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<title>Jamaica Is Calling: What Travelers Need To Know Before They Go</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Is Jamaica safe to visit in 2026? The short answer is yes. However, where you go on the island and how you prepare beforehand matter more than they used to. Hurricane Melissa made landfall near Black River on October 28, 2025, as a Category 5 storm. It’s the strongest hurricane ever recorded to strike Jamaica, [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:00:05 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>More Couples Are Trying the ‘Airport Divorce’ Trend — Here’s Why</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/more-couples-are-trying-the-airport-divorce-trend-heres-why</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Relationship status — temporarily separated somewhere between security and gate B27. Couples across social media are embracing the “airport divorce,” a travel-day arrangement in which partners clear security, head in different directions, and reunite before boarding. One person may settle into the lounge with a laptop and a drink, while the other circles duty-free, hunts for [...] ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>More, Couples, Are, Trying, the, ‘Airport, Divorce’, Trend, —, Here’s, Why</media:keywords>
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<title>Lupe Fiasco Announces Tour With B.o.B &amp;amp; Gym Class Heroes</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/lupe-fiasco-announces-tour-with-bob-gym-class-heroes</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Lupe Fiasco has garnered a lot of attention lately for his observations on Kendrick Lamar, Nas, and lyricism. While the rapper and educator could easily rest on his laurels, Lupe Fiasco will hit the road later this year for a national tour with support from fellow former Atlantic Records artists, B.o.B and Gym Class Heroes. [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:00:05 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Sybil Wilkes Covers Today’s What We Need to Know: Justice, History, and Triumph Take Center Stage</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/sybil-wilkes-covers-todays-what-we-need-to-know-justice-history-and-triumph-take-center-stage</link>
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<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 a mother’s fight for answers to a champion’s promise to lift up the next generation, here’s what mattered most this week. READ MORE STORIES Sybil Wilkes Covers Today’s [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:00:05 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Trump Expected To Discuss 2020 Election Fraud During Primetime Address, Republicans Prepare For Embarrassment</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/trump-expected-to-discuss-2020-election-fraud-during-primetime-address-republicans-prepare-for-embarrassment</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Anyone tuning in will likely be subject to a long-winded, rambling, barely coherent, completely delusional rant full of lies about the &quot;election fraud&quot; that caused his 2020 loss. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Medgar Evers Historic Speech Still Missing 6 Decades Later </title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/medgar-evers-historic-speech-still-missing-6-decades-later</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Civil rights activist Medgar Evers gave a televised speech in 1963 on the local station WLBT, speaking out against segregation in Mississippi.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Medgar, Evers, Historic, Speech, Still, Missing, Decades, Later </media:keywords>
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<title>Philly’s George Washington Slavery Exhibit Replaced With Whitewashed Rendition Of Black History</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/phillys-george-washington-slavery-exhibit-replaced-with-whitewashed-rendition-of-black-history</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The exhibit, which opened in 2010, honors the lives of the nine enslaved people held there who were owned as property by President George Washington. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Google continues its renaming streak by turning NotebookLM to Gemini Notebook</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Google said users can soon access their notebooks through AI Mode in Search. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:00:08 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>X cracks down on creators who steal content</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ X will use Grok AI to better detect stolen content, redirect payouts to original creators, and crack down on engagement bait. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:00:08 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>AI&#45;powered travel agency Fora hits unicorn status, raises $60M</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/ai-powered-travel-agency-fora-hits-unicorn-status-raises-60m</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Travel agency Fora announced a $60 million Series D round led by Forerunner and Tactile Ventures, valuing the company at $1 billion.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:00:08 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Google’s AI Mode now lets you link and interact with select apps</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/googles-ai-mode-now-lets-you-link-and-interact-with-select-apps</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ With this new update, Google is expanding AI Mode beyond answering questions and into completing tasks across the apps they use regularly. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:00:08 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Newsletter platform Beehiiv’s now lets subscribers chat with each other, adds AI</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/newsletter-platform-beehiivs-now-lets-subscribers-chat-with-each-other-adds-ai</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Beehiiv is launching an AI Copilot to help publishers with user growth and analytics ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:00:08 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>The U.S. youth sports problem that connects soccer and baseball</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/the-us-youth-sports-problem-that-connects-soccer-and-baseball</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ PHILADELPHIA — Ali Curtis is the vice president of Major League Soccer sporting development. Kenneth Wood is the father of James Wood, an outfielder for the Washington Nationals and a two-time MLB All-Star. Curtis and Wood are involved in different sports but share the same passion: casting a wider net and removing cost as a [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Nolan Wells’ Family Met With DA, Agree To Investigate Phone Together </title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/nolan-wells-family-met-with-da-agree-to-investigate-phone-together</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Audio was revealed where the friends Nolan Wells traveled with before his death experienced boat malfunctions on their return home. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Announces Mandatory Testosterone Testing, Medical Experts Shake Their Heads</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/defense-secretary-pete-hegseth-announces-mandatory-testosterone-testing-medical-experts-shake-their-heads</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pete Hegseth appears desperate to prove to the nation and probably himself that he&#039;s a great, big manly-man of super macho &quot;warrior ethos.&quot; ]]></description>
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<title>House Passes Bill Making Daylight Saving Time Permanent </title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/house-passes-bill-making-daylight-saving-time-permanent</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Sunshine Protection Act is unlikely to pass in the Senate, where Majority Leader John Thune has already expressed opposition to the bill. ]]></description>
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<title>Acting AG Todd Blanche Struggles On Epstein, DOJ Slush Fund, And Trump Loyalty During Confirmation Hearing</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/acting-ag-todd-blanche-struggles-on-epstein-doj-slush-fund-and-trump-loyalty-during-confirmation-hearing</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Before Blanche can secure his position as AG, he needs to convince Democratic and Republican senators that he isn&#039;t still planning to serve as President Donald Trump&#039;s personal lawyer. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Nolan Wells’s Family Met With DA, Agree To Investigate Phone Together </title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/nolan-wellss-family-met-with-da-agree-to-investigate-phone-together</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Audio was revealed where the friends Nolan Wells traveled with before his death experienced boat malfunctions on their return home. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Howard alum Bryce Harris looks to hone skills with Oklahoma City Thunder during NBA summer league</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/howard-alum-bryce-harris-looks-to-hone-skills-with-oklahoma-city-thunder-during-nba-summer-league</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Guard Bryce Harris spent the past five years building a championship résumé at Howard that included three Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) titles and three subsequent NCAA tournament appearances. Now Harris, the 2026 MEAC Player of the Year, is taking the next step in his basketball career. Having signed an NBA summer league contract with the […]
The post Howard alum Bryce Harris looks to hone skills with Oklahoma City Thunder during NBA summer league appeared first on Andscape. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:10 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>AAU hoops and the fight against perception</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/aau-hoops-and-the-fight-against-perception</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ As another summer passes, so too does another AAU basketball season. This week in Augusta, South Carolina, Nike’s EYBL Peach Jam, the most prestigious of all summer youth basketball tournaments, will mark the end of the 2026 summer sneaker circuit events. As usual, future college and NBA stars will shine for their respective AAU teams. […]
The post AAU hoops and the fight against perception appeared first on Andscape. ]]></description>
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<title>Happy Birthday, Assata Shakur: We Still Carry It On In Your Name</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/happy-birthday-assata-shakur-we-still-carry-it-on-in-your-name</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ On what would have been Assata Shakur’s 79th birthday, the Assata Shakur Memorial Committee launches a new digital archive to honor the legendary freedom fighter. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:00:03 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Tesla driver in fatal Texas crash pressed accelerator 100%, NTSB confirms</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/tesla-driver-in-fatal-texas-crash-pressed-accelerator-100-ntsb-confirms</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The safety board confirmed Tesla’s account of the crash, which the company shared days after it happened last month. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Applied Computing wants to give oil and gas operators an AI model for the entire plant</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/applied-computing-wants-to-give-oil-and-gas-operators-an-ai-model-for-the-entire-plant</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Applied Computing has raised a $20M Series A to build a foundation AI model for the oil, gas and petrochemical industry. ]]></description>
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<title>Why Greylock capped its new fund at $1.5B when it says it could have raised more</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ By keeping the number of investments to about 25 per fund, Greylock aims to remain what it calls “the most important partner” to its founders. ]]></description>
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<title>Microsoft is reportedly training salespeople to talk down OpenAI and Anthropic</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/microsoft-is-reportedly-training-salespeople-to-talk-down-openai-and-anthropic</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Microsoft is looking to sell its in-house AI models as more efficient and cost-effective than its competitors’ models. ]]></description>
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<title>Lululemon backs nylon recycling startup Syntetica in $30M Series A</title>
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<guid>https://unmutednews.com/lululemon-backs-nylon-recycling-startup-syntetica-in-30m-series-a</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Syntetica, a French startup that has developed a novel approach to recycling nylon, has already obtained big-name partners and investors. ]]></description>
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<title>Chelsea Gray Racist Online Attacker Sends Fans Into An Outrage</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/chelsea-gray-racist-online-attacker-sends-fans-into-an-outrage</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/chelsea-gray-racist-online-attacker-sends-fans-into-an-outrage</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Request Feedback Ethan Miller It’s been nearly a decade since the scathing comment made by Fox News journalist Laura Ingraham in reference to NBA stars LeBron James and Kevin Durant, in which she told the two to “shut up and dribble” due to their comments on political matters at the time. It made for quite [...] ]]></description>
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<title>U.S. disables ship for allegedly violating Iran blockade amid Strait of Hormuz feud</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/us-disables-ship-for-allegedly-violating-iran-blockade-amid-strait-of-hormuz-feud</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ For the first time since President Trump reinstated a blockade on Iranian ports, the U.S. military has disabled a ship that allegedly tried to sail to Kharg Island. ]]></description>
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<title>2 families sue hospital after Colorado man claims he was switched at birth</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/2-families-sue-hospital-after-colorado-man-claims-he-was-switched-at-birth</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/2-families-sue-hospital-after-colorado-man-claims-he-was-switched-at-birth</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Two years ago, Jeremy Morrison took a DNA test and found out his parents were not biological actual parents. ]]></description>
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<title>Canadian wildfire smoke descends on parts of US, including New York City</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/canadian-wildfire-smoke-descends-on-parts-of-us-including-new-york-city</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/canadian-wildfire-smoke-descends-on-parts-of-us-including-new-york-city</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ There are more than 830 wildfires in Canada as of Wednesday morning. ]]></description>
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<title>How drones are reshaping modern warfare in Ukraine, Middle East</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/how-drones-are-reshaping-modern-warfare-in-ukraine-middle-east</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/how-drones-are-reshaping-modern-warfare-in-ukraine-middle-east</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Drones have become a defining feature of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. They’ve also been used extensively in the Middle East amid the war in Iran. Kelsey Baker, military affairs reporter at Business Insider, joins “The Daily Report” to discuss. ]]></description>
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<title>Houston rapper Judy World fatally stabbed in front of her 10&#45;year&#45;old daughter, family calls for murder charge</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/houston-rapper-judy-world-fatally-stabbed-in-front-of-her-10-year-old-daughter-family-calls-for-murder-charge</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Adobe Stock Images) Krystal Jordan, known professionally as Judy World, died after a confrontation with her boyfriend’s sister. Her family says the suspect intended to kill her and is urging prosecutors to upgrade the charge. The family of Houston rapper Judy World is mourning her death and demanding justice after the artist was fatally stabbed [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Tracee Ellis Ross reflects on the funny encounters she had with stars like Michael Jackson growing up.</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/tracee-ellis-ross-reflects-on-the-funny-encounters-she-had-with-stars-like-michael-jackson-growing-up</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 12: Tracee Ellis Ross speaks onstage during the 28th Annual Costume Designers Guild Awards at The Ebell of Los Angeles on February 12, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images for Costume Designers Guild)Photo by: Rodin Eckenroth / Getty Images ‘I met some of the most extraordinary [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Civil rights leaders announce new March on Washington to defend voting rights on anniversary of Dr. King’s ‘I Have a Dream’ speech</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/civil-rights-leaders-announce-new-march-on-washington-to-defend-voting-rights-on-anniversary-of-dr-kings-i-have-a-dream-speech</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/civil-rights-leaders-announce-new-march-on-washington-to-defend-voting-rights-on-anniversary-of-dr-kings-i-have-a-dream-speech</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 06: The Rev. Al Sharpton speaks at a memorial service for area wildfire victims at First AME Church on February 6, 2025 in Pasadena, California. At least 29 people were killed and more than 12,000 structures, many of them homes and businesses, were destroyed in the Eaton and Palisades Fires. (Photo [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 01:00:07 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Supporters rally as KevOnStage draws online debate over resurfaced remarks about masturbation</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/supporters-rally-as-kevonstage-draws-online-debate-over-resurfaced-remarks-about-masturbation</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/supporters-rally-as-kevonstage-draws-online-debate-over-resurfaced-remarks-about-masturbation</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ PARK CITY, UTAH – JANUARY 27: Kevin Fredericks aka “KevOnStage” attends the Episodic Fiction Pilot Showcase during the 2026 Sundance Film Festival at The Ray Theatre on January 27, 2026 in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)Photo by: Arturo Holmes / Getty Images KevOnStage is trending after a resurfaced podcast clip about masturbation [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Nolan Wells’ family announces funeral service details as investigation of death continues</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/nolan-wells-family-announces-funeral-service-details-as-investigation-of-death-continues</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/nolan-wells-family-announces-funeral-service-details-as-investigation-of-death-continues</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Nolan Wells with his parents (GoFundMe) Nolan Wells’ mother announced funeral services for the 18-year-old student athlete, as the family continues seeking answers. The family of Nolan Xavier Wells announced funeral service details for the 18-year-old, whose death following a Fourth of July trip to Horn Island has drawn national attention and calls for a [...] ]]></description>
