The Daily Populous

Under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), the city of Los Angeles received more than $1.2 billion dollars in COVID relief funds.

But two years later, the city hasn’t allocated a single cent from the $1.2 billion award towards building temporary shelters or permanent housing for the homeless.

In total, roughly one billion dollars has been spent or designated to cover the costs of "critical government services.". »

So far this year, 17 nonprofits have announced they’ve received unrestricted donations from Scott through her Yield Giving fund, according to a Chronicle of Philanthropy tally.

The gifts total $97 million and range from $1 million to $15 million.

The affordable housing group landed a $10 million gift from Scott last month, its largest donation to date. »

It is the first time a country has decided to protect life and leave oil in the ground.".

Members of the Waorani indigenous community pushed hard for a 'Yes' vote in the referendum © Martin BERNETTI / AFP/File.

Voters also chose to ban mining in parts of the Choco Andes forest in a second referendum. »

Event: The Lithuanian government on August 18 closed two border crossings with Belarus at Tverecius / Vidzy and Sumskas / Losha.

The Polish, Lithuanian, and Latvian governments have stated that further closures of border crossings with Belarus are possible.

Read the travel advisory and country information page for additional information on travel to Belarus. »