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Venmo is redesigning its app and finally making posts private by default for new users, ending years of privacy concerns. The payment app that once exposed even President Biden's transactions is now putting user control first.
Starting July 1, Slovenia is launching a first-of-its-kind system that lets solar panel owners gift their excess electricity to friends, family, or anyone in the country. It's like Venmo, but for sunshine.
A middle school's Girl Strong Club rallied their community to help cover physical therapy costs for 5-year-old Ruby Martin. Students wore green for cerebral palsy awareness and raised nearly $500 in donations.
A teenager received their first $200 payment and texted mom in confusion about the "paper with numbers on it." The culprit? They'd never seen a physical check before.
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.
Greek life organizations at the University of North Dakota are raising thousands of dollars for charity through creative philanthropy events that bring the entire campus together. From donation drives to all-you-can-eat fundraisers, these students are proving that giving back is at the heart of their mission.
A South Minneapolis cafe is now offering free meals to everyone as a bold stand against federal immigration enforcement. The restaurant is running entirely on donations until ICE agents leave Minnesota.
Volunteers in Altoona packed 30 colorful backpacks with toys, books, and games for hospitalized children through Easter for Eli. The heartwarming effort tripled their donations from last year, bringing joy to kids facing medical challenges.
A small South Dakota baseball association just pulled off a fundraising feat most organizations only dream about. Their Chase the Ace raffle beat the odds and raised over $80,000 total to keep youth baseball affordable for local families.
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.
When Lebanon's banks froze and war displaced over a million people, digital wallets stepped in to deliver emergency aid instantly. Grassroots organizers are now moving millions in donations through apps, reaching families faster than traditional systems ever could.