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<title>How New Orleans, Louisiana Became The Perfect Filming Location For ‘Is God Is’</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/how-new-orleans-louisiana-became-the-perfect-filming-location-for-is-god-is</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/how-new-orleans-louisiana-became-the-perfect-filming-location-for-is-god-is</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ “Is God Is” is a Southern Gothic revenge thriller that follows twin sisters Racine and Anaia, who were burned as children in a fire set by their abusive father. Living with the physical and emotional scars of that trauma, their lives are upended when their estranged, dying mother (revered by the sisters as “God”) reveals [...] ]]></description>
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<title>10 Black&#45;Owned Restaurants To Visit In Houston, Texas</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/10-black-owned-restaurants-to-visit-in-houston-texas</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/10-black-owned-restaurants-to-visit-in-houston-texas</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Houston’s Black dining scene covers far more than one style of cooking. Restaurants across the city serve West African rice dishes, Gulf Coast seafood, Acadian-inspired pasta, breakfast classics, barbecue, soul food, and Southern desserts. Some have fed Houston for decades, while others represent a newer generation of chefs and hospitality entrepreneurs building restaurants around their [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:00:05 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Pixie Dust Meets Glacier Bay: A Black Traveler’s Disney Cruise Line Experience To Alaska</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/pixie-dust-meets-glacier-bay-a-black-travelers-disney-cruise-line-experience-to-alaska</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/pixie-dust-meets-glacier-bay-a-black-travelers-disney-cruise-line-experience-to-alaska</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ I received two reactions when I told people I would be traveling to Alaska with Disney Cruise Line. The reactions were either excitement or surprise. I think the element of surprise has everything to do with people trying to wrap their heads around what seems to be a few conflicting themes: Disney magic and Alaska’s [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Delta Introduces Basic Fares For Premium Cabins – But Here’s What You’ll Give Up</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/delta-introduces-basic-fares-for-premium-cabins-but-heres-what-youll-give-up</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/delta-introduces-basic-fares-for-premium-cabins-but-heres-what-youll-give-up</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Earlier this month, Delta Air Lines announced its latest expansion, which offers Basic fares in its premium cabins. What exactly does that mean? Well, now those who purchase a Basic fare will be able to sit in Delta First, Delta Premium Select, or Delta One if they so choose. The new expanded range of fare [...] ]]></description>
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<title>‘Ghosts’ Star Danielle Pinnock Manifested Her Way Into ‘The Whoopi Monologues’ — Then Booked It With One Bold DM [EXCLUSIVE]</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/ghosts-star-danielle-pinnock-manifested-her-way-into-the-whoopi-monologues-then-booked-it-with-one-bold-dm-exclusive</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/ghosts-star-danielle-pinnock-manifested-her-way-into-the-whoopi-monologues-then-booked-it-with-one-bold-dm-exclusive</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Credit: Kim Newmoney Long before she was commanding CBS’s Thursday night lineup or walking away with an NAACP Image Award, Danielle Pinnock was a self-described “Black Matilda.” She was a teenager navigating New York transit with thick bifocals, a library card, and a dream that felt too large for the rooms she was offered. It [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Sybil Wilkes Covers Today’s What We Need to Know: A Win for Black Farmers, Politics, and a Major Health Issue</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/sybil-wilkes-covers-todays-what-we-need-to-know-a-win-for-black-farmers-politics-and-a-major-health-issue</link>
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<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 a growing health scare to a major courtroom victory for Black farmers, here’s what you should keep on your radar this week. READ MORE STORIES Sybil Wilkes Covers [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Remember These? Black ’90s Sitcoms We Grew Up Watching</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/remember-these-black-90s-sitcoms-we-grew-up-watching</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/remember-these-black-90s-sitcoms-we-grew-up-watching</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Source: NBC / Getty Before streaming and on-demand TV, Saturday mornings were the perfect time to catch reruns of your favorite sitcoms. Whether you were eating a bowl of cereal, helping clean the house, or just relaxing before the day’s plans, these shows became part of the weekend routine. TRENDING: Black Cinema Gold: 90s – [...] ]]></description>
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<title>America’s 10 Cheapest States To Live In 2026</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/americas-10-cheapest-statesto-live-in-2026</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/americas-10-cheapest-statesto-live-in-2026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Source: jabkitticha / Getty When it comes to economics in 2026 something we all know and have experienced is nationwide inflation, however, the burden of inflation is less in some states that others. TRENDING: America’s 10 Worst States To live In 2026 The cost of living is important when companies decided where to do business, [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Al Sharpton, Martin Luther King III Announce March On Washington</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/al-sharpton-martin-luther-king-iii-announce-march-on-washington</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/al-sharpton-martin-luther-king-iii-announce-march-on-washington</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The march is being held to both mark the 63rd anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King’s “I Have A Dream” speech and advocate for voting rights.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
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<title>Trump Can’t Control The Strait Of Hormuz, So He Attacks Iran Again</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/trump-cant-control-the-strait-of-hormuz-so-he-attacks-iran-again</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/trump-cant-control-the-strait-of-hormuz-so-he-attacks-iran-again</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Trump Can&#039;t Control The Strait Of Hormuz, So He Attacks Iran Again ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Darline Graham Nordone Is The ‘DEI Hire’ Republicans Warned You About</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/darline-graham-nordone-is-the-dei-hire-republicans-warned-you-about</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/darline-graham-nordone-is-the-dei-hire-republicans-warned-you-about</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ South Carolina officials decided that the best-qualified person to temporarily fill Lindsey Graham&#039;s vacant seat and represent the entire state was his sister, Darline Graham Nordone.  ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
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<title>Stripe and Advent reportedly offered to buy PayPal for around $53.4B</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/stripe-and-advent-reportedly-offered-to-buy-paypal-for-around-534b</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/stripe-and-advent-reportedly-offered-to-buy-paypal-for-around-534b</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Stripe and private equity firm Advent International have reportedly submitted a joint bid to acquire PayPal in a deal valued at approximately $53.4 billion.  Reuters reports that the offer was submitted earlier this month and is backed by roughly $50 billion in committed bank financing. Under the proposal, Stripe and Advent would jointly own PayPal, [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Stripe, and, Advent, reportedly, offered, buy, PayPal, for, around, 53.4B</media:keywords>
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<title>Apple Intelligence approved for launch in China with Alibaba’s Qwen AI</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/apple-intelligence-approved-for-launch-in-china-with-alibabas-qwen-ai</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/apple-intelligence-approved-for-launch-in-china-with-alibabas-qwen-ai</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Apple Intelligence is headed to China after regulators approved Apple’s AI services through a partnership with Alibaba. The long-rumored deal will bring Alibaba’s Qwen AI models to Apple’s operating systems, marking a major expansion of the company’s generative AI platform into one of its most important markets. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Hack suggests AI music generator Suno scraped YouTube for training data</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/hack-suggests-ai-music-generator-suno-scraped-youtube-for-training-data</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/hack-suggests-ai-music-generator-suno-scraped-youtube-for-training-data</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The hacker used an employee’s credentials to access source code, which revealed how Suno scraped decades of audio. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Whatnot acquires Shaped to power real&#45;time live shopping recommendations</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/whatnot-acquires-shaped-to-power-real-time-live-shopping-recommendations</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/whatnot-acquires-shaped-to-power-real-time-live-shopping-recommendations</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Livestream shopping platform Whatnot has acquired AI startup Shaped, a machine learning company focused on real-time recommendations and search. The deal will bolster Whatnot’s personalization and discovery features as it expands into new product categories. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Microsoft patches record number of security vulnerabilities, citing its use of AI</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/microsoft-patches-record-number-of-security-vulnerabilities-citing-its-use-of-ai</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/microsoft-patches-record-number-of-security-vulnerabilities-citing-its-use-of-ai</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Microsoft’s monthly release of security fixes, dubbed Patch Tuesday, resolved a record 570 security vulnerabilities across the company’s product line, thanks to discoveries with AI. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Trump Admin Says ICE Will Scale Back Traffic Stops After Recent Fatal Shootings, But Trump Seems To Disagree</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/trump-admin-says-ice-will-scale-back-traffic-stops-after-recent-fatal-shootings-but-trump-seems-to-disagree</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/trump-admin-says-ice-will-scale-back-traffic-stops-after-recent-fatal-shootings-but-trump-seems-to-disagree</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A day after the administration announced that traffic stops would be scaled back, Donald Trump took to Truth Social to demand  that traffic stops continue. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
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<title>Paige Bueckers Says The WNBA Needs Black Women Head Coaches</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/paige-bueckers-says-the-wnba-needs-black-women-head-coaches</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/paige-bueckers-says-the-wnba-needs-black-women-head-coaches</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ During a post-game interview following the Dallas Wings&#039; matchup against the Chicago Sky, Paige Bueckers said Black women in the league deserve equal opportunities to coach.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Paige, Bueckers, Says, The, WNBA, Needs, Black, Women, Head, Coaches</media:keywords>
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<title>Pete Hegseth Blocks More Women, Black People From Navy Promotions</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/pete-hegseth-blocks-more-women-black-people-from-navy-promotions</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/pete-hegseth-blocks-more-women-black-people-from-navy-promotions</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ As a result of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s blatant sexism, this will be the first time in over a decade that no women are promoted to admiral.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Pete, Hegseth, Blocks, More, Women, Black, People, From, Navy, Promotions</media:keywords>
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<title>Jake Tapper Dragged For Lousy Interview With Donald Trump</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/jake-tapper-dragged-for-lousy-interview-with-donald-trump</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/jake-tapper-dragged-for-lousy-interview-with-donald-trump</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Getty Images / Jake Tapper / Donald Trump CNN’s Jake Tapper has been under scrutiny for a while, thanks to his book that highlighted his obsession with former President Joe Biden’s age and health. Now he is getting dragged once again for looking like a punk during a recent interview with Donald Trump. Tapper’s “interview” [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:00:07 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Jake, Tapper, Dragged, For, Lousy, Interview, With, Donald, Trump</media:keywords>
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<title>Famous Members Of Zeta Phi Beta</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/famous-members-of-zeta-phi-beta</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/famous-members-of-zeta-phi-beta</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Source: Creative Services / iONEDigital Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. is a historically Black Greek-letter organization founded on January 16, 1920, at Howard University in Washington, D.C. The sorority was established by five visionary women—Arizona Cleaver Stemons, Pearl Anna Neal, Myrtle Tyler Faithful, Viola Tyler Goings, and Fannie Pettie Watts—who sought to create an organization [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:00:07 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Famous, Members, Zeta, Phi, Beta</media:keywords>
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<title>Dr. Glenda Baskin Glover’s Battle for Tennessee State University and HBCU Justice</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/dr-glenda-baskin-glovers-battle-for-tennessee-state-university-and-hbcu-justice</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/dr-glenda-baskin-glovers-battle-for-tennessee-state-university-and-hbcu-justice</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Source: Paul Morigi / Getty Everyone needs, or should want to have,  Dr. Glenda Baskin Glover on their side. Her book, “How Dare You- An HBCU President’s Fight for Half a Billion Dollars Owed-and the State’s Actions to Avoid Payment,”  may have one of the longest titles, but it demonstrates the grit, persistence and dedication of one [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Alabama Shooting Leaves A Student, A Father, And A Dog Dead</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/alabama-shooting-leaves-a-student-a-father-and-a-dog-dead</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/alabama-shooting-leaves-a-student-a-father-and-a-dog-dead</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A shooting on July 6 has sadly left a University of Alabama senior, a father of three and a dog fatally shot as the suspect hid in an attic. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:00:03 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Alabama, Shooting, Leaves, Student, Father, And, Dog, Dead</media:keywords>
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<title>OpenAI pushes back on Apple trade secret lawsuit</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/openai-pushes-back-on-apple-trade-secret-lawsuit</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/openai-pushes-back-on-apple-trade-secret-lawsuit</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ OpenAI has issued another statement on the lawsuit, this time suggesting it lacks merit. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:05 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>OpenAI, pushes, back, Apple, trade, secret, lawsuit</media:keywords>
