Patrick and Brittany Mahomes donated $5 million to Texas Tech's South End Zone and Dustin R. Womble Football Center project, pushing fundraising totals to $115 million.
Carmela Chillery-Watson has become the youngest person ever to receive an MBE at 11 years and 78 days old, recognised for raising over £400,000 and campaigning for Muscular Dystrophy UK following her diagnosis with a rare muscle-wasting condition.
The U.S. SEC scheduled a vote on Friday to authorize proposed crypto fundraising rules and a safe harbor for certain tokens, potentially offering tailored capital-raising routes without full registration.
Leaked emails reveal Anduril co-founder Palmer Luckey as a premier Republican fundraiser on the west coast, organizing events for top GOP figures while his defense tech startup secures major military contracts.
Herbie Martin IV, a 10-year-old from Maryland, sold his lemon blueberry buttercream cake for $15,000 at the Carroll County 4-H and FFA Fair's charity auction, raising funds for future fairs and programmes.
British sociologist Jason Arday, formerly the youngest black professor at Cambridge University, has resigned after the university launched an investigation into his academic qualifications amid allegations of plagiarism.
OpenAI president Greg Brockman and his wife Anna donated $5.5 million to close a $10 million fundraising target, securing the Moon Camp shoreline forest near Big Bear Lake and protecting the nesting site of famous bald eagles Jackie and Shadow.
Authorities in California arrested 38-year-old Jeanine John Taele near Donald Trump's golf course in Rancho Palos Verdes with a pistol and illegal ammunition ahead of a presidential visit.
Bob Montgomery, 82, died unexpectedly a day after completing a 5,200km charity bike ride from Broome to Bowral with his grandson, raising $104,965 for Motor Neurone Disease NSW.
Six-time Olympic cycling champion Sir Chris Hoy shares his experience living with stage 4 prostate cancer, advocating for better screening and raising funds for research while navigating his own health challenges and family life.
A large heathland fire affecting RSPB Minsmere and Dunwich Heath in Suffolk, UK, is now stable but crews continue to tackle hotspots on its fourth day. The blaze, which started Wednesday, devastated 371 acres, destroying rare wildlife habitats. Roads and footpaths remain closed, and a fundraiser has been launched for recovery.
South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas's call for donation bans highlights national issues. PM Albanese faces questions over a donor dinner, while Opposition Leader Taylor is linked to an ICAC probe. New federal rules aim for more transparency but won't solve current problems.
Over £100,000 has been raised for a three-year-old boy attacked by a crocodile at Johnsons of Old Hurst in Cambridgeshire on June 18. The boy underwent seven surgeries at Addenbrooke's Hospital, and a 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
Adani Power reported a 42% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 4,806 crore in Q1, with revenue growing 34% to Rs 18,902 crore. The company's board also approved a fundraising of Rs 15,000 crore, driven by rising power demand and higher capacity utilization.
Beijing-based AI start-up Moonshot AI is set to close its current funding round at a US$30 billion valuation and plans a subsequent round as early as August, targeting up to US$50 billion before a potential listing, according to a source familiar with the matter.
Strategy, led by Michael Saylor, sold $263.5 million in common stock last week to expand its cash reserve to $3.225 billion, rather than buying more Bitcoin. This marks a four-week pause in BTC purchases, impacting quarter-to-date performance metrics negatively.
Hong Kong's OSC charity campaign received 102 funding applications by June 10. Organizers noted a significant shift towards deeper, systemic interventions rather than "quick-fix" solutions, with applicants focusing on poverty, health, and inclusivity.
College social app Fizz alleges investor Jerry Lu of Maveron shared its non-public business information with rival Sidechat after posing as a potential investor. The lawsuit claims Lu acted as a conduit for strategy, metrics, and fundraising details, raising concerns about VC practices in competitive startup markets.
French biotech Abivax raised $920 million, securing cash until 2029 for US launch of its bowel disease drug obefazimod. CEO Marc de Garidel stated the funding allows the company to proceed independently, despite recent takeover speculation and investor concerns over trial data.
Kazakhstan Temir Zholy's former CEO announced plans for a triple listing in Hong Kong, London, and Kazakhstan by year-end. Hong Kong's exchange anticipates more international issuers in late 2026/2027, with companies seeking favorable market sentiment.
Venture capitalist Charles Hudson discusses challenges for early-stage founders, advising against chasing high valuations and urging founders to conduct due diligence on investors. He also highlights the changing VC landscape, influenced by rapid AI company growth.
Reform UK candidate Tony Mack claims George Cottrell was introduced as Nigel Farage's chief of staff, despite denials of an official role. Cottrell, a convicted fraudster, is alleged to have arranged transport and covered costs for fundraising events for Reform UK.
George Cottrell, a convicted fraudster, was reportedly introduced as Nigel Farage's chief of staff and arranged key logistics for Reform UK MPs, despite the party's denials of his official role. Questions arise over undeclared support and suspicious financial activity linked to Cottrell and his family.
Blue Origin, founded by Jeff Bezos, is seeking its first outside investment of $10 billion at a $130 billion pre-money valuation to accelerate growth and compete with SpaceX. CEO Dave Limp stated the fundraising reflects investor confidence in the company's long-term plans.
