Why the American Red Cross makes money from donated blood

The American Red Cross has long been recognized as the universal symbol of humanitarian services —and it’s an expensive operation. In 2022, the American Red Cross generated more than $3.2 billion in operating revenue and spent just over $3 billion in expenses the same year, according to its financial statements. Contributions only make up about … Read more

I flew 10 hours to see her show by myself

Beyoncé has long been on my list of must-see artists. When tickets for her Renaissance tour went on sale in London — where I live — I immediately tried, but failed to get seats for one of her May shows. When she added three June dates at the city’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, I made another … Read more