The Chronicle’s annual list of the biggest charitable donations from individuals or their foundations totaled nearly $6 billion in 2024, with half of that coming from three contributions of $1 billion or more each. Two of those three gifts went to medical schools to provide financial aid....
RAHWAY, N.J. (AP) — RAHWAY, N.J. (AP) — Merck & Co. (MRK) on Thursday reported third-quarter profit of $3.16 billion. On a per-share basis, the Rahway, New Jersey-based company said it had profit of $1.24. Earnings, adjusted for costs related to mergers and acquisitions and...