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Uvalde School Shooting: How You Can Help After 20 Killed at Elementary
"This tragedy highlights the importance of always having blood available on the shelf and before its needed," said the South Texas Blood & Tissue Center.
Red Cross Claims Team Stopped, Held as It Tried Again to Reach Mariupol
"Occupation authorities" are holding Red Cross members who were trying to enter Mariupol to evacuate civilians, Ukraine's deputy prime minister said.
Man Gets 87 COVID Shots to Collect and Sell Vaccine Passports: Report
Investigations are underway nationwide to determine if he received even more vaccinations.
Evacuation Route Offered to Fleeing Ukrainians Was Mined—Red Cross
Russia announced new "humanitarian corridors" that were denounced by Ukraine and its allies after two failed bids to evacuate civilians from Mariupol.
U.S. Soda 'Putin Punch' Created to Support Ukraine
A portion of the proceeds for the Connecticut company's new fruit punch flavor goes to the Ukrainian Red Cross.
Ukraine Seeks Red Cross Help With Russian Bodies: 'Bury Them With Dignity'
The Ukrainian ambassador to the United Nations urged the organization to not "let Putin hide" the scale of the tragedy.
Cyber Attack on Red Cross Data Stings Family Reunification Push, Feds Say
The State Department added that the hack "had real consequences" and "harmed the global humanitarian network."
Australia Unloads Supplies in Tonga, Despite Crew Being COVID-19 Positive
Following the powerful January 15 volcanic eruption in Tonga, the ship's crew planned on a contactless delivery to avoid the spread of coronavirus.
Tonga's Outlying Islands Hit by 49-Foot Wave, Most Structures Destroyed
Government officials reported three deaths so far, but they expect the number to rise as reports from outlying islands come in.
Give Blood, Get a Joint: Dispensary Offers Free Marijuana to Blood Donors
"A blood shortage is huge and people are dying because they need blood," the dispensary's owner Jerry Millen told Newsweek.
Couple Together for 40 Years Finally Wed After Terminal Cancer Diagnosis
The groom said it wasn't until he received his diagnosis that he asked his wife to marry him.
Doctors Having to Make Critical Patient Care Decisions Amid Blood Shortage
A medical director for the American Red Cross spoke with Newsweek about the organization's worst blood shortage in over a decade.
Red Cross Sees 15 Percent Drop in Student Blood Donors During Pandemic
There's been a 62 percent drop in college and high school blood drives due to the pandemic. Overall, the Red Cross said donations dropped 10 percent since 2020.
Hero Dog Saves Family of Six From House Fire Before Christmas
If the dog hadn't woken the family members up during the 5 a.m. blaze, the family might not have survived, the dad said.
How to Help Hurricane Ida Victims: Ways to Donate and Volunteer
Several charities—both national and local to Louisiana—have pledged to help victims with immediate aid and long-term recovery.
Blood Centers Say Unvaccinated People Refuse Blood From Vaccinated Donors
Health care workers told Kaiser Health News that some unvaccinated patients have requested blood transfusions only from donors who have not been inoculated against COVID-19.
Red Cross Estimates Thousands of Afghans Wounded in Fighting
"The world is following events in Afghanistan with a heavy heart and deep disquiet about what lies ahead," UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said.
Red Cross Warns Indonesia Approaching 'Catastrophe' Amid COVID Surge
The Red Cross cautioned that Indonesia is "on the edge of a COVID-19 catastrophe" as the country navigates an increase in COVID-19 cases. Despite the surge, less than 5 percent of the adult population is fully vaccinated.
How to Help Victims of Surfside Building Collapse in Florida
As the search and rescue operations continue, here's how you can help the victims in Thursday's building collapse.
Red Cross Asks Gaza, Israel for Cease-Fire, Even if 'A Couple of Hours'
The head of the Red Cross sub-delegation in Gaza, Mirjam Muller, called for a pause in fighting Thursday to allow for "a breather" so people can shop for food, see a doctor if needed and tend to their needs.
Red Cross to Care for Migrant Children at Texas Facility
The Red Cross has been asked to temporarily support the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Office of Refugee Resettlement to address the migrants' basic human needs.
Beirut Explosion: How to Donate and Help Victims of Lebanon 'Catastrophe'
The Port of Beirut in Lebanon was devastated in the explosion and is the main point of entry for vital supplies.
Attorneys General from 19 States and D.C. Urge FDA to End Gay Blood Ban
Blood donations have dropped due to the coronavirus epidemic. Dropping the ban against gay and bi men could produce 300,000 pints of blood annually, potentially saving a million lives.
Can Gay Men Donate Blood During the U.S. Coronavirus Pandemic?
The United States Food and Drug Administration released a modified set of guidelines for blood donors on Thursday.
Red Cross Accused of Withholding Millions in Australian Bushfire Donations
The Australian Red Cross strongly denies that they are withholding funds to pay for future disaster relief.
Woman Tries to Take Selfie with Jaguar, Gets Attacked
The 30-year-old victim, identified as Noemí, of Puebla, was injured while visiting the "Bio Zoo" in Córdoba, Veracruz, with members of her family. She allegedly passed over a security line.
Red Cross Uses 'Star Wars' to Explain the Rules of War
To mark the release of 'The Rise of Skywalker,' the Red Cross tweeted out how the original 'Star Wars' trilogy can be used to demonstrate the rules of war.
Prepare for a Power Outage: Emergency Kit, Evacuation Plan, Safety Tips
A guide on how to prepare for a power outage, including what to put in an emergency kit and how to develop an evacuation plan.
Tropical Storm Imelda Update: Red Cross Helping Houston Flood Victims
The shelters will be available to residents affected by the storm 24 hours a day and at no charge—offering shelter, food, drink, health services, emotional support and help reconnecting with loved ones for anyone affected by the storm and unable to return home after the flooding.
American Red Cross to Cease Bloodmobile Services in Parts of Massachusetts
As large layoffs loom, budget cuts mean that local services will no longer be available past early November.