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Houston Mourns the Loss of DJ Michael Watts, A Texas Hip-Hop Icon

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Informant told FBI that Jeffrey Epstein had a ‘personal hacker’

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Informant told FBI that Jeffrey Epstein had a ‘personal hacker’

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OpenClaw’s AI assistants are now building their own social network

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OpenClaw’s AI assistants are now building their own social network

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OnlyFans considering selling majority stake to Architect Capital

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OnlyFans considering selling majority stake to Architect Capital

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A peek inside Physical Intelligence, the startup building Silicon Valley’s buzziest robot brains

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A peek inside Physical Intelligence, the startup building Silicon Valley’s buzziest robot brains

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a16z partner Kofi Ampadu to leave firm after TxO program pause

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a16z partner Kofi Ampadu to leave firm after TxO program pause

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‘Moses the Black’ Is A Gritty Redemption Drama That Finds Faith On Chicago’s West Side

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‘Moses the Black’ Is A Gritty Redemption Drama That Finds Faith On Chicago’s West Side

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Op-Ed: Authoritarianism Is Taking Hold. Minneapolis Is The Proof.

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Op-Ed: Authoritarianism Is Taking Hold. Minneapolis Is The Proof.

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Protesters clash with federal agents in downtown Los Angeles

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Protesters clash with federal agents in downtown Los Angeles

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Partial government shutdown goes into effect, as Senate deal awaits House vote

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Partial government shutdown goes into effect, as Senate deal awaits House vote

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Nick Cannon reveals losing his virginity at 13 left him traumatized: ‘Too young’

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Nick Cannon reveals losing his virginity at 13 left him traumatized: ‘Too young’

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D’Angelo’s son receives invite to 2026 Grammy Awards after not being included in father’s tribute

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D’Angelo’s son receives invite to 2026 Grammy Awards after not being included in father’s tribute

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DJ Michael “5000” Watts, Houston hip-hop legend, dies at 52

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DJ Michael “5000” Watts, Houston hip-hop legend, dies at 52

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Houston Mourns the Loss of DJ Michael Watts, A Texas Hip-Hop Icon

Houston Mourns the Loss of DJ Michael Watts, A Texas H...

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Informant told FBI that Jeffrey Epstein had a ‘personal hacker’

Informant told FBI that Jeffrey Epstein had a ‘persona...

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OpenClaw’s AI assistants are now building their own social network

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OnlyFans considering selling majority stake to Architect Capital

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A peek inside Physical Intelligence, the startup building Silicon Valley’s buzzi...

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a16z partner Kofi Ampadu to leave firm after TxO program pause

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‘Moses the Black’ Is A Gritty Redemption Drama That Finds Faith On Chicago’s Wes...

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Op-Ed: Authoritarianism Is Taking Hold. Minneapolis Is The Proof.

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Protesters clash with federal agents in downtown Los Angeles

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Partial government shutdown goes into effect, as Senate deal awaits House vote

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Culture

J. Cole is returning to a different rap world

J. Cole is returning to a different rap world

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Ryan Coogler has always understood his assignment

Ryan Coogler has always understood his assignment

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Sneaker designer Salehe Bembury authors his next chapter

Sneaker designer Salehe Bembury authors his next chapter

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Claudette Colvin, who refused to move seats on a bus at start of civil rights movement, dies at 86

Claudette Colvin, who refused to move seats on a bus at...

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The story behind rapper Wale’s journey to headlining the Nike G.T. Future

The story behind rapper Wale’s journey to headlining th...

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A’ja Wilson, ‘Sinners,’ Shedeur Sanders and more. Here’s our favorite sports and pop culture moments from 2025

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How the Club 520 podcast got a sneaker deal with Adidas

How the Club 520 podcast got a sneaker deal with Adidas

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John Cena’s wrestling career may be over, but he made sure to showcase who’s up next

John Cena’s wrestling career may be over, but he made s...

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Your last-minute holiday shopping guide for everyone on your list

Your last-minute holiday shopping guide for everyone on...

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Ja Morant, Richard Pryor and the man in the mirror

Ja Morant, Richard Pryor and the man in the mirror

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December’s best sneaker drops: Your guide to this month’s must-have releases

December’s best sneaker drops: Your guide to this month...

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‘Sean Combs: The Reckoning’ is a long time coming

‘Sean Combs: The Reckoning’ is a long time coming

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With the ‘Legend Has It’ series, Mass Appeal and Nas are betting big on hip-hop

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Houston Mourns the Loss of DJ Michael Watts, A Texas Hip-Hop Icon

Houston Mourns the Loss of DJ Michael Watts, A Texas Hi...

