MacKenzie Scott has donated $20 million to Active Minds, a US nonprofit focused on youth mental health. This is the largest donation in the organization's history and is unrestricted, allowing Active Minds to allocate funds to expand programs, support young leaders, and address community needs amid growing concerns over youth mental health.
The Trump administration abruptly canceled $66 million in Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program grants, affecting dozens of organizations nationwide. Grantees, who had adapted curricula to meet previous federal requirements, were stunned by the immediate termination, citing "misalignment with agency priority, specifically normalizing sexual activity for minors."
Buildher, a Nairobi-based nonprofit, trains women for skilled construction jobs, aiming to increase their participation from 3% to 10% by 2030. Graduates see significant earnings increases and improved household decision-making.
Ethereum Institutional, a new nonprofit, launched Wednesday to help Wall Street firms adopt Ethereum-based infrastructure, tokenization, and stablecoins. It follows the recent launch of Ethlabs, another Ethereum nonprofit, amid restructuring and criticism of the Ethereum Foundation.
A new nonprofit, Ethereum Institutional, has launched to coordinate institutional outreach for the Ethereum blockchain, backed by key treasury holders and co-founder Joe Lubin. It aims to attract more banks and financial institutions by offering education and industry research.
RAISE US, a new bipartisan nonprofit backed by over $500 million, is launching initiatives to prepare American workers for AI-driven job displacement. Co-founded by Gina Raimondo and Eric Holcomb, it partners with states and major companies to invest in education and training programs, aiming to secure AI's economic benefits without sacrificing the workforce.
Five former senior Ethereum Foundation researchers have launched Ethlabs, an independent nonprofit R&D lab focused on making Ethereum the global economy's settlement layer. The lab explicitly frames its mission around ETH's value and monetary properties, a departure from the Foundation's neutral stance. Backed by ETH treasury companies and ecosystem players, Ethlabs aims to address a perceived funding and legitimacy gap within Ethereum's core development.
Planned Parenthood is poised to regain federal funding as a year-long Republican ban, enacted via a budget reconciliation bill, is set to expire without an extension. Republicans reportedly lack the votes to extend the ban, facing challenges due to narrow majorities and upcoming midterms.
A Somali refugee and youth soccer nonprofit leader in Seattle returned 20 free World Cup tickets in solidarity after a Somali referee was barred from entering the US. The African Youth Sports Academy cited heartbreak and betrayal, teaching kids to stand up for what's right.
Brady, a gun control advocacy group, is suing the ATF and Justice Department for refusing to release documents detailing the largest sellers of crime guns. Brady argues this information is vital for public safety and regulatory analysis.
The 9/11 Memorial & Museum is launching a $75 million fundraising campaign to educate younger generations about the 2001 attacks. Mike Bloomberg pledged $25 million to match donations, aiming to create new exhibits and classroom materials.
Costa Rican nonprofit Costas Verdes has restored deforested Pacific coastlines by planting over 100,000 native trees across 34 beaches since 2011, reviving wildlife habitats and combating deforestation from cattle farming.
An investigative report finds that ICE has intensified street arrests in the New York metropolitan area since October 2025, disproportionately targeting Latinos and often arresting individuals who did not resemble the intended target. The piece links these patterns to broader 287(g) deployments and political pressure on immigration enforcement.
Americans are facing heightened financial stress due to inflation and high consumer debt, with the NFCC forecasting stress levels to remain elevated. Many are seeking credit counseling as a result.
Jewish leaders are urging Congress to increase funding for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) to enhance security at houses of worship nationwide. The lobbying effort follows recent attacks on religious sites and highlights concerns about the program's administrative hurdles and equal access for all communities.
This collection of articles covers advancements in robotics, philosophical takes on AI, the personal impact of AI on relationships and careers, Microsoft's past views on OpenAI, and new tech tools. It also touches on Meta's internal struggles despite record profits and AI-related job opportunities in Hollywood.
Prosecutors are seeking a 50-year prison sentence for Aimee Bock, former leader of Feeding our Future, for her role in a $250 million fraud scheme. The case, which involved fraudulent claims and kickbacks, has led to dozens of convictions, many within Minnesota's Somali community, and fueled a federal immigration crackdown.
Two senior researchers, Julian Ma and Carl Beek, have resigned from the Ethereum Foundation, bringing the total high-profile departures to at least eight in recent months. The resignations come amid a broader shift in leadership and direction for the organization.
A California jury found Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman was filed too late, dismissing claims of a "breach of charitable trust." The case, which alleged Altman and Brockman profited by deviating from OpenAI's original mission, was tossed out by a judge.
A US federal jury ruled against Elon Musk in his lawsuit against OpenAI and its co-founders, finding he waited too long to sue. Musk had accused OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and others of betraying the company's founding mission to serve the public good.
Elon Musk was absent from his trial against OpenAI co-founders due to traveling with President Trump to China, prompting an apology from his lead counsel to the jury.
The Trump administration is fighting for the right to keep some social media moderation advocates out of the US. On Wednesday, US District Court Judge James Boasberg heard arguments in a lawsuit between the nonprofit Coalition for Independent Technology Research (CITR) and Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other Trump administration officials. The suit concerns […]
Secretary Duffy, his wife and nine kids took a "Great American Road Trip" to celebrate America's 250th. They say no taxpayers funded the project. But a nonprofit with transport-related sponsors did.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has publicly invited Elon Musk to attend the company’s private GPT-5.5 event, despite an ongoing high-profile lawsuit between the two parties regarding OpenAI's shift from a non-profit mission to a for-profit model.
