• MacKenzie Scott donates $640 million to nonprofits

    The billionaire philanthropist and author MacKenzie Scott announced Tuesday

  • Timeline of the Baltimore Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse

    The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed Tuesday morning after a cargo ship crashed into the span. The 1.6-mile bridge carries Interstate 695 in Baltimore, Maryland, and crosses the Patapsco River. The collision was captured on a livestream, with traffic moving along the bridge and construction crews working on the structure. Below is a timeline of events that occurred on March 26, 2024: Dali, a large 948-foot-long container ship that would eventually collide with the Francis Scott Key Bridge,...

  • Scott Benton resigns as MP, triggering another by-election

    The former Tory MP was suspended from the House of Commons after being caught in a lobbying sting. There will now be a by-election.

  • Letter: Habilitat very deserving beneficiary of Scott’s gift

    Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott just donated millions to various nonprofit organizations around the country. According to the Star-Advertiser, Habilitat was one of three in Hawaii to benefit from her large monetary gift.

  • MacKenzie Scott donates $640M, more than doubling initial pledge

    To date, the ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos says she has given away more than $17 billion to over 2,300 nonprofit organizations.

  • MacKenzie Scott donates $640m to US non-profits

    She has given $16.5bn in donations since divorcing Amazon founder Jeff Bezos in 2019.

  • MacKenzie Scott gives millions to 4 Cleveland nonprofits

    Billionaire philanthropist and author MacKenzie Scott announced Tuesday she is giving $640 million to 361 small nonprofits that responded to an open call for applications.

  • Scott Renfro vies for Precinct 1 commissioner spot

    By Jerrie Whiteley Herald Democrat Scott Renfro is one of the two Republicans who want to be the next commissioner for Precinct 1. He faces John Marr in the May 28 runoff. Early voting for that election starts Monday May 20 and goes through May 24. The last day to register to vote in that election is April 29th. Grayson County Elections Administrator Julie Philips said one does not have to have voted in the primary for either of the candidates to vote in the runoff. However, to be eligible to...

  • MacKenzie Scott donates $640 million to 361 nonprofits

    Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has donated $640 million to 361 nonprofits, she announced Tuesday. Scott, the ex-wife of Jeff Bezos and co-founder of Amazon, has been keeping good on her word to donate at least half of her wealth to charity as part of the Giving Pledge. The latest round of donations, which varied from gifts of $1 million to $2 million, were awarded to nonprofits across the country with a variety of focuses — the arts, affordable housing, education, public health,...

  • Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donates $15M to Minnesota nonprofits

    Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott announced on Tuesday that eight Minnesota nonprofits would receive $15 million in donations. Scott, an author and former wife of Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, gifted $640 million to 316 organizations through her organization Yield Giving. Last year, Scott announced plans to give $1 million to 250 nonprofits in an "open call" for applications. However, after receiving more than 6,000 applications, she ended up giving much more. Of the 316 organizations, eight are...

  • Fort Scott Community College holds financial discussion

    FORT SCOTT, Kan. — Board members, students, and administrators at Fort Scott Community College gathered this evening to discuss the college's current financial situation. Earlier this year, officials announced the college had a one-million dollar deficit from last year's expenses, and a hold was put on all spending and hiring. Tonight, board members discussed current []

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    Scott Disick Out to Dinner in L.A. After Noticeable Weight Loss

    Scott Disick stepped out for a hearty meal with some close companions hitting up a popular L.A. hot spot alongside friends -- and it seems he's lost lots of weight. The reality star and Kardashian ex hit up Catch Steak in Los Angeles Friday,…