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Arkansas Reinstates Tennis Programs With Donor-Backed Funding and Endowment Plan
sports12 days ago

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
Chilli Refutes MAGA Label, Apologizes for Reposting Obama Conspiracy
music1 month ago

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
Scientists Reeling as Epstein Associations Surface in Donor Fallout
science2 months ago

Scientists Reeling as Epstein Associations Surface in Donor Fallout

Newly released Epstein files show extensive ties to scientists, triggering resignations and investigations. Notable cases include Jack Horner losing his position at Chapman University after visiting Epstein in 2012, and Columbia University’s Richard Axel stepping down from a leadership role. The disclosures also scrutinize donations from Epstein to MIT and other institutions, while Columbia disciplines a dentist and an associate over Epstein‑linked admissions. The files’ contents have not been independently verified by Nature.

via Nature|
#academia#donations#epstein
GoFundMe for Eric Dane’s Daughters Paused for Verification Amid Fundraising Scrutiny
entertainment3 months ago

GoFundMe for Eric Dane’s Daughters Paused for Verification Amid Fundraising Scrutiny

A GoFundMe fundraiser titled “In the Honor of Eric Dane” to support the actor’s teenage daughters is under review by GoFundMe’s Trust and Safety team, who are verifying the organizers and whether proceeds will benefit the family. Funds are being held during the review. About 2,700 donors have contributed nearly $300,000 toward a $500,000 goal. The page lists the organizer as “Friends of the Dane Family” with no named beneficiary, raising questions about who will receive the money. Dane’s family has not publicly commented, while notable donors include Sam Levinson and others.

via Rolling Stone|
#donations#entertainment#eric-dane
Wexner’s Epstein Ties Put OSU’s Donor Legacy in the Spotlight
education3 months ago

Wexner’s Epstein Ties Put OSU’s Donor Legacy in the Spotlight

A long-form piece ties Les Wexner to Jeffrey Epstein, detailing Epstein’s control over parts of Wexner’s wealth, Wexner’s substantial donations to Ohio State University (including naming rights on OSU facilities and a new hospital), and renewed pressure as lawmakers seek his deposition and as survivors and critics push to remove his name; Wexner denies knowledge of Epstein’s crimes and says he cut ties in 2007, while OSU faces lawsuits and scrutiny over past donors.

via The Guardian|
#donations#education#jeffrey-epstein
Apple the Yorkie: Rapid Recovery After Cruelty, Love Wins
local3 months ago

Apple the Yorkie: Rapid Recovery After Cruelty, Love Wins

Apple the Yorkie, rescued from cruelty, has dramatically improved in a week: she’s gained weight on a careful refeeding plan, is playful and affectionate, and has had encouraging initial vet results; a follow-up check is planned, and donations support her care while Humane Rescue Alliance investigates her abuser; updates will be posted by Miri’s Haven Senior Dog Rescue.

via PoPville|
#animal-cruelty#dog-rescue#donations
MacKenzie Scott Bets Big Again With $59M Gift to NAMI After Bezos-Sanchez Wedding
business3 months ago

MacKenzie Scott Bets Big Again With $59M Gift to NAMI After Bezos-Sanchez Wedding

MacKenzie Scott donated $59 million to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) on Jan. 30, continuing a sustained philanthropy that also included a $45 million gift to The Trevor Project earlier in January. The piece notes she gave $7.1 billion to nonprofits in 2025 and that, after her divorce, her net worth is about $32.5 billion, while Jeff Bezos’s is around $230.2 billion. The article also references a legal dispute involving Lauren Sánchez’s brother.

via SheKnows|
#business#donations#jeff-bezos
Seven Donations Thrift Stores Won’t Take—and How to Handle Them Instead
lifestyle4 months ago

Seven Donations Thrift Stores Won’t Take—and How to Handle Them Instead

Thrift stores often reject certain donations due to safety or hygiene concerns, including knives, car seats and strollers, partially used cosmetics, bike helmets, reusable grocery bags, broken mirrors, and old vacuum cleaners. The piece explains why these items are discarded and offers alternatives such as recycling or donating to specialized programs, upcycling containers, repairing or repurposing items for home use, or handing them off to family or friends who can use them.

via Yahoo|
#donations#hygiene#lifestyle
Costco’s Return System Keeps Goods Circulating, Not Going to Waste
business4 months ago

Costco’s Return System Keeps Goods Circulating, Not Going to Waste

Costco experiences a high return rate (about 15–20% of purchases) driven by its generous policy, with an estimated $40–$54 billion in returns in 2025. About 12 processing facilities sort thousands of returns daily, routing items back to shelves, to third‑party liquidators, or to charities and recycling streams. Roughly 70% of returns are sent back to stores, while items posing health risks or too hard to recycle may be discarded or landfilled. The system aims to recover value and maintain trust, offering advantages in resale and refurbishment compared with many retailers.

via The Takeout|
#business#costco#donations