You shouldn’t have to lose control of your donor data and rely on a third-party platform just to create a fundraising campaign. But that’s exactly what happens when you hit ‘launch’ on GoFundMe. Thankfully, there are plenty of GoFundMe alternatives out there. Some let you maintain 100% control over your…
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The unsettling truth behind Google’s most-searched person of the year (2025)
Google’s Year in Search named 20-year-old musician D4vd as 2025’s most-searched person, not for his music, but after the body of missing California teenager Celeste Rivas was discovered in the trunk of a Tesla registered to him. Though police say he is not a suspect, the case triggered a global…
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The unsettling truth behind Google’s most-searched person of the year (2025)
Google’s Year in Search named 20-year-old musician D4vd as 2025’s most-searched person, not for his music, but after the body of missing California teenager Celeste Rivas was discovered in the trunk of a Tesla registered to him. Though police say he is not a suspect, the case triggered a global…
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What really happens inside an Air Fryer? A YouTuber put a GoPro inside to find out
A YouTuber’s decision to slip a GoPro into an air fryer, briefly, at low heat, offered thousands a rare look inside a kitchen staple we rarely question. The short clip, showing the fan and coil in quiet action, surprised viewers who realised they’d never actually seen how the device works.…
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Meet Karandeep Anand and Sriram Krishnan: Indian-origin innovators named ‘AI architects’ in TIME’s Person of the Year
Two Indian-origin innovators, Karandeep Anand and Sriram Krishnan, are recognized by TIME as “Architects of AI.” Anand leads Character.AI, revolutionizing consumer AI interaction, while Krishnan shapes US AI policy as a White House advisor. Their inclusion underscores the significant influence of Indian leadership in steering AI’s global trajectory and its…
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Containers of Bananas falling into sea delay cruise for 24 hours in Britain’s busiest waterway
P&O Cruises’ Iona lost a full day of its two-week itinerary after 16 cargo containers, many filled with bananas and other produce, toppled from a passing vessel in the Solent, prompting a precautionary delay in Southampton. Most containers later washed ashore in West Sussex, drawing curious onlookers and official warnings…
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Containers of Bananas falling into sea delay cruise for 24 hours in Britain’s busiest waterway
P&O Cruises’ Iona lost a full day of its two-week itinerary after 16 cargo containers, many filled with bananas and other produce, toppled from a passing vessel in the Solent, prompting a precautionary delay in Southampton. Most containers later washed ashore in West Sussex, drawing curious onlookers and official warnings…
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UAE announces January 1 as holiday for public sector employees
The UAE has announced that Thursday, January 1, 2026, will be a public holiday for federal employees to celebrate New Year’s Day. Friday, January 2, will be a remote work day for staff who can work from home, while employees required on-site will continue their duties as usual. The schedule…
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Peak philanthropy: Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife MacKenzie Scott donates $7 billion in a single year
Billionaire MacKenzie Scott has generously donated nearly $7.2 billion in the past year, pushing her lifetime contributions past $26 billion. Her latest wave of 225 grants supports vital areas like education, climate action, and community well-being, with significant funding directed towards organizations aiding underserved populations and expanding opportunities for students.
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WordPress.org blog: 2026 Global Partner Program Announcement
Become a driving force behind WordPress innovation by joining the Global Community Sponsorship Program: a comprehensive initiative that supports the events and people powering our open source mission. As a Global Sponsor, your organization gains meaningful visibility across the international WordPress ecosystem while helping to fund events that foster growth,…