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<title>Thiel Capital’s Jack Selby nabs stakes in hot startups like Etched through Arizona connections</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Selby’s VC firm, Copper Sky Capital, is currently raising a $300 million second fund, according to a regulatory filing. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Mark Zuckerberg tells staff that AI agents haven’t progressed as quickly as he’d hoped</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ At an internal meeting, the Meta CEO reportedly said that AI development efforts were not moving as quickly as anticipated. ]]></description>
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<title>Private space pilots are flying orbital missions for the US Space Force</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ True Anomaly and Rocket Lab are performing Top Gun-style satellite fly-bys for the U.S. military. ]]></description>
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<title>Politician who investigated spyware abuses had his phone hacked with Pegasus spyware</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ A government customer of NSO Group used the company’s Pegasus spyware to hack into the phone of a European politician, who at the time was serving on an EU committee tasked with investigating the spyware industry. ]]></description>
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<title>Last chance to apply — Startup Battlefield Australia applications close July 6</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/last-chance-to-apply-startup-battlefield-australia-applications-close-july-6</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ If you’re going to apply for Startup Battlefield Australia, now is the time. Applications close July 6, and once the deadline passes, the opportunity is gone. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>‘Is He Serious’: Trump Sparks Firestorm With Shocking Declaration Just Weeks After White House Suffered Humiliating Destruction</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/is-he-serious-trump-sparks-firestorm-with-shocking-declaration-just-weeks-after-white-house-suffered-humiliating-destruction</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Donald Trump is once again taking on the feel of a televised stage rather than a traditional seat of government. Weeks after an event turned the White House grounds into a live arena-style setting, a new large-scale production is being rolled out. It will center on teenage participants. (Photo by Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP via [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:00:08 -0400</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>‘Is, Serious’:, Trump, Sparks, Firestorm, With, Shocking, Declaration, Just, Weeks, After, White, House, Suffered, Humiliating, Destruction</media:keywords>
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<title>‘Get Off My Property!’: White Neighbor’s Airhorn Antics in Black Man’s Driveway Backfire as He Becomes Internet Famous</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/get-off-my-property-white-neighbors-airhorn-antics-in-black-mans-driveway-backfire-as-he-becomes-internet-famous</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ An unusual neighbor dispute has been unfolding in the driveway of Florida resident Justin Simeron. Now, thanks to his home security footage, a cantankerous older white man has become the subject of a viral social media moment. In a June 30 video posted on Threads, the older man wheeled his walker into Simeron’s driveway, which [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Malcolm D. Lee, Chloe Bailey, And Lucien Laviscount Pull Back The Curtain On Peacock’s ‘Strung’</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ One thing audiences have learned about Malcolm D. Lee over the past three decades is to expect the unexpected. While his name has become synonymous with films like The Best Man, Girls Trip, and Night School, his latest project marks the first time he’s stepped behind the camera for a psychological thriller. With Strung, the [...] ]]></description>
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<title>U.S.&#45;Iran talks pause for ayatollah’s funeral after claims of progress</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/us-iran-talks-pause-for-ayatollahs-funeral-after-claims-of-progress</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Negotiations between Iran and the U.S. will pause for a week for the funeral of Iran’s slain supreme leader, but President Trump, and mediators, say there’s been progress. ]]></description>
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<title>DOJ declines to turn over additional Epstein files, says redactions were appropriate</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/doj-declines-to-turn-over-additional-epstein-files-says-redactions-were-appropriate</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A federal judge last week ordered the Justice Department to turn over more files or explain why they were withheld. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:00:08 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Man killed at Florida Walmart after parking dispute as woman claims self&#45;defense</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/man-killed-at-florida-walmart-after-parking-dispute-as-woman-claims-self-defense</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Ft. Lauderdale, Florida (Adobe Stock Images) The woman involved remained at the scene and claimed she acted in self-defense. The Broward Sheriff’s Office is investigating. A man is dead after a dispute, allegedly over a parking space at a Walmart in North Lauderdale, Florida, escalated into a fatal shooting on June 30. Bart Diguglielmo, 62, [...] ]]></description>
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<title>The 2026 BET Awards posts highest ratings since 2019</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/the-2026-bet-awards-posts-highest-ratings-since-2019</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 28: (L-R) Durand Bernarr, Ari Lennox and George Clinton along with The Vanguard perform onstage during the 2026 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 28, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) The awards reported a 50% year-over-year growth in television impressions, as well as an [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Meet Yinka Ogunbiyi, the woman behind the world’s first hair braiding robot</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/meet-yinka-ogunbiyi-the-woman-behind-the-worlds-first-hair-braiding-robot</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Yinka Ogunbiyi. (Photo courtesy by HaloBraid) HaloBraid aims to cut braid appointments in half, ease the physical toll on stylists, and give Black women back their precious time.  When Janet Jackson starred alongside Tupac Shakur in the 1993 cult classic “Poetic Justice,” with her waist-length chunky box braids, she started something for a generation. Call [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:00:08 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>‘Excited and disappointed’: Jaylen Brown speaks out after trade to 76ers</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/excited-and-disappointed-jaylen-brown-speaks-out-after-trade-to-76ers</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – APRIL 26: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics looks on during warmups before game four of the Eastern Conference first round playoffs against the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena on April 26, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Massachusetts city sets curfew ahead of Cape Verde World Cup match</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/massachusetts-city-sets-curfew-ahead-of-cape-verde-world-cup-match</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Photo by Charlotte Wilson/Getty Images)Photo by: Charlotte Wilson / Getty Images Brockton, a suburb of Boston, has one of the largest Cape Verdean communities in the country. A Massachusetts city with one of the largest Cape Verdean communities in the U.S. will impose a temporary curfew during the night of Cape Verde’s World Cup match [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Where The Storms Don’t Follow: The Best Caribbean Destinations To Visit Year&#45;Round</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/where-the-storms-dont-follow-the-best-caribbean-destinations-to-visit-year-round</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Traveling to the Caribbean during hurricane season gets a bad reputation. While some destinations in the region warrant caution, the truth is that the entire region doesn’t fit a one-size-fits-all approach for traveling in the summer. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, and during this time, airfare and hotel prices fall, [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 01:00:08 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>A Road Trip Through The Black History America 250 Won’t Tell You</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/a-road-trip-through-the-black-history-america-250-wont-tell-you</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ As the country prepares to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, stories are missing in between the celebrations of fireworks or the reenactments at Yorktown. What’s missing is the story of how America was not built on just one set of hands. It was built, defended, escaped, sung about, and ultimately redefined by Black Americans whose names [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Fireworks Damaged Your Rental Car? Here’s What To Do Next</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/fireworks-damaged-your-rental-car-heres-what-to-do-next</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ While it’s not something you may anticipate, if you’re renting a car for your Fourth of July travel, it’s important to know what to do if fireworks damage your temporary vehicle.  Whether it’s due to a freak accident, some irresponsible kids, or fireworks set off in the wrong direction, car damage from the celebratory pyrotechnics [...] ]]></description>
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<title>BRDRS Founder On Building ‘Super App’ For Travelers Of Africa And The Caribbean</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/brdrs-founder-on-building-super-app-for-travelers-of-africa-and-the-caribbean</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Entertainment industry and marketing wiz Joy Martins is working to build something new but highly needed for travelers in Africa and the Caribbean. The BRDRS app bills itself as a one-stop resource for travelers — whether they’re visiting back home or exploring a new destination for the first time. The purpose of the app is [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Travel app Hopper to pay $35M in FTC settlement over ‘unfairly’ charging hidden fees</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/travel-app-hopper-to-pay-35m-in-ftc-settlement-over-unfairly-charging-hidden-fees</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Hopper will pay $35 million to settle FTC allegations that it used deceptive “dark patterns” to hide fees and mislead travelers about the costs and benefits of services. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:00:10 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Meta quietly launches vibe&#45;coded gaming app Pocket</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/meta-quietly-launches-vibe-coded-gaming-app-pocket</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Meta has quietly launched Pocket, an experimental AI app that lets users generate and share interactive mini games using text prompts. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:00:10 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>A warning sign about AI’s real cost, courtesy of Google and Amazon</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ AI has made it a lot harder for tech companies like Amazon and Google to deliver on their net-zero pledges. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:00:10 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Jersey Mike’s IPO illustrates how bad the AI hype has become</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Just for kicks, I took a look at Jersey Mike’s IPO documents. Surely a sandwich shop would have no need to mention AI. But low and behold. ]]></description>
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<title>IQM, Europe’s first public quantum company, admits the future of the tech is uncertain</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/iqm-europes-first-public-quantum-company-admits-the-future-of-the-tech-is-uncertain</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/iqm-europes-first-public-quantum-company-admits-the-future-of-the-tech-is-uncertain</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ IQM, a full-stack quantum company out of Finland, went public on the Nasdaq today at a valuation of about $1.9 billion. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:00:10 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Beats 4 Da Streets: 20 Classic Collabs By The Supafriends Clique</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/beats-4-da-streets-20-classic-collabs-by-the-supafriends-clique</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/beats-4-da-streets-20-classic-collabs-by-the-supafriends-clique</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Music in the 1990s felt at its peak, particularly with the soundscape coming from both hip-hop and R&amp;B. Amongst the many hitmakers formed a crew of all-stars who stretched, remixed, triple-layered and completely changed not only the mainstream sound in those particular genres, but the music industry as a whole. Through the serenading vocals of [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:00:18 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Beats, Streets:, Classic, Collabs, The, Supafriends, Clique</media:keywords>
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<title>Kirk Franklin Viral Clip Show One Thing: Grace Still Matters</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/kirk-franklin-viral-clip-show-one-thing-grace-still-matters</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/kirk-franklin-viral-clip-show-one-thing-grace-still-matters</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Source: Erika Goldring / Getty Kirk Franklin found himself in the middle of a viral moment after his Philadelphia concert was canceled because of severe weather. The gospel legend was supposed to headline the Gospel on Independence event during the Wawa Welcome America Festival, but lightning and heavy rain forced organizers to shut things down [...] ]]></description>
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<title>‘They Fight’ Is a Knockout Story of Redemption and Hope</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/they-fight-is-a-knockout-story-of-redemption-and-hope</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/they-fight-is-a-knockout-story-of-redemption-and-hope</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Source: John Lamparski / Getty In They Fight, the boxing ring is not simply a place where young men learn how to throw a punch. It is a sanctuary, a classroom and, for some, the first place where someone sees what they might become. The powerful new sports drama, streaming on Hulu July 17, centers on [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Video Allegedly Shows Pooh Shiesty Pressing Gucci Mane at Gunpoint</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/video-allegedly-shows-pooh-shiesty-pressing-gucci-mane-at-gunpoint</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/video-allegedly-shows-pooh-shiesty-pressing-gucci-mane-at-gunpoint</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Source: Newly released surveillance footage tied to the federal case against Pooh Shiesty is adding another explosive layer to the ongoing legal battle involving Gucci Mane. TRENDING: Kirk Franklin Heated After Man Says He &amp; Wife Are Going to Hell TRENDING: Jay-Z Drops Rare Interviews, Clips &amp; Lost Gems for 30th Celebration Prosecutors have reportedly [...] ]]></description>
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<title>The New Hotels Worth Planning A Trip Around This July</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/the-new-hotels-worth-planning-a-trip-around-this-july</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Some trips start with a cheap flight, while others start with a hotel so compelling that the destination follows. This month’s most interesting new and newly bookable stays have that pull, with properties that make a case for the trip through setting, service, design, food, or access. The list spans different budgets and travel styles, from [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:00:14 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Karamo Brown confirms he’s dating a ‘celebrity’ amid Jussie Smollett dating rumors</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/karamo-brown-confirms-hes-dating-a-celebrity-amid-jussie-smollett-dating-rumors</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/karamo-brown-confirms-hes-dating-a-celebrity-amid-jussie-smollett-dating-rumors</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Karamo Brown, Jussie Smollett. (Photo credit: Getty Images) Amid dating rumors with Jussie Smollett, Karamo Brown opens up about his new love and how he’s found “the one.”  Looks like romance might be in the air for Reality TV star Karamo Brown and actor Jussie Smollett. As rumors have taken over the timeline that the [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Danny Glover reveals that he’s living with Alzheimer’s disease: ‘I don’t feel like it’s the end of my life’</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/danny-glover-reveals-that-hes-living-with-alzheimers-disease-i-dont-feel-like-its-the-end-of-my-life</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Danny Glover attends the New Museum Spring Gala 2022 at Cipriani South Street on April 11, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images) The legendary actor and activist Danny Glover reveals he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2023 and opens up about life now. Danny Glover has revealed he has been [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>‘A lot happened’: Serayah gets real on Jacob Latimore split and why clairty is key in relationships</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/a-lot-happened-serayah-gets-real-on-jacob-latimore-split-and-why-clairty-is-key-in-relationships</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/a-lot-happened-serayah-gets-real-on-jacob-latimore-split-and-why-clairty-is-key-in-relationships</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Getty Images The couple dated for three years before splitting in 2023, but Serayah says they had a strong friendship before things took a different turn. Actress/singer Serayah has seen both sides of a public relationship, whether it be her present relationship with rapper Joey Bada$$ or her past relationship with actor/singer Jacob Latimore. As [...] ]]></description>
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<title>After four season run, ‘Godfather of Harlem’ to end with two&#45;hour series finale</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/after-four-season-run-godfather-of-harlem-to-end-with-two-hour-series-finale</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/after-four-season-run-godfather-of-harlem-to-end-with-two-hour-series-finale</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 09: Chris Brancato speaks onstage during the “Godfather Of Harlem” Season 4 FYC Event at Culver Theater on April 09, 2025 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Anna Webber/Getty Images for MGM+) The Forest Whitaker-led series about the rise and fall of Bumpy Johnson was MGM+’s flagship show. The end [...] ]]></description>
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<title>‘Could have lost my life’: Pregnant Washington mother recovering after dog attack forced doctors to induce labor for her newborn son</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/could-have-lost-my-life-pregnant-washington-mother-recovering-after-dog-attack-forced-doctors-to-induce-labor-for-her-newborn-son</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/could-have-lost-my-life-pregnant-washington-mother-recovering-after-dog-attack-forced-doctors-to-induce-labor-for-her-newborn-son</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Brandy Wilson (GoFundMe) Renee Wilson was due to give birth to her fourth child on the same day as the attack. Now she’s on the mend with cellulitis, a staph infection and other injuries. A Washington mother found herself in a harrowing situation as she was prepared to welcome a new bundle of joy into [...] ]]></description>
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<title>WhatsApp usernames are already raising impersonation red flags</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/whatsapp-usernames-are-already-raising-impersonation-red-flags</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/whatsapp-usernames-are-already-raising-impersonation-red-flags</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Meta says usernames improve privacy, but critics question whether its safeguards can prevent impersonation. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>After $18B IPO, Bending Spoons founder says success comes from minimizing luck</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/after-18b-ipo-bending-spoons-founder-says-success-comes-from-minimizing-luck</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/after-18b-ipo-bending-spoons-founder-says-success-comes-from-minimizing-luck</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The co-founders of Bending Spoons, the Italian company quietly buying beloved, ailing Internet brands, learned big lessons from their own startup’s failure. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Indian tech tycoon bets $30M of his own money to build AI alternative to Microsoft Office</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/indian-tech-tycoon-bets-30m-of-his-own-money-to-build-ai-alternative-to-microsoft-office</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/indian-tech-tycoon-bets-30m-of-his-own-money-to-build-ai-alternative-to-microsoft-office</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Neo is Bhavin Turakhia’s fifth venture and his latest involving enterprise software. This time he’s taking on Microsoft Office, Google Apps with AI. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Apple is reportedly planning new iPad Pro and MacBook Pro releases early next year</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/apple-is-reportedly-planning-new-ipad-pro-and-macbook-pro-releases-early-next-year</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/apple-is-reportedly-planning-new-ipad-pro-and-macbook-pro-releases-early-next-year</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Apple is readying several new iPad Pro tablets and a budget-friendly MacBook Pro, reports suggest. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Apple, reportedly, planning, new, iPad, Pro, and, MacBook, Pro, releases, early, next, year</media:keywords>
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<title>Bending Spoons defies SaaS slump, surges 40% on first day of trading</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/bending-spoons-defies-saas-slump-surges-40-on-first-day-of-trading</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/bending-spoons-defies-saas-slump-surges-40-on-first-day-of-trading</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The company has grown rapidly by acquiring and revamping last-generation tech brands like AOL, Eventbrite, Evernote, Meetup, and Vimeo. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Nvidia competitor Etched hits $5B valuation, $1B in sales for AI chip</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/nvidia-competitor-etched-hits-5b-valuation-1b-in-sales-for-ai-chip</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/nvidia-competitor-etched-hits-5b-valuation-1b-in-sales-for-ai-chip</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Nvidia AI chip competitor Etched says it has already booked $1 billion under contract for the inference systems powered by its chip. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 01:00:13 -0400</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Nvidia, competitor, Etched, hits, 5B, valuation, 1B, sales, for, chip</media:keywords>
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<title>Google introduces a faster, cheaper image generator with Nano Banana 2 Lite</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/google-introduces-a-faster-cheaper-image-generator-with-nano-banana-2-lite</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/google-introduces-a-faster-cheaper-image-generator-with-nano-banana-2-lite</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Google is updating its image generator to make it faster and cheaper, making it a more useful tool for creators looking to make AI content. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 01:00:13 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Google, introduces, faster, cheaper, image, generator, with, Nano, Banana, Lite</media:keywords>
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<title>Clicks shows off its BlackBerry&#45;inspired phone in a new hands&#45;on video</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/clicks-shows-off-its-blackberry-inspired-phone-in-a-new-hands-on-video</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/clicks-shows-off-its-blackberry-inspired-phone-in-a-new-hands-on-video</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A new video shows the final production version of the upcoming Clicks Communicator, a BlackBerry-like smartphone that runs modern apps. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 01:00:13 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Realta Fusion generates electricity directly from a fusion reaction, an apparent first</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/realta-fusion-generates-electricity-directly-from-a-fusion-reaction-an-apparent-first</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/realta-fusion-generates-electricity-directly-from-a-fusion-reaction-an-apparent-first</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ “We can take power from a plasma,” Kieran Furlong, co-founder and CEO of Realta Fusion, told TechCrunch. The milestone shows “what’s possible,” he added. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 01:00:13 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>The DeepMind trio who built a poker AI are now making money for quant hedge funds</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/the-deepmind-trio-who-built-a-poker-ai-are-now-making-money-for-quant-hedge-funds</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/the-deepmind-trio-who-built-a-poker-ai-are-now-making-money-for-quant-hedge-funds</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ EquiLibre Technologies, a Prague-based AI lab founded by three ex-DeepMind researchers, is now valued at more than $500 million. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 01:00:13 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Mark Your Calendar, Report Says This Is The Cheapest Week To Travel This Summer</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/mark-your-calendar-report-says-this-is-the-cheapest-week-to-travel-this-summer</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/mark-your-calendar-report-says-this-is-the-cheapest-week-to-travel-this-summer</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ If you’re still trying to lock down affordable airfare for a last-minute trip, a recent report shares the cheapest time to travel this summer – and where to go. Travel fares search engine and comparison site Skyscanner released “The Smarter Summer Report” earlier this month. It shares major insights for travelers still wanting to make [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 01:00:13 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Labelle Reunites For A ‘Nightbirds’ Tribute In NYC [RECAP]</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/labelle-reunites-for-a-nightbirds-tribute-in-nyc-recap</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/labelle-reunites-for-a-nightbirds-tribute-in-nyc-recap</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Lawrence Sumulong / © Lincoln Center Being in command of an audience over the span of decades is no easy feat, yet somehow the surviving ladies of Labelle have made it look that way for well over 60 years and counting. Starting as a quartet back when they were still getting the lineup and group [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 01:00:13 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>US Embassy Issues Stark Warning Against Jet Ski Rentals In The Bahamas</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/us-embassy-issues-stark-warning-against-jet-ski-rentals-in-the-bahamas</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/us-embassy-issues-stark-warning-against-jet-ski-rentals-in-the-bahamas</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The U.S. Embassy in Nassau is urging Americans to avoid renting jet skis in The Bahamas after a series of deadly accidents, serious injuries, and reported sexual assaults involving some beach vendors and watercraft operators. The embassy said U.S. citizens face risks from rogue operators who solicit tourists near beaches, the cruise port, and small [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:00:13 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Deion Sanders proclaims himself ‘cancer free’ one year after bladder cancer diagnosis</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ FRISCO, TEXAS – JULY 09: Head coach Deion Sanders of the Colorado Buffaloes speaks with the media during the Big 12 Media Days at The Ford Center at The Star on July 09, 2025 in Frisco, Texas. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) The Colorado head coach documented his journey on social media, including a lengthy [...] ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Deion, Sanders, proclaims, himself, ‘cancer, free’, one, year, after, bladder, cancer, diagnosis</media:keywords>
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<title>Former NFL star Chris Johnson reveals ALS diagnosis</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/former-nfl-star-chris-johnson-reveals-als-diagnosis</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Chris Johnson. (Photo credit: Getty Images/Good Morning America screenshot) Former NFL running back star Chris Johnson and his wife, Brittany, open up about life with ALS a year after he was diagnosed. A year ago, former NFL player Chris Johnson could scoop up his kids. Now, speaking through a device, he’s revealing the heartbreaking reason [...] ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Former, NFL, star, Chris, Johnson, reveals, ALS, diagnosis</media:keywords>
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<title>Black leaders applaud Supreme Court ruling that takes blow to Trump’s attempt to restrict mail&#45;in voting</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/black-leaders-applaud-supreme-court-ruling-that-takes-blow-to-trumps-attempt-to-restrict-mail-in-voting</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/black-leaders-applaud-supreme-court-ruling-that-takes-blow-to-trumps-attempt-to-restrict-mail-in-voting</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ (Photo: Getty Images) “These rare victories should energize everyone to show up at the polls this November and vote, because if we do, we can and we will stop this tyrannical administration,” said NAACP President Derrick Johnson. The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday dealt another major blow to President Donald Trump‘s attempt to severely restrict mail-in voting [...] ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Black, leaders, applaud, Supreme, Court, ruling, that, takes, blow, Trump’s, attempt, restrict, mail-in, voting</media:keywords>
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<title>‘We’re competing with Jordan?’ Angela Simmons reveals how Pastry Sneakers evolved into a $75M brand on par with Jordan Brand</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/were-competing-with-jordan-angela-simmons-reveals-how-pastry-sneakers-evolved-into-a-75m-brand-on-par-with-jordan-brand</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/were-competing-with-jordan-angela-simmons-reveals-how-pastry-sneakers-evolved-into-a-75m-brand-on-par-with-jordan-brand</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 28: Angela Simmons attend as a Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation host Angel Ball 2024 at Cipriani Wall Street on October 28, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation) The sneaker company launched by Simmons and her sister, Vanessa, became a staple in late-2000s [...] ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>‘We’re, competing, with, Jordan’, Angela, Simmons, reveals, how, Pastry, Sneakers, evolved, into, 75M, brand, par, with, Jordan, Brand</media:keywords>
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<title>‘I like a little distance’: Best&#45;selling author Kennedy Ryan shares the significance behind her pen name and why she keeps boundaries</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/i-like-a-little-distance-best-selling-author-kennedy-ryan-shares-the-significance-behind-her-pen-name-and-why-she-keeps-boundaries</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/i-like-a-little-distance-best-selling-author-kennedy-ryan-shares-the-significance-behind-her-pen-name-and-why-she-keeps-boundaries</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 09: Kennedy Ryan attends Swooning From Book To Film during the 2026 Tribeca Festival the at SVA Theater on June 09, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Tribeca Festival) The acclaimed author has kept her government name a secret from fans as her career [...] ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>‘I, like, little, distance’:, Best-selling, author, Kennedy, Ryan, shares, the, significance, behind, her, pen, name, and, why, she, keeps, boundaries</media:keywords>
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<title>Vibe coding platform Base44 launches own model as AI startups seek defensibility</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/vibe-coding-platform-base44-launches-own-model-as-ai-startups-seek-defensibility</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/vibe-coding-platform-base44-launches-own-model-as-ai-startups-seek-defensibility</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Wix-owned vibe coding platform Base44 has started rolling out its own AI model — with hopes that it will eventually outperform frontier models. ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Vibe, coding, platform, Base44, launches, own, model, startups, seek, defensibility</media:keywords>
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<title>Crypto exchange OKX wants AI agents to hire and pay each other</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/crypto-exchange-okx-wants-ai-agents-to-hire-and-pay-each-other</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/crypto-exchange-okx-wants-ai-agents-to-hire-and-pay-each-other</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ OKX is bringing together payments, identity and reputation into a marketplace for AI agents. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:00:17 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Crypto, exchange, OKX, wants, agents, hire, and, pay, each, other</media:keywords>
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<title>The AI jobs debate just got messier</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/the-ai-jobs-debate-just-got-messier</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/the-ai-jobs-debate-just-got-messier</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A new report finds “high-intensity AI adopters” saw headcount increase 10.2%. Among those companies, entry-level headcount rose by 12%, countering the rhetoric that AI kills junior jobs.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:00:17 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>The, jobs, debate, just, got, messier</media:keywords>
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<title>The Lasting Impact of Kirk Franklin on Gospel Music</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/the-lasting-impact-of-kirk-franklin-on-gospel-music</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Source: @nia_noelle / Reach Media Few artists have transformed a genre quite like gospel icon Kirk Franklin. When he emerged on the music scene in the early 1990s, gospel music was already rich with tradition, but Franklin introduced a fresh new sound with modern energy, and cultural relevance that put gospel music on a new [...] ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>The, Lasting, Impact, Kirk, Franklin, Gospel, Music</media:keywords>
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<title>Beyoncé’s Top Performances that Shifted the Culture</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/beyonces-top-performances-that-shifted-the-culture</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Source: Parkwood Entertainment / Live Nation There’s no denying that Beyoncé is one of the most influential artists of modern times, and when she takes the stage it’s rarely just a performance. Over the course of her career, she has transformed live apperances into culture moments that spark conversation, inspire trends on social media, and [...] ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Beyoncé’s, Top, Performances, that, Shifted, the, Culture</media:keywords>
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<title>Barbados And The Blue Zone: Why This Caribbean Island Has One Of The Highest Populations Of People Over 100</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/barbados-and-the-blue-zone-why-this-caribbean-island-has-one-of-the-highest-populations-of-people-over-100</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/barbados-and-the-blue-zone-why-this-caribbean-island-has-one-of-the-highest-populations-of-people-over-100</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The easternmost island in the Caribbean, Barbados, may be small, but it offers locals and visitors access to some of the world’s most incredible beaches, marine life, and culinary traditions. The island also offers something less tangible but far more valuable: the keys to longevity. Barbados consistently ranks among the countries with the highest per [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 01:00:14 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Barbados, And, The, Blue, Zone:, Why, This, Caribbean, Island, Has, One, The, Highest, Populations, People, Over, 100</media:keywords>
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<title>Traveling To South Africa? Here’s What To Know About The June 30 Protests</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/traveling-to-south-africa-heres-what-to-know-about-the-june-30-protests</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/traveling-to-south-africa-heres-what-to-know-about-the-june-30-protests</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ South Africa is preparing for possible demonstrations and localized disruptions on June 30 after anti-immigrant groups called for what they described as a “national shutdown.” The South African government says June 30, 2026, will remain a normal working day, but officials have warned that violence, intimidation, vigilantism, xenophobia, hate speech, misinformation, and attempts to block [...] ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Traveling, South, Africa, Here’s, What, Know, About, The, June, Protests</media:keywords>
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<title>From Tributes To Vocal Masterclasses, Here Are The Best 2026 BET Awards Performances</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/from-tributes-to-vocal-masterclasses-here-are-the-best-2026-bet-awards-performances</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/from-tributes-to-vocal-masterclasses-here-are-the-best-2026-bet-awards-performances</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Source: Christopher Polk / Getty BET Awards continues to nail performances after 25 years. While other award shows often feel like a series of acceptance speeches broken up by musical numbers, BET has always understood that the stage is the main event. The performances become memes, group chat topics, and cultural moments that people revisit [...] ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>From, Tributes, Vocal, Masterclasses, Here, Are, The, Best, 2026, BET, Awards, Performances</media:keywords>
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<title>‘Oh My God, B—ch, I’m Gagging!’ Teyana Taylor Gets Emotional As Idol Janet Jackson Crowns Her BET’s ‘Icon Of The Year’</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/oh-my-god-bch-im-gagging-teyana-taylor-gets-emotional-as-idol-janet-jackson-crowns-her-bets-icon-of-the-year</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/oh-my-god-bch-im-gagging-teyana-taylor-gets-emotional-as-idol-janet-jackson-crowns-her-bets-icon-of-the-year</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Source: Kevin Winter / Getty Teyana Taylor was in tears as she accepted the ‘Icon Of The Year’ honor at the 2026 BET Awards from Janet Jackson. Teyana, a proud Janet fan, couldn’t believe her idol was presenting her with the achievement. Dressed in a backless cobalt blue dress, she ran to the stage to embrace Janet, who [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Twista Facing Prison Time After Alleged $440K Tax Debt</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/twista-facing-prison-time-after-alleged-440k-tax-debt</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/twista-facing-prison-time-after-alleged-440k-tax-debt</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Source: Barry Brecheisen / Getty Twista has found himself in legal trouble over allegations that he failed to pay his federal income taxes over several years. The Chicago rapper pleaded not guilty in federal court after being charged with five counts of willfully failing to pay income taxes. The charges stem from tax years spanning [...] ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Twista, Facing, Prison, Time, After, Alleged, 440K, Tax, Debt</media:keywords>
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<title>Fat Joe Scores Court Win As Judge Sanctions Opposing Attorney</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/fat-joe-scores-court-win-as-judge-sanctions-opposing-attorney</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/fat-joe-scores-court-win-as-judge-sanctions-opposing-attorney</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Source: Kevin Mazur / Getty Fat Joe just picked up a significant victory in his ongoing legal battle. A federal judge has sanctioned the attorney representing his former hype man, calling out the lawyer’s conduct during the discovery process and ordering additional steps as the case moves forward. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Anthropic and Gov. Newsom forge deal allowing California government to use Claude at half price</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/anthropic-and-gov-newsom-forge-deal-allowing-california-government-to-use-claude-at-half-price</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/anthropic-and-gov-newsom-forge-deal-allowing-california-government-to-use-claude-at-half-price</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ As Anthropic forges a closer relationship with the state of California, the federal government has made an enemy out of the OpenAI rival. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:00:18 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Watch out, Amazon: The Kobo eReader now has a Goodreads rival</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/watch-out-amazon-the-kobo-ereader-now-has-a-goodreads-rival</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/watch-out-amazon-the-kobo-ereader-now-has-a-goodreads-rival</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Kobo users can now automatically sync their reading progress to StoryGraph, making it easier to track books, reading stats, and challenges without relying on Amazon’s Goodreads. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:00:18 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Watch, out, Amazon:, The, Kobo, eReader, now, has, Goodreads, rival</media:keywords>
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<title>Waymo and Uber quietly part ways in Phoenix</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/waymo-and-uber-quietly-part-ways-in-phoenix</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/waymo-and-uber-quietly-part-ways-in-phoenix</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Uber said it is readying the launch of a separate autonomous vehicle partnership in the city, but did not name the partner. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:00:18 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Gemini’s personalized AI image generation is now free for US users</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/geminis-personalized-ai-image-generation-is-now-free-for-us-users</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/geminis-personalized-ai-image-generation-is-now-free-for-us-users</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Google is expanding Gemini’s personalized AI image generation to eligible free users in the U.S., allowing the chatbot to create images based on your interests and data from connected Google apps. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:00:18 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Gemini’s, personalized, image, generation, now, free, for, users</media:keywords>
