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fromStreetsblog
1 week ago
New York City

Streetsies 2025 (And Friday Video!): Vote for Your Favorite Clips of the Year - Streetsblog New York City

US politics
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

Pirate Trump

The Nation seeks donations matched up to $75,000 to double contributions and fund investigative reporting on corruption, social crises, and resistance in 2026.
US politics
fromwww.thenation.com
2 weeks ago

How Do We See Hegseth?

The Nation seeks donations matched up to $75,000 to double funding and expand investigative reporting on corruption, authoritarianism, social crises, and movements for resistance.
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago
New York City

Streetsies 2025 (And Friday Video!): Vote for Your Favorite Clips of the Year - Streetsblog New York City

#local-journalism
fromPortland Mercury
1 day ago
US news

Good Morning, News: Oregon's New ID Scanning Law, JD Vance's House Vandalized, and Portlanders Protest Trump's Venezuelan Kidnapping and Coup

fromPortland Mercury
1 day ago
US news

Good Morning, News: Oregon's New ID Scanning Law, JD Vance's House Vandalized, and Portlanders Protest Trump's Venezuelan Kidnapping and Coup

Fundraising
fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago

How Paloma Partners, the legendary fund that seeded D.E. Shaw, is reinventing itself after redemptions and executive exits

Paloma Partners is restructuring under new leadership to rebuild reputation, attract top talent, diversify strategies, and grow assets after recent leadership and performance turmoil.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Mickey Rourke launches fundraiser to pay $60,000 in rent after threat of eviction

Mickey Rourke approved a GoFundMe to cover US$59,100 in unpaid rent after being sued and facing eviction; the campaign has raised US$33,000 of a US$100,000 goal.
#journalism
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Car Thief Crashes Into Oakland Youth Boxing Club and Flees the Scene, Damaging Historic Ring

As KTVU reports, a boxing ring used by heavyweight champion George Foreman in the 1980s sustained extensive damage after a car thief crashed into Lightning's Boxing Club on 5845 MacArthur Boulevard in Oakland at some point in the early hours Thursday morning. Kris Lopez, who co-owns the gym with his wife Denise Lopez, said the impact of the crash was forceful. "It's like an earthquake," Kris Lopez told KTVU. "The force knocked over the ring stairs and pushed the ring out of place."
California
World news
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

'A smile that could light up a room' - tributes paid to Irish man who drowned in Australia

Sean Keaney drowned at Whitehaven Beach on New Year's Eve; family, London GAA club and others are arranging repatriation and fundraising.
#zohran-mamdani
fromStreetsblog
5 days ago
New York City

New Year's Headlines: New Mayor Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Zohran Mamdani named Julia Kemper Deputy Mayor for Operations and Mike Flynn DOT commissioner, signaling a strong focus on public transit.
fromStreetsblog
6 days ago
New York City

The Year in Mamdani: The Incoming Mayor Was on the Streetsblog Beat in 2025 - Streetsblog New York City

Zohran Mamdani became New York City's mayor after a campaign highlighting Citi Bike use, transit advocacy, and continued support for faster buses and walkable cities.
fromStreetsblog
6 days ago
New York City

The Year in Mamdani: The Incoming Mayor Was on the Streetsblog Beat in 2025 - Streetsblog New York City

NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
6 days ago

Wednesday's Headlines: 2nd-Most Important Job Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Zohran Mamdani will become mayor without appointing a Department of Transportation commissioner, disappointing livable-streets advocates seeking meaningful transit and street-change leadership.
Fundraising
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

CBC Toronto's Make the Season Kind raises more than $800K | CBC News

CBC Toronto's Make the Season Kind raised $814,176.23 for Greater Toronto Area food banks, with donations still open and a goal toward $1 million.
Pets
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

Eye on the Hills: La Russa's new animal rescue group to hold Jan. 25 gala

Tony La Russa and his family launched La Russa Rescue Champions to fund and support grassroots animal rescue organizations and will hold a Jan. 25 celebrity gala fundraiser.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

Streetsies 2025: Awards To Mark A Disappointing Year on the Streets Beat - Streetsblog New York City

Streetsblog seeks donations to sustain reporting that advances safer, more livable, walkable, bikeable, equitable streets amid contentious transportation politics.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