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‘I will not be silenced’: Don Lemon released without bail following indictment over anti-ICE protest

‘I will not be silenced’: Don Lemon released without ba...

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Movement For Black Lives Responds To Arrests Of Don Lemon And Anti-ICE Protesters In Minnesota

Movement For Black Lives Responds To Arrests Of Don Lem...

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Video shows Florida man arrested for sexual battery attempt to grope female detective during transport

Video shows Florida man arrested for sexual battery att...

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Journalist Georgia Fort released from police custody as fervor grows over her and others arrested over anti-ICE protests

Journalist Georgia Fort released from police custody as...

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DOJ Announces It Will Finally Do Its Job And Investigate The Killing Of Alex Pretti

DOJ Announces It Will Finally Do Its Job And Investigat...

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Black Journalists And Black Freedom Go Hand-In-Hand

Black Journalists And Black Freedom Go Hand-In-Hand

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What The DOJ’s Actions Signal About Speech, Power, And Black America

What The DOJ’s Actions Signal About Speech, Power, And ...

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Notable Figures React To Don Lemon’s Arrest

Notable Figures React To Don Lemon’s Arrest

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Nationwide Strikes, Protests Against ICE This Weekend

Nationwide Strikes, Protests Against ICE This Weekend

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Sybil Wilkes Breaks Down What We Need to Know: January 30, 2026

Sybil Wilkes Breaks Down What We Need to Know: January ...

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Don Lemon reportedly taken into federal custody

Don Lemon reportedly taken into federal custody

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‘This Is A MAGA Town’: Couple Accused Of Beating Woman After Asking Ethnicity

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Politics

Legal experts explain why charges against Don Lemon and Georgia Fort are so chilling

Legal experts explain why charges against Don Lemon and...

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Civil rights and legal experts explain why charges against Don Lemon and Georgia Fort are so chilling

Civil rights and legal experts explain why charges agai...

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White House slammed after mocking Don Lemon arrest in social media post

White House slammed after mocking Don Lemon arrest in s...

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‘Constitutional crisis’: Jasmine Crockett, top Dems speak out after Don Lemon and Georgia Fort are arrested

‘Constitutional crisis’: Jasmine Crockett, top Dems spe...

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Donald Trump has a history of animosity toward Don Lemon dating back nearly a decade

Donald Trump has a history of animosity toward Don Lemo...

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Democrats and White House reach deal on ICE funding to avoid government shutdown

Democrats and White House reach deal on ICE funding to ...

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DOJ files assault charges against man who squirted vinegar on Rep. Ilhan Omar

DOJ files assault charges against man who squirted vine...

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Barack Obama warns Trump’s ICE operations are a threat to all Americans: ‘Get off the sidelines’

Barack Obama warns Trump’s ICE operations are a threat ...

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Jasmine Crockett shares ‘how bad it is’ inside Texas detention center after visiting 5-year-old Liam Ramos

Jasmine Crockett shares ‘how bad it is’ inside Texas de...

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Federal Judge Rules Virginia Redistricting Effort Is Illegal

Federal Judge Rules Virginia Redistricting Effort Is Il...

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Nicki Minaj appears to confirm suspicions after gifted ‘free’ Trump Gold Card for U.S. residency

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Rep. Ilhan Omar fires back after Trump calls attack on her a hoax

Rep. Ilhan Omar fires back after Trump calls attack on ...

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‘Off-putting’: Candace Owens reacts to leaked audio of Erika Kirk thankful about ‘numbers and metrics hit’ following Charlie Kirk’s memorial service

‘Off-putting’: Candace Owens reacts to leaked audio of ...

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Entertainment

Despite Setting A Record For Nominations, History Tells Us That ‘Sinners’ Isn’t A Lock To Win Big At The Oscars

Despite Setting A Record For Nominations, History Tells...

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Muhammad Ali Gets A Commemorative US Postage Stamp

Muhammad Ali Gets A Commemorative US Postage Stamp

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Ryan Coogler And Spike Lee Talk ‘Sinners,’ Hollywood, And The Importance Of Movie Theaters

Ryan Coogler And Spike Lee Talk ‘Sinners,’ Hollywood, A...

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10 Meaningful Ways To Observe Martin Luther King Day Of Service & Make An Impact

10 Meaningful Ways To Observe Martin Luther King Day Of...

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I’m An Atheist. Why Richard Smallwoods’ ‘Total Praise’ Still Carries Me, And So Many Of Us

I’m An Atheist. Why Richard Smallwoods’ ‘Total Praise’ ...