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<title>Chamath Palihapitiya raises $135M Series A for his AI coding startup, takes CEO role</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/chamath-palihapitiya-raises-135m-series-a-for-his-ai-coding-startup-takes-ceo-role</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/chamath-palihapitiya-raises-135m-series-a-for-his-ai-coding-startup-takes-ceo-role</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ VCs remain thirsty to fund AI coding startups. This one, founded by investor, Chamath Palihapitiya, is no exception. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:00:18 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Youth Pastor Sent His Wife to a 1,200&#45;Foot Cliff for a Sunrise Photo — Twenty Years Later He’s In Handcuffs, Then Did the Unthinkable While In Custody</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/youth-pastor-sent-his-wife-to-a-1200-foot-cliff-for-a-sunrise-photo-twenty-years-later-hes-in-handcuffs-then-did-the-unthinkable-while-in-custody</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/youth-pastor-sent-his-wife-to-a-1200-foot-cliff-for-a-sunrise-photo-twenty-years-later-hes-in-handcuffs-then-did-the-unthinkable-while-in-custody</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A former Arizona youth pastor who investigators say pushed his wife off a 1,200-foot cliff to her death 20 years ago was arrested, charged with murder and insurance fraud and then reportedly died in custody before the victim’s family ever got their day in court. David Vander Meer, 49, was arrested on Monday, June 22 [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:00:16 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>‘Take Her to the Cleaners!’: Brad Pitt Scores Major Legal Victory Against Ex&#45;Wife Angelina Jolie as Fans Say Her ‘Spiteful Move’ Backfired</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/take-her-to-the-cleaners-brad-pitt-scores-major-legal-victory-against-ex-wife-angelina-jolie-as-fans-say-her-spiteful-move-backfired</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/take-her-to-the-cleaners-brad-pitt-scores-major-legal-victory-against-ex-wife-angelina-jolie-as-fans-say-her-spiteful-move-backfired</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Brad Pitt might have the upper hand in the latest round of the bitter divorce battle with ex Angelina Jolie. The two have been separated longer than they were together and married. Their union produced six children, many of whom have distanced themselves from their dad. The estrangement led several of their six children to [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Democrat Hijacks a SNAP Fraud Hearing — Pulls Out a Photo and Blows the Lid Off the ‘Crook’ Behind Trump’s Green Water and Dying Ducks</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/democrat-hijacks-a-snap-fraud-hearing-pulls-out-a-photo-and-blows-the-lid-off-the-crook-behind-trumps-green-water-and-dying-ducks</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/democrat-hijacks-a-snap-fraud-hearing-pulls-out-a-photo-and-blows-the-lid-off-the-crook-behind-trumps-green-water-and-dying-ducks</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Rep. James Walkinshaw (D-VA) used a House Oversight Committee hearing nominally focused on SNAP fraud to instead grill USDA Inspector General John Walk on his qualifications before pivoting to a prop-assisted takedown of an actual Trump-connected contractor accused of fraud. The first-term Democratic Virginia congressman opened his questioning period in the June 25 session by [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:00:16 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>‘Close to Death’: Trump Struggles to Walk on Live TV, Barely Catches His Breath as he Responds, But Snaps When He Sees the Reporter He Doesn’t Like </title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/close-to-death-trump-struggles-to-walk-on-live-tv-barely-catches-his-breath-as-he-responds-but-snaps-when-he-sees-the-reporter-he-doesnt-like</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/close-to-death-trump-struggles-to-walk-on-live-tv-barely-catches-his-breath-as-he-responds-but-snaps-when-he-sees-the-reporter-he-doesnt-like</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ For years, Donald Trump projected an image of strength and stamina, insisting he was in peak physical condition despite persistent public scrutiny over his age and health. Now, a series of highly scrutinized public appearances is fueling fresh questions. Cameras have captured moments where Trump appears short of breath while speaking to reporters, prompting widespread [...] ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>‘Close, Death’:, Trump, Struggles, Walk, Live, TV, Barely, Catches, His, Breath, Responds, But, Snaps, When, Sees, the, Reporter, Doesn’t, Like </media:keywords>
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<title>‘It’s the Worst I’ve Ever Seen’: Trump’s Grand Celebration Takes a Brutal Turn When Tribute to Melania Steals the Spotlight for All the Wrong Reasons</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/its-the-worst-ive-ever-seen-trumps-grand-celebration-takes-a-brutal-turn-when-tribute-to-melania-steals-the-spotlight-for-all-the-wrong-reasons</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/its-the-worst-ive-ever-seen-trumps-grand-celebration-takes-a-brutal-turn-when-tribute-to-melania-steals-the-spotlight-for-all-the-wrong-reasons</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Donald Trump has spent a decade measuring his worth in bodies, both crowds and the women around him. From the moment he descended that golden escalator in 2015, crowd size became his currency. It was his ultimate proof that America loved him more than anyone who came before. MAGA followers have also pointed to his [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:00:16 -0400</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>‘It’s, the, Worst, I’ve, Ever, Seen’:, Trump’s, Grand, Celebration, Takes, Brutal, Turn, When, Tribute, Melania, Steals, the, Spotlight, for, All, the, Wrong, Reasons</media:keywords>
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<title>The Best Red Carpet Looks From The 2026 BET Awards</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/the-best-red-carpet-looks-from-the-2026-bet-awards</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/the-best-red-carpet-looks-from-the-2026-bet-awards</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Tonight, Black Hollywood took to Peacock Theater in Los Angeles for the 2026 BET Awards, an annual celebration of the best in Black entertainment. Hosted by comedian Druski, the show will feature performances from entertainers including Cardi B and Kehlani, who will both perform at ESSENCE Festival this weekend. But first, the red carpet had [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:00:16 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>The, Best, Red, Carpet, Looks, From, The, 2026, BET, Awards</media:keywords>
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<title>U.S. official says talks will resume after Iran threatens to walk away</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/us-official-says-talks-will-resume-after-iran-threatens-to-walk-away</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/us-official-says-talks-will-resume-after-iran-threatens-to-walk-away</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Iran launched drone and missile attacks targeting Kuwait and Bahrain on Sunday after the U.S. and Iran traded attacks earlier over the weekend. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:00:16 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>U.S., official, says, talks, will, resume, after, Iran, threatens, walk, away</media:keywords>
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<title>6/28/2026: Betting on War; The Looting of Cambodia</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/6282026-betting-on-war-the-looting-of-cambodia</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/6282026-betting-on-war-the-looting-of-cambodia</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ First, high win rate of bets on military operations a likely sign of insider trading. Then, a report on Cambodia tracking down looted antiquities. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:00:16 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>6282026:, Betting, War, The, Looting, Cambodia</media:keywords>
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<title>Videos show U.S. rescue team pull mother, baby from rubble in Venezuela</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/videos-show-us-rescue-team-pull-mother-baby-from-rubble-in-venezuela</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/videos-show-us-rescue-team-pull-mother-baby-from-rubble-in-venezuela</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Hundreds of U.S. search and rescue workers are on the ground in Venezuela after deadly quakes struck the South American nation. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:00:16 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Videos, show, U.S., rescue, team, pull, mother, baby, from, rubble, Venezuela</media:keywords>
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<title>California law targeting loud streaming ads takes effect on July 1</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/california-law-targeting-loud-streaming-ads-takes-effect-on-july-1</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/california-law-targeting-loud-streaming-ads-takes-effect-on-july-1</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Streaming ads might be getting a lot quieter. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:00:16 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>California, law, targeting, loud, streaming, ads, takes, effect, July</media:keywords>
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<title>Why Wall Street thinks US memory maker Micron is the next Nvidia</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/why-wall-street-thinks-us-memory-maker-micron-is-the-next-nvidia</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/why-wall-street-thinks-us-memory-maker-micron-is-the-next-nvidia</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Eager to find more public AI-related companies that may do as well as Nvidia, Wall Street investors think they’ve found a winner with Micron. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 21:00:15 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Why, Wall, Street, thinks, memory, maker, Micron, the, next, Nvidia</media:keywords>
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<title>Govee’s smart nugget ice maker makes every iced drink feel like a luxury</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/govees-smart-nugget-ice-maker-makes-every-iced-drink-feel-like-a-luxury</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/govees-smart-nugget-ice-maker-makes-every-iced-drink-feel-like-a-luxury</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ For some people, the ice in a beverage is almost as important as the drink itself. That’s the audience Govee had in mind when designing its latest ice maker, the GoveeLife Smart Nugget Ice Maker Pro. This $500 premium smart home gadget is aimed at those who crave what’s called “the good ice,” the soft, chewable [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 21:00:15 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Govee’s, smart, nugget, ice, maker, makes, every, iced, drink, feel, like, luxury</media:keywords>
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<title>Writer Ian Bogost says ‘The Small Stuff’ can help us reclaim our lives from too much convenience</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/writer-ian-bogost-says-the-small-stuff-can-help-us-reclaim-our-lives-from-too-much-convenience</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/writer-ian-bogost-says-the-small-stuff-can-help-us-reclaim-our-lives-from-too-much-convenience</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Has Silicon Valley been building the wrong things? ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 21:00:15 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Writer, Ian, Bogost, says, ‘The, Small, Stuff’, can, help, reclaim, our, lives, from, too, much, convenience</media:keywords>
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<title>TechCrunch Mobility: All eyes on Tesla FSD</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/techcrunch-mobility-all-eyes-on-tesla-fsd</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/techcrunch-mobility-all-eyes-on-tesla-fsd</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, how AI is playing a part. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 21:00:15 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>TechCrunch, Mobility:, All, eyes, Tesla, FSD</media:keywords>
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<title>Ford rehires ‘gray beard’ engineers after AI falls short</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/ford-rehires-gray-beard-engineers-after-ai-falls-short</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/ford-rehires-gray-beard-engineers-after-ai-falls-short</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ “Mistakenly we thought that by just introducing artificial intelligence … that would produce a high-quality product.” ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 21:00:15 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Ford, rehires, ‘gray, beard’, engineers, after, falls, short</media:keywords>
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<title>Indian payments chief thinks AI will be heavily involved in next era of digital payment growth</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/indian-payments-chief-thinks-ai-will-be-heavily-involved-in-next-era-of-digital-payment-growth</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/indian-payments-chief-thinks-ai-will-be-heavily-involved-in-next-era-of-digital-payment-growth</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Dilip Asbe said that newer UPI apps could be more competitive with a viable commercial model ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 09:00:13 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Indian, payments, chief, thinks, will, heavily, involved, next, era, digital, payment, growth</media:keywords>
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<title>Instagram is testing more ways to customize ‘Your Algorithm’</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/instagram-is-testing-more-ways-to-customize-your-algorithm</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/instagram-is-testing-more-ways-to-customize-your-algorithm</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Instagram users could soon see more ways to tune their content. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 09:00:13 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Instagram, testing, more, ways, customize, ‘Your, Algorithm’</media:keywords>
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<title>Johnny Gill at 60: The R&amp;amp;B Legend on Growth, Gratitude, and more.</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/johnny-gill-at-60-the-rb-legend-on-growth-gratitude-and-more</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/johnny-gill-at-60-the-rb-legend-on-growth-gratitude-and-more</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Source: Leon Bennett / Getty Some artists fade. Others evolve. Johnny Gill belongs firmly in the second group. At 60 years old, the New Edition powerhouse and solo star is doing something rare in this industry: slowing down on purpose and finding joy in the moment. In a recent sit-down, the legendary vocalist opened up [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 09:00:13 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Johnny, Gill, 60:, The, R&amp;B, Legend, Growth, Gratitude, and, more.</media:keywords>
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<title>Kevon Edmonds Steps Back Into the Spotlight at BET 2026</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/kevon-edmonds-steps-back-into-the-spotlight-at-bet-2026</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/kevon-edmonds-steps-back-into-the-spotlight-at-bet-2026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Source: Paras Griffin / Getty At BET 2026, R&amp;B legend Kevon Edmonds sat down with Jasmine Sanders of the DL Hughley Show to discuss his solo return, his daring cover of Sade’s “No Ordinary Love,” and his refusal to let his God-given gift go unused. He confirmed more music is on the way—without leaving After [...] ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Kevon, Edmonds, Steps, Back, Into, the, Spotlight, BET, 2026</media:keywords>
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<title>Homegrown Is The Rooftop Party You Don’t Want To Miss During Essence Fest Weekend</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/homegrown-is-the-rooftop-party-you-dont-want-to-miss-during-essence-festweekend</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/homegrown-is-the-rooftop-party-you-dont-want-to-miss-during-essence-festweekend</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Every year, Essence Festival of Culture invites over 500,000 people to New Orleans, the home of over 350,000 local residents. Whether you’re flying in or live in the wards, a single-day ticket holder or spending the entire weekend with us, knowing what’s going down within the community is just as important as the Superdome. All [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 05:00:19 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Homegrown, The, Rooftop, Party, You, Don’t, Want, Miss, During, Essence, Fest Weekend</media:keywords>
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<title>Op&#45;Ed: The Party We Built, The Bill Has Come Due</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/op-ed-the-party-we-built-the-bill-has-come-due</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/op-ed-the-party-we-built-the-bill-has-come-due</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The ballot box is an economic instrument—and Black America is living the proof. The numbers don’t lie, even when we wish they would. Black unemployment sits at 7.5 percent, the highest it’s been in years. More than 400,000 Black workers are out of a job. The Voting Rights Act, the crown jewel of the civil [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 05:00:19 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Op-Ed:, The, Party, Built, The, Bill, Has, Come, Due</media:keywords>
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<title>How Tia Mowry ‘Manifested’ Her New Relationship</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/how-tia-mowry-manifested-her-new-relationship</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/how-tia-mowry-manifested-her-new-relationship</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ We told you Tia Mowry was off the market again, and now she’s actually talking about it. The beauty, who is on the promo trail for her new Lifetime movie, Single Black Tenant, spoke with Talia Parkinson on Today Show Radio on Sirius XM about revealing, on Instagram, that she has found love again. “I [...] ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>How, Tia, Mowry, ‘Manifested’, Her, New, Relationship</media:keywords>
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<title>Networking In NOLA: How To Find Your Next Opportunity At ESSENCE Festival</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/networking-in-nola-how-to-find-your-next-opportunity-at-essence-festival</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/networking-in-nola-how-to-find-your-next-opportunity-at-essence-festival</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In today’s economy, not only is your network your net worth, but it’s also a means of survival. Who you know, where you spend your time, and what you do with those precious moments outside of work may end up costing you big time in the long run. Whether you’re in search of a job, [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 05:00:19 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Networking, NOLA:, How, Find, Your, Next, Opportunity, ESSENCE, Festival</media:keywords>
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<title>Patientce Foster On Managing Cardi B, Her ESSENCE Fest Debut, And The Business Of Cultural Strategy</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/patientce-foster-on-managing-cardi-b-her-essence-fest-debut-and-the-business-of-cultural-strategy</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/patientce-foster-on-managing-cardi-b-her-essence-fest-debut-and-the-business-of-cultural-strategy</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Cardi B will take center stage at this year’s ESSENCE Festival of Culture in New Orleans for her debut performance at The Party With a Purpose—marking a major cultural moment for one of music’s most influential voices. Behind this moment is Patientce Foster, Cardi B’s talent manager and creative director, who has quietly spent the [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 05:00:19 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Patientce, Foster, Managing, Cardi, Her, ESSENCE, Fest, Debut, And, The, Business, Cultural, Strategy</media:keywords>
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<title>Kagan puts Trump’s most inflammatory remarks about Haitians into Supreme Court record</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/kagan-puts-trumps-most-inflammatory-remarks-about-haitians-into-supreme-court-record</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/kagan-puts-trumps-most-inflammatory-remarks-about-haitians-into-supreme-court-record</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Getty Images On Thursday, the Supreme Court ruled in a 6-3 majority to allow the Department of Homeland Security to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for roughly 350,000 migrants from Haiti and Syria Justice Elena Kagan put President Donald Trump’s most racist and inflammatory remarks over the last decade about Haitians into permanent record Thursday, blasting [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 05:00:19 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Kagan, puts, Trump’s, most, inflammatory, remarks, about, Haitians, into, Supreme, Court, record</media:keywords>
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<title>Mother Khadijah Farrakhan, wife of Minister Louis Farrakhan, dies at age 90</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/mother-khadijah-farrakhan-wife-of-minister-louis-farrakhan-dies-at-age-90</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/mother-khadijah-farrakhan-wife-of-minister-louis-farrakhan-dies-at-age-90</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ N365205 03: Nation of Islam leader Minister Louis Farrakhan’s wife, Mother Khadijah Farrakhan waves after being introduced at “Saviours” Day 2000″ in Chicago February 27, 2000. (Photo by Tim Boyle) The Farrakhans were married for 72 years, and after Louis Farrakhan organized and spoke at the 1995 Million Man March, she took the stage at [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 05:00:19 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Missy Elliott cries, Druski C&#45;walks and Jermaine Dupri calls on Black creators to take control at Culture Creators brunch</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/missy-elliott-cries-druski-c-walks-and-jermaine-dupri-calls-on-black-creators-to-take-control-at-culture-creators-brunch</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/missy-elliott-cries-druski-c-walks-and-jermaine-dupri-calls-on-black-creators-to-take-control-at-culture-creators-brunch</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Instagram/ Culture Creators The 10th annual Culture Creators Innovators &amp; Leaders Awards Brunch brought prayer, performance, humor and a clear reminder to protect Black creative spaces during BET Awards week. The Culture Creators brunch opened with a prayer. Before the performances, the speeches, and star-studded honorees, gospel artist Erica Campbell helped set the tone for [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Twista faces five years in prison after pleading guilty to $440K in tax evasion</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/twista-faces-five-years-in-prison-after-pleading-guilty-to-440k-in-tax-evasion</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/twista-faces-five-years-in-prison-after-pleading-guilty-to-440k-in-tax-evasion</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ XX arrives at the BET Hip Hop Awards 2018 at Fillmore Miami Beach on October 6, 2018 in Miami Beach, Florida. The Chicago rapper behind “Overnight Celebrity,” “Slow Jamz” and guest features for Do or Die and others reportedly did not pay income taxes between 2019 and 2023. Chicago rapper Twista is facing a lengthy [...] ]]></description>
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<title>I visited Baltimore for AFRAM. Here’s why I’ll be back.</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/i-visited-baltimore-for-afram-heres-why-ill-be-back</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Mount Vernon neighborhood in Baltimore, Maryland. Photo credit: Jason Varney From waterfront views and local restaurants to museums and AFRAM, here’s what made my first trip to Charm City a memorable one. Before my first trip to Baltimore, I knew the city through its history, headlines and reputation. I arrived to cover AFRAM’s 50th anniversary [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Eric Bellinger Pulls Up to the BET Awards 2026 Straight Off Tour</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/eric-bellinger-pulls-up-to-the-bet-awards-2026-straight-off-tour</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/eric-bellinger-pulls-up-to-the-bet-awards-2026-straight-off-tour</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Source: Leon Bennett / Getty Eric Bellinger didn’t ease into BET Awards weekend. He landed off a plane, came fresh from a tour stop, and pulled up to one of the biggest nights in Black music without missing a beat. Catching up with Jasmine Sanders from the DL Hughley Show on the red carpet, the [...] ]]></description>
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<title>King and Domani Carry The Family Legacy Forward At The BET Awards</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/king-and-domani-carry-the-family-legacy-forward-at-the-bet-awards</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/king-and-domani-carry-the-family-legacy-forward-at-the-bet-awards</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Source: Nykieria Chaney / Getty When King and Domani—sons of T.I. and Tiny—pulled up to the BET Awards media room, the energy was easy and full of love. Two brothers, both artists, both entrepreneurs, sat down to talk music, business, and family. What came through most was a clear sense of purpose. These young men [...] ]]></description>
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<title>KEM on Faith, Connection, and the Voice That Moves a Generation</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/kem-on-faith-connection-and-the-voice-that-moves-a-generation</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/kem-on-faith-connection-and-the-voice-that-moves-a-generation</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Source: Leon Bennett / Getty Some voices don’t just play in the background of our lives. They become the soundtrack. For more than two decades, KEM has been that voice for millions, the warm, unmistakable sound that carries us through first dances, late-night drives, and the quiet moments when we need music to say what [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Kenny Burns Talks Music Toxicity &amp;amp; Hip Hop’s Future at BET</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/kenny-burns-talks-music-toxicity-hip-hops-future-at-bet</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/kenny-burns-talks-music-toxicity-hip-hops-future-at-bet</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Source: Leon Bennett / Getty ✕ At the 2026 BET Awards, culture veteran Kenny Burns argued that today’s young generation is the first without a real “soundtrack” to their lives. He linked music toxicity, social media overload, and shrinking career ambitions, while celebrating 26 years of Black excellence and his son’s first award show. We [...] ]]></description>
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<title>The War and Treaty Reclaim Country Music’s Black Roots at BET 2026</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/the-war-and-treaty-reclaim-country-musics-black-roots-at-bet-2026</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/the-war-and-treaty-reclaim-country-musics-black-roots-at-bet-2026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Source: Leon Bennett / Getty At BET 2026, Michael and Tanya Trotter—known as The War and Treaty—sat down with Jasmine Sanders to discuss Black country music history, their Maryland love story, and their new album, The Story of Michael and Tanya. Their core message: Black artists built country music, and the genre has always been [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Eric Benét Speaks His Truth: Black Ownership, Wellness, and More</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/eric-benet-speaks-his-truth-black-ownership-wellness-and-more</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/eric-benet-speaks-his-truth-black-ownership-wellness-and-more</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Source: Leon Bennett / Getty hen Eric Benét sat down with Jasmine Sanders of the DL Hughley Show at the BET Awards, the conversation never stayed in one lane. The R&amp;B veteran came ready to talk music, but he also brought hard questions about ownership, honesty, and the quiet struggles too many Black men carry [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Young Dro Is Back—And He’s Pouring Into the Next Generation</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/young-dro-is-backand-hes-pouring-into-the-next-generation</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Source: Paras Griffin / Getty At the BET Awards, Young Dro pulled up to The Rickey Smiley Morning Show and got candid about the work that means the most to him right now: mentoring Black youth in Clayton County, breaking the silence around mental health, celebrating five years of sobriety, and lining up new music [...] ]]></description>
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<title>The fittest founder in the room got cancer. Here’s how he used AI to fight back.</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/the-fittest-founder-in-the-room-got-cancer-heres-how-he-used-ai-to-fight-back</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/the-fittest-founder-in-the-room-got-cancer-heres-how-he-used-ai-to-fight-back</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ When confronted with cancer, Connor Christou fed everything tied tied to his regime — blood results, scan data, wearable output, journal entries — into Claude. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 21:00:16 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Asian AI startups launch Mythos&#45;like  models as Anthropic’s export ban drags on</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/asian-ai-startups-launch-mythos-like-models-as-anthropics-export-ban-drags-on</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/asian-ai-startups-launch-mythos-like-models-as-anthropics-export-ban-drags-on</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ New models are launching in Asia that promise Mythos-like capabilities without fear of an export ban. U.S. AI labs may never recover this enormous market. ]]></description>
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<title>SoftBank’s CEO isn’t the only one with questions about Elon Musk’s orbital data center hype</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/softbanks-ceo-isnt-the-only-one-with-questions-about-elon-musks-orbital-data-center-hype</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/softbanks-ceo-isnt-the-only-one-with-questions-about-elon-musks-orbital-data-center-hype</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Not everyone is buying Elon Musk’s vision for orbital data centers. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 21:00:16 -0400</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>SoftBank’s, CEO, isn’t, the, only, one, with, questions, about, Elon, Musk’s, orbital, data, center, hype</media:keywords>
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<title>Apple Vision Pro exec is reportedly leaving for OpenAI</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/apple-vision-pro-exec-is-reportedly-leaving-for-openai</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/apple-vision-pro-exec-is-reportedly-leaving-for-openai</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Paul Meade, the Apple vice president in charge of the Vision Pro headset, is reportedly leaving the company to join OpenAI’s hardware team. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 21:00:16 -0400</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Apple, Vision, Pro, exec, reportedly, leaving, for, OpenAI</media:keywords>
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<title>Corgi, the buzzy Y Combinator&#45;backed insurance tech startup, says it didn’t steal an open source product</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/corgi-the-buzzy-y-combinator-backed-insurance-tech-startup-says-it-didnt-steal-an-open-source-product</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/corgi-the-buzzy-y-combinator-backed-insurance-tech-startup-says-it-didnt-steal-an-open-source-product</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Corgi became embroiled in controversy when Papermark accused it of stealing its software. Corgi says it did not, raising new questions about vibe coding. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 09:00:14 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Trump Admin releases Anthropic  Mythos to be used by more than 100 US companies, agencies</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/trump-admin-releases-anthropic-mythos-to-be-used-by-more-than-100-us-companies-agencies</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/trump-admin-releases-anthropic-mythos-to-be-used-by-more-than-100-us-companies-agencies</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Over 100 companies and government agencies are reportedly authorized to use Mythos 5, including their non-American employees. ]]></description>
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<title>FTC gives Musk the OK to acquire SpaceX alumni startup Mesh</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/ftc-gives-musk-the-ok-to-acquire-spacex-alumni-startup-mesh</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/ftc-gives-musk-the-ok-to-acquire-spacex-alumni-startup-mesh</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Mesh came out of stealth in February with a $50 million Series A. ]]></description>
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<title>Salt of Salt&#45;N&#45;Pepa Talks 50 Years of Hip Hop, New Album &amp;amp; More</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/salt-of-salt-n-pepa-talks-50-years-of-hip-hop-new-album-more</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/salt-of-salt-n-pepa-talks-50-years-of-hip-hop-new-album-more</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Source: Bauer-Griffin / Getty At the BET Awards 2026, Salt of the legendary Salt-N-Pepa pulled up and gave us one of the realest conversations of the night. The icon spoke openly about a culture she helped build—where it started, how far it has traveled, and where she hopes it goes next. It was honest, celebratory, [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Raheem DeVaughn on Rebirth, Ownership, and the Power of a Second Act</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/raheem-devaughn-on-rebirth-ownership-and-the-power-of-a-second-act</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/raheem-devaughn-on-rebirth-ownership-and-the-power-of-a-second-act</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Source: Eugenia R. Washington / Getty At the BET Awards 2026, Jasmine Sanders of the DL Hughley Show sat down with R&amp;B mainstay Raheem DeVaughn for a conversation that felt less like a red carpet check-in and more like a moment of reflection. The singer arrived dressed for the occasion, carrying himself like a man [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Kendra Anderson Is Making Caviar For The People</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/kendra-anderson-is-making-caviar-for-the-people</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ In 2023, Kendra Anderson did something that should have been simple, but changed everything: she searched Google for caviar. She was sitting on her couch in Chicago during COVID, craving something she’d once accessed fairly easily through wholesale suppliers. But this time, her results showed that there was not a single nationally distributed Black-owned caviar [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Groomed For Love: Matthew And Shannon Secretly Eloped In Vegas—Then Celebrated With Everyone They Love In Atlanta</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/groomed-for-love-matthew-and-shannon-secretly-eloped-in-vegasthen-celebrated-with-everyone-they-love-in-atlanta</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/groomed-for-love-matthew-and-shannon-secretly-eloped-in-vegasthen-celebrated-with-everyone-they-love-in-atlanta</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Growing up, Matthew didn’t believe marriage would be part of his story. He rarely saw Black gay men in loving, committed relationships. There weren’t many examples in his own life, and he didn’t see couples that looked like him on television either. So, over time, he came to accept a different vision for his future. [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Suede: Men’s Experience Brings Conversations, Community, And Car Culture To ESSENCE Festival 2026</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/suede-mens-experience-brings-conversations-community-and-car-culture-to-essence-festival-2026</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/suede-mens-experience-brings-conversations-community-and-car-culture-to-essence-festival-2026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Suede: Men’s Experience returns to the ESSENCE Festival of Culture with another weekend dedicated to Black men and the conversations shaping their lives today. Taking place inside the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center from July 3 through July 5, the daytime destination will feature discussions covering style, wellness, finance, community, and personal growth, alongside appearances [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Buttigieg targeted by fake report to child protective services</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/buttigieg-targeted-by-fake-report-to-child-protective-services</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/buttigieg-targeted-by-fake-report-to-child-protective-services</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Michigan State Police said law enforcement and Child Protective Services confirmed a report against Pete Buttigieg was unsubstantiated and false. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Iran live updates: US conducts strikes on Iran over Strait of Hormuz drone attack</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/iran-live-updates-us-conducts-strikes-on-iran-over-strait-of-hormuz-drone-attack</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/iran-live-updates-us-conducts-strikes-on-iran-over-strait-of-hormuz-drone-attack</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ U.S. forces conducted strikes on Iran on Friday in response to the Iranian drone strike on a Singapore-flagged cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, according to CENTCOM. ]]></description>
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<title>Ohio mother questions ‘fairness’ of justice system after son’s killer avoids life sentence</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/ohio-mother-questions-fairness-of-justice-system-after-sons-killer-avoids-life-sentence</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/ohio-mother-questions-fairness-of-justice-system-after-sons-killer-avoids-life-sentence</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Screenshot/WKYC Channel 3 Latisa Perryman confronted the man who killed her 20-year-old son, saying no prison term could ever equal the life her family lost. One year after her son was shot and killed at Euclid Beach Park in Cleveland, Ohio, Latisa Perryman faced the man who killed him and wondered why he still had [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Haiti didn’t need to win the World Cup to make history</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/haiti-didnt-need-to-win-the-world-cup-to-make-history</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/haiti-didnt-need-to-win-the-world-cup-to-make-history</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JUNE 19: Haiti fans cheer in the stands before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C match between Brazil and Haiti at Philadelphia Stadium on June 19, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images) OPINION: Les Grenadiers may be disqualified, but their return to the World Cup gave Haitians something [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Our favorite ‘producer’ of ‘Love Island USA’ is Mike Gauyo</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/our-favorite-producer-of-love-island-usa-is-mike-gauyo</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Mike Gauyo. (Photo credit: Eric Strong) TV writer Mike Gauyo opens up to theGrio about his hit “Love Island USA” skits and all of the drama on the hit dating series. In case you haven’t heard, there’s a fresh season of “Love Island USA” currently underway in Fiji. While many are tuning in to watch [...] ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Our, favorite, ‘producer’, ‘Love, Island, USA’, Mike, Gauyo</media:keywords>
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<title>Zaire Wade, oldest son of Dwyane Wade, arrested on felony domestic violence charge</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/zaire-wade-oldest-son-of-dwyane-wade-arrested-on-felony-domestic-violence-charge</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/zaire-wade-oldest-son-of-dwyane-wade-arrested-on-felony-domestic-violence-charge</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 22: Zaire Wade attends Netflix’s special screening of “The Redeem Team” at TUDUM Theater on September 22, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Netflix) Cops were called to a Burbank, CA, residence early Sunday morning and found the 24-year-old with a woman who had suffered lacerations to [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Tia Mowry believes ‘manifestation’ led her to finding love again: ‘He’s so wonderful’</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/tia-mowry-believes-manifestation-led-her-to-finding-love-again-hes-so-wonderful</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/tia-mowry-believes-manifestation-led-her-to-finding-love-again-hes-so-wonderful</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 26: Tia Mowry attends the Premiere of Netflix’s “Swapped” at Netflix Tudum Theater on April 26, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images) Mowry divorced her husband, Cory Hardict, in 2022 after a 14-year marriage, but can’t stop gushing about her new man after taking time to [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Want To Eat Your Way Through Black Boston? Start In These Neighborhoods</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/want-to-eat-your-way-through-black-boston-start-in-these-neighborhoods</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Boston’s exciting Black food scene isn’t hard to find, especially if you know the best neighborhoods for tapping into it.  A fixture destination of New England, Boston’s culinary offerings are typically highlighted as seafood and Italian American cuisine. Clam chowder, fresh oysters, lobster rolls, and the mom-and-pop restaurants of Little Italy all come to mind. [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 01:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>This Notable Black&#45;Owned D.C. Hotel Could Become A Marriott Property — Here’s What We Know</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/this-notable-black-owned-dc-hotel-could-become-a-marriott-property-heres-what-we-know</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/this-notable-black-owned-dc-hotel-could-become-a-marriott-property-heres-what-we-know</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Salamander Hotels &amp; Resorts may be getting its Washington, D.C. property into business with Marriott.  The news was reported by the Washington Business Journal earlier this week. Details on the Salamander DC potentially partnering with the major hospitality behemoth are sparse. However, there are reportedly talks of the Salamander gem rebranding as a Marriott property. Serial [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 01:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Gary G Thang Talks Brotherhood, ‘Lot Patrol’ &amp;amp; More At The BET Awards</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/gary-g-thang-talks-brotherhood-lot-patrol-more-at-the-bet-awards</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/gary-g-thang-talks-brotherhood-lot-patrol-more-at-the-bet-awards</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Source: Andrew J Cunningham / Getty Meet Officer Eric, the Pastor with a Badge “Lot Patrol” gathers a roster of headlining Black comedians to play a crew of security guards, and each one comes with a twist. G Thang’s character carries a calling few cops can claim. “My character, Officer Eric, I play a pastor,” [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Cast Of Diarra From Detroit Shine At The 2026 BET Awards</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/cast-of-diarra-from-detroit-shine-at-the-2026-bet-awards</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/cast-of-diarra-from-detroit-shine-at-the-2026-bet-awards</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Source: Leon Bennett / Getty Series creator and star Diarra, alongside Brian Clark, who plays the unforgettable Mr. The Tea, opened up about Season 2, the hard work behind the scenes, and what makes their show a standout in a crowded entertainment landscape. ✕ A Second Season Built on Grit Now in its second season, [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Tone Stith on Freedom, Faith, and Personal Album at 2026 BET Awards</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/tone-stith-on-freedom-faith-and-personal-album-at-2026-bet-awards</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/tone-stith-on-freedom-faith-and-personal-album-at-2026-bet-awards</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Source: Aaron J. Thornton / Getty Tone Stith stood out for more than his smooth sound. Between laughs about his last name and heartfelt reflections on his journey, the singer-songwriter opened up about the most personal project of his career, the mentors who shaped his voice, and what it truly means to be free as [...] ]]></description>
