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Why were doomscrolling about plane crashes even though air travel is relatively safe

Mashable Tech

People are afraid of flying right now — but that fear isn't based in much data. There's been a huge uptick in content about plane crashes over the past few weeks. If you look at Google Trends for searches about aviation accidents and incidents, we're searching for them nearly 50 times more often now than we were at any point since Google started collecting data — including when the infamous lost Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 that took over our breaking news banners in 2014.

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The power of corporate philanthropy to engage employees

Fast Company Tech

The Fast Company Impact Council is a private membership community of influential leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their insights with our audience. Members pay annual membership dues for access to peer learning and thought leadership opportunities, events and more. Its no secret that corporate and individual giving plays an increasingly significant role in employee satisfaction, providing top talent with pride and a sense of purpose.

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4 Mistakes Nonprofits Make When Embarking Upon a Capital Campaign

NonProfit PRO

Here are four of the biggest mistakes that Ive seen nonprofits make when they delve into a capital campaign.

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Apples Mac mini is one of the most affordable ways to get M4 power — and it just got cheaper thanks to this deal

Mashable Tech

Save $50: As of Feb. 24, the M4 Apple Mac mini with 256GB of storage is on sale for $549, down from $599, netting you an 8% discount at Amazon. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple M4 Apple Mac mini (256GB) $549.00 at Amazon $599.00 Save $50.00 Get Deal If you want a Mac but don't want to pay $1,000 or more, it's important to remember that MacBooks aren't your only options.

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The Everyday Donor: Unlocking Prospecting Segments Through Behavior Analysis

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

Do you really know your donors? Not just what they give, but who they are? 👥 In this interactive session, we’ll break down how nonprofits can use behavioral indicators (affinity, recency, frequency, and monetary value) to build prospecting segments that go beyond wealth screening and actually align with donor identity. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to move beyond basic demographics and cultivate supporters based on how they already engage with you!

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Registration is now open for the Harassment Education Advisory Response Team (HEART) Program hosted by CharityVillage in partnership with Workright

Charity Village

Registration is now open for the Harassment Education Advisory Response Team (HEART) Program on April 25, 2025, hosted by CharityVillage in partnership with Workright. This comprehensive training is designed to equip nonprofit leaders and professionals with the knowledge and tools to prevent and address harassment and bullying in the workplace. As part of the live course, […] The post Registration is now open for the Harassment Education Advisory Response Team (HEART) Program hosted by Cha

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Report: Crypto Giving Exceeds $1B in 2024

NonProfit PRO

The "2025 Annual Report on Crypto Philanthropy" revealed that 2024 was the biggest year yet for cryptocurrency donations.

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12 Nonprofit Board Interview Questions You Need to Ask

Allegiance Group

Lets say youve identified a potential prospect for your organizations board. The candidate has a history of giving and community engagement and seems aligned with your mission. Invest the time to interview them before offering them a seat on your board. Its critical to ask the right questions to ensure a good fit and that the candidate has the capacity to be an active and effective board member not just a name on the letterhead.

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DOGE Is Inside the National Institutes of Health’s Finance System

Wired

At least three people linked to Elon Musks DOGE task force have access to NIH systems that control budgets, procurement, and more, according to records and internal documents viewed by WIRED.

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Acid Labs raises $8M to build viral Web3 games on social chat platforms

VentureBeat

Acid Labs has raised $8 million in funding for its instant social games on messaging platforms.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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Nearly 100 Measles Cases Have Been Reported in Texas

Wired

Over the past month, the virus has spread in areas with low vaccination rates, and most of those affected are minors.

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Protect your peace this year with 40% off Calm Premium

Mashable Tech

SAVE $28 : As of Feb. 24, new users can sign up for a year of Calm Premium for only $41.99. That's 40% off the usual cost of annual subscriptions. Opens in a new window Credit: Calm Calm Premium annual subscription $41.99 $69.99 Save $28.00 Get Deal No matter which way you slice it, the world is pretty chaotic. That's why it's so essential to protect your peace with self-care, meditation, and solid rest.

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Inside the Telegram Groups Doxing Women for Their Facebook Posts

Wired

A WIRED investigation goes inside the Telegram groups targeting women who joined Are We Dating the Same Guy? groups on Facebook with doxing, harassment, and sharing of nonconsensual intimate images.

