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GoFundMe Wants to Popularize a Philanthropic Tool Favored by the Ultra-Wealthy
GoFundMe CEO Tim Cadogan described the new tool as one that can boost charitable giving. Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for TIME GoFundMe is setting its sights on a philanthropic product historically favored by the ultra-wealthy as it looks to expand beyond its crowdfunding roots. The fundraising platform’s newest tool is Giving Funds, a spin on donor-advised…
Read MoreFree shuttle takes visitors to Zilker Park, Barton Springs during July 4 weekend
AUSTIN (KXAN) — As Austinites prepare for the festivities the city will bring for the Fourth of July at Zilker Park and Barton Springs Pool, Austin Parks and Recreation encourages visitors to take the Zilker Loop to help reduce traffic congestion. Zilker Loop is a free transportation shuttle that will be available starting Friday, July…
Read MoreAustin man arrested following threats to kill officials, including local judge
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A 31-year-old was arrested Sunday after the Criminal Investigation Division of the Texas Department of Public Safety received an online tip regarding Facebook posts threatening to kill officials at the Travis County courthouse, which included threats against the judge presiding over a separate civil case involving the suspect. According to Travis County…
Read MoreSunrise Homeless Navigation Center relocating to 'more appropriate location'
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A controversial homeless resource hub in south Austin — the Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center — will be relocating, according to Austin City Council Member Ryan Alter. Alter, who’s district encompasses the navigation center, says the city is “acquiring a property which will serve as a new navigation center in a more appropriate…
Read MoreKylie Page, Adult Film Star, Dead at 28
OnlyFans model Tommy Grey echoed the sentiment in a touching tribute on Instagram, noting she’ll “always” carry Kylie’s “spirit with me wherever I go.” “We grew up together, hundreds of miles never really meaning anything when our hearts were always close,” she explained in the June 28 post, which featured a sweet selfie of the two smiling…
Read MoreHow Museums Can Engage a New Generation of Supporters
Faced with shrinking support and rising costs, museums must court new patrons and rethink outdated operational models. Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images Cultural institutions are facing some of their greatest challenges in living memory. The systems that have sustained them for decades—major philanthropy, public funding, ticketing and other revenue streams—are creaking under the weight of…
Read MoreOlivia Rodrigo Reacts to Boyfriend Louis Partridge’s Shoutout After Glastonbury
Olivia Rodrigo doesn’t have to stay wondering when it comes to Louis Partridge‘s love for her. The actor, 22, gave Olivia a sweet shoutout following her headlining performance at Glastonbury Festival in England. “I hope you caught Olivia’s show last night. A truly special performance on such a huge scale,” he wrote in his June 30…
Read MoreAustin’s weather extremes: Hottest, coldest and wettest July records
This story is part of the KXAN Data Hub, where numbers help tell the whole story.We’ve created several data-driven stories and databases on topics including weather and climate, politics, education, sports and growth in Texas. Each story in the KXAN Data Hub is updated as new data becomes available. .anchor_me { position: relative; } .anchor_me…
Read MoreOrlando Bloom Shares Cryptic Message on “New Beginning” After Katy Perry Breakup
Orlando Bloom is on the path to healing. Several days after news broke that the Pirates of the Caribbean star and fiancée Katy Perry had broken up after nine years together, the actor alluded to their split in multiple cryptic social media posts. Quoting Buddha, Bloom posted to his Instagram Stories June 30, “Each day…
Read MoreThe Office’s Rainn Wilson Reveals on Set Chaos After Steve Carell’s Exit
‘The Office’ Stars Mindy Kaling, Jenna Fischer & More Reunite After “Rollercoaster” Year Dunder Mifflin was a lot different without the world’s best boss. After Steve Carell said goodbye to Michael Scott and Scranton, PA, in season seven of The Office, the series had difficulty navigating his departure. “It was a little bit chaotic of trying to…
Read MoreWhat to Know About Medicaid
Medicaid, the health insurance program for low-income Americans that provides coverage for more than 70 million people, faces its biggest overhaul in decades under President Donald Trump’s “One, Big, Beautiful Bill,” a massive tax and spending package now being considered by the Senate that would slash its funding. Both the House and Senate versions of…
Read MoreJulie Chrisley Details Nerves Ahead of Seeing Todd Chrisley for the First Time in 2 Years
Todd Chrisley and Julie Chrisley Break Silence on Prison Release In First TV Interview Julie Chrisley and Todd Chrisley are detailing their emotional reunion. The Chrisley Knows Best stars, who were convicted of bank fraud and tax evasion in 2022, shared what it was like coming back together after spending 28 months apart during their respective prison…
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