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<title>OpenAI’s new flagship model deletes files on its own, people keep warning</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/openais-new-flagship-model-deletes-files-on-its-own-people-keep-warning</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/openais-new-flagship-model-deletes-files-on-its-own-people-keep-warning</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A number of social media posts claim that GPT-5.6 Sol deleted files and data without warning. OpenAI had basically disclosed the problem in June. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:05 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>OpenAI’s, new, flagship, model, deletes, files, its, own, people, keep, warning</media:keywords>
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<title>Lorde says AI glasses are ‘not sexy’</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/lorde-says-ai-glasses-are-not-sexy</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/lorde-says-ai-glasses-are-not-sexy</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ “Increasingly in our world, it gets harder and harder to know what is real,” Lorde said onstage. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:05 -0400</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Lorde, says, glasses, are, ‘not, sexy’</media:keywords>
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<title>OpenAI’s first hardware device is reportedly a screenless speaker that can move</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/openais-first-hardware-device-is-reportedly-a-screenless-speaker-that-can-move</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/openais-first-hardware-device-is-reportedly-a-screenless-speaker-that-can-move</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The device is weirdly described as involving “mechanical elements that can move on their own” and the Bloomberg report includes the detail that the device is designed to “feel like a companion and become a physical manifestation of OpenAI’s ChatGPT.” ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:05 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>OpenAI researcher Miles Wang in talks to launch AI drug discovery startup valued at $2B</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/openai-researcher-miles-wang-in-talks-to-launch-ai-drug-discovery-startup-valued-at-2b</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/openai-researcher-miles-wang-in-talks-to-launch-ai-drug-discovery-startup-valued-at-2b</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The funding discussions point to investor interest in applying AI to make breakthroughs in life sciences. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:05 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>OpenAI, researcher, Miles, Wang, talks, launch, drug, discovery, startup, valued, 2B</media:keywords>
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<title>Sybil Wilkes Covers Today’s What We Need to Know: Political Succession, a Growing Health Outbreak, and more</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/sybil-wilkes-covers-todays-what-we-need-to-know-political-succession-a-growing-health-outbreak-and-more</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/sybil-wilkes-covers-todays-what-we-need-to-know-political-succession-a-growing-health-outbreak-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 rising global tensions and dangerous weather threats to political succession, a growing measles outbreak, and Netflix turning Monopoly into must-watch competition TV, and more are today’s stories shaping [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:05 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Alabama Shooting Leaves Student, Father And A Dog Dead</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/alabama-shooting-leaves-student-father-and-a-dog-dead</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/alabama-shooting-leaves-student-father-and-a-dog-dead</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ NurPhoto A tragedy out of Alabama has taken the lives of a soon-to-be college graduate, a beloved dad and one of man’s best friends following a fatal shooting in Tuscaloosa County. A welfare check conducted on July 6 led to the discovery of 22-year-old Jazmine Alexis Bates, her friend Jose “Felix” Alvarez-Duenas, 31, and the [...] ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Olivier Rousteing Is The New Creative Director Of Rabanne </title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/olivier-rousteing-is-the-new-creative-director-of-rabanne</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/olivier-rousteing-is-the-new-creative-director-of-rabanne</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Olivier Rousteing has officially been appointed Creative Director of Rabanne, marking one of the biggest luxury fashion appointments of the year. Rousteing has long been one of fashion’s most influential voices, and his move to Rabanne signals an exciting new chapter for both the designer and the brand. Additionally, this is another major milestone for [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 01:00:05 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Olivier, Rousteing, The, New, Creative, Director, Rabanne </media:keywords>
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<title>Iran live updates: US carries out latest round of strikes, resumes naval blockade</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/iran-live-updates-us-carries-out-latest-round-of-strikes-resumes-naval-blockade</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/iran-live-updates-us-carries-out-latest-round-of-strikes-resumes-naval-blockade</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>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 01:00:05 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Iran, live, updates:, carries, out, latest, round, strikes, resumes, naval, blockade</media:keywords>
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<title>‘This is what losers do’: Gov. Wes Moore calls out Trump ahead of expected primetime speech on election fraud</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/this-is-what-losers-do-gov-wes-moore-calls-out-trump-ahead-of-expected-primetime-speech-on-election-fraud</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/this-is-what-losers-do-gov-wes-moore-calls-out-trump-ahead-of-expected-primetime-speech-on-election-fraud</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ (Photo: Getty Images) During an exclusive interview with theGrio, America’s lone Black governor says the facts and the law are not on President Trump’s side. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is speaking out against President Donald Trump ahead of his scheduled primetime speech Thursday night, reportedly focused on his repeated false claims of voter fraud in [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 01:00:05 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>‘This, what, losers, do’:, Gov., Wes, Moore, calls, out, Trump, ahead, expected, primetime, speech, election, fraud</media:keywords>
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<title>Funeral details for Nolan Wells are revealed as his family awaits answers</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/funeral-details-for-nolan-wells-are-revealed-as-his-family-awaits-answers</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/funeral-details-for-nolan-wells-are-revealed-as-his-family-awaits-answers</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Nolan Wells &amp; his mother, Christine Wonsley (Family Facebook) Rev. Al Sharpton will officiate the service and filmmaker Tyler Perry will fund it as a Mississippi community prepares to say goodbye. As the saga into the disappearance and death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells enters a third week, his parents and his Mississippi community are preparing [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 01:00:05 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>‘I want more Black kids in baseball’: Jordan Walker’s Home Run Derby win came with a bigger mission</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/i-want-more-black-kids-in-baseball-jordan-walkers-home-run-derby-win-came-with-a-bigger-mission</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/i-want-more-black-kids-in-baseball-jordan-walkers-home-run-derby-win-came-with-a-bigger-mission</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JULY 13: Jordan Walker #18 of the St. Louis Cardinals poses with the trophy after winning the 2026 Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park on July 13, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) As the Cardinals’ star Jordan Walker celebrates his Home Run Derby win, he hopes to [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 01:00:05 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>‘I was so mad at God’: Meagan Good looks back on divorce from DeVon Franklin and why she now considers it the ‘biggest blessing’ for them</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/i-was-so-mad-at-god-meagan-good-looks-back-on-divorce-from-devon-franklin-and-why-she-now-considers-it-the-biggest-blessing-for-them</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/i-was-so-mad-at-god-meagan-good-looks-back-on-divorce-from-devon-franklin-and-why-she-now-considers-it-the-biggest-blessing-for-them</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 05: Meagan Good attends the Hollywood Unlocked’s 6th Annual Impact Awards at The Beverly Hilton on June 05, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by JC Olivera/Getty Images) The actress and the motivational speaker were married from 2012 to 2022 and in 2025, both married different partners. Still, neither has [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 01:00:05 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>‘I, was, mad, God’:, Meagan, Good, looks, back, divorce, from, DeVon, Franklin, and, why, she, now, considers, the, ‘biggest, blessing’, for, them</media:keywords>
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<title>Fan who allegedly called WNBA star Chelsea Gray the N&#45;word over Caitlin Clark foul fired from job</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/fan-who-allegedly-called-wnba-star-chelsea-gray-the-n-word-over-caitlin-clark-foul-fired-from-job</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/fan-who-allegedly-called-wnba-star-chelsea-gray-the-n-word-over-caitlin-clark-foul-fired-from-job</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 12: Chelsea Gray #12 of the Las Vegas Aces drives against Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever in the second quarter of their game at Michelob ULTRA Arena on July 12, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 01:00:05 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>How To Visit The Georgia Filming Locations From ‘Cape Fear’</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/how-to-visit-the-georgia-filming-locations-from-cape-fear</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Apple TV’s “Cape Fear” has quickly hooked thriller fans since its June 2026 release. The series is a fresh, psychological take on the classic story first told in the 1962 film and famously remade by Martin Scorsese in 1991. In this version, Javier Bardem plays the menacing Max Cady, alongside Amy Adams and Patrick Wilson, [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 01:00:05 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>National Nude Day: 20 Black Queens Who Rocked ‘The Naked Dress’ Trend</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/national-nude-day-20-black-queens-who-rocked-the-naked-dress-trend</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ In case you didn’t know, today (July 14) is National Nude Day. While it doesn’t give us a 24-hour pass to break the law by committing acts of public lewdness — save the skin show for the showers! — it does give us the agency to be proud of the skin we’re in and look [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 01:00:05 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Is Argentina Safe To Visit? What Travelers Should Know Before Exploring Buenos Aires And Beyond</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/is-argentina-safe-to-visit-what-travelers-should-know-before-exploring-buenos-aires-and-beyond</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/is-argentina-safe-to-visit-what-travelers-should-know-before-exploring-buenos-aires-and-beyond</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A trip to Argentina can go from a morning in Buenos Aires museums to a late dinner in Palermo, then continue on to the vineyards of Mendoza, Iguazú Falls, or hiking trails in Patagonia. Each stop brings its own safety considerations. In the capital, attention belongs on phones, bags, transportation, and crowded public spaces. Around [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:00:06 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>How To Know If A Destination Is Worth Visiting In Peak Season</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/how-to-know-if-a-destination-is-worth-visiting-in-peak-season</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/how-to-know-if-a-destination-is-worth-visiting-in-peak-season</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Peak season has excellent public relations, complete with brochures showing flawless skies, full beaches, open terraces, packed festival calendars, and wildlife appearing exactly where the itinerary promised. Then the booking page arrives with a room rate that feels mildly insulting, followed by timed-entry tickets, restaurant waits, and a crowd occupying every square inch of the [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:00:06 -0400</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>How, Know, Destination, Worth, Visiting, Peak, Season</media:keywords>
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<title>Africa On A Budget: Which Countries Offer The Most Value For Black American Travelers Right Now</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/africa-on-a-budget-which-countries-offer-the-most-value-for-black-american-travelers-right-now</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/africa-on-a-budget-which-countries-offer-the-most-value-for-black-american-travelers-right-now</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Morocco is widely considered one of the best-value and most affordable African destinations for U.S. travelers, thanks to relatively inexpensive flights, accommodations, and day-to-day costs. While there isn’t a single “cheapest” country for every traveler — airfare, activities, and travel style vary dramatically — Morocco consistently offers some of the strongest overall value. Travel in [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:00:06 -0400</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Africa, Budget:, Which, Countries, Offer, The, Most, Value, For, Black, American, Travelers, Right, Now</media:keywords>
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<title>Building a Movement for Black Storytellers</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/building-a-movement-for-black-storytellers</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Source: Reach Media / Radio One When ViewerCon 2026 opens its doors on Saturday, July 18, at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark, thousands of fans, journalists, creators and entertainment insiders will gather for what organizers describe as the ultimate celebration of television, film, digital media and pop culture. Presented by STARZ, the inaugural event features [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:00:06 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Building, Movement, for, Black, Storytellers</media:keywords>
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<title>Why ‘Walking Tourism’ Is Your Easy Entryway Into Slow Travel</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/why-walking-tourism-is-your-easy-entryway-into-slow-travel</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/why-walking-tourism-is-your-easy-entryway-into-slow-travel</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Not to be overlooked, walking tourism is a recognized way to explore and experience a destination while reaping mental, physical, environmental, and cultural enrichment benefits.  You might be thinking, “Walking tourism – what does that even mean? Is it just walking around your destination on foot?” While those are valid questions, you may be surprised [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:00:06 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Why, ‘Walking, Tourism’, Your, Easy, Entryway, Into, Slow, Travel</media:keywords>
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<title>Boosie Badazz Sues Far&#45;Right Lobbyists Over Failed Trump Pardon</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/boosie-badazz-sues-far-right-lobbyists-over-failed-trump-pardon</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/boosie-badazz-sues-far-right-lobbyists-over-failed-trump-pardon</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Boosie Badazz was hoping to move past a particular chapter of his life and avoid time in prison by way of a presidential pardon. It appears that Boosie Badazz was duped by a pair of men who claimed they could get him a pardon from President Trump, which didn’t materialize, hence leading to the rapper [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:00:06 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Boosie, Badazz, Sues, Far-Right, Lobbyists, Over, Failed, Trump, Pardon</media:keywords>
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<title>Explosive Diarrhea Outbreak: Check Your Kitchen For These Ingredients</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/explosive-diarrhea-outbreak-check-your-kitchen-for-these-ingredients</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Source: semenovp / Getty An ‘explosive diarrhea’ outbreak that has sickened at least 175 people in Ohio is now making headlines nationwide in many states as investigators work to identify the source. Officials have not yet determined which food caused the Cyclospora outbreak, but fresh produce remains a major focus of the investigation. Related: Everything [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:00:06 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Explosive, Diarrhea, Outbreak:, Check, Your, Kitchen, For, These, Ingredients</media:keywords>
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<title>Jake Tapper Dragged For Going Soft In Donald Trump Interview</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/jake-tapper-dragged-for-going-soft-in-donald-trump-interview</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/jake-tapper-dragged-for-going-soft-in-donald-trump-interview</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ CNN&#039;s Jake Tapper has been under scrutiny for a while, thanks to his book that highlighted his obsession with former President Joe Biden&#039;s age and health. Now he is getting dragged once again for looking like a punk during a recent interview with Donald Trump. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:00:01 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Jake, Tapper, Dragged, For, Going, Soft, Donald, Trump, Interview</media:keywords>
