Ted Turner to give land to nonprofit but keep paying taxes

Good News Notes: “Media mogul and billionaire bison rancher Ted Turner is donating an 80,000-acre ranch he owns in western Nebraska to his own nonprofit agriculture ecosystem research institute and says he might do the same with four other ranches in Nebraska’s Sand Hills. But he’ll continue to pay taxes on the land, much to…

Two boys donate money from Christmas invention to animal shelters

Good News Notes: “Like most 12-year-olds, Ayaan and Mickey Naqvi love their family Christmas traditions, like making cookies and wrapping gifts. But most of all, they love decorating the Christmas tree with their family’s heirloom ornaments. One day, as the Connecticut-based brothers were hanging their decorations, one of their favorite ornaments slipped off a branch…

Bernie Ecclestone becomes a father at 89

Good News Notes: “Former Formula One mogul Bernie Ecclestone, 89, and wife Fabiana Flosi, 44, have announced the birth of their son. The baby boy was born on Wednesday and is named Ace, a spokesperson for Ecclestone confirmed to CNN. The new arrival will be the billionaire’s first son, and his first child with Flosi, joining…

Here are the celebs who will compete for charity on who wants to be a millionaire

 Good News Notes: “Twenty years after ABC’s ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire’ with Regis Philbin introduced ‘phone-a-friend’ into the American lexicon, the television quiz show returns tonight with a new host and celebrity contestants. Late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel will star in the special anniversary edition, asking questions to other celebrities with winnings…

Justin Timberlake, Vanessa Hudgens and other celebs giving back during coronavirus pandemic

Good News Notes: “Several stars are stepping up to lend a helping hand in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. In addition to offering words of advice and support,  some celebrities are opening their wallets to help those struggling with the effects of the outbreak.” View the whole story here: https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/16/entertainment/celeb-donations-coronavirus/index.html