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politics2 days ago•5 min saved

Farage resigns as MP, charts Clacton by-election amid donation probes

Nigel Farage has stepped down as Reform UK's MP for Clacton to trigger a by-election while facing parliamentary investigations into undeclared donations, including a £5m sum; major parties will not field candidates, aiming to let voters decide, and Farage says he will stand again. If re-elected he could still be suspended, potentially triggering another by-election, while Reform UK insists the move shows voter support for its cause.

via Al Jazeera|

#by-election #donations #farage

politics4 days ago•5 min saved

Farage resigns to spark Clacton by-election amid donation probes

Nigel Farage resigns as MP for Clacton to force a by-election amid investigations by the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards over undeclared donations, including a £5 million gift from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne; Farage says the move is a “people versus the establishment” bid and intends to run again in Clacton, while allies defend his compliance and opponents say the tactic won’t end scrutiny or avert potential sanctions if he returns to Parliament.

via politico.eu|

#by-election #clacton #donations

politics4 days ago•2 min saved

Trump Rings NYSE Bell to Launch Kids’ Investment Accounts from White House

President Trump marked the first trading day for a government-backed 'Trump accounts' program that gives each eligible child $1,000, with up to $5,000 a year in additional deposits, invested in a diversified index fund and controlled by parents until age 18; the accounts aim to help children from low-income families build long‑term savings for college, a home, or a business. The White House event featured the NYSE bell ceremony, and donations from Michael and Susan Dell, Ray Dalio and family, and SpaceX CEO Gwynne Shotwell, supporting recipients in lower-income areas.

via The Guardian|

#child-savings-accounts #donations #government-program

politics4 days ago•4 min saved

Farage Faces Fresh Donor Scrutiny That Could Trigger a By-Election

Nigel Farage is under fresh scrutiny from Parliament's standards watchdog over undeclared gifts—a £5 million donation from crypto entrepreneur Christopher Harborne—and new allegations that George Cottrell funded his private security and accommodations before he was elected; if breaches are confirmed, sanctions could include suspension and trigger a by-election in Clacton under the Recall of MPs Act, complicating Reform UK's rising poll position.

via politico.eu|

#by-election #donations #house-of-commons-standards

entertainment8 days ago•7 min saved

Swift and Kelce Gift $26 Million to Charity Ahead of NYC Wedding Weekend

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have donated about $26 million to various U.S. charities—ranging from the ASPCA and Feeding America to hospitals and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library—ahead of a wedding weekend in New York; the publicist confirmed the amount, while reports of a private ceremony and wedding remain unconfirmed.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#charity #donations #entertainment

entertainment8 days ago•17 min saved

Swift-Kelce's $26 Million Charitable Push Ahead of Wedding

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced $26 million in charitable donations to more than 20 organizations nationwide, spanning food banks, after-school programs, and hospitals, in the lead-up to their wedding reportedly at Madison Square Garden; recipients include Food Bank for NYC, LA Regional Food Bank, ASPCA, After-School All-Stars, and Children’s Mercy Hospital.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#charity #donations #entertainment

entertainment8 days ago•16 min saved

Swift & Kelce Step Up Charity Push Ahead of Rumored NYC Wedding

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donated $26 million to at least 20 charities this week ahead of a reportedly planned wedding in New York, spanning food banks, educational programs, and children’s hospitals; the couple has not publicly confirmed the wedding, though events at Madison Square Garden have been reported.

via Variety|

#donations #entertainment #philanthropy

politics11 days ago•45 min saved

Musk Takes Aim at Mackenzie Scott’s Mega Donations

Elon Musk criticized MacKenzie Scott’s roughly $26 billion in charitable donations, saying they harm society and replying 'Sadly yes' to a post on X. The jab follows a history of similar comments; Scott, Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife, has given about $26.2 billion through Yield Giving to around 2,700 nonprofits using a quiet research approach, with a major share of gifts in 2023.

via Yahoo|

#controversy #donations #elon-musk

arts29 days ago•5 min saved

Opera Company Seeks $17 Million From Kennedy Center After Split

After breaking away from the Kennedy Center, the Washington National Opera filed a federal lawsuit seeking more than $17 million it says is owed, including endowment funds and donations reserved for its benefit; the center contends those assets were used as collateral for a line of credit, and the dispute unfolds amid broader legal and financing tensions surrounding the Kennedy Center.

via The New York Times|

#arts #donations #endowment

defense-news1 month ago•5 min saved

Global Jewish Giving Boosts Aid to Israel's North Amid Drone Attacks

A new initiative, the Daily Giving Israel Emergency Fund, enables Jews worldwide to support Israeli civilians in the North during ongoing Hezbollah drone attacks by funding frontline medical teams and delivering food, medications, and financial assistance through Paamonim and partner organizations, helping families endure fear, displacement, and economic hardship.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#defense-news #donations #emergency-aid

sports1 month ago•4 min saved

Arkansas Reinstates Tennis Programs With Donor-Backed Funding and Endowment Plan

The University of Arkansas has reinstated its men’s and women’s tennis programs effective immediately after donors pledged about $5 million in new funding (cash and commitments) to support the 2026‑27 season, with a longer-term goal of a $50 million endowment to fund ongoing operating costs. Athletics officials say the short-term donations create a viable path forward while the endowment plan aims for long-term sustainability. The move preserves 19 sponsored sports and comes after the university announced cuts earlier this spring, with campus leaders expressing support for the reinstatement and ongoing fundraising efforts to sustain the programs.

via Whole Hog Sports|

#arkansas #athletics-finance #donations

world2 months ago•14 min saved

Pope urges wealthy U.S. Catholics to keep funding charity

During his weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Leo XIV urged affluent American Catholics to continue supporting charitable works, emphasizing that sustained donations fund Catholic aid and align with the church’s mission.

via AP News|

#catholic #charity #donations

music3 months ago•14 min saved

Chilli Refutes MAGA Label, Apologizes for Reposting Obama Conspiracy

TLC’s Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas says she isn’t MAGA after revelations she donated to Trump-aligned funds and after accidentally reposting a Michelle Obama conspiracy video. She apologized in an Instagram video, saying she didn’t read the fine print and believed her donations supported veterans and anti-human trafficking causes, stressing she respects Michelle Obama and would never disrespect her. The controversy comes as TLC plans the It’s Iconic Tour with Salt-N-Pepa and En Vogue.

via Rolling Stone|

#chilli #donations #maga

politics3 months ago•18 min saved

Donations Pour In for TSA Officers Working Through Shutdown

As the third government shutdown in less than six months drags on, TSA officers who screen travelers continue to work without pay. Nonprofits, unions and several airports have organized donation efforts—such as gift-card boxes at Denver International Airport and John Glenn Columbus International Airport—to help officers facing financial strain.

via AP News|

#airports #donations #federal-funding-lapse

us-news3 months ago•24 min saved

Viral DoorDash Driver Gets Nearly $1M in Donations, Won’t Retire

A 78-year-old DoorDash driver in Tennessee who rose to prominence after a Ring camera video of delivering a Starbucks order went viral has received nearly $1 million in donations through a GoFundMe campaign, but he says he has no plans to retire and intends to return to work with his wife Brenda by his side.

via New York Post|

#donations #doordash #gig-economy