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The Best Family Movies To Watch This Holiday Season

The Best Family Movies To Watch This Holiday Season

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Tory Lanez Speaks From Prison Amid Planned Appeal, Says He’s Not a ‘Monster’

Tory Lanez Speaks From Prison Amid Planned Appeal, Says...

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The Most Common Holiday Scams—And How To Avoid Them

The Most Common Holiday Scams—And How To Avoid Them

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Test Your Knowledge: 20 Christmas Trivia Questions For Family Fun During The Holidays

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5 Songs By Carl Carlton That You Need On Your R&B Playlist

5 Songs By Carl Carlton That You Need On Your R&B Playlist

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What Happened To Wendy Williams? Why The TV Icon Deserves Her Flowers

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Queen Bee Battle: ‘Beyoncé vs. Brandy’ Has R&B Fans Baffled

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Life

Sports

‘Satchel Paige wrote this’: One-person show at Carnegie Hall features legendary pitcher

‘Satchel Paige wrote this’: One-person show at Carnegie...

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Mississippi State’s India Thorpe won praise for her hair. She wants to win on the track.

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Basketball Africa League announces key dates for 2026 season

Basketball Africa League announces key dates for 2026 s...

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January’s Tunnel ‘Fits we can’t stop thinking about

January’s Tunnel ‘Fits we can’t stop thinking about

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Raptors forward Scottie Barnes falls in love with theater: ‘It’s become a part of his identity’

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Tyler Adams World Cup diary: ‘I think we’re building something special’

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John Wall’s Wizards retirement celebration honors his deeper impact beyond basketball

John Wall’s Wizards retirement celebration honors his d...

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Andscape roundtable: Black NFL coaches SHUT OUT? Shedeur Sanders PRO BOWLER?!

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Houston Mourns the Loss of DJ Michael Watts, A Texas Hip-Hop Icon

Houston Mourns the Loss of DJ Michael Watts, A Texas Hi...

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Houston and the entire state of Texas are mourning the loss of a true cultural g...

Informant told FBI that Jeffrey Epstein had a ‘personal hacker’

Informant told FBI that Jeffrey Epstein had a ‘personal...

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The hacker allegedly developed zero-day exploits and offensive cyber tools and s...

OpenClaw’s AI assistants are now building their own social network

OpenClaw’s AI assistants are now building their own soc...

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The viral personal AI assistant formerly known as Clawdbot has a new shell — aga...

OnlyFans considering selling majority stake to Architect Capital

OnlyFans considering selling majority stake to Architec...

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This isn’t the first time in recent memory that OnlyFans has been in talks to se...

A peek inside Physical Intelligence, the startup building Silicon Valley’s buzziest robot brains

A peek inside Physical Intelligence, the startup buildi...

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If co-founder Lachy Groom has any doubts, he doesn’t show it. He’s working with ...

a16z partner Kofi Ampadu to leave firm after TxO program pause

a16z partner Kofi Ampadu to leave firm after TxO progra...

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Ampadu’s departure perhaps signals the end of the TxO chapter. The fund and prog...

‘Moses the Black’ Is A Gritty Redemption Drama That Finds Faith On Chicago’s West Side

‘Moses the Black’ Is A Gritty Redemption Drama That Fin...

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Omar Epps in “Moses the Black.” Courtesy of Fathom Entertainment By Okla Jones ·...

Op-Ed: Authoritarianism Is Taking Hold. Minneapolis Is ...

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By Pastor Michael McBride ·Updated January 30, 2026 < /> Getting your Trinity Au...

Protesters clash with federal agents in downtown Los Angeles

Protesters clash with federal agents in downtown Los An...

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A large crowd clashed with federal agents after thousands of protesters marched ...

Partial government shutdown goes into effect, as Senate deal awaits House vote

Partial government shutdown goes into effect, as Senate...

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Because the House still needs to vote Monday, a partial government shutdown was ...

Nick Cannon reveals losing his virginity at 13 left him traumatized: ‘Too young’

Nick Cannon reveals losing his virginity at 13 left him...

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Nick Cannon attends WayMaker Men’s Summit Presented By BET Experience – Day 2 at...

D’Angelo’s son receives invite to 2026 Grammy Awards after not being included in father’s tribute

D’Angelo’s son receives invite to 2026 Grammy Awards af...

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Getty Images Michael Archer II revealed that he had received no invite from the ...

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