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The Rise of Freelancing in Africa: A New Era of Digital Work
The Rise of Freelancing in Africa: A New Era of Digital Work Freelancing in Africa is no longer a buzzword—it's a powerful movement redefining how young people earn, work, and thrive in the digital economy. From Nairobi to Lagos, Accra to…

The #1 Skill That Pays More Than Gen AI In 2025
We're living in a generation where it's hard to tell what's real anymore…Actually, that's not even the main problem. The core problem is that fake is all around us, thanks to Generative AI tools, and it's now hard to find what's real and…
Why selling tweens self-care is the worst viral trend yet
, register or subscribe to save articles for later. Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. When my nine-year-old niece fell off the monkey bars and hurt herself recently, I tried to cheer her up with what I know all…

How To Build A One-Person Six-Figure Business In 2025
You sit through endless back-to-back meetings. You're tired of hearing the same corporate jargon over and over: “Let's not boil the ocean.” 'We'll circle back.' 'We need to get our ducks in a row.' You give to an employer that doesn't…

Netflix is eyeing video podcasts as it expands beyond TV and film
Amid the video podcast boom, Netflix is making its own move into the space. According to Business Insider, the streaming giant's co-CEO Ted Sarandos said video podcasts may be the next format to land on the platform. During Netflix's first-quarter…

How I Became One of the Top 1% on Freelancer.com and Earned the Verified & Preferred Badge
After a year and a half of grinding on Freelancer.com, I've seen both sides of the game. It's been one hell of a ride—some days were amazing, others just straight up draining. But through it all, it's been a chapter full of…

Business Tech News: Get A Lifetime Version Of QuickBooks For $250
Here are five things in business tech news that happened this week and how they affect your business. Did you miss them? Intuit is offering a limited-time deal on QuickBooks Desktop Pro Plus 2024, providing a lifetime license for a single…

Nicola Peltz Beckham does Y2K goth-glam in low-rise naked trousers and furry cropped jacket
Four months into 2025, and I'm happy to say that the naked trend is still as strong as ever. Last year, the look was conquered by soooo many celebs, from Dua Lipa to Julia Fox to Charli XCX (who then outdid herself this year, rocking up to the BRIT…

Javier Milei's Political Hegemony Had Turned Into Pathetic Circus, Then The IMF Bailed Him Out
Persistent and growing doubts regarding Javier Milei's capacity to deal with Argentina's major problems were growing over the past few months. The final arrival of a substantial deal with the International Monetary Fund has allowed the Milei…

What Non-Technical Founders Should Know Before Hiring Developers
Navigating the tech space can be daunting for non-technical founders. Whether you are launching a startup or scaling your existing business, hiring developers is an essential step in your journey. However, without a technical background, this task…

Investor Says AI Is Already 'Fully Replacing People'
The hype over artificial intelligence might be quieting as the US tech sector stresses over tariffs, but some investors are still knee-deep in the mud, panning for gold. One of them, prominent venture capitalist and former gaming CEO Victor…

Russell Crowe's real-life spy thriller adds The Conjuring's Vera Farmiga
Russell Crowe 's real-life spy thriller has added Vera Farmiga to its cast. Adapted from David E Hoffman's book, Billion Dollar Spy will follow the real-life story of Adolf Tolkachev, a man who risked everything to share top-secret Soviet…

British firms urged to hold video or in-person interviews amid North Korea job scam
British companies are being urged to carry out job interviews for IT workers on video or in person to head off the threat of giving jobs to fake North Korean employees. The warning was made after analysts said that the UK had become a prime target…

Tottenham Hotspur vs Nottingham Forest predictions, odds and betting tips
Tottenham Hotspur return to their home ground on Monday night for a Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest, whose Champions League hopes have taken a hit in recent weeks. Spurs have nothing left to play for in the top flight, but they will…

'Bankruptcy Isn't A Moral Failing; It's A Societal One': People Who Lost All Their Money Are Sharing What Happened
'Now, I'm doing very well. It took a while to get back to where I was and beyond. I've lost everything: my house, car, savings, liquidated my 401(k), and filed for bankruptcy. I had to live in a motel for a little while. Started back at a minimum…
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