I've been left in limbo for 25 years. I need to know what happened'

Funding independent, paywall-free journalism enables on-the-ground investigations and support services that aid missing children and hold powerful interests accountable.
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Family of Wexford mother killed in hit and run abroad set up fundraiser to 'seek justice'

"I am fundraising to help cover legal fees in the Dominican Republic in an effort to seek justice for my sister-in-law, Claire Cullen. Claire was tragically killed in a hit and run incident while on holiday to attend her brothers wedding. She died instantly, and the driver fled the scene without offering any help to Claire or her family," she wrote.
World news
New York Giants
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Gay Democrat who set historic fundraising record switches from U.S. House to state senate race - LGBTQ Nation

Erik Bottcher is leaving the House race to run in a special election for New York State Senate District 47 to address urgent state-level issues.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Here's What Thomas Massie Has to Say About That Furious Trump Christmas Post Attacking Him

Rep. Thomas Massie turned President Trump’s public Christmas attack into a fundraising appeal while facing a Trump-endorsed primary challenger in 2026.
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

Gentrifier Go Home

In this time of unrelenting, often unprecedented cruelty and lawlessness, I'm grateful for readers like you. So many of you have taken to the streets, organized in your neighborhood and with your union, and showed up at the ballot box to vote for progressive candidates. You're proving that it is possible-to paraphrase the legendary Patti Smith-to redeem the work of the fools running our government.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Weapons of mass construction': the US craftivists' using yarn to fight back against Trump

A group of knitters in Portland peacefully protested outside an ICE facility by knitting weekly, raising funds and community support through crafted hats.
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

Biden

In this time of unrelenting, often unprecedented cruelty and lawlessness, I'm grateful for readers like you. So many of you have taken to the streets, organized in your neighborhood and with your union, and showed up at the ballot box to vote for progressive candidates. You're proving that it is possible-to paraphrase the legendary Patti Smith-to redeem the work of the fools running our government.
US politics
Music
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Grafton Street Christmas Eve charity busk draws large crowds to Dublin city

A 15th‑anniversary Dublin gig raised funds for the Dublin Simon Community with over 30 artists, hundreds attending, and a global livestream.
#congestion-pricing
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

SoftBank races to line up $22.5B for OpenAI by year-end

Japanese tech investment giant SoftBank needs to secure $22.5 billion before the end of the year to make good on its commitments to AI partner OpenAI. According to Reuters, there are several levers SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son could pull in order to put the funding package together, including calling on untapped margin loans tied to its stake in British chip design firm Arm Holdings.
Tech industry
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Los Gatos leaders reflect on 2025 and look ahead to 2026

Los Gatos organizations delivered 2025 events and aim in 2026 to strengthen the local economy, secure a community center site, and expand festivals and fundraising.
fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago

Los Gatos leaders reflect on 2025 and look ahead to 2026

the Chamber elevated Taste of Los Gatos into a premier regional food and wine street festival with family-friendly features. In 2026, our focus is to strengthen the local economy and harness the energy of Super Bowl and FIFA visitors. We want to engage residents and introduce new audiences to the range of experiences that make Los Gatos a distinctive destination.
California
US politics
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

Monday's Headlines: Turn-SPIKED! Edition - Streetsblog New York City

New Jersey canceled adding travel lanes east of Exit 14A but will replace the Newark Bay Bridge, building ramps to Bayonne and Jersey City ports.
#openai
fromFortune
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

OpenAI sees better margins on business sales, report says | Fortune

fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

OpenAI is reportedly trying to raise $100B at an $830B valuation | TechCrunch

fromFortune
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

OpenAI sees better margins on business sales, report says | Fortune

fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

OpenAI is reportedly trying to raise $100B at an $830B valuation | TechCrunch

fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

After a concert overshadowed by tragedy, Goose steps up with fundraisers for Brown victims

"We are deeply saddened by the events that occurred at Brown University this past weekend," they stated in an email and on social media. "Our hearts are with the victims and their families, the Brown University students, and the greater Providence community that so graciously welcomed us into their home."
Music
Environment
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

Talking Headways Podcast: Fighting to Win - Streetsblog USA

Effective transportation advocacy requires engaging in messy, emotional political processes to win policies that advance transit, walkability, equity, and reduce car dependency.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