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<title>BET President Louis Carr On Leading The Culture Forward</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/bet-president-louis-carr-on-leading-the-culture-forward</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/bet-president-louis-carr-on-leading-the-culture-forward</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Source: Leon Bennett / Getty At the BET Awards 2026, Jasmine Sanders of the DL Hughley Show sat down with the one and only Louis Carr, President of BET. The conversation moved beyond the celebration to something deeper: where BET has been, where it’s headed, and why this moment matters so much for the culture. [...] ]]></description>
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<title>These Comedians Are Making America Laugh Again With ‘Lot Patrol’</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/these-comedians-are-making-america-laugh-again-with-lot-patrol</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/these-comedians-are-making-america-laugh-again-with-lot-patrol</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Comedy is making a comeback, and three familiar faces are leading the charge. At the BET Awards, the cast of the network’s newest sitcom, “Lot Patrol,” brought their signature energy and a whole lot of laughs while talking about the show they hope will put real comedy back at the center of television. With TK [...] ]]></description>
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<title>A Fatal Feud Between Mother And Son Garners Split Reactions</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/a-fatal-feud-between-mother-and-son-garners-split-reactions</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/a-fatal-feud-between-mother-and-son-garners-split-reactions</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Bill Oxford As much as we’re taught in the Black community that family should always stick together, many of us can attest to having intense arguments with siblings, cousins, in-laws and especially one or both parents. However, while it’s perfectly understood that we won’t always see eye-to-eye, the path towards overcoming any dispute is what [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Why everyone from OpenAI to SpaceX is building their own chips (and turning up the heat on Nvidia)</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/why-everyone-from-openai-to-spacex-is-building-their-own-chips-and-turning-up-the-heat-on-nvidia</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/why-everyone-from-openai-to-spacex-is-building-their-own-chips-and-turning-up-the-heat-on-nvidia</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Nvidia has dominated the AI chip market for years, but the era of total dependence might be ending.   OpenAI just shared its plans to spice things up with Jalapeño, its custom inference chip built with Broadcom, joining Google, Apple, and SpaceX in a growing list of companies building their way out of single-supplier risk. The goal is less of a [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:00:12 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Russian hackers were behind $2.5 billion hack of Jaguar Land Rover: Report</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/russian-hackers-were-behind-25-billion-hack-of-jaguar-land-rover-report</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/russian-hackers-were-behind-25-billion-hack-of-jaguar-land-rover-report</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The hack on car giant Jaguar Land Rover last year was one the most disrupting, damaging, and costly hacks of the last few years. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:00:12 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>OpenAI limits GPT&#45;5.6 rollout after government request, says restrictions shouldn’t be the norm</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/openai-limits-gpt-56-rollout-after-government-request-says-restrictions-shouldnt-be-the-norm</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/openai-limits-gpt-56-rollout-after-government-request-says-restrictions-shouldnt-be-the-norm</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ “We don’t believe this kind of government access process should become the long-term default,” says OpenAI. “It keeps the best tools from users, developers, enterprises, cyber defenders, and global partners who need them.” ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:00:12 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>OpenAI poaches Uber India chief to lead its biggest market outside the US</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/openai-poaches-uber-india-chief-to-lead-its-biggest-market-outside-the-us</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/openai-poaches-uber-india-chief-to-lead-its-biggest-market-outside-the-us</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The hire marks OpenAI’s latest push into India, expanding offices, partnerships and hiring. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:00:12 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Novak Djokovic has a new job —  advisor to private equity firm General Atlantic</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/novak-djokovic-has-a-new-job-advisor-to-private-equity-firm-general-atlantic</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/novak-djokovic-has-a-new-job-advisor-to-private-equity-firm-general-atlantic</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ General Atlantic has tapped tennis legend Novak Djokovic to serve as a global strategic advisor. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:00:12 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Blue Ivy Threw Up The Roc Sign And Our Timelines Have Been Lit Ever Since</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/blue-ivy-threw-up-the-roc-sign-and-our-timelines-have-been-lit-ever-since</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/blue-ivy-threw-up-the-roc-sign-and-our-timelines-have-been-lit-ever-since</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Source: Theo Wargo / Getty Blue Ivy threw up the Roc sign, and our timelines have been lit ever since. The 13-year-old joined her dad Jay-Z as he celebrated the 30th anniversary of Reasonable Doubt, the album that launched one of hip-hop’s most influential careers on June 25. To mark the milestone, Jay-Z returned to New [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:00:06 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>31 Black &amp;amp; Brown Celebs You Didn’t Know Share Kids</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/31-black-brown-celebs-you-didnt-know-share-kids</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/31-black-brown-celebs-you-didnt-know-share-kids</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Source: Patrick McMullan / Getty Celebrity relationships don’t always last forever, but many famous exes remain connected through the children they share. Over the years, some of the biggest names in music, sports, television, and film have built families together, creating celebrity pairings that fans may have forgotten about, or never realized happened in the [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Lil Durk’s Attorney Says Even Law Enforcement Is Telling Him “Free Durk”</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/lil-durks-attorney-says-even-law-enforcement-is-telling-him-free-durk</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/lil-durks-attorney-says-even-law-enforcement-is-telling-him-free-durk</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Source: Prince Williams / Getty Lil Durk’s remains behind bars as he continues fighting his federal murder-for-hire case. During Lyrical Lemonade’s Summer Smash Festival, Durk’s attorney, Drew Findling, caught up with Dometi Pongo and provided an update on the Chicago rapper’s legal battle. According to Findling, he’s been working around the clock to secure Durk’s [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Justice, Voting Rights &amp;amp; Black Legacy Wins | Sybil Wilkes “What We Need To Know”</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/justice-voting-rights-black-legacy-wins-sybil-wilkes-what-we-need-to-know</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/justice-voting-rights-black-legacy-wins-sybil-wilkes-what-we-need-to-know</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ✕ Sybil Wilkes: What We Need To Know Today Sybil Wilkes returns with what we need to know, starting with a heartbreaking case out of Missouri. Prominent civil rights attorneys are standing with the family of 19-year-old Savion McConnell, an unarmed Black teenager killed by law enforcement last month. Witnesses say Savion had his hands [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:00:06 -0400</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Justice, Voting, Rights, Black, Legacy, Wins, Sybil, Wilkes, “What, Need, Know”</media:keywords>
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<title>Notting Hill Carnival: Your Guide To Carnival In London</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/notting-hill-carnival-your-guide-to-carnival-in-london</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/notting-hill-carnival-your-guide-to-carnival-in-london</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Notting Hill Carnival is one of London’s most important cultural celebrations and one of Europe’s largest Carnival events. Held every year during a long weekend in late August, the festival turns the streets of West London into a public celebration of Caribbean culture, music, food, dance, mas, steelpan, and sound system culture. Its roots stretch [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:00:08 -0400</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Notting, Hill, Carnival:, Your, Guide, Carnival, London</media:keywords>
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<title>Why You Should Already Be Booking Fall 2026 Flights</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/why-you-should-already-be-booking-fall-2026-flights</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/why-you-should-already-be-booking-fall-2026-flights</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ It’s time for travelers to catch a break on their wallets for cheap travel, and luckily, we found it for the fall. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that U.S. city airfares have spiked by more than 26% over the past year due to rising fuel costs. Despite higher fares, travel demand [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:00:08 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>YouTube Shorts are getting even shorter with an update that lets you double the playback speed</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/youtube-shorts-are-getting-even-shorter-with-an-update-that-lets-you-double-the-playback-speed</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/youtube-shorts-are-getting-even-shorter-with-an-update-that-lets-you-double-the-playback-speed</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ YouTube Shorts is getting a makeover. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>The White House is asking OpenAI to slow roll the release of its new model over safety concerns</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/the-white-house-is-asking-openai-to-slow-roll-the-release-of-its-new-model-over-safety-concerns</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/the-white-house-is-asking-openai-to-slow-roll-the-release-of-its-new-model-over-safety-concerns</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ OpenAI reportedly plans to share its newest model, GPT 5.6, with a select group of partners instead of with the broader public. The reason: the Trump administration told it to. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>What To Expect At ESSENCE Film Festival, From Exclusive Premieres To Star&#45;Powered Conversations</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/what-to-expect-at-essence-film-festival-from-exclusive-premieres-to-star-powered-conversations</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/what-to-expect-at-essence-film-festival-from-exclusive-premieres-to-star-powered-conversations</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Film lovers will have plenty to look forward to during this year’s ESSENCE Festival of Culture. Returning to the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center from July 3 through July 5, the ESSENCE Film Festival once again puts Black storytellers front and center with a lineup featuring exclusive screenings, cast conversations, first looks, and opportunities audiences [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:00:10 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Iran strikes vessel in Strait of Hormuz amid debate over “transit fees”</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/iran-strikes-vessel-in-strait-of-hormuz-amid-debate-over-transit-fees</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/iran-strikes-vessel-in-strait-of-hormuz-amid-debate-over-transit-fees</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps struck a cargo ship near Oman on Thursday, further complicating the Iran-U.S. negotiations. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:00:10 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>U.S. men suffer first 2026 World Cup loss, 3&#45;2 to Turkey before knockout round</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/us-men-suffer-first-2026-world-cup-loss-3-2-to-turkey-before-knockout-round</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/us-men-suffer-first-2026-world-cup-loss-3-2-to-turkey-before-knockout-round</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The U.S. men’s team had already clinched its spot in the Round of 32, the knockout round, with its 2-0 win over Australia on Friday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:00:10 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>‘It’s completely out of bounds’: Democrat launches Linda McMahon impeachment effort</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/its-completely-out-of-bounds-democrat-launches-linda-mcmahon-impeachment-effort</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/its-completely-out-of-bounds-democrat-launches-linda-mcmahon-impeachment-effort</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Bonamici wants to impeach over McMahon’s dismantling the Education Department. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:00:10 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>‘It’s, completely, out, bounds’:, Democrat, launches, Linda, McMahon, impeachment, effort</media:keywords>
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<title>Aaliyah to be honored by Missy Elliott during Essence Fest tribute</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/aaliyah-to-be-honored-by-missy-elliott-during-essence-fest-tribute</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/aaliyah-to-be-honored-by-missy-elliott-during-essence-fest-tribute</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ (Photos: Getty Images, Mika-photography, CC BY-SA 3.0) The tribute comes as part of a 30-year anniversary celebration of Aaliyah’s second studio album, “One in a Million.” Missy Elliott will honor her late collaborator and friend Aaliyah at this year’s Essence Festival. Essence announced this week that its upcoming festival lineup will include a tribute to [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:00:10 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Black travelers are leaving the group chat behind this summer as solo travel rises </title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/black-travelers-are-leaving-the-group-chat-behind-this-summer-as-solo-travel-rises</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/black-travelers-are-leaving-the-group-chat-behind-this-summer-as-solo-travel-rises</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ (Photo credit: Adobe Stock Images) BLK dating app releases the 2026 “BLK Summer Travel Report” detailing how and why Black travelers are venturing out.  Black travelers, once hard-pressed to get the trip out of the group chat, appear to be ditching the group trips and baecations altogether in favor of going it alone. Just in [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:00:10 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>LaVar Ball announces split from wife of 30 years</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/lavar-ball-announces-split-from-wife-of-30-years</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ CHINO, CA – SEPTEMBER 02: (L-R) Lonzo Ball, LaMelo Ball, Tina Ball, LaVar Ball and LiAngelo Ball attend Melo Ball’s 16th Birthday on September 2, 2017 in Chino, California. (Photo by Joshua Blanchard/Getty Images for Crosswalk Productions )Photo by: Joshua Blanchard / Getty Images The entrepreneur and father of LaMelo Ball, Lonzo Ball, and LiAngelo Ball said [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:00:10 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Sheila Johnson’s Salamander DC hotel could soon become a Marriott property</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/sheila-johnsons-salamander-dc-hotel-could-soon-become-a-marriott-property</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/sheila-johnsons-salamander-dc-hotel-could-soon-become-a-marriott-property</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 10: Sheila Johnson attends the opening night of Terence Blanchard’s “Champion” at The Metropolitan Opera House on April 10, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images) The luxury hotel may join Marriott’s portfolio as owners look to tap into the company’s global customer base and loyalty [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:00:10 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>‘An attack on change’: T&#45;Pain reflects on Jay&#45;Z’s ‘D.O.A.’ and the initial criticism towards AutoTune</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/an-attack-on-change-t-pain-reflects-on-jay-zs-doa-and-the-initial-criticism-towards-autotune</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/an-attack-on-change-t-pain-reflects-on-jay-zs-doa-and-the-initial-criticism-towards-autotune</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ (Photos: Getty Images) The Tallahassee artist said it took him time to see Jay-Z’s perspective after he was dissed on the song “D.O.A (Death of Auto-Tune).” When Jay-Z dropped his track “D.O.A. (Death of Auto-Tune) “in 2009, T-Pain recalls struggling with the diss from a rapper whom he admired. “That sucked,” T-Pain said. “I’m a [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:00:10 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>‘An, attack, change’:, T-Pain, reflects, Jay-Z’s, ‘D.O.A.’, and, the, initial, criticism, towards, AutoTune</media:keywords>
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<title>The Smart Window: How To Book The Caribbean During Hurricane Season</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/the-smart-window-how-to-book-the-caribbean-during-hurricane-season</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/the-smart-window-how-to-book-the-caribbean-during-hurricane-season</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Traveling to the Caribbean during the Atlantic hurricane season can be a hot take. Some travelers avoid the region during the season, which runs from June 1 to November 30. Others visit with precaution and a plan, or by traveling to the countries that are generally safe during the season. The truth is that it’s possible [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 01:00:06 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>The, Smart, Window:, How, Book, The, Caribbean, During, Hurricane, Season</media:keywords>
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<title>Deadly Venezuela Earthquake Leaves Travelers Facing Airport Closures, Safety Warnings</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/deadly-venezuela-earthquake-leaves-travelers-facing-airport-closures-safety-warnings</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/deadly-venezuela-earthquake-leaves-travelers-facing-airport-closures-safety-warnings</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A deadly earthquake in Venezuela has killed at least 164 people and injured nearly 1,000 after two powerful quakes struck northern Venezuela on Wednesday, June 24, leaving major damage in and around Caracas and coastal La Guaira state. Reuters reported that a magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit about 100 miles west of Caracas on Wednesday, followed [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 01:00:06 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Tia Mowry Gushes Over Her Man Javon’e: ‘His Emotional Intelligence Is Amazing’</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/tia-mowry-gushes-over-her-man-javone-his-emotional-intelligence-is-amazing</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/tia-mowry-gushes-over-her-man-javone-his-emotional-intelligence-is-amazing</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Source: Jason Mendez / Getty We have all been eyeing Tia Mowry’s new mane because he has her glowing like no other.  Tia Mowry was the latest guest on SiriusXM’s “Today Show Radio” – where she spilled everything about her new boyfriend, who she says she “manifested last year.” The Sister Sister alum named her [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 01:00:06 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Tamar Braxton &amp;amp; Ms. E Are Back Serving Food, Family &amp;amp; Funny Moments In Season 2 Of Cleo TV’s ‘Cooking Sessions With Tamar &amp;amp; Ms. E’</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/tamar-braxton-ms-e-are-back-serving-food-family-funny-moments-in-season-2-of-cleo-tvs-cooking-sessions-with-tamar-ms-e</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/tamar-braxton-ms-e-are-back-serving-food-family-funny-moments-in-season-2-of-cleo-tvs-cooking-sessions-with-tamar-ms-e</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Source: Courtesy / CLEO TV If you have ever watched Tamar Braxton and her mother, Evelyn “Ms. E” Braxton, together for more than five minutes, then you already know the food is only part of the entertainment. The second season of Cooking Sessions With Tamar &amp; Ms. E returns soon to Cleo TV. Check out [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 01:00:06 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Leslie Jones Highlights A Huge Hollywood Issue With SNL Typecast Story</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/leslie-jones-highlights-a-huge-hollywood-issue-with-snl-typecast-story</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/leslie-jones-highlights-a-huge-hollywood-issue-with-snl-typecast-story</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Sean Zanni Typecasting in Hollywood is a tricky slope to steer, particularly because it can happen to anyone. During the Oscars press run earlier this year for example, nominated actress Kate Hudson openly spoke out about previously being pigeonholed into a steady flow of rom-coms; Star Wars lead Mark Hamill told a similar story to [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 01:00:06 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>DL Hughley: Black Love Of Country &amp;amp; Hard Truths</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/dl-hughley-black-love-of-country-hard-truths</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/dl-hughley-black-love-of-country-hard-truths</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ✕ D.L. Hughley: What Does It Mean To Love America? In this Notes From The GED Section, D.L. Hughley unpacks a viral moment from scholar Eddie Glaude Jr., who said he does not love America and never has. That admission stops D.L. in his tracks, because he believes most Black people have wrestled with that [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 01:00:06 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Hughley:, Black, Love, Country, Hard, Truths</media:keywords>
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<title>a16z&#45;backed Base Power is offering cheaper electricity to the power grid that needs it most</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/a16z-backed-base-power-is-offering-cheaper-electricity-to-the-power-grid-that-needs-it-most</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/a16z-backed-base-power-is-offering-cheaper-electricity-to-the-power-grid-that-needs-it-most</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Base Power is skipping the PJM’s troubled interconnection queue by placing its batteries at people’s homes, offering backup services in exchange. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:00:10 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Notion Mail shuts down amid agent takeover</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/notion-mail-shuts-down-amid-agent-takeover</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/notion-mail-shuts-down-amid-agent-takeover</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The company said it is discontinuing its email inbox in favor of its AI agent offering as users are increasingly handing over the reins of their email to the agents. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:00:10 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Notion, Mail, shuts, down, amid, agent, takeover</media:keywords>
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<title>Polymarket says hackers stole users’ funds</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/polymarket-says-hackers-stole-users-funds</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/polymarket-says-hackers-stole-users-funds</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The prediction market giant Polymarket said it’s refunding users who had funds stolen due to a third-party breach. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:00:10 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Polymarket, says, hackers, stole, users’, funds</media:keywords>
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<title>Xbox follows Apple with price increases </title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/xbox-follows-apple-with-price-increases</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/xbox-follows-apple-with-price-increases</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The company says the increases are being driven by rising memory and console storage prices, with costs more than 2.5x higher than previous levels. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:00:10 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Xbox, follows, Apple, with, price, increases </media:keywords>
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<title>Patronus AI lands $50M to build ‘digital worlds’ that stress&#45;test AI agents</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/patronus-ai-lands-50m-to-build-digital-worlds-that-stress-test-ai-agents</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/patronus-ai-lands-50m-to-build-digital-worlds-that-stress-test-ai-agents</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Agent-testing startup Patronus AI, founded by former Meta AI researchers, is experiencing nearly insatiable demand, its investor says. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:00:10 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>No Milli Vanilli, No Problem: Kash Patel’s Girlfriend, Alexis Wilkins Will Perform At Trump’s Struggle Freedom 250 Rally</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/no-milli-vanilli-no-problem-kash-patels-girlfriend-alexis-wilkins-will-perform-at-trumps-struggle-freedom-250-rally</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/no-milli-vanilli-no-problem-kash-patels-girlfriend-alexis-wilkins-will-perform-at-trumps-struggle-freedom-250-rally</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Chip Somodevilla / Alexis Wilkins / Kash Patel Donald Trump’s struggle Freedom 250 MAGA Rally/concert has found its musical act: none other than Kash Patel’s girlfriend, Alexis Wilkins. Yup, you read that correctly: DEI Hire FBI Director Kash Patel’s MAGA girlfriend will be bringing her “Musical talents” to Trump’s great MAGA Rally, which is now [...] ]]></description>
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<title>XXL Freshman Class Of 2026: An Old Head’s Guide To The New Wave Of Hip&#45;Hop</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/xxl-freshman-class-of-2026-an-old-heads-guide-to-the-new-wave-of-hip-hop</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/xxl-freshman-class-of-2026-an-old-heads-guide-to-the-new-wave-of-hip-hop</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Source: @lareezymusic/@itsmstrim/@trapdickey / Instagram The XXL Freshman Class of 2026 has officially arrived, and we got the full breakdown for the people. Last year’s class had its highs, and it definitely had its lows. Gelo caught lightning in a bottle with his viral hit, “Tweaker.” What started as a song previewed on a livestream quickly [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:00:10 -0400</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>XXL, Freshman, Class, 2026:, Old, Head’s, Guide, The, New, Wave, Hip-Hop</media:keywords>
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<title>Takeoff’s Parents Reportedly At Odds Over Wrongful Death Settlement</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/takeoffs-parents-reportedly-at-odds-over-wrongful-death-settlement</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/takeoffs-parents-reportedly-at-odds-over-wrongful-death-settlement</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Source: Jay L. Clendenin / Getty The family of Takeoff is reportedly involved in a dispute over the settlement stemming from the late rapper’s wrongful death lawsuit. According to reports, Takeoff’s mother, Titania Davenport, originally filed the wrongful death lawsuit following her son’s tragic passing in 2022. The family ultimately secured a settlement, though the [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:00:10 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>‘GTA 6’ Reportedly Getting Physical Release In December</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/gta-6-reportedly-getting-physical-release-in-december</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Rockstar Games / GTA 6 GTA 6’s November 19 launch date is locked in, and preorders for the game are live, but there is plenty of hoopla surrounding what is easily one of the most anticipated games of all time. When the preorder and price information for GTA 6 dropped, there were two major reactions: [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>The Waiting Game Many Car Accident Victims Don’t See Coming</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/the-waiting-game-many-car-accident-victims-dont-see-coming</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/the-waiting-game-many-car-accident-victims-dont-see-coming</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pixabay.com royalty-free image #1620608, ‘crash test, collision, 60 km h’ uploaded by user Pixel-mixer, retrieved from https://pixabay.com/photos/crash-test-collision-60-km-h-1620608/ on January 23rd, 2020. License details available at https://pixabay.com/en/service/terms/#usage – image is licensed under Creative Commons CC0 license Car accident victims rarely see the waiting game coming because the crash itself happens in seconds, while the recovery process [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>The, Waiting, Game, Many, Car, Accident, Victims, Don’t, See, Coming</media:keywords>
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<title>How To Build A Trip Around One Local Habit</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/how-to-build-a-trip-around-one-local-habit</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/how-to-build-a-trip-around-one-local-habit</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Building a trip around one local habit can make a destination feel sharper, funnier, and more alive. Morning coffee in Naples, a bakery stop in Copenhagen, a sento bath in Tokyo, an aperitivo in Milan, afternoon tea in London, a Sunday market in Paris, or late-night tacos in Mexico City can give a trip a [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:00:08 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>How retiring ESPN executive David Roberts built a career on results and respect</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/how-retiring-espn-executive-david-roberts-built-a-career-on-results-and-respect</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/how-retiring-espn-executive-david-roberts-built-a-career-on-results-and-respect</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ As a kid growing up in Detroit in the 1950s and ‘60s, David Roberts loved baseball.  He lived a few miles from the Detroit Tigers’ home stadium. But young Dave was a Cleveland Indians fan – because his grandfather told him the Tigers, due to racist ownership, had been one of the last Major League [...] ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>How, retiring, ESPN, executive, David, Roberts, built, career, results, and, respect</media:keywords>
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<title>AI was supposed to kill engineering jobs, but new data suggests they’re the most resilient</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/ai-was-supposed-to-kill-engineering-jobs-but-new-data-suggests-theyre-the-most-resilient</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/ai-was-supposed-to-kill-engineering-jobs-but-new-data-suggests-theyre-the-most-resilient</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ While AI dominates the layoff narrative, engineers are actually making up a larger share of new hires, according to SignalFire data. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:00:07 -0400</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>was, supposed, kill, engineering, jobs, but, new, data, suggests, they’re, the, most, resilient</media:keywords>
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<title>Elon suffers another day short of trillionaire status</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/elon-suffers-another-day-short-of-trillionaire-status</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/elon-suffers-another-day-short-of-trillionaire-status</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Right now he’s merely a several-hundred-billionaire, according to Bloomberg’s Billionaires Index. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:00:07 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Cerebras stock plunges after earnings as CEO says margin outlook was misunderstood</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/cerebras-stock-plunges-after-earnings-as-ceo-says-margin-outlook-was-misunderstood</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/cerebras-stock-plunges-after-earnings-as-ceo-says-margin-outlook-was-misunderstood</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In its first earnings report since going public, the AI chipmaker forecast a narrower gross margin in its core business, scaring investors. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:00:07 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Former Infosys chief has a new startup that wants to challenge the IT services world</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/former-infosys-chief-has-a-new-startup-that-wants-to-challenge-the-it-services-world</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/former-infosys-chief-has-a-new-startup-that-wants-to-challenge-the-it-services-world</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Backed by Mayfield and Aramco Ventures, Vishal Sikka’s new venture brings together veterans from SAP, Infosys, and VianAI. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:00:07 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Former, Infosys, chief, has, new, startup, that, wants, challenge, the, services, world</media:keywords>
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<title>Europe is pushing back on Washington’s chip war</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/europe-is-pushing-back-on-washingtons-chip-war</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/europe-is-pushing-back-on-washingtons-chip-war</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ As ASML CEO Christophe Fouquet told TechCrunch in May, what China can currently buy are older-generation deep ultraviolet tools — gear first shipped about a decade ago — the same machines the MATCH Act would now put off-limits. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:00:07 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Trump has testy meeting with GOP senators, telling Cassidy to sit down</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/trump-has-testy-meeting-with-gop-senators-telling-cassidy-to-sit-down</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/trump-has-testy-meeting-with-gop-senators-telling-cassidy-to-sit-down</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ President Trump met with Republican senators soon after canceling plans to sign bipartisan housing affordability legislation at the Capitol. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:00:10 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>At least 32 dead, hundreds hurt in 2 strong Venezuela earthquakes</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/at-least-32-dead-hundreds-hurt-in-2-strong-venezuela-earthquakes</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/at-least-32-dead-hundreds-hurt-in-2-strong-venezuela-earthquakes</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Acting President Delcy Rodríguez​ says the numbers are expected to rise. The temblors hit within a minute of each other. Devastating damage is reported. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:00:10 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Northern California hit by 5.6 magnitude earthquake in Mendocino County</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/northern-california-hit-by-56-magnitude-earthquake-in-mendocino-county</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/northern-california-hit-by-56-magnitude-earthquake-in-mendocino-county</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck Mendocino County on Wednesday morning, triggering ShakeAlert notifications across Northern California. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:00:10 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>U.N. nuclear agency chief says Iran inspections will happen, at some point</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/un-nuclear-agency-chief-says-iran-inspections-will-happen-at-some-point</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/un-nuclear-agency-chief-says-iran-inspections-will-happen-at-some-point</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ After conflicting remarks from Iran and the U.S., the U.N. nuclear agency chief says Iranian sites will be inspected, but the timing is “not essential.” ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:00:10 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>U.N., nuclear, agency, chief, says, Iran, inspections, will, happen, some, point</media:keywords>
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<title>In reversal, Senate votes to block war powers resolution, delivering Trump a win</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/in-reversal-senate-votes-to-block-war-powers-resolution-delivering-trump-a-win</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/in-reversal-senate-votes-to-block-war-powers-resolution-delivering-trump-a-win</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Sen. Bill Cassidy voted with the majority of Republicans late Wednesday to block a resolution aimed at reining in the president’s war powers. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:00:10 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Target’s sales may be up, but Nekima Levy Armstrong says the boycott isn’t over</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/targets-sales-may-be-up-but-nekima-levy-armstrong-says-the-boycott-isnt-over</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/targets-sales-may-be-up-but-nekima-levy-armstrong-says-the-boycott-isnt-over</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA – FEBRUARY 13: Civil rights attorney and activist Nekima Levy Armstrong speaks with media gathered after an arraignment hearing at the Warren E. Burger Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse on February 13, 2026 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Levy Armstrong pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiring to violate someone’s constitutional rights and [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:00:10 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Target’s, sales, may, up, but, Nekima, Levy, Armstrong, says, the, boycott, isn’t, over</media:keywords>
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<title>Mayor Brandon Scott says Baltimore continues to shape Black America</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/mayor-brandon-scott-says-baltimore-continues-to-shape-black-america</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/mayor-brandon-scott-says-baltimore-continues-to-shape-black-america</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Baltimore Mayor Bandon Scott. Photo credit. J.J. McQueen. As AFRAM celebrated 50 years, Scott reflected on the city’s past and present, and its role in shaping Black America’s future. From abolitionist Frederick Douglass to Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, Baltimore has produced generations of leaders whose impact continues to shape the nation. Baltimore Mayor Brandon [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:00:10 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Mayor, Brandon, Scott, says, Baltimore, continues, shape, Black, America</media:keywords>
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<title>‘A suite in his head’: Barack Obama speaks candidly on Trump’s ‘fascination’ with him and why he considers it ‘strange’</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/a-suite-in-his-head-barack-obama-speaks-candidly-on-trumps-fascination-with-him-and-why-he-considers-it-strange</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/a-suite-in-his-head-barack-obama-speaks-candidly-on-trumps-fascination-with-him-and-why-he-considers-it-strange</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Getty Images The former president was a guest on the ‘All The Smoke’ podcast and opened up about a range of subjects, from basketball to his rise from Hawaii to the presidency. In the near decade that he’s no longer occupied the White House, former President Barack Obama has been a near daily topic for [...] ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>‘A, suite, his, head’:, Barack, Obama, speaks, candidly, Trump’s, ‘fascination’, with, him, and, why, considers, ‘strange’</media:keywords>
