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A 97-year-old English woman, Betty Bromage, has set a Guinness World Record as the oldest female wing walker, completing her sixth wing walk (including an upside-down flight) and raising funds for Cheltenham General Hospital after a stroke last year.
Missouri’s attorney general has opened a lengthy investigation into ESPN NFL Draft analyst Matt Miller over alleged mismanagement of charitable donations and fantasy-league payments. The probe follows reports of his 417 Foundation receiving a 2019 cease‑and‑desist and him running up to 91 Sleeper leagues despite a platform ban, with 26 formal complaints noted by the AG. A GoFundMe fundraiser (raising over $50,000) will not be investigated. Miller is on indefinite leave after a severe car crash and has not publicly commented.
Prince William attended the Royal Charity Polo Cup for his 15th appearance, with Princess Kate turning heads in a black-and-white gingham dress as the couple helped raise over £1 million for UK charities supporting medical and mental-health care for children, veterans, and others. The event coincided with Prince Harry’s visits in England, as he focused on the Invictus Games countdown in Birmingham, while Meghan, Archie, and Lilibet were at Highgrove with King Charles and Queen Camilla. The day showcased the royals’ philanthropic efforts and affectionate public moments.
Minecraft YouTuber Kurt 'Kurtjmac' Mac completed his 14.5-year journey to reach the Far Lands, a glitchy, broken environment at the edge of the game world, raising funds for various charities along the way, and marking the end of an epic exploration that defied the game's original limitations.
A father from Bath is raising awareness and funds for research into Phelan-McDermid Syndrome, a rare genetic condition affecting only about 300 people worldwide, in hopes of finding a cure or effective therapies for his son Jenson and others with the condition.
Point-of-sale donations, such as round-up campaigns, have become increasingly popular, raising hundreds of millions of dollars annually for various charitable causes. Despite concerns about donor fatigue and transparency, these campaigns have proven successful, with customers showing generosity and contributing to significant boosts in fundraising for charities. The psychology behind these donations suggests that the "pain" of parting with small amounts of money is less when rounded up, and the public setting of the checkout prompts more positive responses. However, there are potential downsides, including concerns about donor fatigue and the lack of meaningful connection with charities.