AI whiz Yann LeCun is already targeting a $3.5 billion valuation for his new startup-and it hasn't even launched yet | Fortune

Yann LeCun launched AMI Labs to build physics-aware "world models," targeting a €500M raise and roughly $3.5B pre-launch valuation with headquarters in Paris.
Fundraising
fromCaribbean Life
2 weeks ago

From classrooms to community: NYC teens lead Hurricane Melissa relief for Jamaica - Caribbean Life

TMLA's Black Student Union raised over $7,500 and uses a mini-documentary and community connections to fund relief and deliver aid to Hurricane Melissa-affected Jamaica.
World news
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Bondi hero presented with 1.4m cheque in hospital bed

Australia announced a gun buyback after a mass shooting at a Bondi Hanukkah event where Ahmed subdued a gunman but remains hospitalized.
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
2 weeks ago

Three Key Pillars of Focus and a Set of Updated Programs for GGBA in 2026 - San Francisco Bay Times

GGBA hosted a successful holiday party, raised funds through a silent auction, and plans a 2026 brand refresh focusing on member business opportunities.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Bondi paddle-out: surfers, paddleboarders and swimmers pay tribute to victims of mass shooting

Bondi reopened and hundreds of surfers gathered in a paddle-out to honor the 15 victims of a Hanukah mass shooting.
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
2 weeks ago

Donna's Chronicles, "With so many joyful events..." - San Francisco Bay Times

Community celebrated the holiday season with multiple festive events, performances, and fundraisers that fostered connection and raised significant support for local organizations.
fromSnowBrains
2 weeks ago

300+ Santas Raise $10,000 at Sunday River, ME, 25th Annual Santa Sunday - SnowBrains

Each Santa, having pre-registered for the event, sported the classic attire: a red Santa hat with a white pompom, a matching Santa jacket and pants, and of course, a fluffy Santa beard. For their support and holiday spirit, Sunday River provided each Santa with a lift ticket for the day and an extra lift ticket to be used for a future visit before January 31, 2026.
Snowboarding
Venture
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Databricks is raising $4 billion at $134 billion valuation

Databricks raised over $4 billion at a $134 billion valuation to fund expansion, employee secondary sales, and accelerated AI research and hiring.
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
3 weeks ago

Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition Hunts for a New Space After Warehouse Fire

A destructive fire rendered BWAC's Red Hook warehouse uninhabitable, terminated its lease, and forced the nonprofit to seek new space and funding.
Music
fromThe Mercury News
3 weeks ago

Farewell events planned for San Jose's Art Boutiki's final days

Art Boutiki on Race Street closes after 16 years because Covid and soaring costs made continued operation unsustainable; final events occur before year-end.
fromresund Startups
3 weeks ago

19-year old Lukas Slvik's Praktikverket raises first round

The Helsingborg-based platform connects students with internships. Designed to streamline recruitment, the platform helps businesses quickly find qualified interns who match their needs, thanks to detailed student profiles that provide clear insights into each candidate's skills. For students, it's an easy way to discover opportunities and connect with potential employers.
Startup companies
Film
fromiRunFar
3 weeks ago

"For Our Mountains:" A Film About John Kelly's 2025 Appalachian Trail FKT Attempt

John Kelly attempted an Appalachian Trail FKT to raise funds and spotlight Appalachian communities devastated by Hurricane Helene.
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

Tuesday's Headlines: The Public Realm Edition - Streetsblog New York City

an august group that includes the Make McGuinness Safe Coalition, New Yorkers for Parks, the 34th Ave Open Street Coalition, North Brooklyn Open Streets, Tri-State Transportation Campaign, Municipal Arts Society, Alliance for Paseo Park, AIA NY, WXY, Center for Zero Waste Design, Friends of the QueensWay, Gotham Park, Brooklyn Greenway Initiative, and our own parent company, Open Plans - is demanding that Mayor Mamdani rejigger City Hall to create a new office: the Deputy Mayor for the Public Realm.
New York City
#venture-capital
US news
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 weeks ago

Beloved Philadelphia tradition is saved

The Wanamaker Light Show and Dickens Village will reopen Nov. 28, 2025 after a citywide fundraising campaign, preserving the holiday tradition.
Venture
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