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<title>Dems demand Trump ‘sign the damn bill’ as he reverses course on affordable housing legislation</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/dems-demand-trump-sign-the-damn-bill-as-he-reverses-course-on-affordable-housing-legislation</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/dems-demand-trump-sign-the-damn-bill-as-he-reverses-course-on-affordable-housing-legislation</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ (Photo: Getty Images) The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act would help make homeownership more affordable, lower the cost of rent, and address other housing barriers, President Donald Trump left Capitol Hill in a state of anger and confusion on Wednesday after abruptly refusing to sign a bipartisan housing bill that would help make homeownership [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:00:10 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Barack &amp;amp; Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground prep animiated series with Disney as Netflix deal winds down</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/barack-michelle-obamas-higher-ground-prep-animiated-series-with-disney-as-netflix-deal-winds-down</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/barack-michelle-obamas-higher-ground-prep-animiated-series-with-disney-as-netflix-deal-winds-down</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – JUNE 18: Former first lady Michelle Obama and Former U.S. President Barack Obama listen to the music during the dedication ceremony for the opening of the Barack Obama Presidential Center in John Lewis Plaza on June 18, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. Barack Obama served as the 44th president of the United States [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:00:10 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Flying To D.C. For July 4? DCA Flights Will Be Disrupted</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/flying-to-dc-for-july-4-dca-flights-will-be-disrupted</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/flying-to-dc-for-july-4-dca-flights-will-be-disrupted</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Travelers flying to Washington, D.C., for the July 4 holiday weekend should check their reservations now, especially if their itinerary includes Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority says DCA will face major schedule impacts as the capital prepares for America 250 events, including Independence Day rehearsals, military flyovers, and the main [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 01:00:10 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Flying, D.C., For, July, DCA, Flights, Will, Disrupted</media:keywords>
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<title>Bouyon Music, Red Fits, And Sunrise Vibes: Inside Dominica’s Breakfast Fete</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/bouyon-music-red-fits-and-sunrise-vibes-inside-dominicas-breakfast-fete</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/bouyon-music-red-fits-and-sunrise-vibes-inside-dominicas-breakfast-fete</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Picture this. It’s 1 a.m., and the sun won’t rise for another few hours. Yet, in Grand Bay, a village on Dominica’s southern coast known to locals as “South City,”  thousands of people are dressed head-to-toe in red as they dance to Bouyon music. In most places, the wee hours of the morning are that [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 01:00:10 -0400</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Bouyon, Music, Red, Fits, And, Sunrise, Vibes:, Inside, Dominica’s, Breakfast, Fete</media:keywords>
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<title>Heading To Sardinia? This Popular Beach Just Banned Umbrellas For Shade</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/heading-to-sardinia-this-popular-beach-just-banned-umbrellas-for-shade</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/heading-to-sardinia-this-popular-beach-just-banned-umbrellas-for-shade</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Relaxing underneath the shade of an umbrella at Sardinia’s popular Punta Molentis beach is now banned for the large majority of its visitors.  The rule applies to all beachgoers who aren’t families with children under 10, or visitors who are 65 and older. Everyone else will now have to brave the heat and sunshine during [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 01:00:10 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Did Oprah Say Too Much In Viral Whitney Houston Fall Story?</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/did-oprah-say-too-much-in-viral-whitney-houston-fall-story</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/did-oprah-say-too-much-in-viral-whitney-houston-fall-story</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Putting trust in a person to keep a secret can form a bond that most people would hope extends even to the grave. Oprah Winfrey unfortunately isn’t one of those people, at least when it comes to her recent admission regarding late soul icon Whitney Houston. While speaking on a panel for Day 1 of [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 01:00:10 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Deezer says its new feature lets fans remix songs with artist consent</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/deezer-says-its-new-feature-lets-fans-remix-songs-with-artist-consent</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/deezer-says-its-new-feature-lets-fans-remix-songs-with-artist-consent</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Global music streaming service Deezer is taking a contrarian approach to AI, even as it adds a feature that lets fans remix songs. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:00:12 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Agility Robotics plans to go public via SPAC in a $2.5B deal</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/agility-robotics-plans-to-go-public-via-spac-in-a-25b-deal</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/agility-robotics-plans-to-go-public-via-spac-in-a-25b-deal</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Agility Robotics, the humanoid robotics startup that spun out of Oregon State University in 2015, expects to generate $620 million in proceeds. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:00:12 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Agility, Robotics, plans, public, via, SPAC, 2.5B, deal</media:keywords>
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<title>Companies are scrambling to stop employees from maxing out AI budgets with small tasks</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/companies-are-scrambling-to-stop-employees-from-maxing-out-ai-budgets-with-small-tasks</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/companies-are-scrambling-to-stop-employees-from-maxing-out-ai-budgets-with-small-tasks</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The tokenmaxxing era was brief. We now appear to be entering the era of token rationing. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:00:12 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Here’s why Slate changed the battery in its cheap EV truck</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/heres-why-slate-changed-the-battery-in-its-cheap-ev-truck</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/heres-why-slate-changed-the-battery-in-its-cheap-ev-truck</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ While there was probably a moment when Slate’s leadership had to green-light the switch from one battery type to another, the momentum toward that decision had been building for years. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:00:12 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Here’s, why, Slate, changed, the, battery, its, cheap, truck</media:keywords>
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<title>Facebook rolls out an AI companion app for creators</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/facebook-rolls-out-an-ai-companion-app-for-creators</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/facebook-rolls-out-an-ai-companion-app-for-creators</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The new app, which is currently being tested with select creators, will have Facebook’s recently launched AI creator assistant built into it. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:00:12 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Facebook, rolls, out, companion, app, for, creators</media:keywords>
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<title>Iconic Black Artist Who Never Won a Competitive BET Award</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/iconic-black-artist-who-never-won-a-competitive-bet-award</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/iconic-black-artist-who-never-won-a-competitive-bet-award</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Source: Paras Griffin / Getty The BET Awards have long been celebrated as the ultimate authority on Black excellence in music and entertainment, but commercial dominance and cultural influence do not always translate into competitive trophies. TRENDING: 25 Unforgettable BET Awards Performances Over the years, several elite Black artists have been surprisingly shut out, failing to secure [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:00:07 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Iconic, Black, Artist, Who, Never, Won, Competitive, BET, Award</media:keywords>
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<title>North vs. East vs. West vs. Southern Africa: How To Choose Where To Go First</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/north-vs-east-vs-west-vs-southern-africa-how-to-choose-where-to-go-first</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/north-vs-east-vs-west-vs-southern-africa-how-to-choose-where-to-go-first</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Planning a first trip to Africa usually starts with excitement, and then the options begin to multiply. A safari video gets saved. A friend mentions Ghana in December. Egypt comes up because the pyramids still have that once-in-a-lifetime pull. Morocco looks easy to reach from Europe. Cape Town appears in every other travel roundup. Before [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Pride Beyond June: Cities Where LGBTQ+ Celebration Continues All Year</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/pride-beyond-june-cities-where-lgbtq-celebration-continues-all-year</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/pride-beyond-june-cities-where-lgbtq-celebration-continues-all-year</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Just because June is Pride Month doesn’t mean that celebrating, supporting, and advocating for the community ends on the 30th. Across the country, travelers can find cities where Pride is celebrated year-round, and both LGBTQIA+ members and allies make their presence felt and their voices heard.  There are many reasons why traveling for Pride events [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Pride, Beyond, June:, Cities, Where, LGBTQ, Celebration, Continues, All, Year</media:keywords>
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<title>India’s MoEngage bets that the future of marketing is millions of AI agents</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/indias-moengage-bets-that-the-future-of-marketing-is-millions-of-ai-agents</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/indias-moengage-bets-that-the-future-of-marketing-is-millions-of-ai-agents</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The all-cash deal gives MoEngage access to technology that assigns AI agents to individual customers. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:00:07 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Superhuman acquires AI detection startup GPTZero</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/superhuman-acquires-ai-detection-startup-gptzero</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/superhuman-acquires-ai-detection-startup-gptzero</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Superhuman, which also has an AI detection tool as part of Grammarly, has snapped up GPTZero. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:00:07 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Superhuman, acquires, detection, startup, GPTZero</media:keywords>
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<title>How to invest when everything is moving too fast</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/how-to-invest-when-everything-is-moving-too-fast</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/how-to-invest-when-everything-is-moving-too-fast</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ TechCrunch’s StrictlyVC evening in Los Angeles late last week brought together two of the more straight-talking investors working in AI right now. They were as entertaining as they were illuminating. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:00:07 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>How, invest, when, everything, moving, too, fast</media:keywords>
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<title>Walmart&#45;backed Flipkart expands quick&#45;commerce push as Amazon ramps up in India</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/walmart-backed-flipkart-expands-quick-commerce-push-as-amazon-ramps-up-in-india</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/walmart-backed-flipkart-expands-quick-commerce-push-as-amazon-ramps-up-in-india</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Walmart-backed Flipkart has crossed 1,000 micro-fulfillment centers as Amazon accelerates its own quick-commerce push in India. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:00:06 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Walmart-backed, Flipkart, expands, quick-commerce, push, Amazon, ramps, India</media:keywords>
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<title>Brad Lander defeats Rep. Goldman in NY&#45;10 Democratic primary, CBS News projects</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/brad-lander-defeats-rep-goldman-in-ny-10-democratic-primary-cbs-news-projects</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/brad-lander-defeats-rep-goldman-in-ny-10-democratic-primary-cbs-news-projects</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Brad Lander has defeated two-term incumbent Congressman Dan Goldman for the Democratic nomination in New York’s 10th Congressional District. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:00:12 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Trump says Iran agreed to nuclear inspections, but Tehran denies claim</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/trump-says-iran-agreed-to-nuclear-inspections-but-tehran-denies-claim</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/trump-says-iran-agreed-to-nuclear-inspections-but-tehran-denies-claim</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Iran insists there are no plans for inspections of its bombed nuclear sites, but Trump says Tehran “fully and completely” agreed to let inspectors return. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:00:12 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Trump, says, Iran, agreed, nuclear, inspections, but, Tehran, denies, claim</media:keywords>
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<title>All 3 Mamdani&#45;backed candidates projected to win NY primaries</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/all-3-mamdani-backed-candidates-projected-to-win-ny-primaries</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/all-3-mamdani-backed-candidates-projected-to-win-ny-primaries</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ All three candidates backed by NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani were projected to win their Democratic primaries Tuesday night. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:00:12 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>All, Mamdani-backed, candidates, projected, win, primaries</media:keywords>
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<title>Gates told panel Epstein was plotting to blackmail him about extramarital affairs</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/gates-told-panel-epstein-was-plotting-to-blackmail-him-about-extramarital-affairs</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/gates-told-panel-epstein-was-plotting-to-blackmail-him-about-extramarital-affairs</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Bill Gates told a House panel that Jeffrey Epstein attempted to use compromising information about Gates’ extramarital affairs to force his way back into Gates’ life. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:00:12 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>It is officially Black Girl Dad Week!</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/it-is-officially-black-girl-dad-week</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/it-is-officially-black-girl-dad-week</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ (Photo credit: Adobe Stock) Black Girl Dad Week has officially kicked off in participating cities around the US, celebrating Black daughters and the men who raise them. Father’s Day may have just wrapped, but the celebration of Black fathers is far from over. Black Girl Dad Week is underway through Sunday, June 28, honoring the [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:00:12 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Muni Long opens up about lupus battle and life&#45;saving double lung transplant after being given a week to live</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/muni-long-opens-up-about-lupus-battle-and-life-saving-double-lung-transplant-after-being-given-a-week-to-live</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/muni-long-opens-up-about-lupus-battle-and-life-saving-double-lung-transplant-after-being-given-a-week-to-live</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JULY 06: Muni Long performs onstage during Day 3 of the 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture presented by Coca-Cola at Caesars Superdome on July 06, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Josh Brasted/Getty Images for ESSENCE) “You need to make a choice. You can either go to hospice, or you [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:00:12 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Janeese Lewis George is poised to be DC’s new mayor—and Trump’s next likely political target</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/janeese-lewis-george-is-poised-to-be-dcs-new-mayorand-trumps-next-likely-political-target</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/janeese-lewis-george-is-poised-to-be-dcs-new-mayorand-trumps-next-likely-political-target</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ (Photo: Getty Images) DC’s likely next mayor says she won’t fear Trump and vows to stand up for DC residents; meanwhile, the president has threatened to “take back Washington” if she is elected. Janeese Lewis George becoming the Democratic nominee for DC mayor all but guarantees the city councilwoman will become the next mayor of [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:00:12 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>‘She would be completely destroyed’: Oprah’s revelation about a heartbreaking Whitney Houston moment highlights an instance of protection and trust</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/she-would-be-completely-destroyed-oprahs-revelation-about-a-heartbreaking-whitney-houston-moment-highlights-an-instance-of-protection-and-trust</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/she-would-be-completely-destroyed-oprahs-revelation-about-a-heartbreaking-whitney-houston-moment-highlights-an-instance-of-protection-and-trust</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Getty Images The TV legend was the 2026 Cannes LionHeart recipient and used her acceptance speech to speak about her rise and how she often protected her interview subjects. In today’s social media climate, a video of a star having an unflattering moment would be everywhere. In the case of Oprah Winfrey and Whitney Houston, [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:00:12 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Jalen Brunson to release his first children’s book after leading Knicks to first NBA title since 1973</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/jalen-brunson-to-release-his-first-childrens-book-after-leading-knicks-to-first-nba-title-since-1973</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/jalen-brunson-to-release-his-first-childrens-book-after-leading-knicks-to-first-nba-title-since-1973</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 18: Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks holds the trophy during the New York Knicks Championship ticker tape parade and victory rally celebrating winning the 2026 NBA Finals on June 18, 2026 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in five games [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:00:12 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Anthropic’s Claude Tag is learning your company, one Slack message at a time</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/anthropics-claude-tag-is-learning-your-company-one-slack-message-at-a-time</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/anthropics-claude-tag-is-learning-your-company-one-slack-message-at-a-time</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Anthropic’s new Claude Tag brings an always-on AI teammate to Slack. But beyond productivity, the feature is a strategic play to capture organizational context, institutional knowledge, and enterprise workflows. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:00:13 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Password manager maker LastPass says hackers stole customer support case data during Klue breach</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/password-manager-maker-lastpass-says-hackers-stole-customer-support-case-data-during-klue-breach</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/password-manager-maker-lastpass-says-hackers-stole-customer-support-case-data-during-klue-breach</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ This is the second data breach to affect LastPass customers in recent years, after one of the password manager’s tech partners was recently breached. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:00:13 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Klue says hackers stole credential from 2022 that led to customer data breaches</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/klue-says-hackers-stole-credential-from-2022-that-led-to-customer-data-breaches</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/klue-says-hackers-stole-credential-from-2022-that-led-to-customer-data-breaches</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ It’s unclear why Klue had not revoked the credential after the limited pilot, which hackers then used to breach a system holding keys for accessing customers’ data. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:00:13 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Mark Zuckerberg wants Meta to launch its own prediction market</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/mark-zuckerberg-wants-meta-to-launch-its-own-prediction-market</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/mark-zuckerberg-wants-meta-to-launch-its-own-prediction-market</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The app would be independent of Meta’s other social media offerings, although sources told the NYT that those social sites could direct users to engagement with the app. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:00:13 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>After betting the firm on Anthropic, Menlo Ventures raises victorious $3B fund</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/after-betting-the-firm-on-anthropic-menlo-ventures-raises-victorious-3b-fund</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/after-betting-the-firm-on-anthropic-menlo-ventures-raises-victorious-3b-fund</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Menlo has created a solid rep for itself as an AI investor, all based on one gutsy $750 million move in 2024. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:00:13 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Legendary Motown Label Joins Up With HBCUs</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/legendary-motown-label-joins-up-with-hbcus</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/legendary-motown-label-joins-up-with-hbcus</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Source: Raymond Boyd / Getty Motown is looking to HBCUs to bring back its glory days. They announced the New Legends internship program to bring HBCU students at four historically Black colleges and universities into the music business by providing mentorship and hands-on training. “Motown has always been committed to discovering and developing talent that [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:00:08 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Fire, Fury &amp;amp; NBA YoungDragon: HBO’s ‘House Of The Dragon’ Season 3 Premiere Sparks Hilarious Hysteria Over Rhaena’s Black Forces&#45;Wearing DragYN, Sheepstealer</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/fire-fury-nba-youngdragon-hbos-house-of-the-dragon-season-3-premiere-sparks-hilarious-hysteria-over-rhaenas-black-forces-wearing-dragyn-sheepstealer</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/fire-fury-nba-youngdragon-hbos-house-of-the-dragon-season-3-premiere-sparks-hilarious-hysteria-over-rhaenas-black-forces-wearing-dragyn-sheepstealer</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Source: Theo Whiteman/HBO Social media is (literally) ABLAZE over the screen-searing House of the Dragon Season 3 premiere, which wasted no time thrusting viewers into the epic Battle of the Gullet with every bit of pulse-pounding dragon action we expect from the hit HBO series (set 200 years before Game of Thrones), especially when it [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:00:08 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>11 Times Clive Davis Changed Hip&#45;Hop &amp;amp; R&amp;amp;B History</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/11-times-clive-davis-changed-hip-hop-rb-history</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/11-times-clive-davis-changed-hip-hop-rb-history</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Source: Dimitrios Kambouris / Getty Few music executives have left a larger mark on popular culture than Clive Davis. The legendary record executive, who died at age 94, helped discover, develop, promote, or support some of the biggest names in music history. While artists like Usher and Whitney Houston became stars through their own talent [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:00:08 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Times, Clive, Davis, Changed, Hip-Hop, R&amp;B, History</media:keywords>
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<title>B2K To Face Off In Verzuz Against Pretty Ricky: Who Will Win?</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/b2k-to-face-off-in-verzuz-against-pretty-ricky-who-will-win</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/b2k-to-face-off-in-verzuz-against-pretty-ricky-who-will-win</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Source: B2k vs Pretty Ricky Millennials are gearing up for a treat on Thursday. B2K will face off against Pretty Ricky in a Verzuz and it has the socialsphere debating, who is going to win. What say you? B2K and Pretty Ricky have always had an unspoken rivalry, but the topic grabbed headlines when the [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:00:08 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>B2K, Face, Off, Verzuz, Against, Pretty, Ricky:, Who, Will, Win</media:keywords>
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<title>20 Songs You Probably Didn’t Know Tay Keith Produced</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/20-songs-you-probably-didnt-know-tay-keith-produced</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/20-songs-you-probably-didnt-know-tay-keith-produced</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty 20 Songs You Probably Didn’t Know Tay Keith Produced The hip-hop world is mourning the loss of Grammy-nominated producer Tay Keith, born Brytavious Chambers, who passed away at just 29 years old. The Memphis native helped shape the sound of modern rap with his hard-hitting drums, unforgettable producer tag, and [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:00:08 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Songs, You, Probably, Didn’t, Know, Tay, Keith, Produced</media:keywords>
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<title>Black Artists That Redefined the R&amp;amp;B Sound</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/black-artists-that-redefined-the-rb-sound</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/black-artists-that-redefined-the-rb-sound</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Source: American Music Awards / Getty Rhythm and Blues has been a major staple in music, especially in shaping the history of Black artists and their sound. R&amp;B came from the blending of soul genres including blues, jazz, big band swing and more. Though the sound isn’t credited to a single artist, it was reported [...] ]]></description>
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<title>WTH Is Genre? 8 Times Black Artists Bent Sound</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/wth-is-genre-8-times-black-artists-bent-sound</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/wth-is-genre-8-times-black-artists-bent-sound</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Source: For decades Black artists have defined genres, innovated genres, and even created them. From jazz to hip hop, they have blazed paths that new artists continue to follow. While genres have created lanes for artists to create, they have also created barriers for artists. Black acts have historically been forced into R&amp;B and hip [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:00:08 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Sybil Wilkes Covers Today’s What We Need to Know: Iran Peace Talks, and More</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/sybil-wilkes-covers-todays-what-we-need-to-know-iran-peace-talks-and-more</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/sybil-wilkes-covers-todays-what-we-need-to-know-iran-peace-talks-and-more</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ✕ Sybil Wilkes is back with another edition of “What We Need to Know,” the daily roundup that keeps our community informed and ready to move. From the Oval Office to the basketball court, here are the stories shaping our communities and our country right now. your coffee, lean in, and let’s walk through the [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:00:08 -0400</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Sybil, Wilkes, Covers, Today’s, What, Need, Know:, Iran, Peace, Talks, and, More</media:keywords>
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<title>Want A Faster US Visa Interview? The State Department Will Now Charge You $750 For It</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/want-a-faster-us-visa-interview-the-state-department-will-now-charge-you-750-for-it</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/want-a-faster-us-visa-interview-the-state-department-will-now-charge-you-750-for-it</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Earlier this month, the United States government announced that, for $750, select travelers can expedite their visa interview wait times to potentially gain entry into the country.  Offered by the State Department, the pilot program will be available as of July 1, allowing applicants interested in visiting the U.S. for business and leisure travel a [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:00:08 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Tennessee State guard Aaron Nkrumah looks to end the drought of NBA draft picks from HBCUs</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/tennessee-state-guard-aaron-nkrumah-looks-to-end-the-drought-of-nba-draft-picks-from-hbcus</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/tennessee-state-guard-aaron-nkrumah-looks-to-end-the-drought-of-nba-draft-picks-from-hbcus</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Tennessee State guard Aaron “AK” Nkrumah didn’t expect to even be at the NBA’s G League draft combine in May. Days before the event, Nkrumah received a late invitation to attend after a spot opened. Once there, he impressed scouts with his athleticism, versatility and hustle, earning a promotion to the NBA draft combine and [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:00:08 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>AJ Dybantsa can focus on ball because of his dad</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/aj-dybantsa-can-focus-on-ball-because-of-his-dad</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/aj-dybantsa-can-focus-on-ball-because-of-his-dad</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ CHICAGO — Will AJ Dybantsa be selected first overall in the 2026 NBA draft by the Washington Wizards? Will the Wizards pass on the former BYU star forward, leaving him to be selected by the Utah Jazz with the next pick? Will there be another surprise that lands Dybantsa somewhere unexpected? The answer will be [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:00:08 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Shareholders sue Uber’s board over sexual assaults, other incidents</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/shareholders-sue-ubers-board-over-sexual-assaults-other-incidents</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/shareholders-sue-ubers-board-over-sexual-assaults-other-incidents</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The lawsuit, led by a Detroit pension fund, alleges Uber’s board and management has cut too many compliance corners, resulting in thousands of lawsuits. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:00:08 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Shareholders, sue, Uber’s, board, over, sexual, assaults, other, incidents</media:keywords>
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<title>Tesla pushes back on Autopilot narrative after fatal Texas crash</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/tesla-pushes-back-on-autopilot-narrative-after-fatal-texas-crash</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/tesla-pushes-back-on-autopilot-narrative-after-fatal-texas-crash</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Whether the Autopilot system was truly active, overridden, or malfunctioning likely won’t be resolved until investigators finish combing through the vehicle’s data logs. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:00:08 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Tesla, pushes, back, Autopilot, narrative, after, fatal, Texas, crash</media:keywords>
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<title>The running list: major tech layoffs in 2026 where employers cited AI</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/the-running-list-major-tech-layoffs-in-2026-where-employers-cited-ai</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/the-running-list-major-tech-layoffs-in-2026-where-employers-cited-ai</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A running look — in reverse chronological order — at the bigger tech companies that have announced significant layoffs this year with AI as a stated factor. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:00:08 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>OpenAI launches new initiative to help find and patch open source bugs</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/openai-launches-new-initiative-to-help-find-and-patch-open-source-bugs</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/openai-launches-new-initiative-to-help-find-and-patch-open-source-bugs</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ OpenAI is using AI to help the open source community better protect itself. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:00:08 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>OpenAI, launches, new, initiative, help, find, and, patch, open, source, bugs</media:keywords>
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<title>The Best Setting Sprays To Lock In Your Makeup For ESSENCE Festival 2026</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/the-best-setting-sprays-to-lock-in-your-makeup-for-essence-festival-2026</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/the-best-setting-sprays-to-lock-in-your-makeup-for-essence-festival-2026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Festival forecasts are always the same: scorching heat, unexpected humidity, and an itinerary packed so tight you barely have time to touch up. Now, almost one week before ESSENCE Festival, we’re not letting Superdome sweat ruin our makeup. We road-tested the top setting sprays on the market to find the ones that actually hold up [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:00:08 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Thinking of Combing Out Your Locs? Read Jay&#45;Z’s 6&#45;Day Cécred Blueprint First</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/thinking-of-combing-out-your-locs-read-jay-zs-6-day-cecred-blueprint-first</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/thinking-of-combing-out-your-locs-read-jay-zs-6-day-cecred-blueprint-first</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Earlier this month, Jay-Z took the stage at The Roots Picnic in Philadelphia. But, something was different. In fact, the one thing that’s defined his appearance for the past eight years was completely gone: his locs. Instead, he unexpectedly debuted his natural afro in all its glory. Now, Beyoncé’s sharing just how she—and Cécred—did it. [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:00:08 -0400</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Thinking, Combing, Out, Your, Locs, Read, Jay-Z’s, 6-Day, Cécred, Blueprint, First</media:keywords>
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<title>Iran to let nuclear inspections resume as talks continue, Vance says</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/iran-to-let-nuclear-inspections-resume-as-talks-continue-vance-says</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/iran-to-let-nuclear-inspections-resume-as-talks-continue-vance-says</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Vance says Iran agreed to let international nuclear inspectors back into the country during a “very, very good” first day of negotiations with the U.S. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:00:08 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Iran, let, nuclear, inspections, resume, talks, continue, Vance, says</media:keywords>
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<title>Trump’s acting director of national intelligence begins firings at agency: Sources</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/trumps-acting-director-of-national-intelligence-begins-firings-at-agency-sources</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/trumps-acting-director-of-national-intelligence-begins-firings-at-agency-sources</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ President Donald Trump’s acting Director of National Intelligence has begun firing people at the agency, sources familiar with the matter told ABC News.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:00:08 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Trump’s, acting, director, national, intelligence, begins, firings, agency:, Sources</media:keywords>
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<title>‘Tasteless’: Cam Newton blasts UFC fighter over Michelle Obama remark at White House event</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/tasteless-cam-newton-blasts-ufc-fighter-over-michelle-obama-remark-at-white-house-event</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/tasteless-cam-newton-blasts-ufc-fighter-over-michelle-obama-remark-at-white-house-event</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Getty Images The former NFL player is one of the more vocal former athletes to back the former First Lady in the aftermath of Josh Hokit’s infamous remarks on June 14. One of the more notable Black athletes in the public eye is joining a growing list of individuals and organizations backing Michelle Obama. During [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:00:08 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>‘Tasteless’:, Cam, Newton, blasts, UFC, fighter, over, Michelle, Obama, remark, White, House, event</media:keywords>
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<title>Karmelo Anthony gets new legal team to take over his case pro bono as appeal process begins</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/karmelo-anthony-gets-new-legal-team-to-take-over-his-case-pro-bono-as-appeal-process-begins</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/karmelo-anthony-gets-new-legal-team-to-take-over-his-case-pro-bono-as-appeal-process-begins</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ (Photos: Help Karmelo Official Fund &amp; Adobe Stock) The team, comprised of appellate, civil rights and criminal defense attorneys, will look into the trial record and explore avenues of appeal for the 19-year-old, who was sentenced to 35 years in prison on a first-degree murder charge on June 9. A new legal team composed of [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:00:08 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Karmelo, Anthony, gets, new, legal, team, take, over, his, case, pro, bono, appeal, process, begins</media:keywords>
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<title>Trump has one simple answer for Reflecting Pool debacle: ‘Barack Hussein Obama’</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/trump-has-one-simple-answer-for-reflecting-pool-debacle-barack-hussein-obama</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Photo: Getty Images) The 80-year-old U.S. president made false claims about President Obama’s renovations to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, as he faces criticisms for a $14 million project that resulted in algae and peeling paint. When pressed on Monday about the recent controversy surrounding his $14 million renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:00:08 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>‘Hope you get help’: Mystikal’s son speaks on his father’s 20&#45;year prison sentence as trial details come to light</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/hope-you-get-help-mystikals-son-speaks-on-his-fathers-20-year-prison-sentence-as-trial-details-come-to-light</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 22: Mystikal attends the 2013 BMI R&amp;B/Hip-Hop Awards at Hammerstein Ballroom on August 22, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for BMI) The rapper will be in his mid-60s once he is eligible for parole, and must maintain his status as a lifetime sex offender should [...] ]]></description>
