Billionaire philanthropist and the ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has announced a list of 361 nonprofits that her foundation, Yield Giving, will be donating to this year. Nine Georgia nonprofits made the cut. Six of them received a $2 million grant and the other three received $1 million. In total, Scott is giving away […]
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Boxing great Roberto Duran receiving medical care for heart problem
Boxing great Roberto Duran is receiving medical care for a heart problem, the family of the 72-year-old Panamanian has said. Duran, who was a champion in four different weight classes, “has suffered a health complication due to an atrioventricular blockade”, his family said in a statement on Duran’s Instagram account. “We are waiting for results […]
Judge blocks Texas AG from requiring info on transgender kids receiving gender transition treatment
A Texas judge temporarily blocked state Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Republican, from requiring an LGBTQ+ advocacy group to provide information about transgender children receiving gender transition treatment. The ruling on Friday came a day after PFLAG National challenged Paxton’s office in court to prevent it from collecting the information. Travis County District Court Judge […]
Man accused of throwing hot coffee at Pasco Dunkin’ employee’s face after receiving drink for free: police
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — The New Port Richey Police Department is searching for the suspect accused of throwing a hot coffee in a Dunkin’ employee’s face Sunday morning. Police said the man stopped at Dunkin’ Donuts on 5524 U.S. Highway 19 in New Port Richey around 8:45 a.m. when he became “irate” after he […]
DC SNAP recipients begin receiving extra temporary benefits in their accounts
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — SNAP recipients in the District saw extra benefits loaded on their EBT cards this weekend and it’s all part of the temporary SNAP benefit increase. D.C.’s Department of Human Services started loading the increased snap benefits for January and February on the cards of snap recipients starting last week. The […]
Nacogdoches Wastewater Treatment Plant back on track after receiving 18 million gallons during heavy storms
NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KETK) – After last week’s heavy rainstorms, the Nacogdoches Wastewater Treatment Plant said it is back on track with their process of removing excess water. Chicken gut truck leaves behind ‘trail of blood and gore’ on Marshall road During the storms, the plant said an excessive amount of storm water was picked up […]
Tesla rival Fisker could be run off the road after receiving an NYSE notice and safety concerns over some of its cars rolling away
Second time’s the charm—or that’s perhaps what Henrik Fisker thought as he launched the eponymous EV maker Fisker Inc. following a failed attempt a few years earlier (called Fisker Automotive). Now, the critically-acclaimed Danish designer’s company is facing a number of high-stakes situations at once. California-based Fisker, which listed via a SPAC in 2020, received […]
Albert Lea man charged after reportedly receiving more than a pound of cocaine in mail
Feb. 15—An Albert Lea man was charged with first-degree drug possession Thursday in Freeborn County District Court after he received over a pound of cocaine through the mail at his home in Albert Lea. Juan Manuel Mendez, 47, appeared on the charge, which involves possessing 50 grams or more. Court documents stated an agent of […]
OU to update Jacobson Hall after receiving $15 million gift
Feb. 15—The University of Oklahoma received $15 million to renovate Jacobson Hall. The money came from the Jonny and Brenda Jones family and was accepted by the OU Board of Regents. Currently, the building houses the OU Welcome Center and the Office of Admissions and Recruitment where prospective students, families and members of the community […]
Two Georgia officers allegedly poisoned after receiving paperwork from suspect
Two police officers in Smyrna, Georgia, were allegedly poisoned by a man who brought paperwork into the precinct that contained a foreign substance, according to an arrest warrant. Police said Little Gaston Stone, 51, walked into the Smyrna Police Department Tuesday while recording the visit on a tablet and ranting about Gov. Brian Kemp, the […]
‘Incredible response:’ Danvers veteran close to losing home is receiving help from local businesses
Gary Ferguson had to fight back tears Monday as crews began unloading building supplies in his backyard. “I actually had to walk away for a little while. I got choked up. It was unbelievable,” Ferguson said. Several companies offered to repair Ferguson’s house at a discounted rate after Boston 25 reported the Gulf War veteran […]
Plus-size influencers are receiving paid offers to try weight-loss drugs: ‘I don’t want Ozempic’
Virgie Tovar is a fat activist. She’s advocated for body diversity for over a decade, written books that include You Have the Right to Remain Fat and spoken out against weight-based discrimination. But in 2023, she started receiving emails about business opportunities that don’t align with her work’s mission. These messages were pitching partnerships with […]