Making Millions Charities

King and Prince William’s estates ‘making millions from charities and public services’

Duchies of Cornwall and Lancaster likely to make at least £50m from leasing land to services such as NHS and schools, according to investigation . King Charles and Prince William’s property empires ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Royal estates 'receive millions from public bodies and charities'

The private estates of King Charles and Prince William have received millions of pounds from contracts with taxpayer-funded bodies, according to a new documentary.

Trump’s Charity Toward None

The Catholic Church’s latest scandal: fawning over Donald.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 19

Millions in Cuba remain without power as Hurricane Oscar makes landfall

Millions remain without power in Cuba for a third consecutive day as slow progress is made in restoring electricity following three major grid failures.

Profiteers Are Exploiting US Election Conspiracies and Hate to Make Millions

Unscrupulous online operators are spreading toxic lies to push bitcoin scams and sell MAGA shirts to Facebook users in the run-up to the US presidential election.

Tech - Wired - 3 days ago

Harris proposes 1 million forgivable loans to Black entrepreneurs, as Trump makes inroads

Vice President Kamala Harris unveiled an "Opportunity Agenda" plan for Black men, which includes providing forgivable loans to entrepreneurs.

Business - CNBC - October 14

‘Modern masterpiece’: Hugh Jackman makes another try at selling his $40 million NYC triplex condo

Jackman lived there with his wife, Deborra-Lee Furness, but in 2023 the couple stunned the world by announcing they were divorcing after 27 years of marriage.

Business - MarketWatch - October 15

Shohei Ohtani 50-50 ball fetches millions, setting eye-watering record

The ball Shohei Ohtani launched for his 50th home run of the season, having also stolen 50 bases, was bought at auction early Wednesday for more than $4.3 million.

U.K. treasure hunters make millions off silver coins dated to 11th century

2,584 silver pennies dating from the Norman Conquest is Britain’s most valuable treasure find ever at over $5 million.

UK charities launch Middle East Humanitarian Appeal

The Disasters Emergency Committee says the government will match the first £10m raised in donations.

Harris to address Al Smith charity dinner by video

Vice President Harris will address an annual charity dinner in New York via a recorded video message, organizers said Thursday ahead of the event. Harris's campaign previously announced she would ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

Trans charity Mermaids was mismanaged, regulator says

Two-year probe says Mermaids struggled after rapid period of growth but did not break rules when offering services to children.

Shohei Ohtani led the Dodgers to the World Series while only making $2 million. Here’s how much his season was really worth to his team.

Given his historic production, Ohtani’s $2 million salary is by far the biggest value in baseball

Business - MarketWatch - October 21

‘Inspiring, courageous’: Nedd Brockmann completes epic 1,000-mile charity run

Ultra runner raises $2.6m for people experiencing homelessness Australian runs an average 128km per day at Sydney Olympic Park Nedd Brockmann’s 1,000-mile (1,609km) charity run has been dubbed ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Harris tells anti-abortion protesters that they're at the 'wrong rally'

Trump to address Catholic charity benefit after Harris declines

Harris in Wisconsin for youth vote, Trump to Catholic charity dinner

Vice President Kamala Harris is courting the youth vote at several stops in Wisconsin, and former President Donald Trump is attending a Catholic charity dinner in New York with a historic past. CBS ...

Trump and Harris trade jabs at Al Smith Dinner, though Harris wasn't there

The New York Archdiocese's star-studded gala has been a staple in election years since 1960. But only one candidate is showing up in person this year.

Rape centre breaks away from charity in row over gender

The centre in Glasgow said it only wanted to employ women, but this was "at odds" with Rape Crisis Scotland.

Charities, universities and GPs warn NI tax rise will hit jobs and services

Funding boost will be wiped out by cost of meeting higher employer levy, say contracted service providers and education bodies

Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Watch: MP takes on pro-MMA fighter in charity bout

Watch: Will Stone MP grapples with a pro-MMA fighter to raise money for a mental health charity.

Pro-Hamas group that helped organize college protests is a 'sham charity,' Treasury says

A pro-Palestinian organization that has helped organize protests on American college campuses is a “sham charity," the Treasury Department said Tuesday.

US presidential election updates: Trump’s insults draw laughs at Catholic charity dinner as Harris appears remotely

Kamala Harris appeared via video for Al Smith charity dinner, where Donald Trump took aim at transgender people. Don’t miss important US election news. Get our free app and sign up for election ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump hold dueling rallies in swing-state Michigan – as it happened

This live blog has now closed. Read our latest story here . Don’t miss important US election news. Get our free app and sign up for election alerts While Donald Trump is believed to have ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

WATCH: Trump and Harris trade jabs at NYC Catholic charity event, though Harris wasn't there

The New York Archdiocese's star-studded gala has been a staple in election years since 1960. But only one candidate showed up in person this year.

‘The teapot rattled – there were dentures inside!’ Readers on their most eerie, excellent charity shop finds

When a British fashion designer was reunited with her dress 40 years after it went missing, we asked for your best, most surprising discoveries. The charity shop I work in is in my village, and I ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

My vain and greedy best friend stole £86,000 from our cancer charity

Angela MacVicar feels "hurt and betrayed" by the crimes of Lindsay MacCallum, her best friend of decades.

Anna Kendrick donates the 'gross' money she made from 'Woman of the Hour' to charity

Anna Kendrick makes good on her promise to donate the money she made from her film 'Woman of the Hour' to nonprofits that support survivors of sexual abuse and violence.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 4 days ago

Fanatical $12 Charity Bundle - Warhammer Rogue Trader, SteamWorld Build, And 13 More Games

Fanatical's latest charity bundle includes 15 games for a minimum donation of $12. Not only is this a tremendous deal, but you'll be supporting a great cause. All proceeds from the bundle go to ...

Tech - GameSpot - 3 days ago

My mother-in-law stole $25,000 from my husband’s emergency fund. We donated to charity rather than give her a birthday gift — and she cried foul.

“As his power of attorney, she had access to his emergency fund.”

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

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