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Why Silicon Valley is really talking about fleeing California (it’s not the 5%)

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Why Silicon Valley is really talking about fleeing California (it’s not the 5%)

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Who gets to inherit the stars? A space ethicist on what we’re not talking about

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Who gets to inherit the stars? A space ethicist on what we’re not talking about

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Giants hire John Harbaugh as head coach

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Giants hire John Harbaugh as head coach

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L.A. County DA Hochman says employee was “wrongfully detained” by ICE

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L.A. County DA Hochman says employee was “wrongfully detained” by ICE

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Will a woman’s final moments, caught on tape, help prove she was murdered?

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Will a woman’s final moments, caught on tape, help prove she was murdered?

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This week on “Sunday Morning” (Jan. 18)

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This week on “Sunday Morning” (Jan. 18)

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Mom confronts daughter’s suspected killer, is charged with assault

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Mom confronts daughter’s suspected killer, is charged with assault

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Mustard credits tennis and healthy habits for his 120-pound weight loss journey

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Mustard credits tennis and healthy habits for his 120-pound weight loss journey

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Oprah once downed 17 shots to win a drinking contest, and Gayle King still can’t believe it

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Oprah once downed 17 shots to win a drinking contest, and Gayle King still can’t believe it

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Black women are building community as career doors quietly close

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Black women are building community as career doors quietly close

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Jill Scott clarifies Prince, not Chris Brown, is her King of Pop

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Jill Scott clarifies Prince, not Chris Brown, is her King of Pop

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Apple’s OLED, touchscreen MacBook Pro upgrade could be arriving sooner than we expected

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Apple’s OLED, touchscreen MacBook Pro upgrade could be arriving sooner than we expected

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The Sony A7 V just dethroned Nikon – it’s rocketed to number one in Japan’s best-selling lists and tops our our camera buying guides too

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The Sony A7 V just dethroned Nikon – it’s rocketed to number one in Japan’s best-selling lists and tops our our camera b...

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Why Silicon Valley is really talking about fleeing California (it’s not the 5%)

Why Silicon Valley is really talking about fleeing Cal...

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Who gets to inherit the stars? A space ethicist on what we’re not talking about

Who gets to inherit the stars? A space ethicist on wha...

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Top Headlines

Giants hire John Harbaugh as head coach

BLKALERTS Jan 18, 2026

L.A. County DA Hochman says employee was “wrongfully detained” by ICE

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Will a woman’s final moments, caught on tape, help prove she was murdered?

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This week on “Sunday Morning” (Jan. 18)

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Mom confronts daughter’s suspected killer, is charged with assault

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Mustard credits tennis and healthy habits for his 120-pound weight loss journey

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Oprah once downed 17 shots to win a drinking contest, and Gayle King still can’t...

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Black women are building community as career doors quietly close

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Culture

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

A’ja Wilson, ‘Sinners,’ Shedeur Sanders and more. Here’...

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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

With the ‘Legend Has It’ series, Mass Appeal and Nas ar...

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Filmmaker Sixx King wants Black romance back on the silver screen

Filmmaker Sixx King wants Black romance back on the sil...

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How John Singleton’s personal life fueled his revolutionary art

How John Singleton’s personal life fueled his revolutio...

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‘Abbott Elementary’ writer Joya McCrory on why the show is so hilariously relevant

‘Abbott Elementary’ writer Joya McCrory on why the show...

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News

Fair or foul? Florida wedding venue refuses refund to woman after her fiancé dies

Fair or foul? Florida wedding venue refuses refund to w...

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Former Nickelodeon star Kianna Underwood killed in hit-and-run incident

Former Nickelodeon star Kianna Underwood killed in hit-...

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Court documents allegedly reveal identity of Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer involved in death of Keith Porter in L.A.

Court documents allegedly reveal identity of Immigratio...

TheGrio Jan 16, 2026 0 3

Georgia man arrested after hurling racist insults at Black security guard, claiming free speech

Georgia man arrested after hurling racist insults at Bl...

TheGrio Jan 16, 2026 0 2

Black Minneapolis Couple Says ICE Attacked Them And Their 6 Children With Tear Gas As They Tried To Drive Away

Black Minneapolis Couple Says ICE Attacked Them And The...

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Jazzy Report: Trump’s Funding Freeze and New Weight-Loss Pill

Jazzy Report: Trump’s Funding Freeze and New Weight-Los...

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‘Remembrance meets responsibility’: Bernice A. King details ‘Beloved Community Commemorative’ service on MLK Day

‘Remembrance meets responsibility’: Bernice A. King det...

TheGrio Jan 16, 2026 0 4

Of Course Trump Undermined The Civil Rights Act Ahead Of MLK Day

Of Course Trump Undermined The Civil Rights Act Ahead O...

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Sybil Wilkes Breaks Down What We Need to Know: January 16, 2026

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

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Where Is Due Process As ICE Agents Act As Law Enforcement, Judge, And Jury?

Where Is Due Process As ICE Agents Act As Law Enforceme...

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AI Error Highlights Lowered ICE Recruitment Standards, And That’s Not The Half Of It

AI Error Highlights Lowered ICE Recruitment Standards, ...

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DOJ Wants Judge To Pause California Laws Barring ICE Agents From Wearing Masks

DOJ Wants Judge To Pause California Laws Barring ICE Ag...

