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GoFundMe Takes a Leap into Mexico for International Expansion

GoFundMe, the renowned crowdfunding platform, has recently expanded its services to Mexico, marking its entry into the Latin American market. CEO Tim Cadogan stated...

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Hawaii’s Response to Vacation Rentals After Lahaina Fire: Addressing Crisis

Hawaii addresses the crisis following a big wildfire that destroyed Lahaina on Maui on August 8, there's now an even bigger problem with not having enough places to live. Amy Chadwick, a single mom who works as a waiter at a fancy restaurant, is one of many people facing this problem. Because rents in Maui are so expensive, Chadwick had to move to Florida. Her situation shows a bigger issue: many community members are being forced out because of vacation rentals. Renting a place in Maui can cost anywhere from $5,000 to $10,000 a month. This means that people who work in jobs like serving food and helping tourists, which are important for Maui's economy, can't afford...

White House Denounces Antisemitic Protests at Columbia University

The White House said it's not okay for people to target Jewish students with violence or threats during protests at colleges in the U.S. This includes what happened recently at Columbia University in New York. A spokesperson from the White House said, "Everyone can protest peacefully, but it's not okay to threaten or harm Jewish students or the Jewish community. This is wrong and dangerous, and it shouldn't happen on college campuses or anywhere else in America." They also said that echoing the words of terrorist groups, especially after recent violence against Jewish people, is awful. They strongly condemned these actions. The statement came after news that a rabbi at Columbia University told 300 Jewish students to leave...