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politics3 days ago•19 min saved

Moreno mulls NRSC chair bid for 2028

Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno is weighing a bid to lead the Senate GOP’s campaign arm for the 2028 cycle. While he hasn’t announced, multiple GOP lawmakers say he’s discussed the role, and insiders expect he would likely win if he runs, given his fundraising prowess and broad network, including ties to the White House and former President Trump. Potential competition could come from Pete Ricketts, but Moreno’s momentum appears strong. The live updates also include coverage of Hillary Clinton’s deposition in the Epstein probe and related Oversight Committee dynamics.

via Politico|

#bernie-moreno #fundraising #gop

business6 days ago•33 min saved

Private Equity Gears Up for 2026 Recovery Amid Liquidity Tightness

Bain's 2026 Global Private Equity Report shows 2025 was a rebound year driven by megadeals and an M&A-fueled surge in exits, pushing deal value to $904B and exit value to $717B—the second-best on record—while liquidity remains uneven as distributions lag and dry powder sits near $1.3 trillion. The industry is maturing into a hyper-competitive regime where scale, repeatable value creation, and sophisticated investor relations matter more than ever. LPs remain patient but constrained by undrawn commitments, pressuring GPs to deliver top-quartile returns and a clear, differentiated strategy. Continuation vehicles are growing as a liquidity tool but still account for less than 10% of exit value, and a broad rebound will depend on faster exits and improved DPI across vintages. In 2026, easing rates, a robust deal pipeline, and strength in public markets should support more activity, though high multiples and a higher bar for value creation persist.

via Bain & Company|

#business #dry-powder #exit-value

health6 days ago•2 min saved

Sepsis From a Dog Lick Leaves UK Woman Without Limbs

A 56-year-old UK resident, Manjit Sangha, developed a rapid, life-threatening septic shock—possibly after a dog lick—that led to coma and the removal of her spleen and all four limbs. After 32 weeks in hospital, she was discharged home and is pursuing prosthetics; a GoFundMe has raised about £34,000 (~$45,000) to support her recovery and return to work.

via Gizmodo|

#amputation #doglickinfection #fundraising

entertainment7 days ago•14 min saved

GoFundMe for Eric Dane’s Daughters Paused for Verification Amid Fundraising Scrutiny

A GoFundMe fundraiser titled “In the Honor of Eric Dane” to support the actor’s teenage daughters is under review by GoFundMe’s Trust and Safety team, who are verifying the organizers and whether proceeds will benefit the family. Funds are being held during the review. About 2,700 donors have contributed nearly $300,000 toward a $500,000 goal. The page lists the organizer as “Friends of the Dane Family” with no named beneficiary, raising questions about who will receive the money. Dane’s family has not publicly commented, while notable donors include Sam Levinson and others.

via Rolling Stone|

#donations #entertainment #eric-dane

health9 days ago•5 min saved

Eric Dane’s final ALS mission: moving awareness and funding toward a cure

Eric Dane, best known as Grey’s Anatomy’s Dr. McSteamy, died at 53 after an ALS diagnosis. In his final months he actively campaigned to raise awareness and funds for ALS research, launching a three-year push to boost federal funding, joining Target ALS’s board, and helping campaigns surpass targets, underscoring the urgent need to move the needle on this incurable disease.

via BBC|

#als #eric-dane #fundraising

politics10 days ago•17 min saved

Colbert pull puts Texas Senate primary in sharper focus

The Texas U.S. Senate primary between Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico is intensifying as a Colbert interview is pulled, attracting increased national attention and fundraising to the race.

via AP News|

#crockett #fundraising #politics

education10 days ago•7 min saved

Epstein Ties Put Bard College’s Enduring Leader Under Scrutiny

Leon Botstein, Bard College’s long‑time president who rebuilt the school from debt to a sprawling, multi‑billion‑dollar enterprise, comes under renewed scrutiny after Justice Department documents reveal years of contact with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including fundraising discussions and efforts tied to young musicians. Botstein says the relationship was for fundraising, while critics warn the ties could harm Bard’s reputation; protests have been limited and the board has largely stood by him, with Botstein apologizing for his involvement as he marks decades at Bard.

