Donations
Ron DeSantis Took $100,000 From Disney Before 'Don't Say Gay' War
Records showed that Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. made four contributions to the Friends of Ron DeSantis PAC from 2019 to 2021 for a total of $106,809.38
Mark Zuckerberg's Millions Won't Be Part of This Round of Elections
Zuckerberg has become a target of Republicans over his $350 million donated to local elections offices prior to the 2020 election.
IMF to Open Special Account for Countries to Donate Money to Ukraine
The International Monetary Fund approved the creation of an account to "channel donor resources in the form of grants and loans" to stabilize Ukraine's economy.
Man Wins $217M Lottery Jackpot, Gives Away Fortune to Planet Earth
"I only played during large jackpots, for one purpose: to devote most of this sum to the creation of a foundation," the lottery winner said.
Jeff Fortenberry Faces Up to 15 Years in Jail Over Campaign Donations
A federal jury found the Republican guilty on three counts of lying to federal investigators about illegal campaign contributions from a foreign billionaire.
'Broke' College Students Fund Trip With Donations on the Road: 'So Cute'
"From one broke b**ch to another! Enjoy spring break," read the note accompanying a payment of $3 to help the women pay for gas.
MacKenzie Scott's Habitat for Humanity Donation Shocks Local Chapters
The philanthropist donated $436 million to the organization.
Parking Lot Filled With Unused Clothing Donations at Polish-Ukraine Border
The growing problem has spread to parking lots all along the border
Disney Pauses Donations for These Politicians Amid 'Don't Say Gay' Backlash
Disney donated at least $33,000 for Florida Senate races and more than $98,000 in state representative contests, according to records reviewed by Newsweek.
Trump PAC Fundraises for New 'Trump Force One' Following Emergency Landing
"I have a very important update on my plane, but I need to trust that you won't share it with anyone," the former president wrote in a new email.
Disney Gave at Least $250K to Senators That Voted for 'Don't Say Gay' Bill
As Disney dealt with a flood of criticism, Walt Disney's niece Abigail said CEO Chapek is "more worried about right-wing backlash" than his employees.
These Celebrities Have Donated Millions to the Ukraine Crisis
The scale of the humanitarian crisis following Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine has prompted A-listers like Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher to use their platforms to raise awareness and funds.
Community Rallies to Support Ukrainian Bakery, Raising $72,000 in Donations
"My family is there," Afanasieva told KENS-TV. "They're going to stay there until the end....this is the least we can do."
Fake Donation Sites Are Surfacing Amid Ukraine Crisis, Experts Warn
Scammers are attempting to use the current Russia-Ukraine conflict to swindle those looking to help Ukrainians.
People's Convoy Rakes in $300K in Donations for Truckers' Trip to D.C.
American truckers are asking supporters to help fund the resources needed to travel across 11 states to protest COVID-19 mandates in the nation's capital.
Kyle Rittenhouse Launches Fund to Finance Lawsuits Targeting Media 'Lies'
The donation fund's page states that Rittenhouse's trial "exposed deep corruption in our media for all to see" and that he "won't let it go unanswered."
U.S. Government Workers Reportedly Among Those Donating to 'Freedom Convoy'
Two such workers were publicly named in a report published by The Globe and Mail.
Banks Have Begun Freezing Accounts Linked to Trucker Protest
Under the Emergencies Act, banks have been prohibited from providing "any financial or related services" to people connected with the protests in Ottawa.
Michigan, Least Vaccinated Blue State, Is Outsized Donor to Canada Truckers
A Newsweek analysis of the leaked donor information from the GiveSendGo fundraiser found Michigan to be the fifth-highest donor state to Canada's truckers.
Police Said Thrift Store Staff Found Grenade Among Donations
Technicians believed that the grenade did not have a detonator cap, but they removed it to be safely destroyed.
U.S. Donations Make Up Half of Canadian Trucker Funds, Justin Trudeau Says
Canada's president said Joe Biden told him that he is aware of U.S. influence in the ongoing protests over vaccine mandates.
Ottawa Businesses Create GoFundMe After Protesters' Fundraiser Halted
After GoFundMe suspended the Freedom Convoy protesters' campaign, Ottawa businesses launched their own to combat the toll the protest has taken on restaurants.
Over 60 Emaciated Dogs, One Dead, Found in North Carolina Kennel
Currituck County Government said it had received a "tremendous outpouring of community support" after the rescue.
FL Woman and Lifelong Dog Lover Wills $32K to Sheriff's K-9 Unit for Armor
Being a police dog is demanding, extremely physical and dangerous. So this woman wanted to help the canine cops survive the beat.
How to Help the Victims of the Deadly Bronx Fire
At least 17 people have died and dozens more are injured, marking the worst blaze New York City has seen in decades.
Cat Stuck In Chair That Was Donated To Thrift Store Reunited With Owners
An officer was able to calm the cat and coax it out of the chair.
World's Oldest Zoo Asks for Donations to Cover $94K Monthly Food Bill
The Vienna Zoo's animals consume tons of hay, meat, fish, fruit and specialty items every week.
GoFundMe Reaches More Than $100K for Woman Killed in Florida Gas Tragedy
Shoi Caballes was also remembered at a Thursday memorial service as a loving mother of five.
Omicron, Title 42 Push Migrant Shelters in Tijuana to Their Financial Limit
"U.S. policies are impacting the situation," Kate Clark, Senior Director of Immigration Services at the Jewish Family Service of San Diego, told Newsweek.
N.C. Woman Lied About Cancer Diagnosis to Collect Donations, Sheriff Says
The woman was identified as 46-year-old Michelle Lynn Stultz and she was charged with four counts of obtaining property by false pretenses.