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From Hurricane Milton to world hunger: How to make your donations count

2:51pm October 11, 2024

The world is facing a devastating array of disasters. If you want to donate to a charity to make a difference, how can you make sure your dollars will do the most good?

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Dikembe Mutombo, a Hall of Fame player and tireless advocate, dies at 58

3:16am October 01, 2024

Mutombo spent his retirement on humanitarian causes. He spoke nine languages and founded the Dikembe Mutombo Foundation, concentrating on improving the quality of life for people in the Congo.

Images from some of our most popular global stories of 2023 (left to right): A woman from Brazil's Awa people holds her bow and arrow after a hunt; an artificial intelligence program made this fake photo to fulfill a request for "doctors help children in Africa" â AI added the giraffe; researchers are learning that a stranger's hello can do more than just brighten your day.

Our top global posts might change how you think about hunters, AI and hellos

2:17pm December 17, 2023

by Marc Silver

Our most popular global stories of 2023 offer insights into the stereotypes of male hunters/female gatherers, the biases of AI, the best way to end poverty and the impact of a stranger's greeting.

Journalists protest outside the offices of the Austin American Statesman in June as part of a nationwide effort by staff at Gannett-owned newspapers to draw attention to layoffs and budget cuts. A coalition of donors is promising to bolster local news with a half-billion dollars over five years.

Philanthropies pledge $500 million to address 'crisis in local news'

4:35pm September 07, 2023

by David Folkenflik

The new coalition of donors, led by the MacArthur Foundation, says one out of every five Americans lives in a "news desert" with little to no reliable local news.

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Afghan women wait for a free bread. Charities allege that the Taliban interferes with their distribution of aid by pressuring them to funnel money to the Taliban and its supporters.

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Charities say Taliban intimidation diverts aid to Taliban members and causes

8:34am June 23, 2023

by Ruchi Kumar

Aid workers in Afghanistan claim the Taliban is using threats and violence to control the way aid is distributed at a time when aid is more critical than ever.

Michael Jordan (pictured in January 2020) is celebrating his 60th birthday on Friday by making a $10 million donation to Make-A-Wish America.

Michael Jordan sets another record — a $10 million donation to Make-A-Wish

11:32am February 16, 2023

by Roshan Fernandez

Make-A-Wish said the NBA legend's donation is the largest individual contribution it has ever received. It said Jordan's gift will create an endowment to fulfill future wishes.

An earthquake survivor reacts as rescuers look for victims and other survivors in Hatay, the day after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the country's southeast on February 7, 2023.

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How to make sure your donation will do the most good for earthquake survivors

6:13pm February 07, 2023

by Diane Cole

In the wake of the disaster, people around the world want to help. Here's advice from experts on how to select a charity.

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A Maryland TikToker raised more than $140k for an 82-year-old Walmart worker

11:16am January 13, 2023

by Jaclyn Diaz

Rory McCarty used his TikTok community to raise almost $150,000 for 82-year-old Warren "Butch" Marion. Strangers just a month ago, the two have become close friends.

Norma Thornton is arrested. Her misdemeanor charges for violating a city ordinance were later dropped.

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An Arizona grandmother was arrested for giving food to the hungry. Now, she's suing

5:00am October 30, 2022

by Jaclyn Diaz

Bullhead City, Ariz., says Norma Thornton, 78, violated a city ordinance that prohibits people from giving out cooked food in public parks without a permit.

John Cena accepts the "SI Muhammad Ali Legacy Award" onstage at Sports Illustrated 2018 Sportsperson of the Year Awards Show on December 11, 2018.

John Cena sets a new Guinness World record by granting 650 Make-A-Wish wishes

5:00am September 27, 2022

by Matt Adams

Actor and WWE wrestling icon John Cena has just set a new Guinness World Record for granting 650 wishes through the Make-A-Wish foundation.