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<title>‘I’ll never be the same’: Charlotte mother of nine Ronjera Abrahams mourns loss of her husband Carlos one day before Father’s Day</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/ill-never-be-the-same-charlotte-mother-of-nine-ronjera-abrahams-mourns-loss-of-her-husband-carlos-one-day-before-fathers-day</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/ill-never-be-the-same-charlotte-mother-of-nine-ronjera-abrahams-mourns-loss-of-her-husband-carlos-one-day-before-fathers-day</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Abrahams Family/GoFundMe The Abrahams family had documented their journey with their new quadruplets and expanded family on Instagram. In 2024, Ronjera and Carlos Abrahams fertility story became one of a welcomed miracle for a couple who always found a way. The Abrahams, who previously welcomed three boys between 2011 and 2020, discovered they were pregnant [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Why Hotels Are Offering Personal Stylists For Travelers Who Want To Shop Like Locals</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/why-hotels-are-offering-personal-stylists-for-travelers-who-want-to-shop-like-locals</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/why-hotels-are-offering-personal-stylists-for-travelers-who-want-to-shop-like-locals</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pack light, land in Milan, and let someone with sharper boutique instincts than your jet-lagged brain take over. Luxury hotels have spent years mastering the insider reservation, the museum ticket, the chef’s table, and the rooftop drink with the city view. Now, in fashion capitals where shopping can feel thrilling, expensive, and slightly overwhelming, some [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 01:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Is Jamaica Safe Right Now? What Travelers Should Know Before Booking</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/is-jamaica-safe-right-now-what-travelers-should-know-before-booking</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Jamaica is still drawing summer visitors, but the latest official guidance calls for more careful trip planning before booking. The U.S. State Department lists Jamaica at Level 2, meaning Americans should exercise increased caution due to crime, health, and natural disaster risks. The advisory, updated on January 17, 2026, also says that some areas carry [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Explore The British Columbia Filming Locations Where ‘Backrooms’ Came To Life</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/explore-the-british-columbia-filming-locations-where-backrooms-came-to-life</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The 2026 horror film “Backrooms” brought one of the internet’s most unsettling urban legends to life on the big screen, transforming endless yellow hallways and liminal spaces into a cinematic nightmare. While much of the film takes place on a massive practical set built on soundstages, several real-world locations across Metro Vancouver help ground the [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 01:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Music Industry Titan Clive Davis Passes Away at 94</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/music-industry-titan-clive-davis-passes-away-at-94</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Source: Noam Galai / Getty Clive Davis, the music industry executive who founded Arista Records and launched the careers of Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, and many others, has passed away at the age of 94. His family confirmed with the New York Times that Davis died at his home in Manhattan on Monday, June 22. [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Tata Electronics, a major tech supplier to Apple and Tesla, confirms data breach</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/tata-electronics-a-major-tech-supplier-to-apple-and-tesla-confirms-data-breach</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/tata-electronics-a-major-tech-supplier-to-apple-and-tesla-confirms-data-breach</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The incident comes as Tata Electronics expands its role in global technology supply chains. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>AI chipmaker Groq confirms $650M raise, re&#45;staffs after Nvidia’s $20B not&#45;acqui&#45;hire deal</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/ai-chipmaker-groq-confirms-650m-raise-re-staffs-after-nvidias-20b-not-acqui-hire-deal</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ What does an AI company do after one of those not-acqui-hire deals? Groq raised money, is leaning into its neocloud business, and is hiring new execs. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Nvidia wants to cut data center water use, but that’s not the same as fixing AI’s water problem</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/nvidia-wants-to-cut-data-center-water-use-but-thats-not-the-same-as-fixing-ais-water-problem</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Nvidia announced a new cooling system that cuts water use inside the data center. But it does nothing to address AI’s biggest water use — fossil fuel power plants. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>The AI world is getting ‘loopy’</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/the-ai-world-is-getting-loopy</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The loop takes agentic AI a step further, by authorizing a swarm of agents to work continuously in the background, endlessly. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Microsoft and Chevron plan one of the largest gas&#45;powered data center projects in US</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/microsoft-and-chevron-plan-one-of-the-largest-gas-powered-data-center-projects-in-us</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/microsoft-and-chevron-plan-one-of-the-largest-gas-powered-data-center-projects-in-us</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Microsoft inked a 20-year power purchase agreement with Chevron, locking in decades of carbon emissions from a new natural gas power plant. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Antoine Semenyo grew up in London with Ghanaian pride</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/antoine-semenyo-grew-up-in-london-with-ghanaian-pride</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ National identity can shape an athlete long before the spotlight arrives. Antoine Semenyo reflects on why representing Ghana was never a difficult decision, even after growing up in London. The Manchester City winger discusses his family’s deep connection to Ghana, receiving his first call-up from the Black Stars, and how the 2022 World Cup changed [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Helping Black Youth Beat the Odds, One Student at a Time</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/helping-black-youth-beat-the-odds-one-student-at-a-time</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/helping-black-youth-beat-the-odds-one-student-at-a-time</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Source: photo credit Hobson PR / Radio One Across America, Black children continue to face challenges that can shape the trajectory of their lives long before they enter the workforce. From under-resourced schools and achievement gaps to limited access to mentorship, career exposure, and enrichment opportunities, many young people encounter barriers that can make success [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:00:11 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>The LOX Drop New film on Their Ride or Die Journey</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/the-lox-drop-new-film-on-their-ride-or-die-journey</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/the-lox-drop-new-film-on-their-ride-or-die-journey</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty For more than three decades, The LOX have made a rare kind of hip-hop history: not simply as lyricists with one of the genre’s most formidable catalogs, but as three men who have remained connected through childhood, industry battles, solo success and the seismic changes of a culture they helped [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:00:11 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Democrat Voter Turnout Significantly Outpacing Republicans During Primaries </title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/democrat-voter-turnout-significantly-outpacing-republicans-during-primaries</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/democrat-voter-turnout-significantly-outpacing-republicans-during-primaries</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Source: Trevor Srednick / Getty President Donald Trump and the GOP are deeply unpopular on the national level. Trump was reelected on the hopes that he would turn around the economy and address the cost-of-living crisis (at least that’s what white folks say). We’re two years into Trump’s second term, with most of his actions [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:00:11 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Caribbean Beaches Could See Record Sargassum This Summer</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/caribbean-beaches-could-see-record-sargassum-this-summer</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/caribbean-beaches-could-see-record-sargassum-this-summer</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Caribbean beach destinations are entering the summer travel season as scientists warn that 2026 could be one of the heaviest sargassum years on record. According to TravelPulse, researchers expect June to bring another record month for the red-brown seaweed, which grows in thick floating mats across warm ocean waters and can wash ashore from Florida [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:00:14 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Ethan Thornton is trying to do everything all at once</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/ethan-thornton-is-trying-to-do-everything-all-at-once</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/ethan-thornton-is-trying-to-do-everything-all-at-once</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Mach’s approach differs sharply from some of its peers. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:00:12 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>New recommendations to prevent child drownings from American Academy of Pediatrics</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/new-recommendations-to-prevent-child-drownings-from-american-academy-of-pediatrics</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Drowning remains the number one cause of death for children ages 1-4 in the United States. Now, the American Academy of Pediatrics is updating its recommendations on drowning prevention. Jarred Hill reports. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 04:00:12 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>“Incredible headway” made in Boyle Heights warehouse blaze, LA fire chief says, with smoke expected for 3 more days</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/incredible-headway-made-in-boyle-heights-warehouse-blaze-la-fire-chief-says-with-smoke-expected-for-3-more-days</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/incredible-headway-made-in-boyle-heights-warehouse-blaze-la-fire-chief-says-with-smoke-expected-for-3-more-days</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Fire officials said in a news release that as crews continue firefighting operations throughout the day, the volume and color of visible smoke may fluctuate. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 04:00:12 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>How the World Cup ball has changed over 96 years</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/how-the-world-cup-ball-has-changed-over-96-years</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The World Cup has been held for 96 years. The sport of soccer has changed a lot over the last century, and so has the ball. Michael George reports. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 04:00:12 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>U.S., Iranian negotiators meet; Trump threatens Iran over Hezbollah</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/us-iranian-negotiators-meet-trump-threatens-iran-over-hezbollah</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/us-iranian-negotiators-meet-trump-threatens-iran-over-hezbollah</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Their appearance was a rare face-to-face meeting between U.S. and Iranian officials as they launched a 60-day sprint to negotiate over the fate of Iran’s nuclear program. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 04:00:12 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>What is Día de los Negros? The Juneteenth celebration that Black Seminole descendants have kept alive in Mexico for over 100 years</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/what-is-dia-de-los-negros-the-juneteenth-celebration-that-black-seminole-descendants-have-kept-alive-in-mexico-for-over-100-years</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/what-is-dia-de-los-negros-the-juneteenth-celebration-that-black-seminole-descendants-have-kept-alive-in-mexico-for-over-100-years</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Did you know that there is a Juneteenth flag? Here is everything you need to know (Photo: Adobe Stock) The Día de los Negros explainer covers a little-known tradition in Coahuila, Mexico, where descendants of enslaved people who fled the U.S. in the 1850s still gather every June 19. As millions of people across the [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 04:00:12 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>SZA Blasts AI Music, Says Models Trained On 238 Of Her Songs</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/sza-blasts-ai-music-says-models-trained-on-238-of-her-songs</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/sza-blasts-ai-music-says-models-trained-on-238-of-her-songs</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 01: SZA, winner of the Record of the Year and Best Melodic Rap Performance for “Luther”, poses in the press room during the 68th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 01, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)Photo by: Leon Bennett / [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 04:00:12 -0400</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>SZA, Blasts, Music, Says, Models, Trained, 238, Her, Songs</media:keywords>
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<title>A Virginia mom wants answers after her 9&#45;year&#45;old dies at swim camp</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/a-virginia-mom-wants-answers-after-her-9-year-old-dies-at-swim-camp</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/a-virginia-mom-wants-answers-after-her-9-year-old-dies-at-swim-camp</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ (Courtesy of LaTaisha Johnson) King Overton was excited to learn how to swim on his first day at summer camp. His death is now raising painful questions about water safety, supervision, and access to lifesaving swim lessons. A summer camp drop-off is supposed to feel routine. A kiss goodbye. A reminder to listen to the [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 04:00:12 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Barack and Michelle Obama gave Chicago students the sweetest first look inside their new library</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/barack-and-michelle-obama-gave-chicago-students-the-sweetest-first-look-inside-their-new-library</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/barack-and-michelle-obama-gave-chicago-students-the-sweetest-first-look-inside-their-new-library</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – JUNE 19: Former U.S. President Barack Obama greets the first group of visitors at the official opening of the Obama Presidential Center on June 19, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Pablo Martinez Monsivais-Pool/Getty Images)Photo by: Pool / Getty Images The former president and first lady surprised South Side students at the [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 04:00:12 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>‘Frivolous’: Tyler Perry’s team fires back at deposition claim in $77M sexual assault lawsuit</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/frivolous-tyler-perrys-team-fires-back-at-deposition-claim-in-77m-sexual-assault-lawsuit</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/frivolous-tyler-perrys-team-fires-back-at-deposition-claim-in-77m-sexual-assault-lawsuit</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Getty Images Actor Mario Rodriguez wants a judge to sanction the media mogul, claiming Perry won’t sit for questioning unless his sexuality is off-limits. Perry’s lawyer denies it. Tyler Perry is pushing back against a new claim in the ongoing $77 million sexual assault lawsuit filed by actor Mario Rodriguez, and this latest dispute is [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 04:00:12 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>‘Frivolous’:, Tyler, Perry’s, team, fires, back, deposition, claim, 77M, sexual, assault, lawsuit</media:keywords>
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<title>When the Trump administration cracks down on Anthropic, who benefits?</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/when-the-trump-administration-cracks-down-on-anthropic-who-benefits</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/when-the-trump-administration-cracks-down-on-anthropic-who-benefits</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ On the new episode of Equity, we discussed what actually prompted the administration’s latest moves against Anthropic, and what this might mean for the AI ecosystem. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 20:00:16 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>When, the, Trump, administration, cracks, down, Anthropic, who, benefits</media:keywords>
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<title>Beyond Siri: Here are the practical AI features coming to your iPhone in iOS 27</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/beyond-siri-here-are-the-practical-ai-features-coming-to-your-iphone-in-ios-27</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/beyond-siri-here-are-the-practical-ai-features-coming-to-your-iphone-in-ios-27</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Siri’s AI overhaul may have grabbed the headlines at WWDC, but some of Apple’s most useful AI features are arriving elsewhere in iOS 27. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 20:00:16 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Beyond, Siri:, Here, are, the, practical, features, coming, your, iPhone, iOS</media:keywords>
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<title>Polymarket reportedly paid creators to post deceptive videos about fake bets</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/polymarket-reportedly-paid-creators-to-post-deceptive-videos-about-fake-bets</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/polymarket-reportedly-paid-creators-to-post-deceptive-videos-about-fake-bets</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Many of those videos were reportedly filmed on “near-perfect copies” of the Polymarket website, while featuring trades and winnings that were not real. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 20:00:16 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Polymarket, reportedly, paid, creators, post, deceptive, videos, about, fake, bets</media:keywords>
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<title>TechCrunch Mobility: A new robotaxi scorecard shows China’s dominance</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/techcrunch-mobility-a-new-robotaxi-scorecard-shows-chinas-dominance</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/techcrunch-mobility-a-new-robotaxi-scorecard-shows-chinas-dominance</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 20:00:16 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>TechCrunch, Mobility:, new, robotaxi, scorecard, shows, China’s, dominance</media:keywords>
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<title>Ubisoft co&#45;founder Claude Guillemot dies in plane crash</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/ubisoft-co-founder-claude-guillemot-dies-in-plane-crash</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/ubisoft-co-founder-claude-guillemot-dies-in-plane-crash</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Claude Guillemot, who founded Ubisoft with his four brothers, has died at the age of 69. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 20:00:16 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Ubisoft, co-founder, Claude, Guillemot, dies, plane, crash</media:keywords>
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<title>John Shippen, the U.S. Open and how America remembers its pioneers</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/john-shippen-the-us-open-and-how-america-remembers-its-pioneers</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/john-shippen-the-us-open-and-how-america-remembers-its-pioneers</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Washington, D.C., has never lacked for celebrated figures. While it currently sits in the crosshairs of political controversy, Washington still retains an air of reverence and majesty. Washington is my hometown, and I am proud of her beauty. I am also cognizant of the symbolism that is to be found all over the city and [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 20:00:16 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>John, Shippen, the, U.S., Open, and, how, America, remembers, its, pioneers</media:keywords>
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<title>‘Loves Him Some Michelle’: George W. Bush’s Response to Michelle Obama During Their First Reunion Since That ‘Girlfriend’ Comment Has People Talking</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/loves-him-some-michelle-george-w-bushs-response-to-michelle-obama-during-their-first-reunion-since-that-girlfriend-comment-has-people-talking</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/loves-him-some-michelle-george-w-bushs-response-to-michelle-obama-during-their-first-reunion-since-that-girlfriend-comment-has-people-talking</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ George W. Bush and Michelle Obama are proving once again that their unlikely friendship is still going strong. Months after Bush jokingly referred to the former first lady as his “girlfriend” during an appearance with daughter Jenna Bush Hager, the pair reunited publicly for the first time. And Bush’s response to seeing Obama again has [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 04:00:07 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>‘He Did This’: Trump Blames Sabotage After Reflecting Pool Chaos Lands a Former Olympian In Handcuffs — But Critics Say He’s Missing One Thing</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/he-did-this-trump-blames-sabotage-after-reflecting-pool-chaos-lands-a-former-olympian-in-handcuffs-but-critics-say-hes-missing-one-thing</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/he-did-this-trump-blames-sabotage-after-reflecting-pool-chaos-lands-a-former-olympian-in-handcuffs-but-critics-say-hes-missing-one-thing</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Donald Trump’s Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has become one headache after another. The president is now playing the political blame game after his high-profile renovation led to rapid reports of algae growth and recent claims of vandalism. His $14.8 million renovation is facing bigger problems, including a liner that is detaching from the concrete basin [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 04:00:07 -0400</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>‘He, Did, This’:, Trump, Blames, Sabotage, After, Reflecting, Pool, Chaos, Lands, Former, Olympian, Handcuffs, —, But, Critics, Say, He’s, Missing, One, Thing</media:keywords>
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<title>How location sharing helped police catch a serial rapist&#45;turned&#45;killer</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/how-location-sharing-helped-police-catch-a-serial-rapist-turned-killer</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/how-location-sharing-helped-police-catch-a-serial-rapist-turned-killer</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The mother of murdered model Christy Giles pleads for others to share their locations. She says the technology helped police catch David Pearce, who murdered Giles and her friend, architect Hilda Marcela Cabrales. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 04:00:07 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>How, location, sharing, helped, police, catch, serial, rapist-turned-killer</media:keywords>
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<title>Ashley Etienne Is Done Advising. Now She’s The One To Watch.</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/ashley-etienne-is-done-advising-now-shes-the-one-to-watch</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/ashley-etienne-is-done-advising-now-shes-the-one-to-watch</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Ashley Etienne has spent her career inside the most consequential rooms in American politics. Now she’s seated at one of its most visible tables. The veteran communications strategist recently joined NBC News as a political contributor, making her debut on Meet the Press with Kristen Welker, and marking the first time in the show’s history [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 04:00:07 -0400</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Ashley, Etienne, Done, Advising., Now, She’s, The, One, Watch.</media:keywords>
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<title>Iran live updates: VP heads to Switzerland for talks amid opposing claims on strait</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/iran-live-updates-vp-heads-to-switzerland-for-talks-amid-opposing-claims-on-strait</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/iran-live-updates-vp-heads-to-switzerland-for-talks-amid-opposing-claims-on-strait</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ President Donald Trump announced “major combat operations” against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 04:00:07 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>‘Cultural force’: Tay Keith’s family issues statement on his passing as hip&#45;hop community mourns</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/cultural-force-tay-keiths-family-issues-statement-on-his-passing-as-hip-hop-community-mourns</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/cultural-force-tay-keiths-family-issues-statement-on-his-passing-as-hip-hop-community-mourns</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 04: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Tay Keith attends the 66th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 04, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) The hitmaker who helped create songs for Beyoncé, Drake, Travis Scott and a generation of Memphis rappers died Thursday at the age [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 04:00:07 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Cyrus Carmack&#45;Belton’s family joins Harlem rally after Rick Chow acquittal</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/cyrus-carmack-beltons-family-joins-harlem-rally-after-rick-chow-acquittal</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/cyrus-carmack-beltons-family-joins-harlem-rally-after-rick-chow-acquittal</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Belton Family / Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images The parents of the 14-year-old South Carolina boy are taking their fight for accountability to New York during Juneteenth weekend, after the man who shot him was found not guilty. The family of Cyrus Carmack-Belton is still fighting. On Saturday (June 20), the parents of the 14-year-old [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 04:00:07 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Cyrus, Carmack-Belton’s, family, joins, Harlem, rally, after, Rick, Chow, acquittal</media:keywords>
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<title>Body cam footage of Karmelo Anthony’s arrest released as trial evidence made public by Texas judge</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/body-cam-footage-of-karmelo-anthonys-arrest-released-as-trial-evidence-made-public-by-texas-judge</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/body-cam-footage-of-karmelo-anthonys-arrest-released-as-trial-evidence-made-public-by-texas-judge</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ (Photos: Help Karmelo Official Fund &amp; Adobe Stock) The evidence includes surveillance footage showing Anthony and Austin Metcalf entering the track meet and video of Anthony leaving the tent and stadium, with onlookers pointing him out to police. The judge who presided over Karmelo Anthony’s trial earlier this month released portions of evidence from the [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 04:00:07 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>‘It’s like a family reunion’: The 10th Native Son Awards on Juneteenth uplift Blackness and queerness in one space</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/its-like-a-family-reunion-the-10th-native-son-awards-on-juneteenth-uplift-blackness-and-queerness-in-one-space</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/its-like-a-family-reunion-the-10th-native-son-awards-on-juneteenth-uplift-blackness-and-queerness-in-one-space</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 19: (L-R) Guest, Emil Wilbekin, Lena Waithe and George M. Johnson attend the 2026 Native Son Awards at Chelsea Piers on June 19, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by John Nacion/Getty Images)Photo by: John Nacion / Getty Images The 10th annual Native Son Awards were held on Juneteenth, [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 04:00:07 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>‘It has never left me’: Morgan Freeman announces blues album rooted in Black music history</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/it-has-never-left-me-morgan-freeman-announces-blues-album-rooted-in-black-music-history</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/it-has-never-left-me-morgan-freeman-announces-blues-album-rooted-in-black-music-history</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 26: Morgan Freeman speaks onstage during the 50th Annual AFI Life Achievement Award honoring Francis Ford Coppola at Dolby Theatre on April 26, 2025 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jerod Harris/Getty Images for Warner Bros. Discovery)Photo by: Jerod Harris / Getty Images The Oscar winner released “Death Letter Blues” with Taj [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 04:00:07 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Every new iOS 27 feature that’s worth knowing about</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/every-new-ios-27-feature-thats-worth-knowing-about</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/every-new-ios-27-feature-thats-worth-knowing-about</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ While it’s not flashy like Apple’s new Siri AI and Apple Intelligence upgrades, there are still a number of additions to iOS 27 worth looking at. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 20:00:20 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Every, new, iOS, feature, that’s, worth, knowing, about</media:keywords>
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<title>Founders Fund’s outlier bet on humanely killed fish</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/founders-funds-outlier-bet-on-humanely-killed-fish</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/founders-funds-outlier-bet-on-humanely-killed-fish</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Shinkei makes a refrigerator-sized robot called Poseidon to kill fish quickly and humanely. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 20:00:20 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Founders, Fund’s, outlier, bet, humanely, killed, fish</media:keywords>
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<title>Nobel laureate John Jumper is leaving DeepMind for rival Anthropic</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/nobel-laureate-john-jumper-is-leaving-deepmind-for-rival-anthropic</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/nobel-laureate-john-jumper-is-leaving-deepmind-for-rival-anthropic</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Jumper isn’t the only big name leaving Google DeepMind. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 20:00:20 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Signal’s Meredith Whittaker wants you to remember that AI chatbots ‘are not your friends’</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/signals-meredith-whittaker-wants-you-to-remember-that-ai-chatbots-are-not-your-friends</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/signals-meredith-whittaker-wants-you-to-remember-that-ai-chatbots-are-not-your-friends</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ “These are not your friends. These are not conscious beings. These are not sentient interlocutors.” ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 20:00:20 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Signal’s, Meredith, Whittaker, wants, you, remember, that, chatbots, ‘are, not, your, friends’</media:keywords>
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<title>In the Weights is your new AI&#45;centric vanity search</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/in-the-weights-is-your-new-ai-centric-vanity-search</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/in-the-weights-is-your-new-ai-centric-vanity-search</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ So … what’s your In the Weights score? ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 20:00:20 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Go eyes robotaxis and acquisitions after Japan’s biggest IPO of 2026. Here’s why it matters</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/go-eyes-robotaxis-and-acquisitions-after-japans-biggest-ipo-of-2026-heres-why-it-matters</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/go-eyes-robotaxis-and-acquisitions-after-japans-biggest-ipo-of-2026-heres-why-it-matters</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Go’s IPO — Japan’s biggest so far this year — has done more than provide a much-needed boost to the country’s languishing listing season. It has also supplied the taxi-hailing app with the capital required to address an existential issue: Japan’s shortage of drivers. Go, which went public Tuesday, plans to use the ¥88.6 billion [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 08:00:13 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>He made your free video player run smoothly. Now he’s doing that for robots.</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/he-made-your-free-video-player-run-smoothly-now-hes-doing-that-for-robots</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/he-made-your-free-video-player-run-smoothly-now-hes-doing-that-for-robots</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ French serial entrepreneur and open-source legend Jean-Baptiste Kempf has been building Kyber, an infrastructure layer to control remote devices in real time. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 08:00:13 -0400</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>made, your, free, video, player, run, smoothly., Now, he’s, doing, that, for, robots.</media:keywords>
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<title>From PGP to Mythos: a brief history of export controls that didn’t stop anyone</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/from-pgp-to-mythos-a-brief-history-of-export-controls-that-didnt-stop-anyone</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/from-pgp-to-mythos-a-brief-history-of-export-controls-that-didnt-stop-anyone</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ For the last 30 years, stopping the flow of cybersecurity-related software has proven to be ineffective. It’s unclear why it would work now with Anthropic’s cybersecurity model Mythos. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 08:00:13 -0400</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>From, PGP, Mythos:, brief, history, export, controls, that, didn’t, stop, anyone</media:keywords>
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<title>Rev. Dr. Bernice King Is Calling Us To Action To Protect Black Voting Rights</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/rev-dr-bernice-king-is-calling-us-to-action-to-protect-black-voting-rights</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/rev-dr-bernice-king-is-calling-us-to-action-to-protect-black-voting-rights</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ On Saturday, May 16, 2026, the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, once again became the site of a fight for Black voting rights. Decades after marches that helped secure these privileges for Black Americans, activists and advocates showed up to protest recent redistricting efforts by southern Republican state legislatures. The mobilization, organized under All [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:00:15 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Rev., Dr., Bernice, King, Calling, Action, Protect, Black, Voting, Rights</media:keywords>
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<title>All The Black Stars Who Came Out For The Knicks Championship Parade In NYC</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/all-the-black-stars-who-came-out-for-the-knicks-championship-parade-in-nyc</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/all-the-black-stars-who-came-out-for-the-knicks-championship-parade-in-nyc</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ On Thursday, June 18, Lower Manhattan was packed at every corner with people. They all came out, in droves, as well as in excitement, joy, and in orange and blue, to celebrate the NBA Champion New York Knicks. If you’ve been paying attention, said joy has been in abundance in the city since the Knicks [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:00:15 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Therapy IRL: Honoring Father’s Day—And The Complicated Feelings That Come With It</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/therapy-irl-honoring-fathers-dayand-the-complicated-feelings-that-come-with-it</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/therapy-irl-honoring-fathers-dayand-the-complicated-feelings-that-come-with-it</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Major holidays, including Father’s Day, can be complicated occasions to celebrate. While some may experience joy, honoring the amazing fathers in their lives, some may be navigating a range of emotions. The feeling of grief is common on holidays celebrating a parent, with some lamenting the brief time they have with their fathers given Black [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:00:15 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Rips appear in Reflecting Pool’s new sealant after algae turn water green</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/rips-appear-in-reflecting-pools-new-sealant-after-algae-turn-water-green</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/rips-appear-in-reflecting-pools-new-sealant-after-algae-turn-water-green</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ President Trump’s efforts to spruce up the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool faced a snag this week, with algae turning the water green while rips appeared in an “American Flag Blue” surface picked by the president. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:00:15 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Murky Reflecting Pool draws tourists, but not for reasons Trump wanted</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/murky-reflecting-pool-draws-tourists-but-not-for-reasons-trump-wanted</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/murky-reflecting-pool-draws-tourists-but-not-for-reasons-trump-wanted</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The water of the Reflecting Pool remained filled with algae, peeling paint as well as white blobs on Friday. ]]></description>
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<title>Ryan Coogler’s Proximity Media heads to Netflix with exclusive deal</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/ryan-cooglers-proximity-media-heads-to-netflix-with-exclusive-deal</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/ryan-cooglers-proximity-media-heads-to-netflix-with-exclusive-deal</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 15: Ryan Coogler attends the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Julian Hamilton/Getty Images)Photo by: Julian Hamilton / Getty Images Ryan Coogler’s Proximity Media has signed a multi-year deal with Netflix to exclusively develop television series after its previous agreement with Disney expired. [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:00:14 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Ryan, Coogler’s, Proximity, Media, heads, Netflix, with, exclusive, deal</media:keywords>
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<title>Peabo Bryson’s family announces private celebration of life</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/peabo-brysons-family-announces-private-celebration-of-life</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ speaks onstage during the Thurgood Marshall College Fund 28th Annual Awards Gala at Washington Hilton on November 21, 2016 in Washington, DC. Bryson’s celebration of life will be held Monday at Antioch Baptist Church in Atlanta and livestreamed for fans who cannot attend. The family of Peabo Bryson has announced plans to honor the two-time [...] ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Peabo, Bryson’s, family, announces, private, celebration, life</media:keywords>
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<title>Bad Bunny Becomes First Latin Artist to Reach $1 Billion in Touring Revenue</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/bad-bunny-becomes-first-latin-artist-to-reach-1-billion-in-touring-revenue</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/bad-bunny-becomes-first-latin-artist-to-reach-1-billion-in-touring-revenue</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ FILE – Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio (aka Bad Bunny) attends the premiere of “Caught Stealing” at Regal Union Square on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File) The historic milestone comes as Bad Bunny’s ‘DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS World Tour’ continues across Europe, making him one of only 25 artists [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:00:14 -0400</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Bad, Bunny, Becomes, First, Latin, Artist, Reach, Billion, Touring, Revenue</media:keywords>
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<title>Poll reveals Barack Obama remains the most popular living U.S. president</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/poll-reveals-barack-obama-remains-the-most-popular-living-us-president</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Former President Barack Obama (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) A new CNN poll found Barack Obama holds the highest favorability rating among living U.S. presidents, outperforming both President Donald Trump and former President Joe Biden ahead of the opening of his presidential center. This week, as his new presidential center opens, a new poll from [...] ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Poll, reveals, Barack, Obama, remains, the, most, popular, living, U.S., president</media:keywords>
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<title>Kerry Washington says she’s not sure her kids are ready to watch ‘The Whoopi Monologues’</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/kerry-washington-says-shes-not-sure-her-kids-are-ready-to-watch-the-whoopi-monologues</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/kerry-washington-says-shes-not-sure-her-kids-are-ready-to-watch-the-whoopi-monologues</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 01: Kerry Washington attends 3rd Annual Gotham Television Awards at Cipriani Wall Street on June 01, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)Photo by: Theo Wargo / Getty Images Kerry Washington told Seth Meyers she is still deciding whether her children should see the production, joking [...] ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Kerry, Washington, says, she’s, not, sure, her, kids, are, ready, watch, ‘The, Whoopi, Monologues’</media:keywords>
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<title>Tommy Davidson Confirms Release Date for ‘The Varnell Hill Show’</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/tommy-davidson-confirms-release-date-for-the-varnell-hill-show</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/tommy-davidson-confirms-release-date-for-the-varnell-hill-show</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Source: 97.9 The Box / The Afternoon Sauce with G-Man Legendary comedian Tommy Davidson stopped by The Afternoon Sauce with G-Man while in Houston to promote his weekend run at the Houston Improv, but it was a major TV reveal that had fans talking. RELATED: Cash Money &amp; No Limit Tour Picks Houston As First [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:00:11 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>“Spend My Life With You”: Eric Benét Talks Music, Memories, and the One Voyage Cruise</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/spend-my-life-with-you-eric-benet-talks-music-memories-and-the-one-voyage-cruise</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/spend-my-life-with-you-eric-benet-talks-music-memories-and-the-one-voyage-cruise</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ✕ R&amp;B veteran Eric Benét stopped by The Rickey Smiley Morning Show for a conversation about his music, his legacy, and his upcoming appearance on the One Voyage cruise. Rickey jumped right in, asking about the One Voyage Cruise. Eric Benét couldn’t hide his excitement. “Man, I’ve been waiting on this,” he laughed. “There’s nothing [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:00:11 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Aura’s impressive e&#45;ink photo frame doesn’t even look digital</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/auras-impressive-e-ink-photo-frame-doesnt-even-look-digital</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/auras-impressive-e-ink-photo-frame-doesnt-even-look-digital</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ What’s the most cliche possible gift you can give a relative? A digital photo frame, displaying a rotating slideshow of family photos. Now Aura has completely refreshed this product space with its gorgeous Aura Ink frame, which uses e-ink to create a display that doesn’t even look digital. Digital frames have always been so popular [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:00:21 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>AI inference startup Baseten reportedly raising $1.5B months after its last mega&#45;round</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/ai-inference-startup-baseten-reportedly-raising-15b-months-after-its-last-mega-round</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/ai-inference-startup-baseten-reportedly-raising-15b-months-after-its-last-mega-round</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Startup Baseten is reportedly close to finalizing a $1.5 billion round at a $13 billion as the “inference gold rush” marches on. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Telegram ban in India sparks a rush to VPNs, rival apps</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/telegram-ban-in-india-sparks-a-rush-to-vpns-rival-apps</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/telegram-ban-in-india-sparks-a-rush-to-vpns-rival-apps</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Telegram argues India should block specific content, not an entire platform used by millions. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Telegram, ban, India, sparks, rush, VPNs, rival, apps</media:keywords>