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<title>Here Are The Most Iconic Black MLB Players In History</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/here-are-the-most-iconic-black-mlb-players-in-history</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/here-are-the-most-iconic-black-mlb-players-in-history</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Jordan Walker&#039;s unforgettable HR Derby victory was a reminder of what representation can mean for Black baseball players. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:00:01 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Here, Are, The, Most, Iconic, Black, MLB, Players, History</media:keywords>
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<title>The GOP Kept Lindsey Graham’s Senate Seat In The Family</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/the-gop-kept-lindsey-grahams-senate-seat-in-the-family</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/the-gop-kept-lindsey-grahams-senate-seat-in-the-family</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ South Carolina Republicans tapped Lindsey Graham&#039;s sister, Darline Graham Nordone, to temporarily fill his Senate seat.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>The, GOP, Kept, Lindsey, Graham’s, Senate, Seat, The, Family</media:keywords>
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<title>The Joe Lombardo Traffic Stop Video Is The Epitome Of White Privilege</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/the-joe-lombardo-traffic-stop-video-is-the-epitome-of-white-privilege</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/the-joe-lombardo-traffic-stop-video-is-the-epitome-of-white-privilege</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said the governor did not receive a citation during the 15-second interaction but declined to explain why. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>The, Joe, Lombardo, Traffic, Stop, Video, The, Epitome, White, Privilege</media:keywords>
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<title>Charlotte Hornets GM Jeff Peterson has ‘thick skin’ to succeed in NBA</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/charlotte-hornets-gm-jeff-peterson-has-thick-skin-to-succeed-in-nba</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/charlotte-hornets-gm-jeff-peterson-has-thick-skin-to-succeed-in-nba</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ LAS VEGAS — The way Charlotte Hornets general manager Jeff Peterson sees it, it’s in his best interest to ignore the buzz surrounding his surprising trade of popular star LaMelo Ball. Peterson traded the 2022 NBA All-Star from the Hornets to the Minnesota Timberwolves last week for 2024 NBA Sixth Man of the Year Naz […]
The post Charlotte Hornets GM Jeff Peterson has ‘thick skin’ to succeed in NBA appeared first on Andscape. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:00:07 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>andscape</dc:creator>
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<title>New York State halts construction of all new data centers</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/new-york-state-halts-construction-of-all-new-data-centers</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/new-york-state-halts-construction-of-all-new-data-centers</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ New York has become the first state to temporarily halt approval of large data centers, as Gov. Kathy Hochul argues the AI-driven building boom shouldn’t come at the expense of higher electricity costs, water supplies, or local control. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:00:06 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Iran abused mobile networks’ vulnerabilities to locate US military in the Middle East, report says</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/iran-abused-mobile-networks-vulnerabilities-to-locate-us-military-in-the-middle-east-report-says</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/iran-abused-mobile-networks-vulnerabilities-to-locate-us-military-in-the-middle-east-report-says</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Iranian government exploited well-known flaws in cellphone networks to locate and then strike U.S. military personnel in the build-up and beginning of the war. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:00:06 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Meta’s Adam Mosseri says AI token budgets could soon be capped per engineer</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/metas-adam-mosseri-says-ai-token-budgets-could-soon-be-capped-per-engineer</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/metas-adam-mosseri-says-ai-token-budgets-could-soon-be-capped-per-engineer</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Instagram head Adam Mosseri believes companies will eventually need to manage AI token spending the same way they manage payroll or other operating expenses, predicting that engineers could soon face limits on how much they spend using AI tools. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:00:06 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Meta’s, Adam, Mosseri, says, token, budgets, could, soon, capped, per, engineer</media:keywords>
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<title>Google Images gets a Pinterest&#45;like redesign focused on discovery</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/google-images-gets-a-pinterest-like-redesign-focused-on-discovery</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/google-images-gets-a-pinterest-like-redesign-focused-on-discovery</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Now, when users navigate to Google Images, they’ll see a “For You” gallery of images tailored to their interests and browsing history. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:00:06 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Google, Images, gets, Pinterest-like, redesign, focused, discovery</media:keywords>
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<title>DeepSeek reportedly in talks to raise $1.5B, then IPO</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/deepseek-reportedly-in-talks-to-raise-15b-then-ipo</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/deepseek-reportedly-in-talks-to-raise-15b-then-ipo</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ DeepSeek, the Chinese large language model developer, is said to be preparing for a 2027 IPO debut as it also looks to raise around $1.5 billion in new funds at a $71 billion valuation. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:00:06 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DeepSeek, reportedly, talks, raise, 1.5B, then, IPO</media:keywords>
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<title>Kohen Wiley: Senatobia Police Report On Shooting Has No Information </title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/kohen-wiley-senatobia-police-report-on-shooting-has-no-information</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/kohen-wiley-senatobia-police-report-on-shooting-has-no-information</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ On June 14, a Senatobia Police officer fatally shot one-year-old Kohen Wiley after responding to a shoplifting call at a local Walmart.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Kohen, Wiley:, Senatobia, Police, Report, Shooting, Has, Information </media:keywords>
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<title>5 Things Black Homeowners Need To Know About The New Private Equity Housing Ban</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/5-things-black-homeowners-need-to-know-about-the-new-private-equity-housing-ban</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/5-things-black-homeowners-need-to-know-about-the-new-private-equity-housing-ban</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ New law bans big firms from buying more single-family homes, aiming to help families access housing market. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Things, Black, Homeowners, Need, Know, About, The, New, Private, Equity, Housing, Ban</media:keywords>
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<title>A History Of The Racist Rebranding Of Watermelon In The US, And Why I Am Finally Ready To Reclaim My Slice</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/a-history-of-the-racist-rebranding-of-watermelon-in-the-us-and-why-i-am-finally-ready-to-reclaim-my-slice</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/a-history-of-the-racist-rebranding-of-watermelon-in-the-us-and-why-i-am-finally-ready-to-reclaim-my-slice</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ National Watermelon Month celebrates a refreshing treat, but the history of the popular fruit reveals how a symbol of Black liberation and economic success was transformed into a racist caricature. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>History, The, Racist, Rebranding, Watermelon, The, US, And, Why, Finally, Ready, Reclaim, Slice</media:keywords>
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<title>Millions Of Americans Taking On Credit Card Debt To Pay For Groceries </title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/millions-of-americans-taking-on-credit-card-debt-to-pay-for-groceries</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/millions-of-americans-taking-on-credit-card-debt-to-pay-for-groceries</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A study from Urban Institute found that more Americans are using credit cards and buy now, pay later services to pay for basic groceries. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Millions, Americans, Taking, Credit, Card, Debt, Pay, For, Groceries </media:keywords>
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<title>‘Torching the Evidence’: Kristi Noem Can’t Shake the Corey Lewandowski Affair Rumors as Bombshell Discovery Points to Cover&#45;Up Involving Aide</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/torching-the-evidence-kristi-noemcantshake-the-corey-lewandowski-affair-rumors-as-bombshell-discovery-points-to-cover-up-involving-aide</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/torching-the-evidence-kristi-noemcantshake-the-corey-lewandowski-affair-rumors-as-bombshell-discovery-points-to-cover-up-involving-aide</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Kristi Noem is facing another wave of scrutiny amid mounting divorce rumors and lingering questions following her firing. This time, a new bombshell discovery involving one of her former top aides has reignited allegations of a cover-up, adding another layer to a scandal that refuses to fade. A newly resurfaced discovery involving one of her [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:00:07 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>‘Torching, the, Evidence’:, Kristi, Noem Can’t Shake, the, Corey, Lewandowski, Affair, Rumors, Bombshell, Discovery, Points, Cover-Up, Involving, Aide</media:keywords>
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<title>Jay&#45;Z almost ‘walked away’ from ‘The Blueprint.’ 25 years later, its healing power still resonates.</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/jay-z-almost-walked-away-from-the-blueprint-25-years-later-its-healing-power-still-resonates</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Photo: Roc Nation) 25-years later, Jay-Z’s “The Blueprint” offered Black New York the same relief the album gave a broken city in 2001. Jay-Z’s three-night run at Yankee Stadium had everybody talking. And sure, the clips have been all over the timeline, but this was one of those “you had to be there” moments. The [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Private equity firms can no longer buy single&#45;family homes under new federal law championed by Sen. Raphael Warnock</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/private-equity-firms-can-no-longer-buy-single-family-homes-under-new-federal-law-championed-by-sen-raphael-warnock</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/private-equity-firms-can-no-longer-buy-single-family-homes-under-new-federal-law-championed-by-sen-raphael-warnock</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 13: U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA) departs from the Senate Chambers during a vote in the U.S. Capitol Building on July 13, 2026 in Washington, DC. U.S. Senators faced questions from reporters after two weeks of recess and being in their home states. (Photo by Finn Gomez/Getty Images) The new law [...] ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Private, equity, firms, can, longer, buy, single-family, homes, under, new, federal, law, championed, Sen., Raphael, Warnock</media:keywords>
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<title>‘We don’t know him’: Family of Nolan Wells dispute friend’s claim about him volunteering to stay behind on Horn Island the day he disappeared</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/we-dont-know-him-family-of-nolan-wells-dispute-friends-claim-about-him-volunteering-to-stay-behind-on-horn-island-the-day-he-disappeared</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/we-dont-know-him-family-of-nolan-wells-dispute-friends-claim-about-him-volunteering-to-stay-behind-on-horn-island-the-day-he-disappeared</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Nolan Wells with his parents (GoFundMe) In an exclusive interview with TheGrio, Christine Wonsley and Ben Crump address a friend’s claim regarding Nolan’s last known whereabouts amid their calls to end misinformation about his disappearance. One week after Nolan Wells‘ body was discovered on Horn Island in Mississippi, his parents are refuting one of the [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Exclusive: Ben Crump and Nolan Wells’ parents open up about his death and their fight for answers</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/exclusive-ben-crump-and-nolan-wells-parents-open-up-about-his-death-and-their-fight-for-answers</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/exclusive-ben-crump-and-nolan-wells-parents-open-up-about-his-death-and-their-fight-for-answers</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Nolan Wells Family (GoFundMe) | Ben Crump (Getty Images) “We have not heard from our local authorities since last Tuesday,” Christine Wonsley said regarding any new updates in her son’s case. The parents of Nolan Wells say they have not heard from local investigators in nearly a week as they continue searching for answers about [...] ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Exclusive:, Ben, Crump, and, Nolan, Wells’, parents, open, about, his, death, and, their, fight, for, answers</media:keywords>
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<title>Hermes agent maker Nous Research in talks for new funding at $1.5B valuation</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/hermes-agent-maker-nous-research-in-talks-for-new-funding-at-15b-valuation</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/hermes-agent-maker-nous-research-in-talks-for-new-funding-at-15b-valuation</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The company is raising at least $75 million, led by Robot Ventures, with significant participation from USV and other prominent investors. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:00:07 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>X just tweaked its algorithm to make it more friendly, less battleground</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/x-just-tweaked-its-algorithm-to-make-it-more-friendly-less-battleground</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/x-just-tweaked-its-algorithm-to-make-it-more-friendly-less-battleground</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The social media site says it will amplify posts made by users’ mutual followers’ to give the feed more of a communal feel. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:00:07 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Video&#45;generation startup PixVerse raises $439M, valuation soars past $2B</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/video-generation-startup-pixverse-raises-439m-valuation-soars-past-2b</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/video-generation-startup-pixverse-raises-439m-valuation-soars-past-2b</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ With the cash, the company aims to expand its world model offering and reach customers across geographies. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:00:07 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Video-generation, startup, PixVerse, raises, 439M, valuation, soars, past, 2B</media:keywords>
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<title>Uber’s product chief on hotels, robotaxis, and why the company doesn’t want to be “everything for everyone”</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/ubers-product-chief-on-hotels-robotaxis-and-why-the-company-doesnt-want-to-be-everything-for-everyone</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/ubers-product-chief-on-hotels-robotaxis-and-why-the-company-doesnt-want-to-be-everything-for-everyone</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Uber Chief Product Officer Sachin Kansal walks TechCrunch through the company’s financial-services ambitions, its increasingly complicated relationship with Waymo, its new AV Labs data operation, and how AI is starting to show up in ways riders and drivers will actually notice. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:00:07 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Uber’s, product, chief, hotels, robotaxis, and, why, the, company, doesn’t, want, “everything, for, everyone”</media:keywords>
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<title>Already rich, already successful, why the last wave of tech winners is grinding again</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/already-rich-already-successful-why-the-last-wave-of-tech-winners-is-grinding-again</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/already-rich-already-successful-why-the-last-wave-of-tech-winners-is-grinding-again</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ They’re rolling up their sleeves again, seemingly out of fear of missing AI’s defining moment and, presumably, the irresistible allure of making even more money — potentially a lot more. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:00:07 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Jesse James Rose Reminds Us What’s Really in Lindsey Graham’s Closet</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/jesse-james-rose-reminds-us-whats-really-in-lindsey-grahams-closet</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/jesse-james-rose-reminds-us-whats-really-in-lindsey-grahams-closet</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ After the news of the passing of South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham, Jesse James Rose responded with a post that reminds us of the life that Graham wanted to keep behind closed closet doors.  The award-winning author, actor, &amp; labor leader’s post has now attracted well over 200,000 likes and tells the story of how [...]
