Darren Walker, president of the Ford Foundation, in his New York office. Photo / Andrew Seng, The New York Times
Darren Walker, president of the Ford Foundation, in his New York office. Photo / Andrew Seng, The New York Times
The New Zealand Herald is bringing back some of the best stories of 2019 from our premium international syndicators, including The New York Times, Financial Times, The Times of London and Harvard Business Review.
This afternoon we look at the man giving away other people's money, why we should beputting down our phones, the explosion of sexual abuse images on the internet, heels that turn into flats and an ethical guide to tourism in Thailand.
The man with the $19 billion cheque book
Darren Walker has some of New York's best connections. How he uses his influence could affect philanthropy's future.
Evidence suggests the time we spend on our smartphones is interfering with our sleep, self-esteem, relationships and memory. Photo / Getty Images
The internet is overrun with images of child sexual abuse. What went wrong?
Last year, tech companies reported over 45 million online photos and videos of children being sexually abused - more than double what they found the previous year. Twenty years ago, the online images were a problem; 10 years ago, an epidemic. Now, the crisis is at a breaking point.
Tech companies and authorities are no match for online predators. Photo / 123RF
Heels that turn into flats: The start-up taking the pain out of fashion
When Haley Pavone pitches her innovative high-heeled shoe business to (overwhelmingly male) sneaker-wearing venture capitalists, she often suggests that they discuss the idea with their wives.
