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Man says he was behind some of the viral googly eyes on public art in Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A resident of the central Oregon city of Bend says he was the person behind some of the googly eyes that appeared on sculptures around the city in recent months and sparked a viral sensation widely covered by news outlets. Jeff Keith, founder of a Bend-based...
With Trump pivot back to pro-oil and gas policies, one renewable energy finds favor
As promised, President Donald Trump began reversing the country's energy policies his first day in office with a spate of orders largely favoring oil, gas and coal. But there is one renewable energy that did find favor: geothermal. Energy experts say that makes sense — geothermal...
Newman’s Own invites more companies to donate 100% of their profits to charities
The promise is not new, but still hard for many to believe: 100% of profits from the sale of Newman’s Own foods, like salad dressings, pasta sauce and popcorn, are donated to charity. And to celebrate what would have been company founder Paul Newman ’s 100th birthday on Jan. 26,...
RFK Jr. says he's resigned from anti-vaccine nonprofit as he seeks nation's top health official job
WASHINGTON (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is distancing himself from his anti-vaccine work as he seeks to become the leader of the nation's top health agency under President Donald Trump, according to government ethics documents released Wednesday. Kennedy has pulled in roughly $10...
Thomas Tighe reflects on 24 years leading the international health nonprofit Direct Relief
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) — Just days before ending his 24-year tenure as president and CEO of Direct Relief, Thomas Tighe was still so energized talking about delivering free medications to people who couldn't afford them that he seemed to forget he was standing inside an enormous “cold...
Tech founder pledges to give away half his wealth to make the American dream more possible
Unfair. Astonishing. Un-American. That is how tech entrepreneur Jeff Atwood sees the staggering wealth inequality in the U.S. today. In response, he and his family have pledged to give away half their wealth within five years, starting with $1 million gifts to eight nonprofits this...
The Kellogg Foundation CEO shares her own life story to foster more racial healing
La June Montgomery Tabron believes many Americans have a desire for racial healing. They just don’t know how to start. “It may sound mysterious or challenging,” said Montgomery Tabron, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s first woman and first Black CEO. “But it’s actually quite...
Can AI help humans understand animals and reconnect with nature? A nonprofit research lab thinks so
MONTREAL (AP) — Peeps trickle out of a soundproof chamber as its door opens. Female zebra finches are chattering away inside the microphone-lined box. The laboratory room sounds like a chorus of squeaky toys. “They're probably talking about us a little bit,” says McGill...
How to help those affected by the California wildfires
Since Jan. 7, fires across Los Angeles have killed dozens, forced tens of thousands to flee their homes, and destroyed more thousands of structures. Here are some of the organizations accepting support for those impacted: Children Baby2Baby: The national nonprofit...
Ohio Supreme Court hears arguments in watchdog group's records dispute with state attorney general
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday in a long-running public records case pitting the state’s top law enforcement officer against a national watchdog group that is digging into his ties with the Republican Attorneys General Association. At...
