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After two decades of shutting out Nigerians from receiving international payments, PayPal is partnering with local fintech Paga to finally let millions access global payments in their own currency. The return marks a full-circle moment for a company that was literally inspired by PayPal's original vision.
Millions of Nigerian freelancers and entrepreneurs can now receive PayPal payments for the first time through a new partnership with local fintech Paga. The integration opens access to 400 million global PayPal users and breaks down a barrier that's blocked Nigerians from the platform for two decades.
PayPal is waiving processing fees on $1 billion worth of transactions to help American small businesses grow. The new Small Business Initiative will support veteran-owned companies and businesses in farming, manufacturing, and technology.
Anthropic just unveiled a suite of AI tools built specifically for mom-and-pop shops, complete with free training courses and hands-on workshops across America. For the first time, the tech industry is bringing enterprise-level AI to the 50-employee contractor and 25-person landscaping company.
Your email is the skeleton key to your entire digital life, and criminals know it. Three simple security steps can protect everything you own online in less than 20 minutes.
African freelancers earning dollars online often wait weeks to access their money, watching payments sit frozen while bills pile up. A Nairobi fintech is solving this with virtual dollar accounts that let remote workers get paid like Americans.
Twenty-five years ago, a room full of space experts told Elon Musk that starting a private rocket company was a fool's errand. He built SpaceX anyway, proving that audacious dreams can become reality.
When Cape Girardeau firefighters extinguished a vehicle fire in freezing temperatures, they found a surprise survivor in the back seat. A young puppy named Ember is now recovering thanks to quick-thinking first responders and a special oxygen mask designed just for pets.
When flames tore through a New York animal rescue late at night, staff and volunteers rushed to the scene fearing the worst. Thanks to quick action by the team and firefighters, every single dog made it out safely. #
A decade-old fintech company just turned paper promises into real money for over 400 employees who helped build it. Even workers who left years ago are getting their share of the success.
Rose Lavelle celebrated her 100th international appearance by scoring and assisting in Team USA's 2-1 victory over Japan, marking the squad's 10th consecutive win. The milestone moment showcased both personal achievement and the team's unstoppable momentum heading into next year's World Cup.
While ChatGPT plans to introduce ads, Anthropic just upgraded Claude's free tier with powerful features including file creation, third-party connections, and custom skills. The company is doubling down on its ad-free promise with a clear message: quality AI without the interruptions.
African musicians were losing millions in royalties because they couldn't access foreign payment systems. Now a homegrown platform called SongDis is changing that by letting artists withdraw earnings in their own currencies.
A simple digital feature letting donors light virtual candles for loved ones increased memorial fundraising by over 50%. The discovery could transform how charities connect with supporters who want to give with meaning.
Abimbola Bajomo didn't study tech, but when she designed a PowerPoint prototype to fix a broken workflow, she accidentally launched a thriving career. Now she's helping shape Africa's payments industry.
A Portland company just landed $140 million to build floating data centers that run on ocean waves instead of fossil fuels. The technology could solve one of AI's biggest environmental problems while creating clean energy from the sea.
British billionaires are donating at unprecedented levels, with the top 20 philanthropists now giving an average of £126 million each. Two donors just pledged £150 million apiece to the National Gallery in the largest museum gifts ever recorded.
Africa's booming creator economy is expected to hit $29.84 billion by 2032, but most creators can't access platform payments. New startups like Akuna Wallet and Mainstack are finally building the missing infrastructure to help millions get paid.
Two British philanthropists each donated £150 million to London's National Gallery last September, marking the largest gifts ever given to a museum worldwide. A new wave of self-made billionaires is fueling a golden age of charitable giving in the UK, with average donations from top givers jumping from £53 million in 2015 to £126 million in 2025.
Two British billionaires donated £150 million each to London's National Gallery in the same day, marking the largest museum gifts ever recorded worldwide. A new wave of self-made philanthropists is fueling a golden age of charitable giving, with top donors now averaging £126 million annually.
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