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:03 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>lovebscott</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Jesse, James, Rose, Reminds, What’s, Really, Lindsey, Graham’s, Closet</media:keywords>
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<title>Rep. Chellie Pingree speaks out about ICE shooting in Maine</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/rep-chellie-pingree-speaks-out-about-ice-shooting-in-maine</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/rep-chellie-pingree-speaks-out-about-ice-shooting-in-maine</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A man was shot and killed by an ICE agent Monday in Maine. Rep. Chellie Pingree of Maine joins “The Daily Report” to discuss. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:00:05 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Rep., Chellie, Pingree, speaks, out, about, ICE, shooting, Maine</media:keywords>
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<title>Man fatally shot by ICE in Maine was not intended target of warrant, lawmakers say</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/man-fatally-shot-by-ice-in-maine-was-not-intended-target-of-warrant-lawmakers-say</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/man-fatally-shot-by-ice-in-maine-was-not-intended-target-of-warrant-lawmakers-say</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Maine Sen. Angus King said he told Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin that he wanted a transparent investigation into the shooting in Biddeford. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:00:05 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Man, fatally, shot, ICE, Maine, was, not, intended, target, warrant, lawmakers, say</media:keywords>
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<title>Trump orders more Iran strikes after vowing to “keep” Strait of Hormuz, charge fees</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/trump-orders-more-iran-strikes-after-vowing-to-keep-strait-of-hormuz-charge-fees</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/trump-orders-more-iran-strikes-after-vowing-to-keep-strait-of-hormuz-charge-fees</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ President Trump says the U.S. will “probably run” the Strait of Hormuz, as dueling attacks with Iran continue over control of the strategic waterway. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:00:05 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Trump, orders, more, Iran, strikes, after, vowing, “keep”, Strait, Hormuz, charge, fees</media:keywords>
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<title>Darline Graham Nordone, Lindsey Graham’s sister, appointed to fill Senate seat</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/darline-graham-nordone-lindsey-grahams-sister-appointed-to-fill-senate-seat</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/darline-graham-nordone-lindsey-grahams-sister-appointed-to-fill-senate-seat</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster announced his pick to fill the vacancy left by Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:00:05 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Darline, Graham, Nordone, Lindsey, Graham’s, sister, appointed, fill, Senate, seat</media:keywords>
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<title>Trump’s Strait of Hormuz blockade erases last concession to Iran in preliminary deal</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/trumps-strait-of-hormuz-blockade-erases-last-concession-to-iran-in-preliminary-deal</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/trumps-strait-of-hormuz-blockade-erases-last-concession-to-iran-in-preliminary-deal</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Trump’s reimposing a naval blockade and levy charges on commercial ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz unravels the last threads of the preliminary peace deal with Iran. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:00:05 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Why the dream of homeownership isn’t completely dead for Black America</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/why-the-dream-of-homeownership-isnt-completely-dead-for-black-america</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/why-the-dream-of-homeownership-isnt-completely-dead-for-black-america</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A for sign sale in front of a home. Despite statistics and other pitfalls, Black Americans are moving past being deterred when it comes to becoming first-time homeowners. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) Despite unemployment and other global issues, more young Black people are bucking the trend to land their first or even dream home. [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:00:05 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Why, the, dream, homeownership, isn’t, completely, dead, for, Black, America</media:keywords>
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<title>The ‘Summer of Jay&#45;Z’ is real and goes far beyond his Yankee Stadium residency</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/the-summer-of-jay-z-is-real-and-goes-far-beyond-his-yankee-stadium-residency</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/the-summer-of-jay-z-is-real-and-goes-far-beyond-his-yankee-stadium-residency</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 08: Jay-Z looks on during the second quarter of a game 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 [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:00:05 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>The, ‘Summer, Jay-Z’, real, and, goes, far, beyond, his, Yankee, Stadium, residency</media:keywords>
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<title>Whoopi Goldberg compares ‘nepo baby’ label to ‘DEI hire’ label—calls it another way to discredit people</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/whoopi-goldberg-compares-nepo-baby-label-to-dei-hire-labelcalls-it-another-way-to-discredit-people</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/whoopi-goldberg-compares-nepo-baby-label-to-dei-hire-labelcalls-it-another-way-to-discredit-people</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 08: Whoopi Goldberg speaks onstage at Storytellers – Keke Palmer with Whoopi Goldberg during the 2026 Tribeca Festival at SVA Theater on June 08, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for Tribeca Festival)Photo by: Dia Dipasupil / Getty Images Whoopi Goldberg says questioning someone’s success [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:00:05 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Whoopi, Goldberg, compares, ‘nepo, baby’, label, ‘DEI, hire’, label—calls, another, way, discredit, people</media:keywords>
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<title>Lindsey Graham‘s death sparks debate and strong opinions in Black community</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/lindsey-grahams-death-sparks-debate-and-strong-opinions-in-black-community</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/lindsey-grahams-death-sparks-debate-and-strong-opinions-in-black-community</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ (Photo: Getty Images/Instagram via Cory Booker) For Black Americans, the passing of the longtime U.S. senator has elicited strong opinions about his legacy and the harm it caused their communities. While U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham’s sudden death at 71 was a shock to all, not everyone was mourning. For Black Americans, the passing of the [...] ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Rapper Boosie suing two pro&#45;Trump lobbyists for $300K over failed pardon attempt</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/rapper-boosie-suing-two-pro-trump-lobbyists-for-300k-over-failed-pardon-attempt</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/rapper-boosie-suing-two-pro-trump-lobbyists-for-300k-over-failed-pardon-attempt</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 22: Rapper and entertainer Boosie BadAzz attends the game between the Toronto Raptors and Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on October 22, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:00:05 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Rapper, Boosie, suing, two, pro-Trump, lobbyists, for, 300K, over, failed, pardon, attempt</media:keywords>
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<title>Massachusetts Becomes the First State to Pass Permanent Protections for PrEP </title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/massachusetts-becomes-the-first-state-to-pass-permanent-protections-for-prep</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/massachusetts-becomes-the-first-state-to-pass-permanent-protections-for-prep</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ While the Trump administration continues to cut HIV research and access to preventative tools, Massachusetts just set the standard for how states can protect PrEP. Lawmakers just passed landmark legislation that will protect access to HIV prevention medication and strengthen state efforts to end the HIV epidemic. Governor Healey signed An Act to Address Barriers to HIV [...]
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:00:03 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>lovebscott</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Massachusetts, Becomes, the, First, State, Pass, Permanent, Protections, for, PrEP </media:keywords>
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<title>Senator Lindsey Graham Knew Donald Trump Was A Racist And The Southern Gentleman Helped Him Rule</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/senator-lindsey-graham-knew-donald-trump-was-a-racist-and-the-southern-gentleman-helped-him-rule</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/senator-lindsey-graham-knew-donald-trump-was-a-racist-and-the-southern-gentleman-helped-him-rule</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ As soon as word of Graham’s death hit the political streets, Washington started the familiar work of embalming his reputation. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Senator, Lindsey, Graham, Knew, Donald, Trump, Was, Racist, And, The, Southern, Gentleman, Helped, Him, Rule</media:keywords>
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<title>11 Years After Sandra Bland, America Still Has A Problem</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/11-years-after-sandra-bland-america-still-has-a-problem</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/11-years-after-sandra-bland-america-still-has-a-problem</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A year ago this week, 18-year-old Saniyah Cheatham was found hanged in a New York jail cell under similarly dubious circumstances.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Years, After, Sandra, Bland, America, Still, Has, Problem</media:keywords>
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<title>Another Fatal ICE Shooting, Another ‘Weaponized Vehicle’</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/another-fatal-ice-shooting-another-weaponized-vehicle</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/another-fatal-ice-shooting-another-weaponized-vehicle</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Maine Gov. Janet Mills announced via social media that she had been briefed on a situation in which a federal agent fatally shot a man in his 20s. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Who Ran The WNBA This Week: Jessica Shepard Does It Again, Olivia Miles Makes History &amp;amp; Cheryl Reeve Stands Alone</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/who-ran-the-wnba-this-week-jessica-shepard-does-it-again-olivia-miles-makes-history-cheryl-reeve-stands-alone</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/who-ran-the-wnba-this-week-jessica-shepard-does-it-again-olivia-miles-makes-history-cheryl-reeve-stands-alone</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ We have officially passed the halfway mark of the WNBA&#039;s historic 30th season. Here are the biggest storylines and talking points right now. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Federal Judge Blasts Trump For IRS Immunity Corruption, Refers Lawyers For Possible Disciplinary Action</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/federal-judge-blasts-trump-for-irs-immunity-corruption-refers-lawyers-for-possible-disciplinary-action</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/federal-judge-blasts-trump-for-irs-immunity-corruption-refers-lawyers-for-possible-disciplinary-action</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ On Monday, U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams rebuked Trump and the DOJ for filing the suit, and also referred two of the Trump&#039;s lawyers for potential disciplinary action. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Federal, Judge, Blasts, Trump, For, IRS, Immunity, Corruption, Refers, Lawyers, For, Possible, Disciplinary, Action</media:keywords>
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<title>At Yankee Stadium, JAŸ&#45;Z leaves no reasonable doubt</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/at-yankee-stadium-jay-z-leaves-no-reasonable-doubt</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/at-yankee-stadium-jay-z-leaves-no-reasonable-doubt</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Gate 4 at Yankee Stadium, for at least one July weekend, was the entrance to the world’s largest living, breathing time machine. The credit landed with the man who once claimed he made the Yankee hat “more famous than a Yankee can.” JAŸ-Z’s trifecta of shows — honoring his cultural-defining albums Reasonable Doubt and The […]
The post At Yankee Stadium, JAŸ-Z leaves no reasonable doubt appeared first on Andscape. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:00:13 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Judge Ashlee Cole, Mother Of ‘Friend’ Of Nolan Wells, Claims Family Is Getting Death Threats</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/judge-ashlee-cole-mother-of-friend-of-nolan-wells-claims-family-is-getting-death-threats</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/judge-ashlee-cole-mother-of-friend-of-nolan-wells-claims-family-is-getting-death-threats</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Judge Ashlee Cole, whose son was one of the people Nolan Wells was on July 4th, said on Facebook post that family has been receiving death threats. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:00:01 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Judge, Ashlee, Cole, Mother, ‘Friend’, Nolan, Wells, Claims, Family, Getting, Death, Threats</media:keywords>
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<title>Sen. Mitch McConnell Releases Statement And Photo To Prove He’s Alive, But The Internet Isn’t Buying It</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/sen-mitch-mcconnell-releases-statement-and-photo-to-prove-hes-alive-but-the-internet-isnt-buying-it</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/sen-mitch-mcconnell-releases-statement-and-photo-to-prove-hes-alive-but-the-internet-isnt-buying-it</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In a statement posted along with the picture, Mitch McConnell said he was hospitalized due to a fall that left him &quot;briefly unconscious.&quot; ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Sen., Mitch, McConnell, Releases, Statement, And, Photo, Prove, He’s, Alive, But, The, Internet, Isn’t, Buying</media:keywords>
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<title>NAACP Demands Suspension Of Memphis Safe Task Force</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/naacp-demands-suspension-of-memphis-safe-task-force</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/naacp-demands-suspension-of-memphis-safe-task-force</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The NAACP’s demand was spurred by the shooting death of Tyrin Johnson by National Guard members and the in-custody death of Darius Chappell. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>NAACP, Demands, Suspension, Memphis, Safe, Task, Force</media:keywords>
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<title>Kamala Harris Responds To LA Sparks DJ Jay Shalé After Viral Music Moment</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/kamala-harris-responds-to-la-sparks-dj-jay-shale-after-viral-music-moment</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/kamala-harris-responds-to-la-sparks-dj-jay-shale-after-viral-music-moment</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Jay Shalé knew exactly what she was doing when she welcomed VP Harris with Aaron Hall’s “I Miss You.” Sis spoke for all of us. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Kamala, Harris, Responds, Sparks, Jay, Shalé, After, Viral, Music, Moment</media:keywords>
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<title>Sen. Lindsey Graham Dead At 71, Social Media Predictably Reacts</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/sen-lindsey-graham-dead-at-71-social-media-predictably-reacts</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/sen-lindsey-graham-dead-at-71-social-media-predictably-reacts</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Lindsey Graham, a longtime Republican senator, has died at 71 after a &#039;brief and sudden illness.&#039; His legacy is marked by his shift from Trump critic to staunch ally. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 14:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Sen., Lindsey, Graham, Dead, 71, Social, Media, Predictably, Reacts</media:keywords>
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<title>Black Children Are Drowning At Alarming Rates — And The Reason Is America&amp;apos;s Racist History</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/black-children-are-drowning-at-alarming-rates-and-the-reason-is-americas-racist-history-2435</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/black-children-are-drowning-at-alarming-rates-and-the-reason-is-americas-racist-history-2435</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ African American children face significantly higher drowning risks, a troubling disparity rooted in complex historical factors. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 00:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blackamericaweb</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Black, Children, Are, Drowning, Alarming, Rates, —, And, The, Reason, Americas, Racist, History</media:keywords>
