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The Guardian - World
North Carolina Republican candidate for governor called himself ‘black Nazi’ – report
State’s lieutenant governor Mark Robinson used description on pornography website, CNN reports. North Carolina ’s Republican gubernatorial nominee, Mark Robinson, referred to himself as a “black ...2 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
How the Founder of Shipt Raised 9 Figures Without a Product
Bill Smith founded apartment leasing platform Landing after selling grocery-delivery marketplace Shipt to Target for $550 million.4 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
Why Bonobos Founder Andy Dunn's New Startup Mission is About Facilitating Friendships
Dunn has focused his Pie startup on helping people organize and attend public events for real interactions and experiences, rather than live through devices.5 hours ago -
GameSpot - Tech
Netflix Reveals Black Mirror Season 7 Cast Members
Netflix's Black Mirror won't return for Season 7 until after this year, but it's never too early to start building the buzz for a new round of episodes from series creator Charlie Brooker. The ...6 hours ago - Netflix -
Inc. - Business
3 Key Lessons Hello Alice's Founder Learned From Navigating an Anti-DEI Lawsuit
At the Fast Company Innovation Festival, Hello Alice co-founder Elizabeth Gore shared insights and advice with other business owners.6 hours ago -
NBC News - Politics
NAACP to spend $20 million mobilizing Black voters this fall
The NAACP plans to spend $20 million encouraging Black Americans, a critical voting bloc in the presidential race, to turn out to vote across 12 states.6 hours ago -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
A Gay Brand Endured, and Evolved. So Did Its Founders.
For 30 years, David Lauterstein has been making jockstraps, harnesses and other gear with his partner. In a new memoir, he paints a (very) colorful portrait of gay New York in the 1990s.7 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
BBC Natural History Unit co-founder dies aged 95
Former BBC wildlife TV presenter, author and naturalist Tony Soper has died.8 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Overwhelming majority of Black voters in key battlegrounds supporting Harris: Polling
A majority of Black voters in battleground states support Vice President Harris over former President Trump, according to new polling. A new Howard Initiative on Public Opinion survey found that ...8 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
How This Founder Partnered With Google and Unicef to Bring More Women Into Tech
Bringing more women into AI roles could add $200 billion to the global economy. Here's how to recruit and retain female talent.9 hours ago - Google -
The Guardian - World
After a terrible cup of joe in the office, a founder decided to bring African coffee traditions stateside
Kahawa 1893 prioritizes small producers and premium beans, while also offering consumers a ‘virtual pot’ to support its suppliers. When she was a child growing up in Kenya , Margaret Nyamumbo ...10 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Months later and millions lower, Tinder co-founder Sean Rad sells Hollywood Hills mansion
The tech entrepreneur’s enormous L.A. home has sold for $24 million after a number of homebuyers chose to “swipe left” on the impressive estate.13 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
England's first black player Anderson to sell historic shirt
The jersey worn when Viv Anderson became England's first black player is valued at up to £50,000.20 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Craigslist founder Craig Newmark makes $100 million cybersecurity pledge
Craigslist founder says the U.S. is in the midst of a cyberwar and "the fight is on our own shores."Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
New partnership unveiled touting White House efforts in Black, Latino communities
Black and Latino voting organizations have teamed up for a new campaign touting the Biden-Harris administration’s efforts to support the two communities over the last three years. The Voto Latino ...Yesterday -
Inc. - Business
Daniel Lubetzky, Founder of Kind Snacks, Joins 'Shark Tank'
What does the newest Shark in the tank look for in a winning investment?Yesterday -
ABC News - Tech
Scientists detect longest pair of jets streaming from a supermassive black hole
Scientists have discovered the longest pair of jets streaming from a black hole in a distant galaxyYesterday -
The Guardian - World
Pair of huge plasma jets spotted blasting out of gigantic black hole
