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Kraft says Sheeran asked for $2M donation to Palestinian relief amid tour fallout
entertainment22 days ago

Kraft says Sheeran asked for $2M donation to Palestinian relief amid tour fallout

Robert Kraft says Ed Sheeran asked him to pledge $2 million for Palestinian relief to match Macklemore’s $1 million donation after Macklemore was dropped from the tour for pro-Palestinian remarks; Sheeran plans to reach out to more venue owners to boost donations as four other opening acts exit the tour, while Macklemore stresses that antisemitism is real but criticism of Israel should not be conflated with hatred of Jewish people. The Loop Tour continues in North America through Nov. 7.

via CNBC|
#donations#ed-sheeran#entertainment
First Lady champions AI education during North Carolina school tour
politics23 days ago

First Lady champions AI education during North Carolina school tour

During a North Carolina school visit, Melania Trump highlighted the benefits of AI in education, hugged an 11-year-old student, and announced Be Best-supported AI resources for Ashe County—including 100 Jetson Nano Developer Kits and subscriptions to StudyFetch for about 1,500 students—while praising students’ creativity and urging responsible use of technology.

via AP News|
#ai#donations#education
Welsh leader rejects Reform-style mega-donations amid crypto worries
politics24 days ago

Welsh leader rejects Reform-style mega-donations amid crypto worries

Wales' First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth says he won't accept Reform UK's massive £72m donation from two cryptocurrency businessmen, citing concerns about crypto funding and calling for careful international regulation; Reform defends legality. The piece also notes Plaid Cymru's funding comes mainly from small donors and that the Welsh budget depends on cross-party support, as the UK considers changing expatriate donation rules with a backdated £100k cap.

via BBC|
#cryptocurrency#donations#plaid-cymru
Reform UK's Record Donations Stir Talk of a Political Shift
politics26 days ago

Reform UK's Record Donations Stir Talk of a Political Shift

Reform UK’s two record £36m donations, reportedly from crypto backers Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne, push its year-to-date fundraising to about £102.5m and bankroll a nationwide ground operation and policy team, fueling debate over whether mega-donations herald political change. Labour and the Conservatives watch with cautious optimism while calls to cap donations and tighten rules grow; the Electoral Commission is reviewing donor limits, ministers hint at reforms, and Downing Street says the money isn’t yet a guaranteed turning point—though many see it as potentially transformative.

via BBC|
#campaign-financing#crypto-donors#donations
Bitcoin Pioneer Bets on Reform UK with Record £36 Million Donation
politics27 days ago

Bitcoin Pioneer Bets on Reform UK with Record £36 Million Donation

Crypto billionaire Ben Delo, BitMEX co‑founder and Giving Pledge signatory, has given Reform UK £36m—the largest political donation in UK history—with longtime donor Christopher Harborne matching the amount; Delo’s background includes Oxford education, high‑frequency trading work, a 2022 US conviction for AML failures at BitMEX (30 months’ probation and a $10m fine) and a presidential pardon, and he says his philanthropy is guided by rationalism and a push for governance renewal ahead of the next general election.

via BBC|
#ben-delo#cryptocurrency#donations
Crypto investor matches Reform UK's record donor, boosting £72m in two days
politics27 days ago

Crypto investor matches Reform UK's record donor, boosting £72m in two days

Reform UK has received a second £36m donation in as many days, with crypto investor Christopher Harborne matching Ben Delo's record donation to push the two-day total to £72m, surpassing all of last year’s UK party fundraising. Harborne has already donated to Reform and its leader, Nigel Farage, who is under scrutiny by the parliamentary standards commissioner over whether he should have declared Harborne's £5m cash gift prior to the 2024 election; Farage says the gift was private and not connected to his political duties.

via BBC|
#ben-delo#christopher-harborne#donations
Met Police widen probe into Reform UK donations and foreign funding
politics1 month ago

Met Police widen probe into Reform UK donations and foreign funding

British police have opened a criminal investigation into Reform UK over potential breaches of electoral finance law related to foreign funding, following Channel 4 News’ undercover report. The Metropolitan Police’s Special Enquiry Team is expanding an existing donations inquiry, seeking footage and liaising with the Electoral Commission and CPS. Reform UK denies any wrongdoing and says it will cooperate. The probe also covers donations linked to Fiona Cottrell and payments from a company connected to deputy leader Richard Tice, and comes as the party faced a conference fallout and staff departures.

via BBC|
#donations#electoral-law#foreign-funding
Kennedy Center weighs Trump-named renovations to secure donor funds
politics1 month ago

Kennedy Center weighs Trump-named renovations to secure donor funds

The Kennedy Center is preparing for an August board vote to restore and display President Donald J. Trump’s name on its façade as part of renovations; DOJ lawyers say donations for the project would dry up without the naming, while critics warn the move could be a pretext to justify closures, noting recent removal of Joel Shapiro’s Blue sculpture and ongoing activism by Keep the KC.

via apnews.com|
#board#donald-trump#donations
Farage says he wasn’t listening during undercover donor talks
politics1 month ago

Farage says he wasn’t listening during undercover donor talks

Nigel Farage told the BBC that he 'frankly wasn’t listening' during a covert Channel 4 sting in which an ex-aide and a fake donor discussed funneling foreign money to Reform UK; the episode triggered internal investigations, led to the removal of Dan Jukes and James Orr, and drew police scrutiny. Farage denies Reform ever took foreign funds and says he knows donation law, while revealing his family want him to quit as the party confronts the fundraising controversy ahead of its conference.

via BBC|
#channel-4#donations#farage
Farage’s Reform UK rocked as undercover donations sting forces top aides to quit
politics1 month ago

Farage’s Reform UK rocked as undercover donations sting forces top aides to quit

Nigel Farage’s Reform UK conference in Birmingham was hijacked by an undercover donations sting, prompting the resignation of two senior aides, Dan Jukes and James Orr, and casting a shadow over the party’s bid to project a more professional image; Farage insists no laws were broken and an independent investigation is underway, but senior figures grapple with whether the two can return, as the episode intensifies scrutiny of Reform UK’s funding and governance ahead of a still-tight polling landscape.

via politico.eu|
#channel-4#donations#farage
Farage Aides Filmed Discussing Secret Donations, Sparking Reform UK Finance Scrutiny
europe1 month ago

Farage Aides Filmed Discussing Secret Donations, Sparking Reform UK Finance Scrutiny

Two aides to Nigel Farage were filmed discussing covert donations from a man posing as a foreign donor to Reform UK, a revelation that emerged amid the Reform UK conference coverage; the donors were actors/journalists posing as donors, and the footage raises questions about disclosure and foreign contributions under UK law, prompting scrutiny of Reform UK's finances.

via The New York Times|
#campaign-finance#channel-4#donations
Reform UK Officials Resign Amid Fresh Funding Scandal
politics1 month ago

Reform UK Officials Resign Amid Fresh Funding Scandal

Two Reform UK officials, James Orr and Dan Jukes, resigned after Channel 4 News aired an undercover report alleging the party arranged overseas funding for polling, prompting an internal probe and police scrutiny; the controversy sits among ongoing donor questions, including undeclared gifts to Nigel Farage, with investigations continuing as Farage resigned his seat to trigger a by-election he then won.

via Al Jazeera|
#channel-4-news#donations#funding-scandal