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<title>NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Announces 1st Ever Rule Banning Deceptive Subscription Traps</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/nyc-mayor-zohran-mamdani-announces-1st-ever-rule-banning-deceptive-subscription-traps</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/nyc-mayor-zohran-mamdani-announces-1st-ever-rule-banning-deceptive-subscription-traps</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The policy will require companies to make it just as easy for you to cancel your subscription as it was to start it in the first place. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 14:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>NYC, Mayor, Zohran, Mamdani, Announces, 1st, Ever, Rule, Banning, Deceptive, Subscription, Traps</media:keywords>
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<title>Video: PA Cop Harasses And Handcuffs Black Teen After Commenting On Him Wearing A Jacket On A ‘Warm Day’</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/video-pa-cop-harasses-and-handcuffs-black-teen-after-commenting-on-him-wearing-a-jacket-on-a-warm-day</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/video-pa-cop-harasses-and-handcuffs-black-teen-after-commenting-on-him-wearing-a-jacket-on-a-warm-day</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A video shows the cop questioning the teen about why he was wearing his jacket with the hood up on a warm day, and then grabbing him. ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Video:, Cop, Harasses, And, Handcuffs, Black, Teen, After, Commenting, Him, Wearing, Jacket, ‘Warm, Day’</media:keywords>
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<title>Trump Fires Last Members Of Election Assistance Commission </title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/trump-fires-last-members-of-election-assistance-commission</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/trump-fires-last-members-of-election-assistance-commission</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The firing is the latest effort by President Donald Trump to take control of elections and sow doubt in any electoral outcome that doesn’t go his way.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 11:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Trump, Fires, Last, Members, Election, Assistance, Commission </media:keywords>
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<title>Apple sues OpenAI over alleged trade secret theft</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/apple-sues-openai-over-alleged-trade-secret-theft</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/apple-sues-openai-over-alleged-trade-secret-theft</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Apple alleges the misconduct was directed by OpenAI’s senior leadership, including a longtime former employee. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:00:12 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Apple, sues, OpenAI, over, alleged, trade, secret, theft</media:keywords>
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<title>Meta removes controversial AI feature on Instagram after backlash</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/meta-removes-controversial-ai-feature-on-instagram-after-backlash</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/meta-removes-controversial-ai-feature-on-instagram-after-backlash</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ “Our intent was to provide a useful creative tool and to give people control over whether their public content could be referenced in this way,” the company said in a blog post. “We’ve heard the feedback that this feature missed the mark, so it’s no longer available.” ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:00:12 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Meta, removes, controversial, feature, Instagram, after, backlash</media:keywords>
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<title>Bluesky’s interim CEO, Toni Schneider, drops the ‘interim’</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/blueskys-interim-ceo-toni-schneider-drops-the-interim</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/blueskys-interim-ceo-toni-schneider-drops-the-interim</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Schneider, who formerly served as the CEO of Automattic and is a partner at True Ventures, says he is “all in” on the unconventional social media platform. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:00:12 -0400</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Bluesky’s, interim, CEO, Toni, Schneider, drops, the, ‘interim’</media:keywords>
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<title>Phia accused of ‘cookie stuffing,’ taking affiliate credit on purchases it didn’t earn</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/phia-accused-of-cookie-stuffing-taking-affiliate-credit-on-purchases-it-didnt-earn</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/phia-accused-of-cookie-stuffing-taking-affiliate-credit-on-purchases-it-didnt-earn</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Phia, the shopping startup founded by Bill Gates’ daughter, Phoebe, and her friend Sophia Kianni is under fire for a practice known as “cookie stuffing,” which helped the product receive commissions and credit for sales it did not actually generate, per a Bloomberg investigation.  ]]></description>
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<title>US cybersecurity agency CISA had to build its incident playbook during the incident, agency reveals</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/us-cybersecurity-agency-cisa-had-to-build-its-incident-playbook-during-the-incident-agency-reveals</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/us-cybersecurity-agency-cisa-had-to-build-its-incident-playbook-during-the-incident-agency-reveals</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Independent cybersecurity journalist Brian Krebs reported in May that a security researcher with cyber firm GitGuardian alerted him to reams of exposed passwords stored in a publicly accessible GitHub repository, which an employee of a CISA contractor had uploaded. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:00:12 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>‘Iyanu: The War of Twin Princes’ Review: Black Animation At Its Finest</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/iyanu-the-war-of-twin-princes-review-black-animation-at-its-finest</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/iyanu-the-war-of-twin-princes-review-black-animation-at-its-finest</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Cartoon Network / Lion Forge Entertainment SPOILER NOTICE: The following movie review does not contains direct spoilers for the film Iyanu: The War of Twin Princes, however general information in regards to the plot, characters, key climax points and themes explored in the film will be heavily discussed. Please read at your own discretion, or after [...] ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>‘Iyanu:, The, War, Twin, Princes’, Review:, Black, Animation, Its, Finest</media:keywords>
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<title>How Congress’ housing bill may, or may not, impact Americans</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/how-congress-housing-bill-may-or-may-not-impact-americans</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/how-congress-housing-bill-may-or-may-not-impact-americans</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A sweeping bipartisan housing affordability bill is set to go into law at midnight on Friday, without President Trump’s signature. The president says his decision not to sign the bill is a protest against lawmakers’ failure to pass his package of voting reforms and restrictions. Bruce Marks, founder and CEO of the Neighborhood Assistance Corporation [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 01:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>How, Congress’, housing, bill, may, may, not, impact, Americans</media:keywords>
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<title>Former CIA officer breaks down the latest with Iran</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/former-cia-officer-breaks-down-the-latest-with-iran</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/former-cia-officer-breaks-down-the-latest-with-iran</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Senior U.S. officials say Iran privately told mediators that it made a mistake in shooting at commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The officials say Iran blamed the attacks on hardliners who are trying to undermine negotiations. Elliot Ackerman, a CBS News contributor and a former CIA officer, has more. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 01:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Arthur Fery’s Cinderella run ends in Wimbledon semifinal match to Alexander Zverev</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/arthur-ferys-cinderella-run-ends-in-wimbledon-semifinal-match-to-alexander-zverev</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/arthur-ferys-cinderella-run-ends-in-wimbledon-semifinal-match-to-alexander-zverev</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Championship weekend at Wimbledon has arrived, but it will not include the “Fery-tale” British matchup that tennis fans had been hoping for. Matthew Futterman, senior writer for tennis at The Athletic, joins “The Daily Report” to preview the gentlemen’s singles final. ]]></description>
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<title>Judge vacates convictions of 4 Proud Boys in Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/judge-vacates-convictions-of-4-proud-boys-in-jan-6-capitol-insurrection</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/judge-vacates-convictions-of-4-proud-boys-in-jan-6-capitol-insurrection</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A federal judge on Friday agreed to dismiss the convictions of four members of the far-right Proud Boys group for their actions in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 01:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>White House entrance undergoing ‘security enhancements and upgrades’</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/white-house-entrance-undergoing-security-enhancements-and-upgrades</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/white-house-entrance-undergoing-security-enhancements-and-upgrades</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Security enhancements are underway on the North Portico of the White House, according to a White House official.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 01:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>NAACP President calls on Trump DOJ to investigate deaths of young Black men in Tennessee</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/naacp-president-calls-on-trump-doj-to-investigate-deaths-of-young-black-men-in-tennessee</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/naacp-president-calls-on-trump-doj-to-investigate-deaths-of-young-black-men-in-tennessee</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Getty Images “The Department of Justice cannot continue to stand by while Black lives are taken,” NAACP President Derrick Johnson wrote in a statement. Following the deaths of Darius Chappell and Tyrin Johnson at the hands of the Memphis Safe Task Force, the NAACP is calling for a federal investigation into the actions of the [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Kamala Harris says Democrats must ‘grow a backbone’ as she calls for  major reforms to protect voting rights</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/kamala-harris-says-democrats-must-grow-a-backbone-as-she-calls-for-major-reforms-to-protect-voting-rights</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/kamala-harris-says-democrats-must-grow-a-backbone-as-she-calls-for-major-reforms-to-protect-voting-rights</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ DETROIT, MICHIGAN – APRIL 18: Former Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the 38th Annual Michigan Democratic Women’s Caucus Legacy Luncheon on April 18, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images) “We cannot be afraid to have a conversation about systemic reforms to restore voting rights,” said the former U.S. Vice President and [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 01:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Kamala, Harris, says, Democrats, must, ‘grow, backbone’, she, calls, for, major, reforms, protect, voting, rights</media:keywords>
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<title>JaNa Craig celebrates Free Slurpee Day and shares a heartfelt message for the Black women of ‘Love Island USA’</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/jana-craig-celebrates-free-slurpee-day-and-shares-a-heartfelt-message-for-the-black-women-of-love-island-usa</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Photo courtesy of 7-Eleven) “Love Island USA” alum JaNa Craig talks her 7-Eleven partnership, binge-watching Season 8 and why she’s proud of the Black women in the villa. If you’re anything like me, this weekend is shaping up to be a two-part event: Slurpee in one hand, remote in the other, bracing myself for whatever [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 01:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>JaNa, Craig, celebrates, Free, Slurpee, Day, and, shares, heartfelt, message, for, the, Black, women, ‘Love, Island, USA’</media:keywords>
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<title>SZA reveals autism diagnosis, shedding light and awareness about how Black health goes underdiagnosed</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/sza-reveals-autism-diagnosis-shedding-light-and-awareness-about-how-black-health-goes-underdiagnosed</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/sza-reveals-autism-diagnosis-shedding-light-and-awareness-about-how-black-health-goes-underdiagnosed</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ PARIS, FRANCE – JANUARY 20: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY – For Non-Editorial use please seek approval from Fashion House) SZA attends the Louis Vuitton Menswear Fall/Winter 2026-2027 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 20, 2026 in Paris, France. (Photo by Aurore Marechal/Getty Images) The Grammy winner shared a personal moment on Instagram. It [...] ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>SZA, reveals, autism, diagnosis, shedding, light, and, awareness, about, how, Black, health, goes, underdiagnosed</media:keywords>
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<title>Back to the fade: Jay&#45;Z reveals old&#45;school look during night one of Yankee Stadium residency</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/back-to-the-fade-jay-z-reveals-old-school-look-during-night-one-of-yankee-stadium-residency</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/back-to-the-fade-jay-z-reveals-old-school-look-during-night-one-of-yankee-stadium-residency</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – JULY 05: Jay-Z attends the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between Brazil and Norway at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 05, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) After debuting an afro at his Roots Picnic performance, the legendary rapper returned [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 01:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Back, the, fade:, Jay-Z, reveals, old-school, look, during, night, one, Yankee, Stadium, residency</media:keywords>
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<title>Double&#45;Check Before You Post: 5 Things To Never Share Online Before Or During Travels</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/double-check-before-you-post-5-things-to-never-share-online-before-or-during-travels</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/double-check-before-you-post-5-things-to-never-share-online-before-or-during-travels</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ While travelers may know not to tag their real-time location, other identifying and personal information innocently shared online may accidentally leave them vulnerable.  As safety is every traveler’s priority, it’s crucial to be mindful of the identifying information you share online while on the go and away from home. Though flexing your latest trip on [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:00:06 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Double-Check, Before, You, Post:, Things, Never, Share, Online, Before, During, Travels</media:keywords>
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<title>How To Spend A Day In Black&#45;Owned Los Angeles, California</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/how-to-spend-a-day-in-black-owned-los-angeles-california</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/how-to-spend-a-day-in-black-owned-los-angeles-california</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ At The Serving Spoon in Inglewood, breakfast arrives with more than eggs, grits, pancakes, and coffee. The restaurant has served the city since 1983, has passed through three generations, and received national recognition in 2026 from the James Beard Foundation’s America’s Classics Awards. A day in Black-owned Los Angeles can start there — and the [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:00:06 -0400</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>How, Spend, Day, Black-Owned, Los, Angeles, California</media:keywords>
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<title>Zendaya’s Most Iconic Looks Over the Years</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/zendayas-most-iconic-looks-over-the-years</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Source: Matt Winkelmeyer / Getty When it comes to Hollywood fashion, it’s impossible not to mention the iconic duo of Zendaya and Law Roach. Time and time again, they’ve proven why they’re considered the gold standard of celebrity style. Whether she’s walking a movie premiere, commanding the red carpet, or attending an awards show, Zendaya’s [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:00:06 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zendaya’s, Most, Iconic, Looks, Over, the, Years</media:keywords>
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<title>Sybil Wilkes Covers Today’s What We Need to Know: The Family of Nolan Wells Demands Answers and More</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/sybil-wilkes-covers-todays-what-we-need-to-know-the-family-of-nolan-wells-demands-answers-and-more</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/sybil-wilkes-covers-todays-what-we-need-to-know-the-family-of-nolan-wells-demands-answers-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 a major court ruling and a family’s fight for answers to Black business growth and a young track star’s rise, Sybil Wilkes spotlights the stories shaping our community. [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:00:06 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Sybil, Wilkes, Covers, Today’s, What, Need, Know:, The, Family, Nolan, Wells, Demands, Answers, and, More</media:keywords>