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<title>Source: Elastic agrees to buy CRV&#45;backed DeductiveAI for up to $85M</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/source-elastic-agrees-to-buy-crv-backed-deductiveai-for-up-to-85m</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/source-elastic-agrees-to-buy-crv-backed-deductiveai-for-up-to-85m</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ DeductiveAI, a startup that uses AI to catch and resolve bugs in software, was founded just three years ago. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Source:, Elastic, agrees, buy, CRV-backed, DeductiveAI, for, 85M</media:keywords>
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<title>The US says ASML’s top chip tool may be in China. ASML says it isn’t</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/the-us-says-asmls-top-chip-tool-may-be-in-china-asml-says-it-isnt</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/the-us-says-asmls-top-chip-tool-may-be-in-china-asml-says-it-isnt</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ There’s a commercial logic that cuts against the idea that ASML would risk its export license to arm a Chinese customer. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>The, says, ASML’s, top, chip, tool, may, China., ASML, says, isn’t</media:keywords>
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<title>What’s the HELOC and home equity loan interest rate forecast for summer 2026?</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/whats-the-heloc-and-home-equity-loan-interest-rate-forecast-for-summer-2026</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/whats-the-heloc-and-home-equity-loan-interest-rate-forecast-for-summer-2026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ HELOC and home equity rates have been on the move lately. Here’s where those rates could head next. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 04:00:10 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>What’s, the, HELOC, and, home, equity, loan, interest, rate, forecast, for, summer, 2026</media:keywords>
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<title>When could homeowners realistically expect to refinance? 4 lending experts weigh in</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/when-could-homeowners-realistically-expect-to-refinance-4-lending-experts-weigh-in</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/when-could-homeowners-realistically-expect-to-refinance-4-lending-experts-weigh-in</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The right time to refinance depends on a few factors, experts say, including your current mortgage loan rate. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 04:00:10 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>When, could, homeowners, realistically, expect, refinance, lending, experts, weigh</media:keywords>
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<title>Vance did not travel to Switzerland Thursday night for U.S.&#45;Iran talks, White House says</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/vance-did-not-travel-to-switzerland-thursday-night-for-us-iran-talks-white-house-says</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/vance-did-not-travel-to-switzerland-thursday-night-for-us-iran-talks-white-house-says</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ “We look forward to beginning technical talks as soon as possible,” a White House spokesperson said Thursday night. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 04:00:10 -0400</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Vance, did, not, travel, Switzerland, Thursday, night, for, U.S.-Iran, talks, White, House, says</media:keywords>
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<title>Comparing’s Trump and Obama’s Iran deals, what we know: ANALYSIS</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/comparings-trump-and-obamas-irandeals-what-we-knowanalysis</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/comparings-trump-and-obamas-irandeals-what-we-knowanalysis</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ One is a nuclear deal, the other is not. ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Comparing’s, Trump, and, Obama’s, Iran deals, what, know: ANALYSIS</media:keywords>
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<title>Jamaica in talks with U.S. to temporarily take in third&#45;country deportees</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/jamaica-in-talks-with-us-to-temporarily-take-in-third-country-deportees</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/jamaica-in-talks-with-us-to-temporarily-take-in-third-country-deportees</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Prime Minister Andrew Holness (Photo by Marcus Ingram/Getty Images)Photo by: Marcus Ingram / Getty Images The island nation’s National Security Minister Dr. Horace Chang confirmed the countries have signed a memorandum of understanding. Jamaica is in talks with the U.S. to potentially accept third-country migrants, as the Donald Trump administration continues to lobby Caribbean islands [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 04:00:10 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Producer Tay Keith found dead at 29</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/producer-tay-keith-found-dead-at-29</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/producer-tay-keith-found-dead-at-29</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 30: Tay Keith attends as Audemars Piguet Hosts After Party with Cactus Jack to Celebrate Latest Collaboration on November 30, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)Photo by: Michael Loccisano / Getty Images The Memphis-born hip hop producer made music for artists like Drake, Cardi B, [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 04:00:10 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Obama Presidential Center opening brings tears, nostalgia and call to action</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/obama-presidential-center-opening-brings-tears-nostalgia-and-call-to-action</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/obama-presidential-center-opening-brings-tears-nostalgia-and-call-to-action</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ (Photo: Getty Images) “For Black Americans, I think the call to action is clear,” U.S. Rep. Gabe Amo (D-R.I.), a former Obama White House official, told theGrio. The city of Chicago came alive on Thursday as thousands gathered in the South Side to celebrate the grand opening of the Obama Presidential Center. Ten years in [...] ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>As a ‘A Different World’ returns, Debbie Allen says Black stories, like Black people, aren’t going anywhere  </title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/as-a-a-different-world-returns-debbie-allen-says-black-stories-like-black-people-arent-going-anywhere</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/as-a-a-different-world-returns-debbie-allen-says-black-stories-like-black-people-arent-going-anywhere</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Debbie Allen attends the 2026 American Black Film Festival – Netflix’s Celebration Of Black Television Panel at New World Center on May 29, 2026 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Alekandra London/Getty Images) Debbie Allen, Felicia Pride, and Maleah Joi Moon open up about reimagining “A Different World” for an audience today. The team behind [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 04:00:10 -0400</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>‘A, Different, World’, returns, Debbie, Allen, says, Black, stories, like, Black, people, aren’t, going, anywhere  </media:keywords>
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<title>Chelsea B. and Protect Our Piece are stitching the power of Black culture into an archive</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/chelsea-b-and-protect-our-piece-are-stitching-the-power-of-black-culture-into-an-archive</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/chelsea-b-and-protect-our-piece-are-stitching-the-power-of-black-culture-into-an-archive</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ This Juneteenth, crochet artist Chelsea B. and “Protect Our Piece,” a living archive, are ensuring Black culture and legacy is preserved. (Photos credit BarkleyOKRP) This Juneteenth, crochet artist Chelsea B. and “Protect Our Piece,” a living archive, are ensuring Black culture and legacy are preserved. One thing Black communities have always known how to do [...] ]]></description>
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<title>‘Obsession’ Filming Locations: How This 2026 Horror Hit Swapped Sunny LA For Eerie Midwest Energy</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/obsession-filming-locations-how-this-2026-horror-hit-swapped-sunny-la-for-eerie-midwest-energy</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/obsession-filming-locations-how-this-2026-horror-hit-swapped-sunny-la-for-eerie-midwest-energy</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Director Curry Barker’s “Obsession” has quickly become one of the most talked-about horror movies of 2026. Following its successful premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival and subsequent theatrical release, the supernatural thriller has attracted attention not only for its unsettling story but also for its distinctive Southern California backdrop. The film stars Michael Johnston [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Why That Souvenir Passport Stamp Could Cause Travel Problems</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/why-that-souvenir-passport-stamp-could-cause-travel-problems</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Souvenir passport stamps are great mementos that commemorate past travels, but getting them from places outside immigration and border checkpoints could jeopardize your globetrotting. This month, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs shared a reminder urging American citizens to avoid getting “unofficial” stamps in their passports. On June 8, the authority posted [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:14 -0400</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Why, That, Souvenir, Passport, Stamp, Could, Cause, Travel, Problems</media:keywords>
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<title>Tribeca Festival 2026 From A Black Perspective [RECAP]</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/tribeca-festival-2026-from-a-black-perspective-recap</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Over the past 25 years, cinephiles from all walks of life have made Tribeca Festival in NYC the go-to destination for a week-and-a-half-long celebration in filmmaking. Budding directors, veteran actors, short film aficionados, documentarians, animators — there’s virtually no subculture of cinema that isn’t represented when it comes to the annual festivities. 2026 proved to [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:14 -0400</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Tribeca, Festival, 2026, From, Black, Perspective, RECAP</media:keywords>
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<title>Rivian owners file lawsuit alleging false promises on self&#45;driving features</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/rivian-owners-file-lawsuit-alleging-false-promises-on-self-driving-features</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/rivian-owners-file-lawsuit-alleging-false-promises-on-self-driving-features</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Plaintiffs in the class action complaint allege Rivian falsely promised for years it would bring hands-free driving to its first-generation R1 vehicles. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:00:15 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Rivian, owners, file, lawsuit, alleging, false, promises, self-driving, features</media:keywords>
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<title>Almost half of U.S. singles feel negatively about AI in dating, Match says</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/almost-half-of-us-singles-feel-negatively-about-ai-in-dating-match-says</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/almost-half-of-us-singles-feel-negatively-about-ai-in-dating-match-says</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ About 47% of singles look negatively at the use of AI in dating — but, many dating app users are open to AI helping with profile punch-ups and conversation starters. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:00:15 -0400</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Almost, half, U.S., singles, feel, negatively, about, dating, Match, says</media:keywords>
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<title>OpenAI is bringing on some big guns in the lead&#45;up to its IPO </title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/openai-is-bringing-on-some-big-guns-in-the-lead-up-to-its-ipo</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/openai-is-bringing-on-some-big-guns-in-the-lead-up-to-its-ipo</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ OpenAI is bulking up before its IPO, landing Transformer co-inventor Noam Shazeer from Google DeepMind and former Trump AI policy official Dean Ball in the same week. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:00:15 -0400</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>OpenAI, bringing, some, big, guns, the, lead-up, its, IPO </media:keywords>
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<title>The 11 standout startups from YC’s Demo Day, according to VCs</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/the-11-standout-startups-from-ycs-demo-day-according-to-vcs</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/the-11-standout-startups-from-ycs-demo-day-according-to-vcs</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ TechCrunch spoke to investors to find the hottest startups in the Spring 2026 YC batch. Some of them commanded valuations of over $175 million, VCs said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:00:15 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>The, standout, startups, from, YC’s, Demo, Day, according, VCs</media:keywords>
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<title>Snap spins off AI video team into new company, Dotmo, due to costs</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/snap-spins-off-ai-video-team-into-new-company-dotmo-due-to-costs</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/snap-spins-off-ai-video-team-into-new-company-dotmo-due-to-costs</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Snapchat maker is spinning off yet another internal unit. Dotmo will be comprised of current Snap staff who are leaving the social media company to focus on AI video development. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:00:15 -0400</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Snap, spins, off, video, team, into, new, company, Dotmo, due, costs</media:keywords>
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<title>Mother Of Kohen Kartier Wiley Speaks Out, Says No One Drove Toward The Cop Who Killed Her Son</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/mother-of-kohen-kartier-wiley-speaks-out-says-no-one-drove-toward-the-cop-who-killed-her-son</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Source: Family of Kohen Kartier Wiley / other The fatal shooting of 1-year-old Kohen Kartier Wiley by a Senatobia, Mississippi, police officer has prompted protests across Senatobia, and now it has gained national attention, prompting yet another national discussion about the worth of a Black life in a “justice” system that routinely prioritizes the protection [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:00:10 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Juice, Water, Diapers: Why Do Black Children Keep Getting Killed Over Cheap Products?</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/juice-water-diapers-why-do-black-children-keep-getting-killed-over-cheap-products</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/juice-water-diapers-why-do-black-children-keep-getting-killed-over-cheap-products</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Source: Family of Kohen Kartier Wiley / Family of Kohen Wiley A one-year-old Black baby is dead in Mississippi.  His name was Kohen Wiley. Before he was shot, his mother lifted him up so police officers could see there was a child in the car. This mother’s desperate act was supposed to be proof of [...] ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Juice, Water, Diapers:, Why, Black, Children, Keep, Getting, Killed, Over, Cheap, Products</media:keywords>
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<title>Is Louisiana Safe Right Now? What Travelers Need To Know About Tropical Storm Arthur</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/is-louisiana-safe-right-now-what-travelers-need-to-know-about-tropical-storm-arthur</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/is-louisiana-safe-right-now-what-travelers-need-to-know-about-tropical-storm-arthur</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Travel to Louisiana has not stopped, but visitors with plans in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Lake Charles, or the Gulf Coast should prepare for weather-related disruptions through Thursday. Tropical Storm Arthur officially formed Wednesday, June 17, near the Gulf Coast after earlier advisories tracked the system as Potential Tropical Cyclone One. The National Hurricane [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:00:12 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Louisiana, Safe, Right, Now, What, Travelers, Need, Know, About, Tropical, Storm, Arthur</media:keywords>
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<title>How to turn off AI in your Google Docs</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/how-to-turn-off-ai-in-your-google-docs</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/how-to-turn-off-ai-in-your-google-docs</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Here’s what you need to do to get those pesky “write with Gemini” pop-ups to go away. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:00:17 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>How, turn, off, your, Google, Docs</media:keywords>
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<title>AI is hurting Apple in more ways than one: it may force iPhone price increases</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/ai-is-hurting-apple-in-more-ways-than-one-it-may-force-iphone-price-increases</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/ai-is-hurting-apple-in-more-ways-than-one-it-may-force-iphone-price-increases</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ CEO Tim Cook said in a recent interview that the situation is “unsustainable.” ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:00:17 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Chi&#45;Hua Chien saw Facebook coming — now he says the real AI winners won’t be selling AI</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/chi-hua-chien-saw-facebook-coming-now-he-says-the-real-ai-winners-wont-be-selling-ai</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/chi-hua-chien-saw-facebook-coming-now-he-says-the-real-ai-winners-wont-be-selling-ai</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Chi-Hua Chien has spent more than two decades as a venture capitalist, but he thinks like a cultural anthropologist. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:00:17 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Chi-Hua, Chien, saw, Facebook, coming, —, now, says, the, real, winners, won’t, selling</media:keywords>
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<title>NASA picks Eric Schmidt’s rocket company for Mars mission, setting up a race with SpaceX</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/nasa-picks-eric-schmidts-rocket-company-for-mars-mission-setting-up-a-race-with-spacex</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/nasa-picks-eric-schmidts-rocket-company-for-mars-mission-setting-up-a-race-with-spacex</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Relativity Space—a rocket maker acquired by former Google executive chair Eric Schmidt last year after stumbling on the path to orbit—might just beat SpaceX to Mars. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:00:17 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Sukihana Links With Bobbi Althoff For ‘Bills Paid’ Produced By Juicy J</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/sukihana-links-with-bobbi-althoff-for-bills-paid-produced-by-juicy-j</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/sukihana-links-with-bobbi-althoff-for-bills-paid-produced-by-juicy-j</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Getty Images / Sukihana / Bobbi Althoff Alleged “industry plant” Bobbi Althoff can now add rapper to her list of “accomplishments.” A very pregnant Sukihana is still out here dropping new music as she is about to drop another kid. For her latest track, “Bills Paid,” produced by Juicy J, she is linking up with [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:00:17 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Fetty Wap Says He Was Surprised By The Response To His HVAC Certification</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/fetty-wap-says-he-was-surprised-by-the-response-to-his-hvac-certification</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/fetty-wap-says-he-was-surprised-by-the-response-to-his-hvac-certification</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Source: @therealkahlel / iOne Fetty Wap touched down at Summer Smash 2026 and instantly took fans back to the magic 2016. The New Jersey star had the crowd rocking as he ran through a string of classics, including “Trap Queen,” “679,” and “Again.” For longtime supporters, it was nostalgic trip down memory lane. For the [...] ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Fetty, Wap, Says, Was, Surprised, The, Response, His, HVAC, Certification</media:keywords>
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<title>Mystikal Gets 20 Years In 2022 Third&#45;Degree Rape Case</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/mystikal-gets-20-years-in-2022-third-degree-rape-case</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/mystikal-gets-20-years-in-2022-third-degree-rape-case</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Mystikal appeared in court this past Tuesday (June 16) to hear the sentence of his 2022 rape case. The judge in the matter gave Mystikal 20 years, just five years less than the maximum sentence. As reported by local outlet WBRZ, Mystikal, real name Michael Tyler, appeared in an Ascension Parish this week in connection [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:00:17 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Mystikal, Gets, Years, 2022, Third-Degree, Rape, Case</media:keywords>
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<title>This law firm has deep ties to Trump. Now a partner is his pick for a top job.</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/this-law-firm-has-deep-ties-to-trump-now-a-partner-is-his-pick-for-a-top-job</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Jamie McDonald, a partner at the firm Sullivan &amp; Cromwell, is President Trump’s choice to helm one of the nation’s most prestigious federal prosecutors’ offices. ]]></description>
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<title>Tornadoes reported in Illinois, Iowa as severe weather roils Midwest</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/tornadoes-reported-in-illinois-iowa-as-severe-weather-roils-midwest</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Confirmed tornadoes were reported in Illinois and Iowa Wednesday as severe weather brought the risk of thunderstorms and prompted a flurry of tornado warnings for a large swath of the Midwest​. ]]></description>
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<title>Trump formally signs U.S.&#45;Iran deal as questions linger about nuclear program</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/trump-formally-signs-us-iran-deal-as-questions-linger-about-nuclear-program</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/trump-formally-signs-us-iran-deal-as-questions-linger-about-nuclear-program</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ President Trump warned he could order new strikes if Iran’s leaders “don’t behave.” The U.S. and Iran signed the memo of understanding remotely, a White House official said. ]]></description>
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<title>Tropical Storm Arthur weakens off Texas’ Gulf Coast</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/tropical-storm-arthur-weakens-off-texas-gulf-coast</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/tropical-storm-arthur-weakens-off-texas-gulf-coast</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Tropical Storm Arthur, the first named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, formed Wednesday off the Gulf Coast of Texas before later weakening to a post-tropical cyclone. ]]></description>
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<title>Trump didn’t want ‘Herbert Hoover’ presidency; said Iran has to have ‘some’ missiles</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/trump-didnt-want-herbert-hoover-presidency-said-iran-has-to-have-some-missiles</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/trump-didnt-want-herbert-hoover-presidency-said-iran-has-to-have-some-missiles</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Trump said he was open to allowing Iran to maintain its stockpile of ballistic missiles, saying it was “unfair” for Iran not have them if their neighbors do. ]]></description>
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<title>Black reality TV stars who’ve impacted the culture (and deserve their flowers)</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/black-reality-tv-stars-whove-impacted-the-culture-and-deserve-their-flowers</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/black-reality-tv-stars-whove-impacted-the-culture-and-deserve-their-flowers</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Black reality TV stars who’ve impacted the culture, and deserve their flowers. (Photos: Getty Images) From NeNe Leakes to Tiffany Pollard, these Black reality TV stars shaped pop culture, created iconic moments, and changed television forever. Whether you love it or hate it, reality television has left its mark on pop culture.  From guilty [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Olamide Olowe is embracing failure in real time and customers are here for it</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/olamide-olowe-is-embracing-failure-in-real-time-and-customers-are-here-for-it</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/olamide-olowe-is-embracing-failure-in-real-time-and-customers-are-here-for-it</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Olamide Olowe attends the Comcast Xfinity and FaceForward Productions’ black carpet premiere of new docuseries “The Black Beauty Effect” at Regal LA Live on November 14, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Unique Nicole/Getty Images) After a Bread Beauty launch fell flat, the beauty entrepreneur went viral for publicly sharing the setback and asking [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:00:08 -0400</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Olamide, Olowe, embracing, failure, real, time, and, customers, are, here, for</media:keywords>
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<title>Knicks owner James Dolan says team will be first NBA champion to visit Trump White House</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/knicks-owner-james-dolan-says-team-will-be-first-nba-champion-to-visit-trump-white-house</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/knicks-owner-james-dolan-says-team-will-be-first-nba-champion-to-visit-trump-white-house</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – JUNE 13: New York Knicks owner James Dolan and president Leon Rose lift the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy after their team defeated the San Antonio Spurs in Game Five of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center on June 13, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Mississippi officer involved in shooting death of one&#45;year&#45;old Kohen Wiley placed on leave</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/mississippi-officer-involved-in-shooting-death-of-one-year-old-kohen-wiley-placed-on-leave</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/mississippi-officer-involved-in-shooting-death-of-one-year-old-kohen-wiley-placed-on-leave</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Adobe Stock Images Protestors gathered outside the Senatobia Walmart where Wiley was shot on Sunday. During the gathering, officers on the scene launched tear gas at the crowd. One day after protests erupted outside of a Mississippi Walmart where one-year-old Kohen Wiley was shot and later died in relation to an alleged shoplifting complaint, the [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:00:08 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>How a 1910 report erased 35,000 Black doctors and still affects Black healthcare more than a century later</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/how-a-1910-report-erased-35000-black-doctors-and-still-affects-black-healthcare-more-than-a-century-later</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/how-a-1910-report-erased-35000-black-doctors-and-still-affects-black-healthcare-more-than-a-century-later</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A doctor checks the pulse of a patient on an hospital bed, London, UK, 1948. (Photo by Keystone Features/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) Abraham Flexner wasn’t a doctor, but the educator’s study about the advancements of medical schools across the country created swift change. Most of it impacted Black medical colleges. In the United States, there are [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Roelof Botha joins SpaceX’s board of directors</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/roelof-botha-joins-spacexs-board-of-directors</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The former Sequoia Capital leader is filling an “existing vacancy” on SpaceX’s board, days after the company went public in the largest IPO ever. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:12 -0400</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Roelof, Botha, joins, SpaceX’s, board, directors</media:keywords>
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<title>DJI Pocket 4P revealed in full — now we know exactly how the dual&#45;lens vlogging camera compares to the Pocket 4 and Insta360 Luna Ultra, and DJI might be going hard on pricing</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/dji-pocket-4p-revealed-in-full-now-we-know-exactly-how-the-dual-lens-vlogging-camera-compares-to-the-pocket-4-and-insta360-luna-ultra-and-dji-might-be-going-hard-on-pricing</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/dji-pocket-4p-revealed-in-full-now-we-know-exactly-how-the-dual-lens-vlogging-camera-compares-to-the-pocket-4-and-insta360-luna-ultra-and-dji-might-be-going-hard-on-pricing</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ DJI has fully revealed its first dual-lens compact vlogging camera, the Osmo Pocket 4P. Here’s how it compares to the Pocket 4 and a new rival, the Insta360 Luna Ultra ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:12 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Meet Kali365 — the ‘Amazon of cybercrime’ where hackers use AI to completely circumvent multi&#45;factor authentication</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/meet-kali365-the-amazon-of-cybercrime-where-hackers-use-ai-to-completely-circumvent-multi-factor-authentication</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/meet-kali365-the-amazon-of-cybercrime-where-hackers-use-ai-to-completely-circumvent-multi-factor-authentication</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Kali365 abuses the current OAuth device code flow on Microsoft accounts in a sophisticated attempt to dupe users into signing into their accounts ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:12 -0400</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Meet, Kali365, —, the, ‘Amazon, cybercrime’, where, hackers, use, completely, circumvent, multi-factor, authentication</media:keywords>
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<title>How to watch Ghana vs Panama: Free Streams &amp;amp; TV Channels for FIFA World Cup 2026</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/how-to-watch-ghana-vs-panama-free-streams-tv-channels-for-fifa-world-cup-2026</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/how-to-watch-ghana-vs-panama-free-streams-tv-channels-for-fifa-world-cup-2026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Here’s how to watch Ghana vs Panama for free online and from anywhere in a crucial Group L clash at the FIFA World Cup 2026, with knockout hopes on the line. ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>How, watch, Ghana, Panama:, Free, Streams, Channels, for, FIFA, World, Cup, 2026</media:keywords>
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<title>‘AI traffic is fundamentally changing how the Internet operates’: New report claims bot traffic is growing 6.5 times faster than human users — is this the end of the useful internet as we know it?</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/ai-traffic-is-fundamentally-changing-how-the-internet-operates-new-report-claims-bot-traffic-is-growing-65-times-faster-than-human-users-is-this-the-end-of-the-useful-internet-as-we-know-it</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/ai-traffic-is-fundamentally-changing-how-the-internet-operates-new-report-claims-bot-traffic-is-growing-65-times-faster-than-human-users-is-this-the-end-of-the-useful-internet-as-we-know-it</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ New data reveals AI traffic is growing 6.5x faster than human traffic, forcing businesses to rethink infrastructure, content discoverability and more. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:12 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>‘A single cyber incident can lead to physical disruption, create safety hazards, or cause catastrophic downtime’: Hackers target data center equipment, including critical power devices, in latest push to disrupt communities</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/a-single-cyber-incident-can-lead-to-physical-disruption-create-safety-hazards-or-cause-catastrophic-downtime-hackers-target-data-center-equipment-including-critical-power-devices-in-latest-push-to-disrupt-communities</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/a-single-cyber-incident-can-lead-to-physical-disruption-create-safety-hazards-or-cause-catastrophic-downtime-hackers-target-data-center-equipment-including-critical-power-devices-in-latest-push-to-disrupt-communities</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Cybersecurity researchers found vulnerabilities in power and cooling systems inside data centers that could allow attackers to disrupt physical infrastructure operations ]]></description>
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<title>What Black Travelers Should Know About TSA Rules For Hair And Beauty Products</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/what-black-travelers-should-know-about-tsa-rules-for-hair-and-beauty-products</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/what-black-travelers-should-know-about-tsa-rules-for-hair-and-beauty-products</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Curl cream, shea butter, edge control, and lace glue spray — if you’re traveling with your beauty arsenal, TSA’s liquids rules still apply. An inconvenience for even the most seasoned jet-setters, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) throws away travelers’ personal items every day. And very often those belongings are for one’s beauty and hygiene routines. [...] ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>What, Black, Travelers, Should, Know, About, TSA, Rules, For, Hair, And, Beauty, Products</media:keywords>
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<title>The Pride Road Trip: Southern Cities Where LGBTQ+ Culture Is Still Thriving</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/the-pride-road-trip-southern-cities-where-lgbtq-culture-is-still-thriving</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/the-pride-road-trip-southern-cities-where-lgbtq-culture-is-still-thriving</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A Pride road trip through the South can start with a simple question: where are LGBTQ+ communities gathering in public, shaping city culture, and creating space for travelers to join the celebration? The answer runs through cities with Black Pride weekends, downtown parades, park festivals, queer nightlife, LGBTQ+ centers, resource fairs, and municipal policies that [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:12 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Sybil Wilkes Covers Today’s What We Need to Know: Obama Speaks, Elections, and More</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/sybil-wilkes-covers-todays-what-we-need-to-know-obama-speaks-elections-and-more</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/sybil-wilkes-covers-todays-what-we-need-to-know-obama-speaks-elections-and-more</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ✕ Sybil Wilkes is back with another edition of “What We Need to Know,” the daily roundup that keeps our community informed and ready to move. Grab your coffee, lean in, and let’s walk through the stories shaping our lives right now. READ MORE STORIES Sybil Wilkes Covers Today’s What We Need to Know: Obama [...] ]]></description>
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<title>College Student Says He Burned Cross In Chicago In Protest Of Trump, Not Black People</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/college-student-says-he-burned-cross-in-chicago-in-protest-of-trump-not-black-people</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/college-student-says-he-burned-cross-in-chicago-in-protest-of-trump-not-black-people</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Source: WISH-TV / WISH-TV Last week, we reported on a burning cross that was discovered in Chicago’s Grant Park, and that the Chicago Police Department was looking for a “person of interest,” photos of whom were revealed to the public Naturally, it was assumed that the burning of the cross was an act of racial [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:00:11 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Georgia State Legislature Declines To Pursue Redistricting Effort</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/georgia-state-legislature-declines-to-pursue-redistricting-effort</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/georgia-state-legislature-declines-to-pursue-redistricting-effort</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Source: SAMUEL CORUM / Getty Okay, so this was supposed to be a story about the Georgia state legislature launching a mid-decade redistricting effort with the express purpose of diminishing Black voting power, but halfway through writing it, the legislature announced it would not pursue redistricting during the special session.   Don’t you just love [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Mississippi Cops Deploy Tear Gas On Protesters After Cop Fatally Shoots 1&#45;Year&#45;Old Black Boy</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/mississippi-cops-deploy-tear-gas-on-protesters-after-cop-fatally-shoots-1-year-old-black-boy</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/mississippi-cops-deploy-tear-gas-on-protesters-after-cop-fatally-shoots-1-year-old-black-boy</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Source: UCG / Getty On Tuesday, we reported on the tragic event in which Kohen Kartier Wiley, a 1-year-old Black baby, was shot and killed by a Senatobia, Mississippi, police officer at a Walmart, which has since become the scene of protest and clashes with SPD officers, who have deployed tear gas, reportedly, to deter [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Massive VPN surge hits India as government blocks Telegram over exam fraud</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/massive-vpn-surge-hits-india-as-government-blocks-telegram-over-exam-fraud</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/massive-vpn-surge-hits-india-as-government-blocks-telegram-over-exam-fraud</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ India has temporarily blocked Telegram ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-exam, driving millions to VPNs and prompting Telegram to challenge the order in court amid allegations of internet hijacking. ]]></description>
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<title>The Garmin Fenix 9 and Enduro 4 could be launching soon, code spotted in Garmin Connect app suggests</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/the-garmin-fenix-9-and-enduro-4-could-be-launching-soon-code-spotted-in-garmin-connect-app-suggests</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/the-garmin-fenix-9-and-enduro-4-could-be-launching-soon-code-spotted-in-garmin-connect-app-suggests</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The evidence for a Garmin Fenix 9 range launch this year is mounting up. ]]></description>
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<title>Spotify’s new Track Reactions update gives you yet more ways to judge your friends’ music taste in Collaborative Playlists — but I’d like the emoji list to be even more brutal</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/spotifys-new-track-reactions-update-gives-you-yet-more-ways-to-judge-your-friends-music-taste-in-collaborative-playlists-but-id-like-the-emoji-list-to-be-even-more-brutal</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Spotify’s new Track Reactions give you a new way to interact with your friends in Collaborative Playlists. ]]></description>
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<title>‘Transformative for renters or those on lower incomes’: The plug&#45;in balcony solar revolution just took a step closer in the UK  — as Asda, Amazon and B&amp;amp;Q have government talks over tech that could cut your bills by 30%</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/transformative-for-renters-or-those-on-lower-incomes-the-plug-in-balcony-solar-revolution-just-took-a-step-closer-in-the-uk-as-asda-amazon-and-bq-have-government-talks-over-tech-that-could-cut-your-bills-by-30</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/transformative-for-renters-or-those-on-lower-incomes-the-plug-in-balcony-solar-revolution-just-took-a-step-closer-in-the-uk-as-asda-amazon-and-bq-have-government-talks-over-tech-that-could-cut-your-bills-by-30</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Adding some solar energy to your household mix is about to get much easier if you’re in the UK. ]]></description>
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<title>Netflix has shared the highly anticipated trailer for Heartstopper Forever — and the final installment has an interactive feature for fans to enjoy</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/netflix-has-shared-the-highly-anticipated-trailer-for-heartstopper-forever-and-the-final-installment-has-an-interactive-feature-for-fans-to-enjoy</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/netflix-has-shared-the-highly-anticipated-trailer-for-heartstopper-forever-and-the-final-installment-has-an-interactive-feature-for-fans-to-enjoy</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Heartstopper Forever is the final installment in Charlie and Nick’s love story, and Netflix wants fans to be a huge part of it. ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Netflix, has, shared, the, highly, anticipated, trailer, for, Heartstopper, Forever, —, and, the, final, installment, has, interactive, feature, for, fans, enjoy</media:keywords>
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<title>Global Peace Hits Historic Low, But These 10 Countries Still Rank As The Safest</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/global-peace-hits-historic-low-but-these-10-countries-still-rank-as-the-safest</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/global-peace-hits-historic-low-but-these-10-countries-still-rank-as-the-safest</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The world’s safest countries for 2026 have been named as global peace falls to its lowest level since the Global Peace Index began nearly 20 years ago. According to TravelPulse, the latest ranking from the Institute for Economics &amp; Peace places Iceland at No. 1 for the 19th consecutive year, followed by New Zealand, Switzerland, [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:00:14 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Anthropic’s latest feud with the Trump admin may actually help it, sales data suggests</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/anthropics-latest-feud-with-the-trump-admin-may-actually-help-it-sales-data-suggests</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/anthropics-latest-feud-with-the-trump-admin-may-actually-help-it-sales-data-suggests</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Anthropic’s popularity with business users is growing so well that the latest beef with the government might actually boost it, data from Ramp suggests. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:00:15 -0400</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Anthropic’s, latest, feud, with, the, Trump, admin, may, actually, help, it, sales, data, suggests</media:keywords>
