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Montana Gov. Gianforte’s foundation has given away $57 million since 2017. Here’s where it went.
Montana’s governor, Republican Greg Gianforte, is among the state’s highest-profile political figures. He’s also a major philanthropic force. Nonprofit tax records indicate that his family foundation gave $57 million to charities and social issue nonprofits between 2017, the...
Jamaica's female farmers rebuild after Hurricane Beryl through women-led cash voucher program
CROSS KEYS, Jamaica (AP) — Alance Wisdom got inside her home just in time to watch the ceiling of her front room collapse. As the rain rushed in, a violent wind ripped at the roof, piece by piece. “Everything just fell,” Wisdom, 79, said of the day Hurricane Beryl, the...
US secures the release of 135 Nicaraguan political prisoners
GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — The U.S. government announced Thursday that it secured the release of 135 Nicaraguan political prisoners, who have arrived in Guatemala where they will apply for entry to the United States or other countries. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said in a...
Behind the nonprofit helping a diverse new generation of culinary professionals heat up New York
NEW YORK (AP) — A side of beef bigger than a classroom desktop sat before high school students huddled around a kitchen on New York's Lower East Side. “Anyone wanna jump in?” asked the butcher teaching the Tuesday afternoon class. One student dared, grabbing a sawblade about as long as his...
Prince Harry and Matt Damon set to address this year's Clinton Global Initiative annual meeting
Prince Harry, actor Matt Damon, and World Central Kitchen founder Jose Andrés are set to speak at the 2024 Clinton Global Initiative annual meeting in New York on Sept. 23 and 24, the Clinton Foundation announced Thursday. The theme of this year’s gathering of political, business...
Nicaraguan congress gives legal footing to practice of prosecuting exiles and seizing their property
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Nicaragua’s Sandinista-controlled National Assembly approved criminal code changes Tuesday that allow the government to try opponents in absentia and seize the assets of the condemned. It's a practice that's already carried out but will now have legal foundation. ...
Atlanta mayor proposes $60M to house the homeless
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta's mayor proposed a $60 million investment in housing Tuesday as the city grapples with a rising homeless population. Under Mayor Andre Dickens' proposal, which needs approval from the City Council, a combination of public and private funds would bolster...
Taraji P. Henson to receive honorary AARP Purpose Prize
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Taraji P. Henson will receive an honorary AARP Award for eradicating the stigma around mental health within marginalized communities through her foundation that was created in honor of her father. The organization announced Tuesday that Henson will receive the...
In New Orleans, nonprofits see new money and new inclusive approach from the NBA Foundation
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A classic summertime scene unfolded at a nonprofit's newest site. The girls' team was winning a lively indoor kickball game among young campers. Air conditioning blared. The hit song “Dance Monkey” played throughout the old school building's gym. None of it...
AP Photos: A tumultuous life, a turn toward faith and one man who wonders if it's time to vote
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Decades ago, back when he was a political science major at the University of Southern California, and later in law school, Timothy Walker would vote. Everyone in his family voted for Democrats, so he did, too. Then his path took a different turn. Cocaine...
