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Former Rep. Mary Peltola kicked off her Alaska Senate bid with a $1.5 million haul in the first 24 hours, fueled by small-dollar donors across Alaska (96% of gifts were $100 or less). Sullivan entered the race with roughly $4.8 million in cash on hand after a $1.2 million haul in Q3. The campaign also drew support from prominent Democrats who urged donations, and Peltola’s team said it recruited more than 500 volunteers on day one.
Sen. John Cornyn raised $7 million in the fourth quarter, boosting his cash on hand to more than $15 million—the best quarterly total of his career—as he faces a tight Texas Republican primary against Ken Paxton and Wesley Hunt. Cornyn has attacked Paxton, who faces investigations and personal baggage, while polls show a competitive race ahead of the early March primary; a runoff could follow in late May.
Former researchers from Google and Apple are raising $50 million to launch a new startup focused on visual AI technology, attracting interest from prominent tech and business leaders.
A Bermudian family shares their journey of losing their son Eoghan to rare paediatric cancer to raise awareness and funds for research, participating as ambassadors for the St Baldrick's Foundation, and highlighting the need for support and better understanding of childhood cancer.
A Jamaican family affected by Hurricane Melissa is urgently seeking funds to cover a $170,000 USD cost for their 13-year-old son's kidney transplant in Florida, as he suffers from Stage 5 kidney disease and requires dialysis and a transplant to survive.
Andreessen Horowitz raised over $15 billion for new funds, marking a significant boost in U.S. venture capital amid a recent slowdown in fundraising, with the firm emphasizing the importance of pro-tech policies for America's global leadership.
Apollo co-founder Josh Harris is leading a $1 billion fundraising effort for Bruin Capital, highlighting significant investor interest and confidence in the firm's strategic initiatives.
After a missed field goal and online vitriol directed at Ravens kicker Tyler Loop, Steelers fans rallied to support a charity he endorses, raising over $6,000 in just 36 hours, demonstrating community kindness and turning a negative moment into a positive impact.
In 2025, private equity firms charged the lowest average management fees ever recorded, around 1.61%, due to a challenging fundraising environment, industry consolidation, and increasing fund sizes, with larger funds spreading fixed costs over a broader base. Despite lower fees, total capital raised remained stable, and the trend of fee compression is expected to continue, influenced by fund size growth and market conditions.
Girl Scout cookie season begins on January 6, featuring a new flavor called Exploremores inspired by rocky road ice cream, alongside popular favorites like Thin Mints and Samoas, with sales supporting troop activities and development.
Actor Mickey Rourke is facing eviction from his Los Angeles home due to unpaid rent and has launched a GoFundMe campaign, which has raised over $53,000 of its $100,000 goal to help cover his housing expenses.
Texas State Rep. James Talarico has raised nearly $7 million in the latest quarter, bringing his total to $13 million for his U.S. Senate bid, demonstrating strong fundraising momentum despite a competitive primary and a poll showing his opponent leading. Most donations are small and from individuals, with no corporate PAC contributions, and his campaign aims to win both the primary and general elections.
The Kennedy Center defends its Trump-hosted Honors telecast, which had the lowest Nielsen viewership ever but claimed strong social media engagement and nearly doubled fundraising, amid ongoing controversy over Trump's influence on the institution.
A community in Aurora, Illinois is rallying around Lisa Bowling, the owner of The Soul Spot, after she was diagnosed with stage four cancer, with many volunteering to keep her soul food restaurant running and raising funds for her medical expenses and recovery.
Italian authorities arrested Hamas operatives, including prominent pro-Palestinian activist Mohammed Hannon, for allegedly raising millions of euros under the guise of humanitarian aid, with Hannon's extremist past and ties to Hamas coming to light amid political tensions and international cooperation with Israel.