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<title>New Video Footage Shows Person Presumed To Be Sen. Mitch McConnell Being Loaded Into Ambulance On Day Of 911 Call</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/new-video-footage-shows-person-presumed-to-be-sen-mitch-mcconnell-being-loaded-into-ambulance-on-day-of-911-call</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/new-video-footage-shows-person-presumed-to-be-sen-mitch-mcconnell-being-loaded-into-ambulance-on-day-of-911-call</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Republican Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, has spent three weeks in the hospital and hasn&#039;t been present for a congressional vote since June 11. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>New, Video, Footage, Shows, Person, Presumed, Sen., Mitch, McConnell, Being, Loaded, Into, Ambulance, Day, 911, Call</media:keywords>
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<title>Everything You Need To Know About The Cyclospora Outbreak</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-cyclospora-outbreak</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-cyclospora-outbreak</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Cyclospora, a parasite that causes severe diarrhea, has been spreading throughout the U.S., with over 1,000 cases reported in Michigan.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Everything, You, Need, Know, About, The, Cyclospora, Outbreak</media:keywords>
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<title>Netflix could be planning ‘always&#45;on’ live TV channels</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/netflix-could-be-planning-always-on-live-tv-channels</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/netflix-could-be-planning-always-on-live-tv-channels</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Amid signs of slowing engagement, Netflix is reportedly considering launching “always-on” live channels, giving subscribers something to tune into 24/7. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:00:08 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Netflix, could, planning, ‘always-on’, live, channels</media:keywords>
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<title>Dumb Co dared me to trade my iPhone for a hacked flip phone</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/dumb-co-dared-me-to-trade-my-iphone-for-a-hacked-flip-phone</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/dumb-co-dared-me-to-trade-my-iphone-for-a-hacked-flip-phone</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Dumb Co sells flip phones that sync to your smartphone, bridging the infinite connectivity of the iPhone and the unrealistic limitations of an early 2000s relic. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:00:08 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Dumb, dared, trade, iPhone, for, hacked, flip, phone</media:keywords>
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<title>Oratomic raises $300M to build a viable quantum computer that needs only 20K qubits</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/oratomic-raises-300m-to-build-a-viable-quantum-computer-that-needs-only-20k-qubits</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/oratomic-raises-300m-to-build-a-viable-quantum-computer-that-needs-only-20k-qubits</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The massive round was co-led by ARCH Venture Partners, Spark Capital, and Khosla Ventures. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:00:08 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Oratomic, raises, 300M, build, viable, quantum, computer, that, needs, only, 20K, qubits</media:keywords>
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<title>China is catching up to Elon Musk’s reusable rockets</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/china-is-catching-up-to-elon-musks-reusable-rockets</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/china-is-catching-up-to-elon-musks-reusable-rockets</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ China’s state-owned space company recovered its first orbital rocket booster after launch. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:00:08 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>China, catching, Elon, Musk’s, reusable, rockets</media:keywords>
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<title>Disney+ is considering a free streaming tier, report says</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/disney-is-considering-a-free-streaming-tier-report-says</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/disney-is-considering-a-free-streaming-tier-report-says</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The launch of free content would allow Disney+ to better compete with free services like YouTube and Tubi, which are capturing a growing share of consumers’ viewing time. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:00:08 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Disney, considering, free, streaming, tier, report, says</media:keywords>
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<title>Tyler Adams World Cup diary: ‘We win together, we suffer together’</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/tyler-adams-world-cup-diary-we-win-together-we-suffer-together</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/tyler-adams-world-cup-diary-we-win-together-we-suffer-together</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ There is an old sports proverb, often attributed to former Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr, that states, “How you play a game shows some of your character. How you win or lose shows all of it.” So, it was revealing — but not surprising — when I received a thoughtful text reply from U.S. [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:00:08 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Tyler, Adams, World, Cup, diary:, ‘We, win, together, suffer, together’</media:keywords>
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<title>The Saxophones Are Getting Louder: How the WNBA’s Leadership Problem Has Become Impossible To Ignore</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/the-saxophones-are-getting-louder-how-the-wnbas-leadership-problem-has-become-impossible-to-ignore</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/the-saxophones-are-getting-louder-how-the-wnbas-leadership-problem-has-become-impossible-to-ignore</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ From Alyssa Thomas to Skylar Diggins to The King Center, every new controversy illustrates that the WNBA still struggles to protect Black women. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>The, Saxophones, Are, Getting, Louder:, How, the, WNBA’s, Leadership, Problem, Has, Become, Impossible, Ignore</media:keywords>
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<title>Housing Prices Hit All&#45;Time High Despite Sales Slowing Down</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/housing-prices-hit-all-time-high-despite-sales-slowing-down</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/housing-prices-hit-all-time-high-despite-sales-slowing-down</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The most robust housing reform bill in decades is set to become law this Friday, unless President Donald Trump decides to veto it at the last minute. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Housing, Prices, Hit, All-Time, High, Despite, Sales, Slowing, Down</media:keywords>
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<title>DHS Says Lorenzo Salgado Araujo Was Not ICE’s Intended Target, Witnesses Dispute Government’s Account Of Shooting</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/dhs-says-lorenzo-salgado-araujowas-not-ices-intended-target-witnesses-dispute-governments-account-of-shooting</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/dhs-says-lorenzo-salgado-araujowas-not-ices-intended-target-witnesses-dispute-governments-account-of-shooting</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ DHS says ICE agents spotted the van Salgado Araujo was driving and thought he &quot;resembled the target&quot; of their immigration operation. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DHS, Says, Lorenzo, Salgado, Araujo Was, Not, ICE’s, Intended, Target, Witnesses, Dispute, Government’s, Account, Shooting</media:keywords>
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<title>Nolan Wells’ Father Said ‘If You Go With A Group, You Stay With A Group’ — Black Parents Know Exactly What He Meant</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/nolan-wells-father-said-if-you-go-with-a-group-you-stay-with-a-group-black-parents-know-exactly-what-he-meant</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/nolan-wells-father-said-if-you-go-with-a-group-you-stay-with-a-group-black-parents-know-exactly-what-he-meant</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Nolan Wells&#039; parents speak out on his mysterious death, raising questions about deleted messages and a viral video of an argument. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Nolan, Wells’, Father, Said, ‘If, You, With, Group, You, Stay, With, Group’, —, Black, Parents, Know, Exactly, What, Meant</media:keywords>
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<title>Everything You Need To Know About Meta’s Muse Image</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-metas-muse-image</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-metas-muse-image</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Meta unveiled its AI image generator, Muse, this week. Here’s everything we know about it and how you can opt out of your content being used by it.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Everything, You, Need, Know, About, Meta’s, Muse, Image</media:keywords>
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<title>Infamous Twitter Troll @Son_ImSleep Allegedly Shot &amp;amp; Killed In Florida</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/infamous-twitter-troll-son_imsleep-allegedly-shot-killed-in-florida</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/infamous-twitter-troll-son_imsleep-allegedly-shot-killed-in-florida</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Infamous Twitter star @Son_ImSleep made his name on the social media platform by hurling witty insults, some of which were often violent and homophobic. @Son_ImSleep, who some online say is named Mike Menard, was found shot dead inside his car in Florida this week, causing many online to react to the news. As reported by [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Infamous, Twitter, Troll, @Son_ImSleep, Allegedly, Shot, Killed, Florida</media:keywords>
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<title>Fidji Simo steps down from OpenAI’s no. 2 role</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/fidji-simo-steps-down-from-openais-no-2-role</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/fidji-simo-steps-down-from-openais-no-2-role</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ OpenAI’s No. 2 executive, Fidji Simo, is stepping down from her full-time role after her medical leave proved longer than expected — a leadership vacuum that comes at a tricky time as the company eyes a possible IPO and races to catch Anthropic in the enterprise market. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Fidji, Simo, steps, down, from, OpenAI’s, no., role</media:keywords>
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<title>OpenAI launches its new family of models with GPT&#45;5.6</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/openai-launches-its-new-family-of-models-with-gpt-56</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/openai-launches-its-new-family-of-models-with-gpt-56</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ OpenAI’s latest family of models promises improvements across a range of areas, including cybersecurity. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>OpenAI, launches, its, new, family, models, with, GPT-5.6</media:keywords>
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<title>OpenAI says GPT 5.6 is the ‘preferred model’ for Microsoft Copilot 365 amid breakup chatter</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/openai-says-gpt-56-is-the-preferred-model-for-microsoft-copilot-365-amid-breakup-chatter</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/openai-says-gpt-56-is-the-preferred-model-for-microsoft-copilot-365-amid-breakup-chatter</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ OpenAI’s new family of models will continue to power Microsoft’s suite of workplace and productivity apps. ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>OpenAI, says, GPT, 5.6, the, ‘preferred, model’, for, Microsoft, Copilot, 365, amid, breakup, chatter</media:keywords>
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<title>Don’t want to invest in Elon Musk? Two new ETFs explicitly exclude him</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/dont-want-to-invest-in-elon-musk-two-new-etfs-explicitly-exclude-him</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/dont-want-to-invest-in-elon-musk-two-new-etfs-explicitly-exclude-him</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The new exchanged-traded funds exclude companies that are founded, controlled, or led by Elon Musk. That means no SpaceX or Tesla. ]]></description>
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<title>After Apple, India’s smartphone manufacturing boom enters new phase with Vivo JV</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/after-apple-indias-smartphone-manufacturing-boom-enters-new-phase-with-vivo-jv</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/after-apple-indias-smartphone-manufacturing-boom-enters-new-phase-with-vivo-jv</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Vivo’s joint venture could become a template for Chinese smartphone makers in India. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>After, Apple, India’s, smartphone, manufacturing, boom, enters, new, phase, with, Vivo</media:keywords>
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<title>Hee Hee! Rap Teen Trim Compares Her Debut To MJ’s ‘Thriller’</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/hee-hee-rap-teen-trim-compares-her-debut-to-mjs-thriller</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/hee-hee-rap-teen-trim-compares-her-debut-to-mjs-thriller</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Dia Dipasupil To let most people tell it, there’s not a single album in pop music history that tops the 1982 masterpiece Thriller by the forever-missed King Of Pop, Michael Jackson. Triple Diamond status only begins to scratch the surface of it’s massive cultural impact, even to this very day currently sitting within the top [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Hee, Hee, Rap, Teen, Trim, Compares, Her, Debut, MJ’s, ‘Thriller’</media:keywords>
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<title>Lynette Hooker may have returned to sailboat before disappearance, source says</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/lynette-hooker-may-have-returned-to-sailboat-before-disappearance-source-says</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/lynette-hooker-may-have-returned-to-sailboat-before-disappearance-source-says</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Investigators are looking into the possibility that a Michigan woman who went missing in the Bahamas earlier this year may not have fallen overboard from a dinghy as her husband has claimed. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 01:00:07 -0400</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Lynette, Hooker, may, have, returned, sailboat, before, disappearance, source, says</media:keywords>
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<title>Man fatally shot by ICE in Houston was not intended target, DHS says</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/man-fatally-shot-by-ice-in-houston-was-not-intended-target-dhs-says</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/man-fatally-shot-by-ice-in-houston-was-not-intended-target-dhs-says</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Homeland Security said the officer who fatally shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston was not wearing a body camera. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 01:00:07 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Man, fatally, shot, ICE, Houston, was, not, intended, target, DHS, says</media:keywords>
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<title>France beats Morocco 2&#45;0 in the World Cup quarterfinals</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/france-beats-morocco-2-0-in-the-world-cup-quarterfinals</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/france-beats-morocco-2-0-in-the-world-cup-quarterfinals</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Kylian Mbappé had a goal and an assist after missing a first-half penalty kick, Ousmane Dembélé also scored and France beat Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup quarterfinals ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 01:00:07 -0400</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>France, beats, Morocco, 2-0, the, World, Cup, quarterfinals</media:keywords>
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<title>Director of “Aces,” a docuseries on the greatest male tennis players, breaks down the show</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/director-of-aces-a-docuseries-on-the-greatest-male-tennis-players-breaks-down-the-show</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/director-of-aces-a-docuseries-on-the-greatest-male-tennis-players-breaks-down-the-show</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ “Aces: The ATP No. 1 Club” is a new docuseries on the greatest male tennis players of all time. It features rare interviews from legends who reached number one in the world. Pat Dimon, the director of “Aces,” joins “The Daily Report” to discuss. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 01:00:07 -0400</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Director, “Aces, ”, docuseries, the, greatest, male, tennis, players, breaks, down, the, show</media:keywords>
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<title>Why ‘The Cheetah Girls’ meant so much to Black girls and why the reboot debate feels so personal</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/why-the-cheetah-girls-meant-so-much-to-black-girls-and-why-the-reboot-debate-feels-so-personal</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/why-the-cheetah-girls-meant-so-much-to-black-girls-and-why-the-reboot-debate-feels-so-personal</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ NEW YORK – AUGUST 5: Kiely Williams, Sabrina Bryan, Raven-Symoné, Lynn Whitfield and Adrienne Bailon attend the premiere of Disney Channels “The Cheetah Girls.” (Photo by Matthew Peyton/Getty Images) The conversation around “Cheetah Girls Next Gen” isn’t just about casting. It’s about protecting the legacy of a franchise that helped generations of girls feel seen. [...] ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Why, ‘The, Cheetah, Girls’, meant, much, Black, girls, and, why, the, reboot, debate, feels, personal</media:keywords>