Streams are the largest ever seen, measuring 23m light years and with combined power of trillions of suns. Astronomers have spotted two record-breaking plasma jets blasting out of a supermassive ...Yesterday -
The Wall Street Journal - Tech
Craigslist Founder Pledges $100 Million to Boost U.S. Cybersecurity
Donation brings Craig Newmark’s charitable commitments to around $400 million.Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Marvell Technology’s billionaire co-founder, Sehat Sutardja, has died
The Indonesia born billionaire led Marvell Technology to become one of the world’s largest chipmakers before stepping down from the company he co-founded after being accused of fraudYesterday -
CNBC - Business
Harris pledges to 'earn the vote' of Black men, as Trump makes gains
Vice President Kamala Harris cited proposals like a small business tax deduction and eliminating medical debt from credit scores in a pitch to Black voters.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
The Guardian - World
Trump appears at town hall in Michigan; Walz says Trump lost thousands of North Carolina jobs – live
Donald Trump will speak at town hall in Flint; Kamala Harris running mate suggests Trump’s ‘concept’ of a healthcare plan is ‘weak’. As far as the election campaign is concerned, this week the ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Financial Times - World
Kamala Harris admits she still has ‘to earn’ the Black male vote
Vice-president also calls out racist comments made by Donald Trump in an interview2 days ago - Kamala Harris -
The Guardian - World
Harris calls Ohio bomb threats ‘crying shame’ in talk with Black journalists
National Association of Black Journalists panel also addresses Gaza and economic opportunity for Black men. On Tuesday, Kamala Harris was interviewed by a panel of three National Association of ...2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Kamala Harris speaks to National Association of Black Journalists
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke to a panel of journalists at a National Association of Black Journalists event in Philadelphia. Harris addressed the Springfield, Ohio, debunked claims about ...2 days ago - Kamala Harris -
CBS News - Top stories
Black women at higher risk of death from all types of breast cancer, study finds
In a new study, researchers found Black women are at higher risk of dying from all tumor subtypes of breast cancer, with the disparity ranging from 17% to 50%.2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Black women have higher risk of dying from all types of breast cancer, new study finds
Black women have a higher risk of dying from breast cancer when compared to white women, and racism could be a factor in the disparity, according to a new study by Massachusetts General Hospital. ...2 days ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
OceanGate Founder Crashed a Submersible Years Before Titan Disaster
At a U.S. Coast Guard hearing, a pilot described a disastrous trip in which OceanGate’s founder got a submersible stuck under a shipwreck and then threw the controls at his head.2 days ago -
Inc. - Business
How OUI the People's Founder Holds Onto Longtime Customers
Founder Karen Young separates scaling from retaining community.2 days ago -
Inc. - Business
Why OUI the People's Founder Prioritizes Her VIP Customers
Founder Karen Young relies on VIP customers as product testers.2 days ago -
Inc. - Business
The Biggest Lessons OUI the People's Founder Has Learned From Her Community
Founder Karen Young credits community as the biggest traffic driver to her website.2 days ago -
Inc. - Business
How OUI the People's Founder Keeps the Bond Strong With Her Community
Founder Karen Young views her community as intimates.2 days ago -
Inc. - Business
Why OUI the People's Founder Places So Much Value on Community
Founder Karen Young finds community drives product development.2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Kamala Harris doing interview with National Association of Black Journalists
Vice President Kamala Harris will be in Philadelphia Tuesday for an interview with the National Association of Black Journalists. The interview comes after former President Donald Trump questioned ...2 days ago - Kamala Harris -
BBC News - Top stories
Podcast duo sorry for jokes about black women
James Duncan and Fuhad Dawodu acknowledge they hurt fans by laughing at racist stereotypes.2 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Harris to field questions from Black reporters weeks after Trump questioned her heritage
Kamala Harris will take questions from three members of the National Association of Black Journalists on Tuesday, six weeks after Trump's NABJ conference appearance.2 days ago - Donald Trump