{
  "id": 19998868,
  "title": "Ted Turner's $1bn pledge inspired by washerwoman's $150,000 gift; $3bn followed",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/ted-turners-1bn-pledge-inspired-by-washerwomans-150-000-gift-3bn",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-14T14:32:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/in-1997-ted-turner-heard-how-a-mississippi-washerwoman-gave-150000-of-her-savings-for-scholarships-and-pledged-1-billion-to-support-un-causes-his-daughter-now-says-another-3-billion-followed/articleshow/135790616.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Inspired by the kindness of a washerwoman, Ted Turner pledged a remarkable $1 billion to the United Nations, paving the way for the creation of the United Nations Foundation. This significant support culminated in an additional $3 billion in funds for essential global causes. Turner's philanthropic spirit has left an indelible mark, motivating countless individuals to engage in positive change…",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}