'I had to take 60 meetings': Jeff Bezos says 'the hardest thing I've ever done' was raising the first million dollars of seed capital for Amazon | Fortune

Jeff Bezos raised Amazon's first seed round after 60 meetings, securing about 20 investors who each invested roughly $50,000 for 20% of the company.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Santa takes to the Thames in fundraising effort

A couple sailed an illuminated Santa sleigh boat on the Thames to give gifts and raise just over £1,000 for Teenage Cancer Trust.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

Hello Vet raises 15m to expand transparent-pricing clinics across the UK

Hello Vet raised £15 million to open 20–25 UK clinics, hire ~200 clinical staff, and promote price transparency while prioritising care quality.
Startup companies
fromresund Startups
3 weeks ago

Cyclicor Raised 300K for Bio-based Polymers

Cyclicor closed a €300,000 round, hit its 2025 revenue target early, and will use funds and projected 2026 growth to scale NIPU technology and pursue partnerships.
Fundraising
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

Drag queen Pattie Gonia hikes 100 miles in drag to raise $1 million for inclusive outdoors groups - LGBTQ Nation

Pattie Gonia completed a 100-mile drag hike from Point Reyes to the Golden Gate Bridge, raising $1,167,000 for eight inclusive outdoor nonprofits.
#rummage-sale
Pets
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

Popular SF Therapy Dog Brixton Has Died, and His Thousands of Instagram Followers Are In Mourning

Brixton, a nearly 13-year-old San Francisco golden retriever therapy dog known as the Doggi Lama, died at Crissy Field after battling lymphoma.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 weeks ago

Businesses losing millions by waiting too long to invest - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The findings reveal how sharply these opportunity windows have narrowed. Almost every SME now operates within a 12-month limit, with 97% confirming that opportunities remain viable for no longer than a year. Many face far less breathing room. More than half (51%), say they have only three to six months to move, and 28% say opportunities disappear in under three. In markets where rivals are accelerating their own investment decisions, these shrinking windows are making slow responses far more costly than before.
UK news
US politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Brad Lander launches Congressional bid with a hacked X account and a warning of a five-alarm fire' threat to democracy amNewYork

Brad Lander's X account was briefly hijacked with crypto and Cadillac posts; he turned it into humor and a fundraising moment during his campaign launch.
fromFinanceBuzz
3 weeks ago

10 Work-From-Home Jobs That Pay at Least $52 an Hour

Remote opportunities aren't always the easiest to come by anymore, with only four in 10 jobs allowing some amount of remote work in Q1 of 2025. But if you know where to look and how to market yourself, you could find an option to work from home that's the perfect fit. Whether you're switching careers, looking for flexibility, or simply want to ditch the commute, these remote roles could be your ticket to better pay and better work-life balance.
Remote teams
Non-profit organizations
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Altadena Girls was a fire relief success story. A year later, can it still help as L.A. moves on?

A 14-year-old founded Altadena Girls, transforming disaster relief into a 12,000-square-foot community hangout for wildfire-affected teen girls amid funding challenges.
Cancer
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 weeks ago

V Foundation's 'Boo-Yah' gala, a celebration of Stuart Scott, raises record-breaking $3.1 million

The V Foundation raised a record $3.1 million at its 10th annual Boo-Yah gala honoring Stuart Scott, supporting cancer research and inspiring survivors.
Coffee
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 weeks ago

Los Gatos cafe reopens after Thanksgiving crash - San Jose Spotlight

Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company partially reopened after a car crashed into its cafe; reconstruction will keep half the shop closed for months.
Cancer
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Fundraiser launched to send brave' Arsenal fan, four, abroad for life-saving cancer treatment

Parents are fundraising to send four-year-old Jesse abroad for specialised German chemotherapy unavailable through the NHS to treat his recurrent rhabdomyosarcoma.
LGBT
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Finding Prince Charming' alum Chad Spodick dies by suicide at 42

Chad Spodick, a Finding Prince Charming contestant, died by suicide by hanging; friends raised funds to support his mother and funeral expenses.
Fundraising
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

How a lesser-known Swedish private equity giant plans to win over US retail investors

EQT, the world's second-largest private equity firm, is expanding into US private wealth to raise brand awareness and attract affluent investors.
#tiger-global
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