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<title>Apple plans to change its Hide My Email privacy feature that could make it less effective</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/apple-plans-to-change-its-hide-my-email-privacy-feature-that-could-make-it-less-effective</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/apple-plans-to-change-its-hide-my-email-privacy-feature-that-could-make-it-less-effective</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In the coming weeks, Apple will move anonymously generated emails addresses to a different domain. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Trending on the Timeline:  Roku Takeover and More Legal Diddy Issues</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/trending-on-the-timeline-roku-takeover-and-more-legal-diddy-issues</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/trending-on-the-timeline-roku-takeover-and-more-legal-diddy-issues</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ✕ Who did it, who done it, and who needs to quit it? The latest edition of “Trending on the Timeline” with DJ Misses just dropped the heaviest tea setting our screens ablaze. We rely on the culture’s favorite voice to bring the heat, and this week’s segment delivered a masterclass on boundaries, accountability, and [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Aniya Harvey’s ‘Love Island USA’ spiral has viewers asking a bigger question</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/aniya-harveys-love-island-usa-spiral-has-viewers-asking-a-bigger-question</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/aniya-harveys-love-island-usa-spiral-has-viewers-asking-a-bigger-question</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Aniyah Harvey in Peacock’s “Love Island USA” season 8. (Photo credit: Peacock YouTube screenshot) As fans debate whether Aniyah is getting in her own way with KC, others say her fears reflect the lasting emotional toll of colorism. Looks like there may be trouble in paradise as far as two of “Love Island USA’s” most [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:00:15 -0400</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Aniya, Harvey’s, ‘Love, Island, USA’, spiral, has, viewers, asking, bigger, question</media:keywords>
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<title>Days after French Montana’s public request, New York cab driver raises $51K after vehicle damaged during Knicks celebration</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/days-after-french-montanas-public-request-new-york-cab-driver-raises-51k-after-vehicle-damaged-during-knicks-celebration</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 10: (L-R) Max B and French Montana attend ESPN Celebrates NBA Finals On ABC With “Court Side Ride” Pedicab Experience in NYC at Madison Square Garden on June 10, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Craig Barritt/Getty Images for ESPN) In the aftermath of the Knicks’ title win [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Brotherhood in fatherhood: 8 organizations supporting Black dads this Father’s Day</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/brotherhood-in-fatherhood-8-organizations-supporting-black-dads-this-fathers-day</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/brotherhood-in-fatherhood-8-organizations-supporting-black-dads-this-fathers-day</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Fathers at The Dad Gang’s annual March of Dads (Photo courtesy of The Dad Gang) Whether navigating newborns, toddlers, co-parenting, or mental health, these groups are reminding Black dads they don’t have to do it alone. Just as Black women have long leaned on community as they navigate motherhood, more Black men are discovering that [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:00:15 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Mystikal sentenced to 20 years in prison related to 2022 rape case</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/mystikal-sentenced-to-20-years-in-prison-related-to-2022-rape-case</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/mystikal-sentenced-to-20-years-in-prison-related-to-2022-rape-case</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ NEW ORLEANS, LA – JULY 02: Rapper Mystikal performs onstage at the 2017 ESSENCE Festival Presented By Coca Cola at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on July 2, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for 2017 ESSENCE Festival) The former No Limit rapper has previously been incarcerated on sex crime charges. In 2004, [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Mississippi family demands answers after 1&#45;year&#45;old boy killed by police responding to shoplifting call at Walmart</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/mississippi-family-demands-answers-after-1-year-old-boy-killed-by-police-responding-to-shoplifting-call-at-walmart</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/mississippi-family-demands-answers-after-1-year-old-boy-killed-by-police-responding-to-shoplifting-call-at-walmart</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Adobe Stock Images Officers were responding to a shoplifting call at a Walmart before opening fire on a vehicle, killing one-year-old Kohen Wiley and critically injuring another person. A Mississippi family is devastated after a one-year-old child was killed after police officers responded to a shoplifting call at a Walmart in Senatobia, Mississippi, a city [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Holiday season is here — but watch out, hackers are launching more phishing scams and attacks than ever before</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/holiday-season-is-here-but-watch-out-hackers-are-launching-more-phishing-scams-and-attacks-than-ever-before</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/holiday-season-is-here-but-watch-out-hackers-are-launching-more-phishing-scams-and-attacks-than-ever-before</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Firms in hospitality are hit with more than 2,000 attacks every week now, while consumers are being served fake accommodation sites. ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Holiday, season, here, —, but, watch, out, hackers, are, launching, more, phishing, scams, and, attacks, than, ever, before</media:keywords>
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<title>Bucking the trend, Superloop just confirmed it won’t increase NBN 500 plan prices this July — and for those on other tiers, there’s also a sneaky new way to delay the hikes</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/bucking-the-trend-superloop-just-confirmed-it-wont-increase-nbn-500-plan-prices-this-july-and-for-those-on-other-tiers-theres-also-a-sneaky-new-way-to-delay-the-hikes</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/bucking-the-trend-superloop-just-confirmed-it-wont-increase-nbn-500-plan-prices-this-july-and-for-those-on-other-tiers-theres-also-a-sneaky-new-way-to-delay-the-hikes</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Superloop is offering plenty of chances to save on a new NBN plan, and a nifty way to keep those savings going for longer. ]]></description>
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<title>SMBs are acting on financial advice from AI chatbots — before talking to their accountant, as experts warn ‘that pressure is only going to grow’</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/smbs-are-acting-on-financial-advice-from-ai-chatbots-before-talking-to-their-accountant-as-experts-warn-that-pressure-is-only-going-to-grow</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/smbs-are-acting-on-financial-advice-from-ai-chatbots-before-talking-to-their-accountant-as-experts-warn-that-pressure-is-only-going-to-grow</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ 70% of UK SMEs consult AI for financial advice before their accountants – professionals now need to offer higher-value, proactive business advice. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:00:15 -0400</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>SMBs, are, acting, financial, advice, from, chatbots, —, before, talking, their, accountant, experts, warn, ‘that, pressure, only, going, grow’</media:keywords>
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<title>I’m testing the Oura Ring 5 — have a question? Tell me what you want to know about the world’s smallest smart ring</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/im-testing-the-oura-ring-5-have-a-question-tell-me-what-you-want-to-know-about-the-worlds-smallest-smart-ring</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Thinking of buying the Oura Ring 5? Ask our reviewer anything you want to know about the world’s smallest smart ring before their review goes live. ]]></description>
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<title>How to watch England vs New Zealand: TV Channels, Full Schedule &amp;amp; 2nd Test Preview</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/how-to-watch-england-vs-new-zealand-tv-channels-full-schedule-2nd-test-preview</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/how-to-watch-england-vs-new-zealand-tv-channels-full-schedule-2nd-test-preview</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ All the ways to watch the England vs New Zealand 2nd Test from the Oval, from anywhere in the world, as Joe Root returns as captain for the home side. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:00:15 -0400</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>How, watch, England, New, Zealand:, Channels, Full, Schedule, 2nd, Test, Preview</media:keywords>
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<title>SpaceX valuation balloons to $2.6T, briefly passes Amazon</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/spacex-valuation-balloons-to-26t-briefly-passes-amazon</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/spacex-valuation-balloons-to-26t-briefly-passes-amazon</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SpaceX’s valuation has increased by $1 trillion since its shares started trading on Friday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:16 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>How To Visit The Gorgeous Italian Alps Town In ‘The Four Seasons’ S2</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/how-to-visit-the-gorgeous-italian-alps-town-in-the-four-seasons-s2</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/how-to-visit-the-gorgeous-italian-alps-town-in-the-four-seasons-s2</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The second season of “The Four Seasons” dives straight into the emotional aftermath of the shocking season one finale, picking up immediately after the sudden and tragic car crash that killed Nick (Steve Carell). The tight-knit friend group is left reeling when Nick’s girlfriend, Ginny, delivers a life-changing revelation: she is pregnant with his child. [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:16 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>New Checked Bag Scam Could Link Innocent Travelers To Drug&#45;Filled Luggage</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/new-checked-bag-scam-could-link-innocent-travelers-to-drug-filled-luggage</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/new-checked-bag-scam-could-link-innocent-travelers-to-drug-filled-luggage</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Travelers checking bags before international flights are being warned about a luggage tag-switching scam that can wrongly connect innocent passengers to drug-filled suitcases. According to Travel + Leisure, the scheme involves airport workers removing barcoded baggage tags from passengers’ checked luggage and placing those tags on different bags containing narcotics. The report cited an investigation [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:16 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>6.7&#45;Magnitude Earthquake Hits Indonesia, Injuring At Least Eight</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/67-magnitude-earthquake-hits-indonesia-injuring-at-least-eight</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia’s Central Sulawesi province on Tuesday, shaking the Palu area and sending residents and hospital patients into open spaces as authorities assessed injuries, structural damage, and the risk from aftershocks. Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency, known as BMKG, said the earthquake hit at 11:27 a.m. local time, with an epicenter [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:16 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Deep Brain Stimulation Could Change How Black Families Manage Tremors</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/deep-brain-stimulation-could-change-how-black-families-manage-tremors</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/deep-brain-stimulation-could-change-how-black-families-manage-tremors</guid>
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<title>D.L. Hughley’s GED Section: The White House “Clown Show”</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/dl-hughleys-ged-section-the-white-house-clown-show</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/dl-hughleys-ged-section-the-white-house-clown-show</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ✕ D.L. Hughley’s Notes from the GED Section, aimed straight at the spectacle on the White House lawn, and he wants the culture to pay attention. D.L. opened with a history lesson. The Romans, he explained, used “bread and games” to distract angry citizens. Emperors handed out food and threw gladiator fights to keep the masses [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:16 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Let’s Talk Hot Flashes:  Garcelle Beauvais on Menopause, Healing (or Heartbreak) and New Beginnings</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/lets-talk-hot-flashes-garcelle-beauvais-on-menopause-healing-or-heartbreak-and-new-beginnings</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Source: Monica Schipper / Getty Garcelle Beauvais has spent decades in the spotlight, but these days the absolutely gorgeous actress, producer and former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star seems more focused on something deeper than fame: embracing every chapter of life as it comes. That includes menopause. Garcelle opened up to Radio/TV personality Jazmyn Summers for Radio One alongside [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:00:13 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>B&#45;Side Bangers: 2Pac</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/b-side-bangers-2pac</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/b-side-bangers-2pac</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Raymond Boyd There’s no legacy in hip-hop that has stood the test of time quite like that of the late Tupac Shakur, known to many simply as 2Pac. Since his untimely murder back in September 1996 at the age of 25, Pac has been immortalized posthumously on records, in film, on merch, as a stage-rocking [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:00:13 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Sybil Wilkes Covers Today’s What We Need to Know: Primary Elections, National Parks, and More</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/sybil-wilkes-covers-todays-what-we-need-to-know-primary-elections-national-parks-and-more</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/sybil-wilkes-covers-todays-what-we-need-to-know-primary-elections-national-parks-and-more</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ✕ Sybil Wilkes is back with another edition of “What We Need to Know,” the daily roundup that keeps our community informed and ready to move. Grab your coffee, lean in, and let’s walk through the stories shaping our lives right now. READ MORE STORIES Sybil Wilkes Covers Today’s What We Need to Know: Primary [...] ]]></description>
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<title>5 Ways To Make The Most Of National Parks Week</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/5-ways-to-make-the-most-of-national-parks-week</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Even if you’re not a bona fide outdoorsy type, National Parks Week is a celebration of America’s natural treasures, with programming for everyone to enjoy. National Parks Week is taking place this year from August 22-30. The celebration is about more than just connecting with and appreciating the lands that preserve and showcase the country’s [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:00:15 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Why everyone wants a spot at Kai Cenat’s Streamer University</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/why-everyone-wants-a-spot-at-kai-cenats-streamer-university</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Why everyone wants a spot at Kai Cenat’s Streamer University (Photo: Getty Images &amp; Adobe Stock) The demand for admission into Kai Cenat’s Streamer University underscores deeper shifts in how young people view careers and opportunity. There’s a new university application making the rounds, and it has nothing to do with the Common App. Recently, [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:00:11 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Months after Verzuz clash, Cash Money and No Limit are going on a fall tour together</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/months-after-verzuz-clash-cash-money-and-no-limit-are-going-on-a-fall-tour-together</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/months-after-verzuz-clash-cash-money-and-no-limit-are-going-on-a-fall-tour-together</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Getty Images The celebration of the legendary Southern rap labels kicks off in Houston in September, then hits 16 more dates across the country through October and November. Cash Money Records and No Limit Records are taking the energy from last November’s Verzuz clash in Las Vegas on the road. The legendary hip-hop labels will [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:00:11 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Wait, cousin? Quinta Brunson has the internet guessing if she’s related to Jalen Brunson of the Knicks</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/wait-cousin-quinta-brunson-has-the-internet-guessing-if-shes-related-to-jalen-brunson-of-the-knicks</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/wait-cousin-quinta-brunson-has-the-internet-guessing-if-shes-related-to-jalen-brunson-of-the-knicks</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Getty Images Everyone is all in on the Knicks after their historic title win. It’s also prompted people to guess whether there’s a legit connection among all the Brunsons in New York, Jersey and Philly. On Monday, two days removed from leading the New York Knicks to an elusive NBA title, Jalen Brunson was everywhere. [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Sundar Pichai faces boos, walkout at Stanford graduation ceremony over Google’s Israel, ICE ties</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/sundar-pichai-faces-boos-walkout-at-stanford-graduation-ceremony-over-googles-israel-ice-ties</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/sundar-pichai-faces-boos-walkout-at-stanford-graduation-ceremony-over-googles-israel-ice-ties</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ AI is once again at the heart of a college graduation protest — this time for the technology’s use in Google’s defense contracts. ]]></description>
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<title>The US government’s Anthropic models ban was never about an AI jailbreak</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/the-us-governments-anthropic-models-ban-was-never-about-an-ai-jailbreak</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/the-us-governments-anthropic-models-ban-was-never-about-an-ai-jailbreak</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Trump administration’s decision that forced Anthropic to pull its latest cybersecurity models could be reactionary, retaliatory, or both, but the message is clear: The AI industry isn’t immune from U.S. government interference. ]]></description>
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<title>Malaysia’s AI agent&#45;powered messaging app Respond.io raises $62.5M, eyes acquisitions</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/malaysias-ai-agent-powered-messaging-app-respondio-raises-625m-eyes-acquisitions</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/malaysias-ai-agent-powered-messaging-app-respondio-raises-625m-eyes-acquisitions</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Respond.io, one of Malaysia startups to watch, uses AI agents to handle high volumes of customer inquiries and charges per convo, not per seat. ]]></description>
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<title>Rick Ross &amp;amp; Rickey Smiley: Empowering HBCUs on the One Voyage Cruise</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/rick-ross-rickey-smiley-empowering-hbcus-on-the-one-voyage-cruise</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ ✕ Rick Ross joined the Rickey Smiley Morning Show to announce his upcoming performance on the One Voyage Cruise 2026. The cruise sets sail from Miami on October 26, 2026, aboard Virgin Voyages’ Resilient Lady. It serves as a party with a purpose, directly benefiting the United Negro College Fund to support students at HBCUs. [...] ]]></description>
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<title>90s R&amp;amp;B Classics You Probably Didn’t Know Came From Black Movie Soundtracks</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/90s-rb-classics-you-probably-didnt-know-came-from-black-movie-soundtracks</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Source: “Waiting to Exhale” / Photo: Twentieth Century Fox Black cinema has given us of a canon of cultural moments from “Bye Felicia” to “Play me for your heart”, and its music has been just as impactful. The 1990s was decade filled with Black movies galore that featured soundtracks with some of the biggest names [...] ]]></description>
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<title>New Music Mondays: Rapsody Just Dropped A Black Hair Anthem</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/new-music-mondays-rapsody-just-dropped-a-black-hair-anthem</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Trenton “Junior” Butler For nearly 15 years, Rapsody has been developing a niche corner in the realm of female rap that completely separates her from contemporaries and successors alike. Trade in the glitz, glam and standard twerk anthems for activism, Black love and the backing of production by 9th Wonder to get a better understanding [...] ]]></description>
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<title>10 Black Queer Artists To Add To Your Playlist</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/10-black-queer-artists-to-add-to-your-playlist</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Source: Ranging from top 40 pop to the sickest rap bars in hip hop, Black queer artists are forging their own lane in music. Long gone are the days of sexuality being hidden behind the scenes, as members of the LGBTQ+ community are living out loud with their artistry. Black music has always featured queer [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Meta’s new ‘AI Mode’ on Facebook pulls from public info across its platforms</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/metas-new-ai-mode-on-facebook-pulls-from-public-info-across-its-platforms</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/metas-new-ai-mode-on-facebook-pulls-from-public-info-across-its-platforms</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Meta announced Monday that it’s rolling out a wave of new AI features on Facebook, the latest sign of the company’s effort to catch up in the AI race and keep users more engaged on the platform. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:07 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>SpaceX is public: Everything you need to know post&#45;IPO</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/spacex-is-public-everything-you-need-to-know-post-ipo</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/spacex-is-public-everything-you-need-to-know-post-ipo</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ TechCrunch has followed SpaceX’s start, struggles, and successes from the early days. And we’re here for what happens next too. This package of SpaceX IPO coverage includes who stands to win (and maybe some who won’t), pre-IPO deals, and what’s tucked inside its S-1 registration document. ]]></description>
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<title>St. John Celebration: A Guide To Carnival In The U.S. Virgin Islands</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/st-john-celebration-a-guide-to-carnival-in-the-us-virgin-islands</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/st-john-celebration-a-guide-to-carnival-in-the-us-virgin-islands</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The St. John Carnival is a reminder that Carnival season isn’t just for the beginning of the year in the Caribbean. It’s a year-round celebration. Officially known as the St. John Celebration, this festival is truly unlike any other Caribbean Carnival. Unlike the majority of island Carnivals, which are rooted in pre-Lenten religious tradition, the [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Where Was ‘The Punisher: One Last Kill’ Filmed? Bring The Whole Family To Beautiful New York City</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/where-was-the-punisher-one-last-kill-filmed-bring-the-whole-family-to-beautiful-new-york-city</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/where-was-the-punisher-one-last-kill-filmed-bring-the-whole-family-to-beautiful-new-york-city</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ If you’re a fan of comic book heroes, rough-and-tumble action and vigilante justice, you’ve probably already seen Marvel’s latest special “The Punisher: One Last Kill.” The film marks the return of Jon Bernthal’s Frank Castle, as he fights against organized crime and contends with his own tragic past. Like many MCU outings, “One Last Kill” [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Ready To Wait? Report Says These Airports Have The Most Flight Delays On July Fourth</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/ready-to-wait-report-says-these-airports-have-the-most-flight-delays-on-july-fourth</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/ready-to-wait-report-says-these-airports-have-the-most-flight-delays-on-july-fourth</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ As travelers gear up for this year’s bustling July Fourth travel season, a new report sheds light on the U.S. airports where flight delays on the holiday are most common. Upgraded Points shared the report this month. To provide the information, the source analyzed the Bureau of Transportation Statistics’ flight records for the holiday from [...] ]]></description>
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<title>[PICS &amp;amp; VIDEO] Celebs We Spotted at World Cup’s U.S. Opening Weekend</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/pics-video-celebs-we-spotted-at-world-cups-us-opening-weekend</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/pics-video-celebs-we-spotted-at-world-cups-us-opening-weekend</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Source: Ezra Shaw – FIFA / Getty World Cup fever has officially taken over the United States, and the excitement has only grown since Team USA played its first match of the tournament on June 12, defeating Paraguay 4-1 in Los Angeles. Since then, stadiums across the country have been packed with fans from all [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Most Affordable 2026 World Cup Host Cities Revealed, With Los Angeles Landing A Surprising Rank</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/most-affordable-2026-world-cup-host-cities-revealed-with-los-angeles-landing-a-surprising-rank</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Skyscanner has published an affordability ranking for 2026 World Cup host cities, giving fans a clearer look at where travel budgets may stretch the furthest during the tournament. The ranking analyzed average flight and hotel prices across this year’s host cities in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The 2026 World Cup features 104 matches [...] ]]></description>
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<title>LAPD Kills Woman’s Dog During Response To Noise Complaint That Turned Out To Be Knicks Celebration</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/lapd-kills-womans-dog-during-response-to-noise-complaint-that-turned-out-to-be-knicks-celebration</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/lapd-kills-womans-dog-during-response-to-noise-complaint-that-turned-out-to-be-knicks-celebration</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Source: Myung J. Chun / Getty Police officers with the Los Angeles Police Department just went viral for shooting and killing a Black woman’s dog after they responded to a noise complaint that turned out to be the woman’s enthusiastic celebration of the New York Knicks’ NBA championship win on Saturday night. According to ABC [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Startup CEO Charlie Javice is reportedly angling for a Trump pardon</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/startup-ceo-charlie-javice-is-reportedly-angling-for-a-trump-pardon</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/startup-ceo-charlie-javice-is-reportedly-angling-for-a-trump-pardon</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ JPMorgan can’t be pleased by any of this. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:00:15 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>The AI layoff wave is becoming a powder keg</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ What makes this combustible: at the very moment that tens of thousands of workers are being shown the door, a small cohort of AI insiders is becoming wealthy on a scale that’s hard to comprehend. ]]></description>
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<title>Orbio raises $21 million to automate hiring and onboarding for frontline workers</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Orbio announces $21 Million Series A in round led by Dawn Capital. ]]></description>
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<title>This Bride Channeled Vintage Summer Romance For Her Portugal Wedding Look</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/this-bride-channeled-vintage-summer-romance-for-her-portugal-wedding-look</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/this-bride-channeled-vintage-summer-romance-for-her-portugal-wedding-look</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ “What I loved about our wedding weekend was that you couldn’t tell who was here for the bride or for the groom. It felt like one big family reunion or a mini SpelHouse/KU homecoming!” says Jackson-born, Chicago-based Nia Reddix-Jones about her spring wedding. Set in a romantic venue in Portugal, Reddix-Jones married her husband, Cameron [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Houston Raised Them, Podcasting Made Them Global: Inside Pour Minds’ Houston Homecoming</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/houston-raised-them-podcasting-made-them-global-inside-pour-minds-houston-homecoming</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/houston-raised-them-podcasting-made-them-global-inside-pour-minds-houston-homecoming</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Before there was a brand, before the tour dates and the national recognition and the half-million-strong fanbase, there were two Houston women bartending, figuring out Atlanta, and recording themselves talk. Drea Nicole and Lex P met while bartending in Houston, eventually made the move to Atlanta, and built Pour Minds from nothing — including a [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Shop The Best Black&#45;Owned Father’s Day Gifts</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/shop-the-best-black-owned-fathers-day-gifts</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/shop-the-best-black-owned-fathers-day-gifts</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ We often hear dads complain that Father’s Day marketing is subpar, and in some cases, the gifts are too. Dads deserve to be celebrated—the value they add to our lives is invaluable. Those lucky enough to experience a present father know how precious the love, care, provision, wisdom, and play they provide is.  It can [...] ]]></description>
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<title>White House hosts “UFC Freedom 250” fight on Trump’s 80th birthday</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The UFC hosted a fight series on the White House South Lawn Sunday night. ]]></description>
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<title>Iran and U.S. reach peace deal, Trump and Pakistani prime minister say</title>
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<guid>https://unmutednews.com/iran-and-us-reach-peace-deal-trump-and-pakistani-prime-minister-say</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pakistan’s prime minister said Sunday the U.S. and Iran had reached a deal that includes “the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon.” ]]></description>
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<title>Trump says U.S. deal with Iran “is now complete”</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/trump-says-us-deal-with-iran-is-now-complete</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The U.S. and Iran are expected to meet for a signing ceremony on Friday, June 19, in Switzerland, Pakistan’s prime minister said. ]]></description>
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<title>More than a title: Why Black people celebrated the Knicks’ championship win</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/more-than-a-title-why-black-people-celebrated-the-knicks-championship-win</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/more-than-a-title-why-black-people-celebrated-the-knicks-championship-win</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – JUNE 13: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks celebrates with the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy after the victory against the San Antonio Spurs in Game Five of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center on June 13, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Knicks fans want Spike Lee to get a championship ring after decades of loyalty</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/knicks-fans-want-spike-lee-to-get-a-championship-ring-after-decades-of-loyalty</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/knicks-fans-want-spike-lee-to-get-a-championship-ring-after-decades-of-loyalty</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – JUNE 13: Spike Lee looks on before Game Five of the 2026 NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks at Frost Bank Center on June 13, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Cardi B, Spike Lee and Alicia Keys celebrate Knicks championship after 53&#45;year wait</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/cardi-b-spike-lee-and-alicia-keys-celebrate-knicks-championship-after-53-year-wait</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/cardi-b-spike-lee-and-alicia-keys-celebrate-knicks-championship-after-53-year-wait</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 08: Cardi B performs during halftime between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks in Game Three of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on June 08, 2026 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Jalen Brunson sacrificed millions. Karl&#45;Anthony Towns waited years. Now they’re NBA champions.</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/jalen-brunson-sacrificed-millions-karl-anthony-towns-waited-years-now-theyre-nba-champions</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/jalen-brunson-sacrificed-millions-karl-anthony-towns-waited-years-now-theyre-nba-champions</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – JUNE 13: Jalen Brunson #11 and Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks celebrate after the victory against the San Antonio Spurs in Game Five of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center on June 13, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees [...] ]]></description>
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<title>The new Sonos Play has become my go&#45;to desk and kitchen speaker</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/the-new-sonos-play-has-become-my-go-to-desk-and-kitchen-speaker</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/the-new-sonos-play-has-become-my-go-to-desk-and-kitchen-speaker</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The new Sonos Play can act as a portable speaker inside and outside your home. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:15 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>TechCrunch Mobility: SpaceX rockets past Tesla</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/techcrunch-mobility-spacex-rockets-past-tesla</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, how AI is playing a part. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:15 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>TechCrunch, Mobility:, SpaceX, rockets, past, Tesla</media:keywords>
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<title>UK may ban social media for children under 16</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/uk-may-ban-social-media-for-children-under-16</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The U.K. seems to be following Australia’s lead in banning a wide swath of social media for teens. ]]></description>
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<title>As AI companies race to go public, who else is along for the ride?</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/as-ai-companies-race-to-go-public-who-else-is-along-for-the-ride</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/as-ai-companies-race-to-go-public-who-else-is-along-for-the-ride</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Startups are trying to “ride that SpaceX IPO wave.” ]]></description>
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<title>Groundbreaking Music Exec Sylvia Rhone To Receive ‘Ultimate Icon’ Honor At BET Awards</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/groundbreaking-music-exec-sylvia-rhone-to-receive-ultimate-icon-honor-at-bet-awards</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/groundbreaking-music-exec-sylvia-rhone-to-receive-ultimate-icon-honor-at-bet-awards</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Source: JC Olivera / Getty Sylvia Rhone is finally getting her just due. The veteran music executive will be honored at the BET Awards for her contributions to the music industry. She was the first Black female executive to run a major label and signing artists who have gone on to become superstars. She’ll receive [...] ]]></description>
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<title>‘Power Book III: Raising Kanan’ Recap: Raq &amp;amp; Kanan’s Feud Immediately Causes Irreparable Harm To The Thomas Family</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/power-book-iii-raising-kanan-recap-raq-kanans-feud-immediately-causes-irreparable-harm-to-the-thomas-family</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Starz / Power Book III: Raising Kanan The final season of Power Book III: Raising Kanan starts with a bang and delivers a death that no one saw coming. The Thomas Clan Is Down One Starz / Raising Kanan The premiere picks right up where season 4’s finale left off with a standoff between Raq [...] ]]></description>
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<title>G.I. Nope Pete Hegseth Clowned For Struggle Workout Video</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/gi-nope-pete-hegseth-clowned-for-struggle-workout-video</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/gi-nope-pete-hegseth-clowned-for-struggle-workout-video</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ JAM STA ROSA / Pete Hegseth Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is once again getting clowned for doing entirely too damn much to prove how “macho” he is. The self-proclaimed Secretary of War was the butt of jokes on social media after a video from the @DOWRapidResponse account showed Hegseth struggling to bench press, prompting criticism [...] ]]></description>
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<title>As Anthropic suspends access to new models, India debates its AI future</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/as-anthropic-suspends-access-to-new-models-india-debates-its-ai-future</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/as-anthropic-suspends-access-to-new-models-india-debates-its-ai-future</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Tech leaders debate whether the Anthropic episode is a wake-up call for India’s AI ambitions. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 08:00:16 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Meta reportedly moves to unwind $2B Manus deal after Beijing’s demand</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/meta-reportedly-moves-to-unwind-2b-manus-deal-after-beijings-demand</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/meta-reportedly-moves-to-unwind-2b-manus-deal-after-beijings-demand</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Meta starts dismantling its $2 billion Manus acquisition after Beijing ordered the deal reversed. ]]></description>
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<title>Former Turkey Leg Hut Co&#45;Owner Lyndell “Lynn” Price Pleads Guilty In Federal Arson Case</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/former-turkey-leg-hut-co-owner-lyndell-lynn-price-pleads-guilty-in-federal-arson-case</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/former-turkey-leg-hut-co-owner-lyndell-lynn-price-pleads-guilty-in-federal-arson-case</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Former Turkey Leg Hut co-owner Lyndell “Lynn” Price has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit arson in connection with a 2020 fire and explosion at a Houston bar, marking the latest legal development for the once-prominent Houston restaurateur. According to federal court records, Price, 42, entered the guilty plea this week in a case stemming [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Tyra Banks Sues Netflix Over ‘America’s Next Top Model’ Documentary, Alleging Defamation</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/tyra-banks-sues-netflix-over-americas-next-top-model-documentary-alleging-defamation</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Tyra Banks has filed a lawsuit against Netflix over its docuseries Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model, alleging that producers selectively edited her interview and misrepresented her role in some of the show’s most controversial moments. According to court documents first obtained by People, Banks filed the lawsuit on June 13, claiming that just [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Bridal Bliss: Inside Fig And Jacquay’s Fairytale Castle Wedding In Dublin</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/bridal-bliss-inside-fig-and-jacquays-fairytale-castle-wedding-in-dublin</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/bridal-bliss-inside-fig-and-jacquays-fairytale-castle-wedding-in-dublin</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ One of the best pieces of dating advice out there is to lean into fun and authenticity. In the moments when you’re dancing like no one is watching, you could attract your person. One especially colorful summer, former Miss Universe Ireland and engineer Fionnghuala “Fig” O’Reilly was at a runway show afterparty when she met [...] ]]></description>
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<title>‘Michael’ Becomes The Highest&#45;Grossing Music Biopic Of All Time</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/michael-becomes-the-highest-grossing-music-biopic-of-all-time</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Michael, the film starring Jaafar Jackson as his late uncle, has officially become the highest-grossing music biopic ever made. According to Lionsgate, the film has earned $911.9 million worldwide, surpassing the previous benchmark set by 2018’s Bohemian Rhapsody. The milestone arrives less than two months after the film’s debut in April. Audiences showed up in [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Iran live updates: Trump says agreement with Iran will be signed ‘tomorrow’</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/iran-live-updates-trump-says-agreement-with-iran-will-be-signed-tomorrow</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ President Donald Trump announced “major combat operations” against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes. ]]></description>
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<title>Long Island man alleges police brutality after traffic stop caught on camera</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/long-island-man-alleges-police-brutality-after-traffic-stop-caught-on-camera</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Screenshot / News12 Craig Manning says Suffolk County police used excessive force during an April traffic stop in Medford, New York. His attorney says the arrest was “wrong from the beginning.” What began as a routine traffic stop on Long Island has turned into a legal battle that raises questions about police use of force [...] ]]></description>
