Musk fans call on DOGE to target the Red Cross next—there’s just one problem
Conspiracists think the nonprofit facilitates human trafficking.
On Feb 3, 2025 by Katherine Huggins
Mired in conflicting claims over ‘tainted’ blood, right-wingers can’t decide if they trust the Red Cross anymore
Is it secretly safe or ‘forever tainted?’
On Feb 22, 2024 by Katherine Huggins
‘Did y’all know this?’: Viral Red Cross PSA says it sells your donations to hospitals for expensive transfusions. Is that true?
‘It’s the same with plasma donations.’
On Oct 4, 2023 by Nina Hernandez
You can now donate to the Red Cross for Hurricane Harvey relief directly through iTunes
Apple is trying to make it easy for you to give.
On Aug 27, 2017 by Josh Katzowitz
Red Cross data breach leaves 550,000 blood donors vulnerable
It’s the biggest healthcare security breach in Australian history.
On Oct 28, 2016 by David Gilmour
How you can help Haitian victims of Hurricane Matthew
Hurricane Matthew devastated the country. Here’s how you can help.
On Oct 8, 2016 by Jaya Saxena
Red Cross apologizes for racist pool poster
Not cool, guys.
On Jun 28, 2016 by Jaya Saxena
What’s Trending and iHeartMedia partner for Tubeathon benefit
The digital telethon and musical variety show will feature a mix of traditional stars and social influencers.
On Apr 17, 2016 by [email protected]
The biggest lie about Scott Walker’s 2016 presidential campaign
It might be trendy in the Internet age to be an ‘outsider’ candidate—but Walker is anything but.
On Aug 26, 2015 by [email protected]
Saving the world isn’t as easy as clicking a ‘Donate’ button on Facebook
Is technology good for humanitarianism?
On Apr 3, 2015 by [email protected]
World of Warcraft fans raise $1.9 million toward Red Cross Ebola efforts
WOW fans raised $1.9 million to help the Red Cross with Ebola Relief.
On Feb 12, 2015 by Imad Khan
Uber says it won’t implement surge pricing during this week’s big storm
By keeping promises made in the summer, Uber wants to win back riders this winter.
On Jan 26, 2015 by Selena Larson
Terrorist group behind Westgate shooting livetweeted the attack
The account, @HSM-Press, has since been suspended.
On Sep 22, 2013 by Curt Hopkins
Devastated town turns to social media after train crash
More than 50 residents remain unaccounted for after a train derailed near downtown Lac-Mégantic, Quebec, on Saturday.
On Jul 9, 2013 by Justin Franz
The Internet needs an emergency relief system
The Internet continues to find new and inspiring ways to assist victims of national tragedies. But there’s potential for far greater contributions.
On May 22, 2013 by Austin Powell
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