet Noozhawk, marks a senior leadership change at the healthcare organisation, which provides home health, hospice and related services. Details of Woodall's background and start date were not included in the initial report.