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Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver is facing increasing pressure to leave the NBA franchise following a league investigation that found many instances of inappropriate workplace behavior.

Sports

The NBA suspended the Suns' owner for abusive behavior. Some want him gone for good

3:16pm September 16, 2022

by Christopher Dean Hopkins

Robert Sarver, the majority owner in Phoenix, faces increasing pressure from sponsors and members of his organization after a league investigation found he'd used racial slurs and demeaned employees.

Venmo is used to pay or request money from other people on the app. Every transaction has a memo line, and the app suggests emoji instead of words like "rent," "pizza," and "wine."

Economy

As Payments Go Social With Venmo, They're Changing Personal Relationships

9:13am February 26, 2019

by Daniella Cheslow

More people are using mobile money apps to pay each other without cash. With Venmo, its social network is a key part of the payment process, and it's changing people's behavior in unexpected ways.

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PayPal wrote to a British woman who had died of cancer, saying her death was a breach of contract. The company has since apologized and pledged to find out how it made the mistake.

World News

PayPal Letter To Deceased Customer: 'You Should Read This Notice Carefully'

6:00pm July 12, 2018

by Vanessa Romo

The online credit company wrote to a British woman who had died of cancer, saying her death was a breach of contract. It has since apologized, cleared the debt and pledged to review its processes.

National

Lawsuit Alleges That PayPal Diverted Donations To Different Charities

8:06pm February 28, 2017

by Camila Domonoske

The PayPal Giving Fund says it allows donors to give to a charity of their choice. A class action lawsuit claims the company would, with no notification, redirect funds to different organizations.

Hundreds Rally For HB2 And The GOP Lawmakers Who Approved It

9:21am April 12, 2016

Supporters of the controversial North Carolina law that prevents cities from expanding rights for gay and transgender people gathered outside the state capitol building on Monday, cheering Gov. Pat McCrory and the Republican legislators who wrote the law.

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Economy

PayPal Move Makes Economic Impact Of HB 2 Real

9:39am April 06, 2016

PayPal has withdrawn plans for an expansion into Charlotte because of North Carolina's new law limiting legal protections for LGBT people.

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EBay announced it will split from the payments service PayPal, forming two independently traded companies beginning in 2015.

National

EBay Spins Off PayPal Into Fast-Changing World Of Mobile Payments

6:46pm September 30, 2014

by Elise Hu

Commerce and payments are splitting up. Ebay is breaking away from PayPal and its payments operation will turn into a separate, publicly traded company.

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