Albuquerque Public Schools used COVID relief money for CRT training.
Pandemic Relief Funds Redirected to Anti-Racism Training in Albuquerque Schools In a surprising use of federal pandemic relief funds, Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) directed hundreds of thousands of dollars—initially intended to address student learning losses—toward “anti-racism” training for teachers and administrators. Specifically, APS approved $336,500 from the American Rescue Plan in 2021 for training associated […]
Macklemore gives $1 million from Ed Sheeran tour profits to support Palestinian relief after leaving the tour.
Macklemore Donates $1 Million to Palestinian Humanitarian Aid Macklemore has pledged to donate the $1 million he earned from opening for Ed Sheeran’s U.S. tour to organizations that offer humanitarian assistance to Palestinians. This decision has elicited a response from Robert Kraft, owner of the New England Patriots. On Monday, the 43-year-old rapper was let […]
Carnegie House rent increase decision offers relief to store tenants
A recent temporary judicial decision has provided relief for 324 residents of Carnegie House, located at 100 W. 57th St., while also granting a reprieve for the building’s often overlooked commercial space. This retail area spans nearly 30,000 square feet along Sixth Avenue and is operated by Georgetown Company, which currently leases to ten different […]
Maryland judge gives temporary relief to the state’s last Republican representative.
Maryland Judge Rules Against Gerrymandering Efforts A Maryland judge determined on Wednesday that the Democrats’ effort to effectively eliminate the state’s only Republican congressional district was legally flawed. Anne Arundel County Circuit Court Judge Robert Thompson concluded that the redistricting proposal HB 2100, which targeted Rep. Andy Harris (R-Md.), should not proceed as part of […]
Mayor of Massachusetts charged with allegedly stealing $1.5 million in Covid relief funds
FBI agents, equipped with bulls horns and battering rams, conducted a raid on the home of a mayor in Massachusetts who stands accused of misappropriating $1.5 million in COVID-19 relief funds for personal use, according to law enforcement and media reports. Brian DePeña, the 61-year-old mayor of Lawrence, was taken into custody on August 14, […]
Marc Anthony, Chayanne, and Others to Perform at Benefit Concert for Earthquake Relief in Venezuela and Colombia
Benefit Concert for Earthquake Relief (AP) — Latin music icons, including Luis Fonsi, Chayanne, Feid, and Jay Wheeler, are set to perform at a significant benefit concert in Miami this Sunday. The concert aims to raise funds for those impacted by the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela and Colombia. Money generated from online donations and ticket […]
Operation Blessing leader recounts the story of providing relief after the earthquake in Venezuela
You can now listen to articles. Before heading to Venezuela for earthquake relief, I had certain expectations. I was part of Operation Blessing, a humanitarian organization I lead. Like many Americans, I had mostly absorbed information about Venezuela from news headlines. Years of reports detailing political unrest, economic collapse, and governmental issues had shaped my […]
Giants relief pitchers struggle once more in defeat to Rockies
SAN FRANCISCO — The Giants’ bullpen might seem to be functioning well, yet something feels a bit off, especially when facing the Rockies. On Friday night, they were on the verge of securing their second relief-led win against a struggling Rockies team. However, disaster struck yet again, leading to a heartbreaking 4-3 defeat, marking their […]
Venezuela: Socialists Request Gold Assets from King Charles for Earthquake Relief
Venezuelan Vice President Appeals to King Charles III for Gold Release Delcy Rodríguez, the “acting president” of Venezuela, announced on Wednesday that she has written to King Charles III requesting the release of Britain’s gold reserves that are currently frozen. She suggested that these funds would aid in Venezuela’s recovery following two significant earthquakes in […]
US cancels Iran sanctions relief following attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz
The United States is ending certain oil sanctions exemptions for Iran that were part of a framework agreement initiated after Iran attacked commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz earlier in the week. These attacks, which took place between Monday and Tuesday, have reignited existing tensions, especially following President Trump’s comments about providing Iran a […]