Taylor Swift is donating $1m to Louisiana flood relief after https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/aug/16/louisiana-flood-damage-recovery in the state and killed at least 11 people. Swift told the Associated Press on Tuesday that Louisiana residents graciously welcomed her when she kicked off the US dates of her 1989 World Tour in the state last year. “We began the 1989 tour in Louisiana, and the wonderful fans there made us feel completely at home. “I encourage those who can to help out and send your love and prayers their way during this devastating time,” Swift said. The National Weather Service has described the flooding, during which rivers burst their banks after several days of rain, as “a thousand-year disaster”.

Source: The Guardian August 17, 2016 05:04 UTC