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$1.5B Hack of Bybit Might Be the Largest Crypto Heist Ever

TechRepublic

Get details about how this cryptocurrency heist happened, and what Bybits CEO has said about it.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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Anthropic Launches the World’s First ‘Hybrid Reasoning’ AI Model

Wired

Claude 3.7, the latest model from Anthropic, can be instructed to engage in a specific amount of reasoning to solve hard problems.

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Applications are now open for the Ontario Trillium Foundation Capital Grants

Charity Village

The Ontario Trillium Foundation invites applications for the Ontario Trillium Foundation Capital Grants. The objective of the grant program is to improve community facilities and physical spaces. The capital grants provide one-year funding to enable organizations to respond to the capital needs of Ontarios communities. Application Deadline: March 5, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.

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A Jumping Lunar Robot Is About to Explore a Pitch-Black Moon Crater for the First Time

Wired

Packed with instruments and rovers, the soon-to-launch IM-2 mission will explore the lunar south pole and attempt something never done beforeto enter a shadowed moon crater to look for ice.

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The A$25 hack to blocking ads on your devices for life

Mashable Tech

TL;DR: Through 30 March, a lifetime subscription to AdGuard's Family Plan is on sale for A$25 (reg. A$266) when you use the code GUARD20 at the Mashable Shop. Opens in a new window Credit: AdGuard Software AdGuard Family Plan: Lifetime Subscription A$25.00 A$266.00 Save A$241.00 Use code 'GUARD20' Get Deal Online safety has never been more important, especially when it comes to protecting our families.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

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10 Best Laptop Stands for Any Setup, Tested and Reviewed (2025)

Wired

Get better posture, fewer back aches, and an ergonomic desk setup, thanks to these top laptop stands, mats, and risers.

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Balatro and others re-rated by PEGI after successful appeal, prompting a rule revision

VentureBeat

The popular deckbuilding game has won its most important hand yet with a victory over the European ratings board, which objected to its content.

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AI Assistants Join the Factory Floor

Wired

Manufacturers already have the data. LLM-powered tools could help them make use of it.

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Official AMD Radeon 9070 and 9070 XT performance benchmarks leaked: 20-40% better than 7900 GRE

TechSpot

VideoCardz says that AMD expects its upcoming Radeon RX 9070 XT graphics card to outperform the 7900 GRE by about 42 percent in a mixture of raster and ray tracing 4K workloads. If the leaked internal benchmarks prove accurate, the 9070 XT and standard 9070 could trade blows with Nvidia's.

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How to Scale Recurring Giving for Sustainable Growth

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

Is your organization ready to build a recurring giving program that not only sustains but also propels your mission forward? 🚀 In this new webinar with industry visionary Tim Sarrantonio, we’ll guide you through the critical steps to establishing and scaling a successful recurring giving program. Whether you’re starting fresh or enhancing an existing program, this session will provide the strategies you need to deepen donor relationships and secure long-term support!

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Segwise launches Creative Analytics AI Agent on its user acquisition platform

VentureBeat

Segwise announced the launch of its new AI agent, which helps track the performance of ads for mobile games and apps.

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Everyday actions you can take to keep the world kind, just, and joyful amidst the rise in hate and bigotry

Nonprofit AF

Hi everyone, if youre free next week, March 4 to 6, please join me at the virtual Nonprofit Marketing Summit:

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Top EDI Processes You Should Automate With API

CIO Dive

Maximize supply chain efficiency with EDI and API integration for real-time automation and data.

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Nvidia RTX 5080 joins growing list of Blackwell GPUs missing ROP units

TechSpot

Redditor gingeraffe90 posted a GPU-Z screenshot of his RTX 5080 specs. The listed number of Raster Operations Pipeline (ROP) units in the card is 104, but it's supposed to be 112.

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Empower Your Nonprofit With Effective Payroll & HCM Services

Managing a nonprofit involves many challenges, but payroll and HR shouldn’t be among them. Our guide, "A Buyer’s Guide to Payroll & HCM Services," helps nonprofits choose the best provider. Efficient payroll services ensure timely, accurate payments, vital for maintaining staff and volunteer morale. Compliance support helps navigate complex labor laws and avoid costly fines.