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A wedding in Singapore was called off after the mother-in-law insisted on keeping all cash gifts from 300 guests, totaling around SG$50,000, and demanding full repayment of a SG$23,000 loan, leading to a dispute that caused the couple to postpone their wedding plans until 2027.
An anonymous couple left $1,000 tips at two Syracuse diners within 24 hours, surprising waitresses and spreading holiday cheer, with the donors remaining unidentified.
The Metropolitan Opera has withdrawn nearly $40 million from its endowment to cover operating expenses as it continues to recover from the pandemic. Despite the financial challenges, the company sees signs of improvement, with increased paid attendance, growing interest in Live in HD cinema broadcasts, and a younger audience for contemporary opera. The Met expects substantial cash gifts to replenish the endowment in the coming years and is also seeking a transformative gift to support its recovery efforts.