via The New York Times|

#bard-college #donors #education

world14 days ago•1 min saved

Diplomatic Cash Drive Fuels U.S. 250th Independence Celebrations Overseas

U.S. embassies and consulates abroad are soliciting corporate donations to fund lavish Fourth of July events marking America’s 250th birthday, following a White House push to stage grand national celebrations in Asia and beyond.

via The New York Times|

#diplomacy #embassies #foreignpolicy

health14 days ago•5 min saved

Misread symptoms spark battle with a rare adrenal cancer

Twenty-year-old Madi Foster was repeatedly told her breathlessness and fatigue were anxiety before doctors diagnosed adrenocortical carcinoma, a rare adrenal cancer, after a 15cm tumor wrapped around her spleen. She underwent surgery but developed septic shock, and the cancer returned in 2023 with a prognosis of 15–18 months. Her family funded a treatment path in the United States at the NIH, raising about £45,000 for care as she undergoes further surgeries and radiation while maintaining a hopeful outlook and plans to study oncology.

via Bristol Live|

#adrenal-cancer #adrenocortical-carcinoma #fundraising

politics20 days ago•9 min saved

New York GOP midterm crunch: cash short, bench thin, Trump in the frame

In a deeply blue New York, the GOP is grappling with fundraising shortfalls, a dearth of viable statewide contenders after Elise Stefanik’s exit, and a campaign landscape tethered to Trump as it defends a shrinking set of House battlegrounds; Bruce Blakeman leads the ticket but faces tough polling against Gov. Kathy Hochul, while several would-be rivals have abandoned races, leaving the party with a thinner bench and uncertain prospects in key districts.

via Politico|

#candidates #fundraising #midterm-elections

politics20 days ago•11 min saved

Trump’s midterm playbook in limbo as endorsements and cash decisions loom

Republicans’ midterm prospects look dim as Trump has not approved a spending plan or endorsed key candidates, leaving campaign committees to guess how to deploy a $300M-plus war chest; while he signals increased engagement and the White House plans more battleground travel, privately lawmakers and donors are frustrated by a lack of urgency and clear strategy, with potential endorsements in Texas, Georgia, and New Hampshire shaping key Senate and House contests as MAGA Inc. weighs spending in waves.

via The Washington Post|

#endorsements #fundraising #maga-inc

world21 days ago•4 min saved

Londoner Paralysed in Egypt Crash Dreams of Walking Again

Londoner Chenai Johnson, 23, was paralysed from the waist down after a January crash in Hurghada, Egypt; doctors say she will never walk again, but she remains hopeful and is fundraising for specialist care as her family plans to fly her home to the UK, while stressing the importance of securing travel insurance for expats.

via BBC|

#egypt #expat-londoner #fundraising

politics21 days ago•8 min saved

Trump-Linked Freedom 250 Offers Elite Access to 250th Birthday Festivities

A Trump-aligned group, Freedom 250, is marketing six- and seven-figure donations to fund flashy semiquincentennial celebrations and promising donor perks, including private receptions and speaking roles; the effort uses the National Park Foundation as its vehicle, drawing scrutiny over access-for-dollars and competition with America250, plus questions about redirecting taxpayer funds to private initiatives.

via The New York Times|

#america250 #donor-access #freedom-250

world22 days ago•3 min saved

Briton in coma after Koh Samui motorbike crash

A 23-year-old British man, Tiger Duggan from Milton Keynes, is in a coma after a motorbike collision on Koh Samui, Thailand. He was resuscitated at the scene, treated on Koh Samui, and later moved to MedPark Hospital in Bangkok for specialist care. His family has raised about £80,000 to cover medical fees and potential transfers to Australia or the UK, as his insurance reportedly does not cover motorcycle-related injuries. His father said doctors told them he was brain-dead, but the family remains hopeful.

via BBC|

#briton #coma #fundraising

politics28 days ago•11 min saved

Dems seize early fundraising edge in 2026 Senate races

Democrats opened 2026 with a fundraising edge in several marquee Senate battles, led by Jon Ossoff in Georgia and including North Carolina, Ohio, New Hampshire, and Texas; Republicans still hold cash leads in a few contests such as Michigan, Maine, and Iowa due to primary dynamics. Overall, strong donor networks could push total 2026 Senate spending into roughly $650–$800 million as each party aims to hold open seats and flip others.

via Politico|

#2026-elections #battleground-states #democrats