Blinken pledges aid after Morocco earthquake, defends G20 statement on Ukraine war Sunday, September 10 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. "reached out immediately" to the Moroccan government in the wake of a devastating earthquake there and "made very clear to them that we are prepared to assist in any way that we can," Secretary of State Antony Blinken said."We have... Read More.
Biden pledges $95 million to help Maui recover from wildfires Thursday, August 31 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden has announced that $95 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will be given to Hawaii to aid in Maui’s rebuilding efforts following the deadly, devastating wildfires.“We're not only building back but we’re going to build back a stronger and... Read More.
Biden to visit Maui wildfire aftermath, pledges support ‘as long as it takes’ Tuesday, August 15 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden on Tuesday pledged to help Maui recover from the devastating wildfires there "as long as it takes" and said he and the first lady would visit the state as soon as they can."We will be there in Maui as long... Read More.
The Country Music Association pledges $100k to the Music Health Alliance in remembrance of Naomi Judd Wednesday, September 28 by ABC News Naomi Judd’s impact continues to make its mark on the country music community even after her death.The Country Music Association (CMA) has pledged a $100,000 donation to the Music Health Alliance to help further its mission to provide mental health services to... Read More.
Kelsea Ballerini pledges allegiance to a forever friend in “If You Go Down (I’m Goin’ Down Too)” Friday, September 16 by ABC NewsKelsea Ballerini swears her eternal friendship -- no matter what -- to her ride-or-die in “If You Go Down (I’m Goin’ Down Too),” the latest track to be released off her upcoming Subject to Change album.Blending country twang with a... Read More.
Biden pledges U.S. won’t ‘walk away’ from Middle East Saturday, July 16 by ABC News(JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia) -- President Joe Biden wrapped up his first trip to the Middle East on Saturday by pledging that the United States will continue to be an engaged partner in the region.Speaking at the Gulf Cooperation Council in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Biden said... Read More.
There is a 50% chance of temperatures exceeding 2 degrees Celsius unless climate pledges are strictly implemented: Study Wednesday, April 13 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Countries around the world will need to do more than make lofty climate promises -- they will need to keep them to actually keep them to prevent global temperatures from getting to catastrophic levels.Scientists are now painting a clearer picture on... Read More.
Shell pledges to stop buying Russian oil and gas Tuesday, March 8 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Energy giant Shell announced on Tuesday plans to withdraw from its involvement in all Russian hydrocarbons, including crude oil and natural gas, amid Russia's unprovoked invasion of neighboring Ukraine."As an immediate first step, the company will stop all spot purchases of... Read More.
Billy Joel pledges $1.5 million to Long Island High School for the Arts Monday, February 7 by ABC NewsBilly Joel has always been a huge supporter of the arts, as well as a huge supporter of his home base of Long Island, New York. Now, he's shown once again why these two things are near and dear to his heart.Long Island's
As Haiti reels, Naomi Osaka pledges to donate tennis tournament earnings to earthquake relief efforts Tuesday, August 17 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Tennis star Naomi Osaka pledged to donate earnings from her latest tournament to relief efforts in Haiti after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake devastated the country on Saturday."Really hurts to see all the devastation that's going on in Haiti, and I feel... Read More.
QB Matthew Stafford pledges $1 million to build education center in Detroit Thursday, February 11 by ABC NewsBy ABC News (DETROIT) -- Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford and his wife, Kelly, are pledging $1 million to build an education center in Detroit's Lipke Park. Stafford's wife announced the pledge in a post on Instagram. "It has been our goal... Read More.