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Elon Musk amended his lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman, saying he will not seek personal damages and that any recovered profits (potentially up to $134 billion per his expert) should be returned to OpenAI’s charitable nonprofit; the filing seeks to unwind OpenAI’s for-profit conversion and restore its nonprofit status, with the trial looming and OpenAI labeling the move as harassment.
San Francisco DA charges Sheryl Davis, former head of the Human Rights Commission, and James Spingola of Collective Impact with misusing about $350,000 of Dream Keeper and related city funds; Davis faces 19 counts including misappropriation and perjury, while Spingola faces four counts. Prosecutors say intertwined finances and Davis’ ongoing involvement with Collective Impact after joining the commission, plus payments to her son, show conflicts of interest; the case stems from an 18‑month probe into the Dream Keeper Initiative launched under Mayor London Breed, who is not implicated.
A Trump-aligned nonprofit, Innovation Council Action, plans to spend at least $100 million this year to advance the White House’s AI policy agenda, potentially launching a super PAC; led by Taylor Budowich with backing from David Sacks, the group seeks to influence lawmakers on AI and data-center issues and identify friendly legislators while maintaining donor anonymity.
Keilly Byrd-Purtell, a 16-year-old in Bellingham, died on Jan. 2 from invasive group A strep infection with meningitis and sepsis. In her memory, her family founded the Keilly Rose Love, Legacy & Awareness nonprofit to educate about rapid infections, support affected families, and fund prevention efforts, as health officials stressed that there were no reported contagious meningitis cases at the time.
Shirley Raines, known as 'Ms. Shirley' to her 5+ million TikTok followers, used Beauty 2 The Streetz to bring meals, haircuts, hygiene supplies and dignity to people experiencing homelessness on Skid Row and other California and Nevada communities; she died at 58, with her organization saying more details would be shared as they become available.
A nonprofit called the New England Consumer Alliance, linked to the Center for Responsible Food Business, has spent at least $116,000 on anti-Hannaford advertising in Maine, raising concerns about ownership, prices, and food quality, but Hannaford denies the claims and emphasizes its commitment to animal welfare and quality standards.
Melanie Watson, an actress known for her role on 'Diff’rent Strokes' and a disability advocate who used her platform to raise awareness for people with disabilities, has died at age 57 in Colorado Springs. She was born with brittle bone disease and used her work to promote inclusion and support for the disabled community.
Melanie Watson, known for her role on 'Diff’rent Strokes' and an advocate for people with disabilities, has died at age 57 in Colorado Springs following hospitalization for bleeding. She was born with brittle bone disease and later co-founded nonprofits supporting service animals and independence for disabled individuals.
The National Kidney Registry, founded by Garet Hil after personal tragedy, has revolutionized kidney donation by creating a large pool for incompatible donors and recipients, facilitating nearly 12,000 swaps since 2007, and charging hospitals for access to its donor registry, thus transforming the organ donation system.
The article highlights 15 thoughtful gift ideas in the US that support various causes like environmental conservation, human rights, and public health, with a focus on products from reputable nonprofits that donate proceeds to their missions, such as WWF, Rainforest Alliance, Greenpeace, UNICEF, and others.
Mesfin Yana Dollar, who survived rheumatic heart disease as a teen in Ethiopia, became a heart surgeon and perfusionist, returning to Ethiopia to perform surgeries through a nonprofit, and now lives in the U.S. with his family, reflecting gratitude and giving back to his community.
Former Meta employees Rob Leathern and Rob Goldman are launching a nonprofit to combat scam ads flooding social media platforms, aiming to increase transparency and reduce deception in the digital ecosystem.
Floyd Roger Myers Jr., known for playing young Will Smith on 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,' has died at age 42. He was also involved in acting and co-founded a nonprofit focused on men's mental health. His family and community remember him as a loving father and friend.
OpenAI is nearing a major restructuring that will transform it into a for-profit entity while maintaining a nonprofit arm with a significant equity stake valued at over $100 billion, primarily backed by Microsoft, which is also negotiating its partnership terms. The move aims to secure funding and growth, but faces regulatory and opposition challenges, including scrutiny from attorneys general and opposition from Elon Musk.
Jonathan Bailey plans to take a break from acting in 2026 to focus on his nonprofit, The Shameless Fund, which supports LGBTQ causes and aims to address the low funding for LGBTQ+ communities in the UK.