Americans are using crowdfunding for essential expenses like bills and food.
Economic Disparity and GoFundMe’s Rising Significance A recent discussion on “The Big Money Show” tackled the growing economic divide, questioning whether Americans are genuinely in distress or if a media-fueled perception is skewing the actual data. According to GoFundMe’s review for 2025, more Americans are turning to the crowdfunding platform to meet their basic financial […]
Cow named ‘Mootilda’ becomes popular after being rescued from an Arizona slaughterhouse through crowdfunding.
Heartwarming Rescue of a Cow Named Mootilda A group of cows escaped from slaughterhouses in Arizona, and thanks to local sanctuaries and many animal lovers online, they were rescued. One cow, affectionately called Mootilda, made a daring escape last month, running several miles to avoid a grim fate. She was briefly captured and sent to […]
Crowdfunding campaign for Iranian fatwa collects $40M to assassinate President Trump
A crowdfunding initiative claiming to have raised a $40 million bounty for the assassination of former President Trump is reportedly connected to ex-employees of Iran’s primary propaganda network. This effort, led by a group referred to as the “blood contract,” emerged after multiple radical Iranian clerics issued fatwas—essentially death warrants—against Trump. They labeled him as […]
Crowdfunding campaign brings first Timor-Leste float to Sydney Mardi Gras parade | Sydney
Natalino Guterres says the opportunity to march down Oxford Street with pure queer pride echoes the feelings he felt at the age of 12, when East Timor achieved independence after a brutal occupation. It’s an analogy. “That’s really emotional to me,” he said. “It’s one of those moments that makes me really happy and looking […]
Cash-strapped London council starts crowdfunding drive to pay for green upgrades | Austerity
A south London council is asking residents to invest their own money for a financial return on cycle sheds, new LED street lights and improvements to schools and leisure centres, following major cuts to government funding. requested. Southwark councilors have turned to a crowdfunding scheme to raise £6m over the next six years to fund […]