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John Hancock, like many American men and women of his generation, transformed the new nation’s charitable activities. Universal History Archive/UIG via Getty images

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How America’s independence from England revolutionized US philanthropy

Dead billionaires whose foundations are thriving today can thank Henry VIII...

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5 ways data centers endanger their local communities and the country...

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