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Republican Head Of New Hampshire House Education Policy Committee Says She Wants ‘Segregated Schools’ In Group Chat

Republican Head Of New Hampshire House Education Policy...

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Politics

Raphael Warnock and HBCU choirs bring “Total Praise” to Capitol Hill in tribute to Richard Smallwood

Raphael Warnock and HBCU choirs bring “Total Praise” to...

TheGrio Jan 17, 2026 0 4

A majority Americans say Trump’s presidency is a failure as he nears one year in office

A majority Americans say Trump’s presidency is a failur...

TheGrio Jan 16, 2026 0 4

Trump withdrew the U.S. from UN Permanent Forum on People of African Descent. Experts see a more sinister ploy.

Trump withdrew the U.S. from UN Permanent Forum on Peop...

TheGrio Jan 16, 2026 0 4

Virginia Lawmakers Vote To Approve Redistricting Effort

Virginia Lawmakers Vote To Approve Redistricting Effort

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Kamala Harris visits Lorraine Motel in Memphis, where MLK was assassinated: ‘We need to be reminded of our true history’

Kamala Harris visits Lorraine Motel in Memphis, where M...

TheGrio Jan 16, 2026 0 3

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces criticisms for having no Black deputy mayors

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces criticisms for having no...

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Here’s why some say Trump’s threat to invoke Insurrection Act is so chilling

Here’s why some say Trump’s threat to invoke Insurrecti...

TheGrio Jan 15, 2026 0 4

‘Authoritarian’: Trump rebuked by civil rights leaders after saying ‘we shouldn’t even have an election’

‘Authoritarian’: Trump rebuked by civil rights leaders ...

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New poll shows Jasmine Crockett behind in Texas Senate election, but Black voters overwhelmingly back her

New poll shows Jasmine Crockett behind in Texas Senate ...

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Federal Judge Allows California To Use New Congressional Map

Federal Judge Allows California To Use New Congressiona...

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Trump threatens to invoke pre-Civil War Insurrection Act in Minneapolis after ICE shoots protester

Trump threatens to invoke pre-Civil War Insurrection Ac...

TheGrio Jan 15, 2026 0 4

Trump administration reverses Obama-era school lunch regulations on milk

Trump administration reverses Obama-era school lunch re...

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DOJ sees top resignations after Trump official declines to investigate ICE shooting of Renee Good

DOJ sees top resignations after Trump official declines...

TheGrio Jan 15, 2026 0 1

Entertainment

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

Test Your Knowledge: 20 Christmas Trivia Questions For ...

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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

What Happened To Wendy Williams? Why The TV Icon Deserv...

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NewsOne Crossword Puzzle Dec 9

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

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

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American Playwright Jeremy O. Harris Arrested In Japan: Here’s What We Know

American Playwright Jeremy O. Harris Arrested In Japan:...

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Life

Sports

From NIL to inspiration: How Rome Odunze helped build Adidas’ future of football cleats

From NIL to inspiration: How Rome Odunze helped build A...

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In a place like Pittsburgh, Mike Tomlin could never escape the shadow of race

In a place like Pittsburgh, Mike Tomlin could never esc...

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Black quarterbacks have historically rushed the most in the NFL. Not anymore.

Black quarterbacks have historically rushed the most in...

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Doubt Caleb Williams, Ben Johnson and the late-game Chicago Bears at your own peril

Doubt Caleb Williams, Ben Johnson and the late-game Chi...

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Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson is up for challenge of being a franchise star

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson is up for challenge...

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Mike Tomlin ‘deeply important’ to NFL’s inclusive hiring this century

Mike Tomlin ‘deeply important’ to NFL’s inclusive hirin...

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Black agents are taking over the NFL representation industry

Black agents are taking over the NFL representation ind...

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Donovan Mitchell diary: ‘There’s room for me to grow as a player’

Donovan Mitchell diary: ‘There’s room for me to grow as...

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Why Silicon Valley is really talking about fleeing California (it’s not the 5%)

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As highlighted Friday in the New York Post, the proposed wealth tax would hit fo...

Who gets to inherit the stars? A space ethicist on what we’re not talking about

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While it’s easy to romanticize space as an escape to a pristine frontier where p...

Giants hire John Harbaugh as head coach

Giants hire John Harbaugh as head coach

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John Harbaugh, the 63-year-old former head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, agreed...

L.A. County DA Hochman says employee was “wrongfully detained” by ICE

L.A. County DA Hochman says employee was “wrongfully de...

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Will a woman’s final moments, caught on tape, help prove she was murdered?

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This week on “Sunday Morning” (Jan. 18)

This week on “Sunday Morning” (Jan. 18)

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Mom confronts daughter’s suspected killer, is charged with assault

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Mustard credits tennis and healthy habits for his 120-pound weight loss journey

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Oprah once downed 17 shots to win a drinking contest, and Gayle King still can’t believe it

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Black women are building community as career doors quietly close

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Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) speaks during a news conference near the U.S. Capito...

Jill Scott clarifies Prince, not Chris Brown, is her King of Pop

Jill Scott clarifies Prince, not Chris Brown, is her Ki...

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Getty Images After seeing the fan backlash to her original answer, Scott took to...

Apple’s OLED, touchscreen MacBook Pro upgrade could be arriving sooner than we expected

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