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  "id": 3874122,
  "title": "Apple pledges donation following deadly floods in Nepal and Tibet",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/apple-pledges-donation-following-deadly-floods-in-nepal-and-tibet",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-28T03:14:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "9to5Mac",
    "slug": "9to5mac",
    "url": "https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/27/apple-pledges-donation-following-deadly-floods-in-nepal-and-tibet/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A devastating flash flood and mudslide in Nepal and Tibet has claimed hundreds of lives, forcing Apple to pledge support for relief efforts. CEO Tim Cook announced the company's decision to donate following the disaster, which was triggered when a segment of a glacier in the Himalayas collapsed on Wednesday. The subsequent collapse of the glacier briefly blocked a river, only to give way and unleash floodwaters and mud downstream. This resulted in widespread destruction, with fatalities, displacement, and damage to villages, roads, bridges, and other infrastructure. Cook's pledge echoes Apple's recent donations in response to emergencies in Indonesia, Venezuela, Southern Europe, and Japan, demonstrating the company's commitment to humanitarian aid during crises. Additionally, Apple operates an internal donation program, Employee Giving, which has raised over $880 million through a match policy for employee contributions.",
  "summary": "Apple is once again stepping up to contribute to support relief efforts following a deadly natural disaster. Here are the details.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "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."
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