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<title>‘Do I think it’s helpful? I don’t’: David Oyelowo responds to Druski’s Black British actors skit</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/do-i-think-its-helpful-i-dont-david-oyelowo-responds-to-druskis-black-british-actors-skit</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Getty Images / Screenshot @druski After Druski joked about Black British actors “taking all the roles,” David Oyelowo says the skit was funny, but the conversation needs more collaboration than division. Druski may have had the internet cracking up, but David Oyelowo wants folks to think a little deeper about the punchline. In a recent [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 04:00:10 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Tyra Banks reportedly sues Netflix over ‘America’s Next Top Model’ docuseries portrayal, claims defamation and manipulation</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/tyra-banks-reportedly-sues-netflix-over-americas-next-top-model-docuseries-portrayal-claims-defamation-and-manipulation</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – NOVEMBER 19: Tyra Banks attends the 2025 ARIA Awards at Hordern Pavilion at Hordern Pavilion on November 19, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images) ‘Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model’ became a topic of heavy discussion earlier this year regarding Banks’ relationship with the Jays, how she handled [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Five things to know about Monica McNutt, ESPN broadcaster and Knicks radio analyst</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/five-things-to-know-about-monica-mcnutt-espn-broadcaster-and-knicks-radio-analyst</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ BROOKLYN, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 04: Monica McNutt attends CultureCon 2025 at Duggal Greenhouse on October 04, 2025 in Brooklyn, New York. (Photo by John Nacion/Getty Images) The longtime radio broadcaster isn’t exactly new to the spotlight or being present for big-time Knicks moments in recent memory. But she’s far more than a viral moment [...] ]]></description>
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<title>‘This weight is too heavy’: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie alleges medical negligence by hospital over her one&#45;year&#45;old son’s death</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/this-weight-is-too-heavy-chimamanda-ngozi-adichie-alleges-medical-negligence-by-hospital-over-her-one-year-old-sons-death</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/this-weight-is-too-heavy-chimamanda-ngozi-adichie-alleges-medical-negligence-by-hospital-over-her-one-year-old-sons-death</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 06: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie attends Harper’s Bazaar Women Of The Year at Claridges Hotel on November 06, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images) The author’s one-year-old son, Nkanu Nnamdi, died from illness earlier this year, leaving Adichie and her husband infinite grief. Renowned author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is [...] ]]></description>
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<title>The FBI built its own replica small town to simulate real&#45;world cyberattacks</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/the-fbi-built-its-own-replica-small-town-to-simulate-real-world-cyberattacks</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Hidden inside a building in Alabama, the FBI has created its own small town as a dedicated cyber training ground for simulating cyberattacks. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 20:00:15 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Amazon CEO reportedly raised Anthropic model concerns before government crackdown</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/amazon-ceo-reportedly-raised-anthropic-model-concerns-before-government-crackdown</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Amazon CEO Andy Jassy may have been the source of security concerns that led Anthropic to cut off worldwide access to two models on Friday. ]]></description>
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<title>OpenAI faces investigation from state attorneys general</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/openai-faces-investigation-from-state-attorneys-general</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ It’s not clear which states are involved, but they’re asking about everything from OpenAI’s ad policies to its handling of health data. ]]></description>
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<title>This thin under&#45;pillow speaker helped me fall asleep without earbuds</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/this-thin-under-pillow-speaker-helped-me-fall-asleep-without-earbuds</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/this-thin-under-pillow-speaker-helped-me-fall-asleep-without-earbuds</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ I’ve struggled with insomnia since I was very young. Like many chronic overthinkers, I tend to fall asleep best when my mind is occupied by something else, such as podcasts, YouTube compilations, or my personal favorite: rain sounds. But earbuds can be uncomfortable, and playing audio out loud isn’t exactly considerate when I’m staying at [...] ]]></description>
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<title>KPMG pulls report on AI usage due to apparent hallucinations</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/kpmg-pulls-report-on-ai-usage-due-to-apparent-hallucinations</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Once again, AI proves to be an unreliable source of information about AI. ]]></description>
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<title>Exclusive: “GRIFF” Takes Us Inside The Memoir Dedicated To His Mom</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/exclusive-griff-takes-us-inside-the-memoir-dedicated-to-his-mom</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ ✕ For many commuters, mornings just wouldn’t be complete without a daily dose of “GRIFF” as co-host of Get Up! Mornings With Erica Campbell. Whether it be his signature comedic quips, a prayer for the people or his quotable “Mr. Griffin” segments, it goes without saying that “GRIFF’ has become a pillar of positivity in [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 16:00:12 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Andrew Yang thinks the next big startup opportunity is lowering the cost of living</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/andrew-yang-thinks-the-next-big-startup-opportunity-is-lowering-the-cost-of-living</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/andrew-yang-thinks-the-next-big-startup-opportunity-is-lowering-the-cost-of-living</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Andrew Yang made a list of everything Americans overpay for — housing, food, wireless — and thinks the next startup gold rush is giving that money back. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 08:00:12 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Anthropic’s safety warnings may have just backfired — the government has pulled the plug on its most powerful AI</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/anthropics-safety-warnings-may-have-just-backfired-the-government-has-pulled-the-plug-on-its-most-powerful-ai</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Anthropic isn’t hiding its frustration. “We disagree that the finding of a narrow potential jailbreak should be cause for recalling a commercial model deployed to hundreds of millions of people,” the company wrote in a blog post. ]]></description>
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<title>U.S. cruises past Paraguay 4&#45;1 in World Cup opener</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/us-cruises-past-paraguay-4-1-in-world-cup-opener</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/us-cruises-past-paraguay-4-1-in-world-cup-opener</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The U.S. men’s national soccer team made easy work of Paraguay in its World Cup opener Friday, defeating the South American side 4-1 at SoFi Stadium. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 04:00:14 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Analyzing a potential U.S., Iran agreement and the economic impact of the war</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/analyzing-a-potential-us-iran-agreement-and-the-economic-impact-of-the-war</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/analyzing-a-potential-us-iran-agreement-and-the-economic-impact-of-the-war</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The U.S. and Iran appear closer than ever to an agreement that would launch negotiations on a long-term peace deal. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd has analysis, and Linda Bilmes, a senior lecturer at the Harvard Kennedy School, discusses the Iran war’s economic impact. ]]></description>
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<title>Trump says U.S. killed Tren de Aragua leader in airstrike in Venezuela</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/trump-says-us-killed-tren-de-aragua-leader-in-airstrike-in-venezuela</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/trump-says-us-killed-tren-de-aragua-leader-in-airstrike-in-venezuela</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The U.S. military has killed Niño Guerrero, the alleged leader of Venezuela-based gang Tren de Aragua, President Trump announced Friday. ]]></description>
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<title>DOJ says Trump’s name will be removed from Kennedy Center early Saturday morning</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/doj-says-trumps-name-will-be-removed-from-kennedy-center-early-saturday-morning</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/doj-says-trumps-name-will-be-removed-from-kennedy-center-early-saturday-morning</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A federal appellate court denied a last-minute attempt by the Trump administration to stop the removal of President Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center on Friday. ]]></description>
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<title>What the US says is in the potential Iran war agreement</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/what-the-us-says-is-in-the-potential-iran-war-agreement</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ As part of the deal, Iran gets rewarded economically if they meet their obligations, a senior administration official said Friday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 04:00:14 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Could Halle Bailey play Janet Jackson in a biopic? This Oscar winner is convinced she could</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/could-halle-bailey-play-janet-jackson-in-a-biopic-this-oscar-winner-is-convinced-she-could</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Getty Images The hype around the ‘Michael’ movie has generated various fan castings, but Bailey as Janet has generated the most chatter. Halle Bailey has heavily leaned into her acting bag in recent years, first with “grown’ish,” then the live-action version of “The Little Mermaid” and the rom-com “You, Me &amp; Tuscany.” However, one Academy [...] ]]></description>
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<title>9 books by Black queer authors to add to your reading list during Pride Month and beyond</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/9-books-by-black-queer-authors-to-add-to-your-reading-list-during-pride-month-and-beyond</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ 8 books by Black queer authors to add to your reading list during Pride Month and beyond These books highlight the complexity &amp; beauty of Black queer experiences through stories readers from all backgrounds can connect with. Pride Month might have a designated calendar slot, but honestly? Black queer literature deserves a permanent spot on [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Tracy Morgan’s comments about teachers highlight barriers some Black children face in traditional schooling</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Tracy Morgan attends the SAG-AFTRA Foundation Conversations “The Fall And Rise Of Reggie Dinkins”” screening and conversation at SAG-AFTRA Foundation Robin Williams Center on May 27, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Dominik Bindl/Getty Images) Tracy Morgan said he can’t stand teachers, launching a nuanced debate about the Black experience and education.  As the [...] ]]></description>
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<title>‘I just want it to be good’: Mekai Curtis looks back at playing Kanan Stark and leading ‘Power Book III’</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 08: Mekai Curtis attends the Power Book III: Raising Kanan Season 5 Premiere at The Times Center on June 08, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for STARZ) The 25-year-old actor grew up in front of the world on “Raising Kanan.’ As the final season [...] ]]></description>
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<title>V&#45;103 morning show host Francesca Amiker breaks silence on affair allegations made by Big Tigger’s wife</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/v-103-morning-show-host-francesca-amiker-breaks-silence-on-affair-allegations-made-by-big-tiggers-wife</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/v-103-morning-show-host-francesca-amiker-breaks-silence-on-affair-allegations-made-by-big-tiggers-wife</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 17: Francesca Amiker attends the 2024 Ebony Power 100 List at Nya Studios on November 17, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images) The former 11Alive and E! News correspondent joined V-103 in April and joined the “Big Tigger Morning Show” in May. Atlanta V-103 hosts Francesca [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Mistral is rumored to be raising €3B at €20B valuation</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/mistral-is-rumored-to-be-raising-3b-at-20b-valuation</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/mistral-is-rumored-to-be-raising-3b-at-20b-valuation</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The funding round would value the company at around €20 billion (about $23.15 billion), nearly double its Series C valuation of €11.7 billion. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:00:13 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>SpaceX president Gwynne Shotwell just gave another hint at a Tesla merger</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/spacex-president-gwynne-shotwell-just-gave-another-hint-at-a-tesla-merger</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/spacex-president-gwynne-shotwell-just-gave-another-hint-at-a-tesla-merger</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A SpaceX-Tesla merger seems inevitable. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:00:13 -0400</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>SpaceX, president, Gwynne, Shotwell, just, gave, another, hint, Tesla, merger</media:keywords>
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<title>SpaceX IPO closes up 19% and delivers the world’s first trillionaire</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/spacex-ipo-closes-up-19-and-delivers-the-worlds-first-trillionaire</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The company made its heavily anticipated debut on Friday, trading higher than its initial $135 IPO price. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:00:13 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>SpaceX IPO: Live updates on everything you need to know</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/spacex-ipo-live-updates-on-everything-you-need-to-know</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/spacex-ipo-live-updates-on-everything-you-need-to-know</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ TechCrunch has followed SpaceX’s start, struggles, and successes from the early days. And we’re here for what happens next too. This package of SpaceX IPO coverage includes who stands to win (and maybe some who won’t), pre-IPO deals, and what’s tucked inside its S-1 registration document. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:00:13 -0400</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>SpaceX, IPO:, Live, updates, everything, you, need, know</media:keywords>
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<title>Chinese cybercrime operation that used AI to scam ‘hundreds of thousands of victims’ sued by Google</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/chinese-cybercrime-operation-that-used-ai-to-scam-hundreds-of-thousands-of-victims-sued-by-google</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The tech giant said a group called “Outsider Enterprise” used AI to scam hundreds of thousands of victims, sending 2.5 million text messages over a span of two weeks. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:00:13 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Party With a Purpose: Fat Daddy Talks Music, HBCUs, and His Upcoming Performance on the One Voyage Cruise</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/party-with-a-purpose-fat-daddy-talks-music-hbcus-and-his-upcoming-performance-on-the-one-voyage-cruise</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ ✕ Southern Soul singer Fat Daddy came ready to talk music, family, and his upcoming performance on the One Voyage Cruise. When asked what he’s most excited about for the One Voice Cruise 2026? “I’m looking most forward to them 20 restaurants,” he laughed. “I’m ready to eat. My name Fat Daddy, right?” But once [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:00:10 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Heading To The World Cup In Mexico? Read This Before You Go</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/heading-to-the-world-cup-in-mexico-read-this-before-you-go</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Mexico City’s World Cup kickoff match took place on June 11 at Estadio Azteca. While vibrant celebrations occurred, the event was juxtaposed with thousands of protesters taking a stand on local issues and government spending. Protests and an encampment leading up to the June 11 home-team match against South Africa temporarily restricted access to the [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:00:10 -0400</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Heading, The, World, Cup, Mexico, Read, This, Before, You</media:keywords>
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<title>The 24&#45;Hour Flight Booking Rule: The Travel Law Most People Don’t Use</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/the-24-hour-flight-booking-rule-the-travel-law-most-people-dont-use</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Let’s be honest. When most of us book a flight, the last thing we think about is the message that appears after our confirmation about our right to a full refund under the 24-hour flight booking rule. This is typical. Chances are, you found a cheap flight, or you’ve done enough research that you are [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:00:10 -0400</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>The, 24-Hour, Flight, Booking, Rule:, The, Travel, Law, Most, People, Don’t, Use</media:keywords>
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<title>Jeff Bezos’s Prometheus raises $12B to build an ‘artificial general engineer’ for the physical world</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/jeff-bezoss-prometheus-raises-12b-to-build-an-artificial-general-engineer-for-the-physical-world</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The new round values the physical AI startup that aims to automate heavy engineering and drug design at $41 billion. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:00:10 -0400</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Jeff, Bezos’s, Prometheus, raises, 12B, build, ‘artificial, general, engineer’, for, the, physical, world</media:keywords>
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<title>Theker just raised $85M to build the factory robot that doesn’t specialize in anything</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/theker-just-raised-85m-to-build-the-factory-robot-that-doesnt-specialize-in-anything</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Unlike humanoid robots designed around a fixed form — think Boston Dynamics — Theker’s machines are built to be reconfigured. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:00:10 -0400</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Theker, just, raised, 85M, build, the, factory, robot, that, doesn’t, specialize, anything</media:keywords>
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<title>Equal AI raises $30M to screen calls so Indians don’t have to</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/equal-ai-raises-30m-to-screen-calls-so-indians-dont-have-to</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/equal-ai-raises-30m-to-screen-calls-so-indians-dont-have-to</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Equal AI said that its AI-powered call assistant now has over a million monthly active users. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:00:10 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Cheaper, faster, and culturally aware, Avataar’s video AI is built for India’s scale</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/cheaper-faster-and-culturally-aware-avataars-video-ai-is-built-for-indias-scale</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/cheaper-faster-and-culturally-aware-avataars-video-ai-is-built-for-indias-scale</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Avataar AI’s distilled video model is priced at $0.005 for every second of generation ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:00:10 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Supreme Court declines to let Alabama move forward with nitrogen gas execution</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/supreme-court-declines-to-let-alabama-move-forward-with-nitrogen-gas-execution</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Supreme Court declined a request from Alabama to move forward with a scheduled execution using nitrogen hypoxia, with Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito and Neil Gorsuch dissenting. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 04:00:12 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Trump says “settlement” reached on Iran, signing could happen this weekend</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/trump-says-settlement-reached-on-iran-signing-could-happen-this-weekend</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/trump-says-settlement-reached-on-iran-signing-could-happen-this-weekend</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ President Trump said earlier Thursday he called off new military strikes on Iran, hours after threatening to escalate the war. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 04:00:12 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>The 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule and how to watch</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/the-2026-fifa-world-cup-schedule-and-how-to-watch</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ With 104 World Cup games being played in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, it’s like “a Super Bowl every single day for five weeks,” U.S. team captain Tim Ream told CBS News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 04:00:12 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Thai princess dies at age 47 after 3 years in hospital</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/thai-princess-dies-at-age-47-after-3-years-in-hospital</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Thailand’s Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, a lawyer and the eldest of the king’s seven children, has died at 47 after three years in a hospital, royal officials said. She was an advocate for women’s rights. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 04:00:12 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>DOJ appeals Kennedy Center ruling ahead of deadline to remove Trump’s name</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/doj-appeals-kennedy-center-ruling-ahead-of-deadline-to-remove-trumps-name</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/doj-appeals-kennedy-center-ruling-ahead-of-deadline-to-remove-trumps-name</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A judge gave the administration 14 days to remove Trump’s name from the performing arts center. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 04:00:12 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>13 Black&#45;led podcasts that deserve a spot in your weekly rotation</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/13-black-led-podcasts-that-deserve-a-spot-in-your-weekly-rotation</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ 12 Black-Led podcasts that deserve a spot in your weekly rotation (Photo: Adobe Stock) From politics and pop culture to wellness, and untold history, these podcasts prove great conversations are still worth tuning in for. In an age where people are constantly complaining about how accessible podcast mics are (iykyk), there are a multitude of [...] ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Black-led, podcasts, that, deserve, spot, your, weekly, rotation</media:keywords>
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<title>CeeLo Green wants to face Lauryn Hill in a future VERZUZ matchup</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/ceelo-green-wants-to-face-lauryn-hill-in-a-future-verzuz-matchup</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/ceelo-green-wants-to-face-lauryn-hill-in-a-future-verzuz-matchup</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ (Photos: Getty Images) “I think I would have to be paired up with somebody who has somewhat of the same dynamic,” Green said of Hill as his ideal “VERZUZ’ opponent. During a recent appearance on Rickey Smiley’s “On the Spot” podcast, CeeLo Green shared his ideal opponent for a future “VERZUZ” battle. When Smiley asked [...] ]]></description>
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<title>FIFA forces Haiti to change ‘political’ jersey design to compete in World Cup</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/fifa-forces-haiti-to-change-political-jersey-design-to-compete-in-world-cup</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/fifa-forces-haiti-to-change-political-jersey-design-to-compete-in-world-cup</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA – JUNE 02: Carlens Arcus #2 of Haiti controls the ball against New Zealand in the first half during the international friendly match at Chase Stadium on June 02, 2026 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)Photo by: Megan Briggs / Getty Images The jerseys, made by sportswear brand Saeta, [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 04:00:12 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Deion Sanders shares he’s beaten cancer; urges men to take health check ups seriously</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/deion-sanders-shares-hes-beaten-cancer-urges-men-to-take-health-check-ups-seriously</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 06: (L-R) Deion Sanders speaks at SiriusXM on Radio Row at Super Bowl LX on February 06, 2026 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for SiriusXM)Photo by: Cindy Ord / Getty Images The former NFL and MLB player discussed the importance of visiting your doctor during his [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Somali referee Omar Artan barred from US World Cup duty, to officiate UEFA Super Cup Final</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/somali-referee-omar-artan-barred-from-us-world-cup-duty-to-officiate-uefa-super-cup-final</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/somali-referee-omar-artan-barred-from-us-world-cup-duty-to-officiate-uefa-super-cup-final</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – JUNE 08: A general view of FIFA World Cup 2026 signage at Kansas City Stadium on June 08, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jay Biggerstaff/Getty Images)Photo by: Jay Biggerstaff / Getty Images Artan will be the first African referee to officiate the UEFA Super Cup final on Aug. 12. [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 04:00:12 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>New England City With A Treasure Trove Of Black History Named Country’s Best For ‘Exploring On Foot’</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/new-england-city-with-a-treasure-trove-of-black-history-named-countrys-best-for-exploring-on-foot</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/new-england-city-with-a-treasure-trove-of-black-history-named-countrys-best-for-exploring-on-foot</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The coastal, charming New England city of Portland, Maine, was just named the best place to explore on foot in the United States. Located in the southern part of the state, on Casco Bay, Portland’s walkability score is a superior 100 on EatingWell’s 2026 roundup of the “Best Wellness Towns in America.” The source noted [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:14 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>FAA Turns To AI To Help Improve Flight Safety And Air Traffic Control</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/faa-turns-to-ai-to-help-improve-flight-safety-and-air-traffic-control</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/faa-turns-to-ai-to-help-improve-flight-safety-and-air-traffic-control</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is moving artificial intelligence further into the systems that help manage U.S. aviation, but the agency is not describing the technology as a replacement for pilots or air traffic controllers. Instead, the FAA says AI and machine learning can help officials analyze safety and operational data, identify risks earlier, and [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:14 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>“Good Dope Sell Itself”: Fatt Smaxk Talks Smack Season 2, Loss, and Loyalty</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/good-dope-sell-itself-fatt-smaxk-talks-smack-season-2-loss-and-loyalty</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/good-dope-sell-itself-fatt-smaxk-talks-smack-season-2-loss-and-loyalty</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ✕ Fatt Smaxk is living proof that the grind doesn’t lie. Fresh off signing with Atlantic Records, the Atlanta rapper pulled up to “Posted on the Corner” with hosts Incognito and DJ Misses for a real conversation about where he’s been, where he’s headed, and why this moment is only the beginning. The chat centered [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Just Be Authentically Yourself”: DJ D&#45;Nice Talks Realness, Relationships, and the Hustle</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/just-be-authentically-yourself-dj-d-nice-talks-realness-relationships-and-the-hustle</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/just-be-authentically-yourself-dj-d-nice-talks-realness-relationships-and-the-hustle</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ✕ When D-Nice pulled up to The D.L. Hughley Show, the love was immediate. Hughley introduced him as “virtually the reason we’re still on,” joking that without D-Nice, the whole crew would be “Dee gone.” Jasmine Sanders kept the energy warm, and the legendary DJ settled right in. The Moment That Flipped His Career The [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Estate Of Nichelle Nichols To Receive Fraction Of $13M Lawsuit</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/estate-of-nichelle-nichols-to-receive-fraction-of-13m-lawsuit</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/estate-of-nichelle-nichols-to-receive-fraction-of-13m-lawsuit</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Bettmann The world of Black entertainment truly lost an icon with the death of Star Trek star Nichelle Nichols on July 30, 2022. Even at 89 years old, the beloved actress was giving herself a proper send-off from Hollywood with the Kickstarter-funded, Trekkie-inspired standalone project, Renegades: Ominara. It was merely days prior to her death [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Bluesky launches group chats, as company shifts focus to community features</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/bluesky-launches-group-chats-as-company-shifts-focus-to-community-features</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Bluesky’s latest feature is group chats, arriving amid a shift in focus on building features for smaller communities. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:00:19 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Meta’s Edits app is getting an AI assistant and a desktop version</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/metas-edits-app-is-getting-an-ai-assistant-and-a-desktop-version</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/metas-edits-app-is-getting-an-ai-assistant-and-a-desktop-version</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By integrating an AI assistant directly into Edits, Meta is aiming to keep creators engaged on Instagram as it continues to compete with TikTok and YouTube for creators’ attention. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:00:19 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Oracle warns of security bug that hackers abused to breach 100+ companies</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/oracle-warns-of-security-bug-that-hackers-abused-to-breach-100-companies</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/oracle-warns-of-security-bug-that-hackers-abused-to-breach-100-companies</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The tech giant warned of a security flaw that a cybercrime gang said it’s exploiting as part of a mass-hacking campaign. Google said it notified more than 100 organizations that had potentially vulnerable servers. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:00:19 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>SpaceX SPV investors won’t know their true holdings until post&#45;IPO lock&#45;ups lift</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/spacex-spv-investors-wont-know-their-true-holdings-until-post-ipo-lock-ups-lift</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/spacex-spv-investors-wont-know-their-true-holdings-until-post-ipo-lock-ups-lift</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ After SpaceX makes its public debut, lower-tier SPV investors face hidden fees, lengthy payout delays, and the risk of outright fraud. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:00:19 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>SpaceX officially prices shares at $135 in the largest IPO ever</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/spacex-officially-prices-shares-at-135-in-the-largest-ipo-ever</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/spacex-officially-prices-shares-at-135-in-the-largest-ipo-ever</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Wits its official share pricing announcement, SpaceX’s IPO has begun. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:00:19 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Top 10 Black Country Songs That Changed The Genre</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/top-10-black-country-songs-that-changed-the-genre</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/top-10-black-country-songs-that-changed-the-genre</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Source: Los Angeles Times / Getty Top 10 Black Country Songs That Changed The Genre Country music has always had Black roots, and over the last few years, more Black artists have been reclaiming space inside the genre while creating some of the biggest crossover moments in music. From viral hits to emotional storytelling records [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:00:11 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>3 Black Youth, 3 Verdicts, 1 Message: America Still Wants To Snatch Our Children From The Future</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/3-black-youth-3-verdicts-1-message-america-still-wants-to-snatch-our-children-from-the-future</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/3-black-youth-3-verdicts-1-message-america-still-wants-to-snatch-our-children-from-the-future</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Source: Drew Anthony / facebook In May 1916, in Waco, Texas, 17-year-old Jesse Washington was convicted of murder and rape during a one-hour trial in which his feckless attorney offered no defense. The courtroom had already done its work and named him guilty after deliberating for only four minutes. But Washington’s conviction and death sentence [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:00:11 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Cybercriminals claim breach of Oracle PeopleSoft servers at 100&#45;plus organizations</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/cybercriminals-claim-breach-of-oracle-peoplesoft-servers-at-100-plus-organizations</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/cybercriminals-claim-breach-of-oracle-peoplesoft-servers-at-100-plus-organizations</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The ShinyHunters hacking gang claims to have compromised the Oracle PeopleSoft servers of more than 100 organizations, including many universities. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:00:11 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>xAI fired an engineer who raised alarms about Grok safety, new lawsuit claims</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/xai-fired-an-engineer-who-raised-alarms-about-grok-safety-new-lawsuit-claims</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/xai-fired-an-engineer-who-raised-alarms-about-grok-safety-new-lawsuit-claims</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A former xAI engineer is suing the company and SpaceX, alleging he was fired for raising AI safety concerns about Grok days before SpaceX’s historic IPO. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:00:11 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Why Andrew Yang is building instead of waiting for Washington</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/why-andrew-yang-is-building-instead-of-waiting-for-washington</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/why-andrew-yang-is-building-instead-of-waiting-for-washington</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Andrew Yang’s 2020 presidential campaign was based on a warning that automation and AI would hollow out the labor market and concentrate wealth in the hands of a few. At the time, ideas like Universal Basic Income felt fringe. Now Dario Amodei, Sam Altman, and Bernie Sanders are all saying versions of the same thing.  An entrepreneur at heart, [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:00:11 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Opendoor’s India exit is fueling a bigger conversation about AI and outsourcing</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/opendoors-india-exit-is-fueling-a-bigger-conversation-about-ai-and-outsourcing</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/opendoors-india-exit-is-fueling-a-bigger-conversation-about-ai-and-outsourcing</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The decision comes as India emerges as the world’s largest GCC market. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:00:11 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Anthropic’s Dario Amodei has just one direct report</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/anthropics-dario-amodei-has-just-one-direct-report</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/anthropics-dario-amodei-has-just-one-direct-report</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ If you doubted his genius, doubt no more. ]]></description>
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<title>12 Black Artist Songs That Became Bigger Than The Movie Soundtrack</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/12-black-artist-songs-that-became-bigger-than-the-movie-soundtrack</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/12-black-artist-songs-that-became-bigger-than-the-movie-soundtrack</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Source: Mirrorpix / Getty 12 Black Artist Songs That Became Bigger Than The Movie Soundtrack Sometimes a song gets attached to a movie soundtrack… and then completely takes on a life of its own. Over the years, Black artists have created soundtrack records that became so massive people forgot they were originally tied to a [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Is China’s Xi worried that North Korea wants “to confront the U.S.”?</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/is-chinas-xi-worried-that-north-korea-wants-to-confront-the-us</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/is-chinas-xi-worried-that-north-korea-wants-to-confront-the-us</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A veteran North Korea analyst says Xi Jinping’s visit to North Korea was about keeping tabs on an emboldened Kim Jong Un who wants “to confront the U.S.” ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:00:14 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Here’s who will face off in California’s new House districts as Dems seek edge</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/heres-who-will-face-off-in-californias-new-house-districts-as-dems-seek-edge</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/heres-who-will-face-off-in-californias-new-house-districts-as-dems-seek-edge</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ California’s Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom spearheaded a redistricting initiative that was intended to make up to five more districts more friendly to Democrats. Voters may have different ideas. ]]></description>
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<title>U.S., Iran trade attacks again after Trump threat</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/us-iran-trade-attacks-again-after-trump-threat</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/us-iran-trade-attacks-again-after-trump-threat</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The U.S. and Iran exchanged fire again on Thursday after President Trump pledged Tehran would “pay the price” for not accepting a deal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:00:14 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Knicks rally from 29 points down to beat Spurs 107&#45;106</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/knicks-rally-from-29-points-down-to-beat-spurs-107-106</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/knicks-rally-from-29-points-down-to-beat-spurs-107-106</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Knicks set the record for the biggest NBA Finals comeback Wednesday night as they rallied from 29 points down to beat the Spurs 107-106. ]]></description>
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<title>New York Knicks make record comeback to beat San Antonio Spurs</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/new-york-knicks-make-record-comeback-to-beat-san-antonio-spurs</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/new-york-knicks-make-record-comeback-to-beat-san-antonio-spurs</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Celebrities packed Madison Square Garden as the Knicks hosted the Spurs in NBA Finals Game 4. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:00:13 -0400</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[ Priscilla Stephens (later Kruize), from CORE, being arrested at the Tallahassee Regional Airport. Photographed on June 16, 1961. (Photo: State Archives of Florida) Priscilla Stephens Kruize played a key role in the civil rights movement at FAMU. Now, she needs support to cover her healthcare costs. We often say we honor the people who fought [...] ]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[ Ronni Lee and Keith Lee attend the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images) In this interview with theGrio, food influencer Keith Lee opens up about fatherhood, partnership, the World Cup, and more.  Keith Lee says fatherhood taught him one lesson above all others—nobody gets [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Floyd Norman, Disney’s first Black animator, set to receive an honorary Oscar</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 28: Floyd Norman attends 2025 ESSENCE Hollywood House: To Altadena With Love on February 28, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images for ESSENCE) The 90-year-old Norman first joined Disney in 1956, and throughout his career, he’s been behind some of the company’s biggest animated movies, including [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Chicago church offers $10K reward after burning cross discovered at Grant Park</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ In this Saturday, April 23, 2016 photo, members of the Ku Klux Klan participate in cross burnings after a “white pride” rally in rural Paulding County near Cedar Town, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) Several citizens were outraged to find a cross lit aflame on Tuesday at the same place where President Barack Obama’s victory celebration [...] ]]></description>
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