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<title>Tara Setmayer says a burst pipe in her family’s 100&#45;year&#45;old home has turned into a fight to save it. She’s far from alone</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/tara-setmayer-says-a-burst-pipe-in-her-familys-100-year-old-home-has-turned-into-a-fight-to-save-it-shes-far-from-alone</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/tara-setmayer-says-a-burst-pipe-in-her-familys-100-year-old-home-has-turned-into-a-fight-to-save-it-shes-far-from-alone</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Tara Setmayer attends the “Whitney” New York Screening at the Whitby Hotel on June 27, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images) Tara Setmayer is opening up about the fight to save her home as insurance companies continue to deny and drop homeowners around the country.   When a pipe burst in a [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 01:00:07 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Family of Nolan Wells to hold press conference with Ben Crump and Al Sharpton</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/family-of-nolan-wells-to-hold-press-conference-with-ben-crump-and-al-sharpton</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/family-of-nolan-wells-to-hold-press-conference-with-ben-crump-and-al-sharpton</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Nolan Wells with his parents (GoFundMe) The Wells family says they have “serious, unanswered questions about the circumstances that left Nolan alone on the island and about how he died.” The family of Nolan Xavier Wells will hold a press conference on Friday (July 10), demanding transparency into the investigation of his disappearance and death. [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Kamala Harris speaks out after Houston man is fatally shot by ICE officer: ‘Horrifying’</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/kamala-harris-speaks-out-after-houston-man-is-fatally-shot-by-ice-officer-horrifying</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/kamala-harris-speaks-out-after-houston-man-is-fatally-shot-by-ice-officer-horrifying</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ (Photo: Getty Images) “We continue to be outraged by the horrific and cruel actions of ICE under the Trump Administration,” said the 2024 Democratic presidential nominee. Former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris is speaking out after a Houston man was fatally shot by an ICE officer, drawing outrage in the Texas community and calls for [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 01:00:07 -0400</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Kamala, Harris, speaks, out, after, Houston, man, fatally, shot, ICE, officer:, ‘Horrifying’</media:keywords>
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<title>Bowie State nursing graduates achieve 100% pass rate on NCLEX</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/bowie-state-nursing-graduates-achieve-100-pass-rate-on-nclex</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/bowie-state-nursing-graduates-achieve-100-pass-rate-on-nclex</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The animation and motion graphics concentration at Bowie State University, Maryland’s oldest historically black university and one of the 10 oldest in the country, is reportedly one of the HBCU’s fastest-growing majors. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) The achievement places Bowie State’s nursing school among the top programs in the state of Maryland. Bowie State [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Karmelo Anthony Seeks New Trial And Judge’s Removal</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/karmelo-anthony-seeks-new-trial-and-judges-removal</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/karmelo-anthony-seeks-new-trial-and-judges-removal</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Source: Karmelo Anthony / Collin County Karmelo Anthony’s Defense team has filed new motions seeking a retrial and the judge’s removal from the case. 19-year-old Carmelo Anthony was sentenced to 35 years in prison after being convicted for the murder of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a Frisco track meet. As part of this case’s new [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 01:00:07 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Karmelo, Anthony, Seeks, New, Trial, And, Judge’s, Removal</media:keywords>
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<title>5 Black&#45;Owned Vegan Restaurants In Houston, Texas</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/5-black-owned-vegan-restaurants-in-houston-texas</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Houston’s plant-based food scene continues to grow, with Black-owned restaurants, food trucks, brunch spots, and wellness bars shaping the city’s vegan dining landscape. In Third Ward, Midtown, and downtown Houston, these businesses make room for barbecue, brunch, fresh juices, raw dishes, comfort food, and full vegan dinner service without treating plant-based eating like a compromise. [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:00:06 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Before The Storm Has A Name: Your Hurricane Season Travel Insurance Guide</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/before-the-storm-has-a-name-your-hurricane-season-travel-insurance-guide</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/before-the-storm-has-a-name-your-hurricane-season-travel-insurance-guide</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Here’s the thing nobody tells you about traveling during hurricane season. By the time you’re worried enough to buy insurance, it’s usually too late to matter. We see the same scenario play out every June through November. A trip gets booked in the spring with good intentions. Travel insurance gets filed under “things to look [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:00:06 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>The World’s Most Expensive Vacation Destinations To Visit In 2026</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/the-worlds-most-expensive-vacation-destinations-to-visit-in-2026</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Greenland, the British Virgin Islands, French Polynesia, Antarctica, and the Maldives are the world’s most expensive vacation destinations to visit in 2026, according to a new ranking reported by Euronews. The list comes from travel insurance marketplace Squaremouth’s 2026 travel expense index, which compared destinations across five categories: average daily trip cost, average flight cost, [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:00:06 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>The, World’s, Most, Expensive, Vacation, Destinations, Visit, 2026</media:keywords>
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<title>Turkish Authorities Deny Port Docking Of LGBTQ+ Cruise With Nearly 2,000 Passengers</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/turkish-authorities-deny-port-docking-of-lgbtq-cruise-with-nearly-2000-passengers</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/turkish-authorities-deny-port-docking-of-lgbtq-cruise-with-nearly-2000-passengers</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Due to its theme, an LGBTQ+ focused cruise taking place this month aboard a Virgin Voyages ship has been denied docking access in Türkiye. Turkish authorities have prohibited the cruise from stopping in Kuşadası, Türkiye, during its “Athens to Venice” Mediterranean itinerary. According to a press release shared on X, Officials in Aydın, the province [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Black Children Are Drowning At Alarming Rates — And The Reason Is America’s Racist History</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/black-children-are-drowning-at-alarming-rates-and-the-reason-is-americas-racist-history</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/black-children-are-drowning-at-alarming-rates-and-the-reason-is-americas-racist-history</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Source: Klaus Vedfelt / Getty A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), released on Jan. 27, is shedding light on a heartbreaking reality: Black children and adults continue to drown at much higher rates than their white peers. According to the report, Black people under the age of 30 are [...] ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Black, Children, Are, Drowning, Alarming, Rates, —, And, The, Reason, America’s, Racist, History</media:keywords>
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<title>Brotherhood, Healing &amp;amp; Fists: Inside The Morehouse Boxing Club Changing What It Means To Fight</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/brotherhood-healing-fists-inside-the-morehouse-boxing-club-changing-what-it-means-to-fight</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/brotherhood-healing-fists-inside-the-morehouse-boxing-club-changing-what-it-means-to-fight</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Morehouse Boxing Club is turning jabs and sparring into something bigger: a new way for young Black men to fight for themselves. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Brotherhood, Healing, Fists:, Inside, The, Morehouse, Boxing, Club, Changing, What, Means, Fight</media:keywords>
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<title>Graham Platner Drops Out Of Maine Senate Race. Let’s Talk About It.</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/graham-platner-drops-out-of-maine-senate-race-lets-talk-about-it</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/graham-platner-drops-out-of-maine-senate-race-lets-talk-about-it</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Former Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner won the Democratic nomination in a landslide despite mounting controversies throughout his campaign. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Graham, Platner, Drops, Out, Maine, Senate, Race., Let’s, Talk, About, It.</media:keywords>
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<title>2nd Memphis Citizen Killed By Federal Agents With Trump&#45;Created Task Force In Under A Week</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/2nd-memphis-citizen-killed-by-federal-agents-with-trump-created-task-force-in-under-a-week</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/2nd-memphis-citizen-killed-by-federal-agents-with-trump-created-task-force-in-under-a-week</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The shooting happened with a DEA agent who was working with a team of agents to serve an arrest warrant at a Memphis hotel on Wednesday morning. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>2nd, Memphis, Citizen, Killed, Federal, Agents, With, Trump-Created, Task, Force, Under, Week</media:keywords>
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<title>Popular open source AI developer tool Ollama raises $65M, grows to nearly 9M users</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/popular-open-source-ai-developer-tool-ollama-raises-65m-grows-to-nearly-9m-users</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/popular-open-source-ai-developer-tool-ollama-raises-65m-grows-to-nearly-9m-users</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Benchmark-backed Ollama has amassed 176,000 stars, and nearly 17,000 forks on GitHub by helping developers easily run AI on their PCs. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:00:12 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Popular, open, source, developer, tool, Ollama, raises, 65M, grows, nearly, users</media:keywords>
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<title>Character.AI enters the microdrama arena with its own productions, but there’s a twist</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/characterai-enters-the-microdrama-arena-with-its-own-productions-but-theres-a-twist</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/characterai-enters-the-microdrama-arena-with-its-own-productions-but-theres-a-twist</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In an interesting twist that takes advantage of the company’s core product, users can chat with these shows’ characters, ask them questions, and even roleplay different storylines. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:00:12 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Character.AI, enters, the, microdrama, arena, with, its, own, productions, but, there’s, twist</media:keywords>
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<title>Anthropic’s new Claude feature is quietly selling you on AI</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/anthropics-new-claude-feature-is-quietly-selling-you-on-ai</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/anthropics-new-claude-feature-is-quietly-selling-you-on-ai</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Claude’s new Reflect dashboard doesn’t just visualize how you use AI. It also subtly reinforces how much of your daily work now depends on Anthropic’s chatbot. ]]></description>
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<title>Anthropic, OpenAI, and SpaceX are bigger than the last 25 years of tech exits</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/anthropic-openai-and-spacex-are-bigger-than-the-last-25-years-of-tech-exits</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/anthropic-openai-and-spacex-are-bigger-than-the-last-25-years-of-tech-exits</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Three big AI IPOs are set to generate more value than all the U.S. VC-backed exits since 2000. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:00:12 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Block reaches $45M settlement with 46 states over Cash App fraud probe</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/block-reaches-45m-settlement-with-46-states-over-cash-app-fraud-probe</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/block-reaches-45m-settlement-with-46-states-over-cash-app-fraud-probe</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ State attorneys general said they found that Block misled users by falsely advertising that Cash App provided bank-like protections, including advanced fraud detection. ]]></description>
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<title>Jaylen Brown the face of an NBA divide</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/jaylen-brown-the-face-of-an-nba-divide</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/jaylen-brown-the-face-of-an-nba-divide</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Brad Stevens’ eyes told the entire story. The anguish on the face of the Boston Celtics’ president of basketball operations seemed authentic. He was speaking to the media for the first time since the franchise traded star forward and 2024 Finals MVP Jaylen Brown to its generational division rival, the Philadelphia 76ers, for Paul George [...] ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>It’s Time For Your Mid&#45;Year Mental Health Check&#45;In</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/its-time-for-your-mid-year-mental-health-check-in</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/its-time-for-your-mid-year-mental-health-check-in</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Before we recap anything, let&#039;s get one thing straight: this isn&#039;t about catching yourself falling short. It&#039;s about catching yourself, period. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
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<title>Nolan Wells Is Not The 1st: 10 Black Youth Whose Deaths Raised Serious Concerns</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/nolan-wells-is-not-the-1st-10-black-youth-whose-deaths-raised-serious-concerns</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/nolan-wells-is-not-the-1st-10-black-youth-whose-deaths-raised-serious-concerns</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Nolan Wells&#039; tragic death joins a long list of Black youth whose untimely demises have raised urgent questions about justice. ]]></description>
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<title>Mexican President Joins Fight For Justice In ICE Killing Of  Lorenzo Salgado Araujo</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/mexican-president-joins-fight-for-justice-in-ice-killing-of-lorenzo-salgado-araujo</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/mexican-president-joins-fight-for-justice-in-ice-killing-of-lorenzo-salgado-araujo</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Mexico&#039;s President Claudia Sheinbaum vowed Wednesday that there will be “legal measures” regarding Lorenzo Salgado Araujo&#039;s death that will “go beyond” a simple diplomatic statement. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Mexican, President, Joins, Fight, For, Justice, ICE, Killing, Lorenzo, Salgado, Araujo</media:keywords>
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<title>How Grassroots Organizers Fuel Community Change With Statement Merch</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/how-grassroots-organizers-fuel-community-change-with-statement-merch</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/how-grassroots-organizers-fuel-community-change-with-statement-merch</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Discover how grassroots organizers use statement merch to amplify messages, build support, raise funds and drive meaningful community change. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>How, Grassroots, Organizers, Fuel, Community, Change, With, Statement, Merch</media:keywords>
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<title>In A World Full Of Targets, The WNBA Needs To Be A Costco</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/in-a-world-full-of-targets-the-wnba-needs-to-be-a-costco</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/in-a-world-full-of-targets-the-wnba-needs-to-be-a-costco</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Congressional Republicans are twisting legal frameworks to force the WNBA into a strategic retreat, mirroring corporate attacks on diversity while turning the hardwood into a political proxy war. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
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<title>Texas Tech Sued Over Rule Limiting Teaching Of Race And Gender</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/texas-tech-sued-over-rule-limiting-teaching-of-race-and-gender</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/texas-tech-sued-over-rule-limiting-teaching-of-race-and-gender</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Texas Tech System Chancellor Brandon Creighton is a former Republican state senator who passed the state’s ban on DEI initiatives in public schools.  ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
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<title>Chris Johnson’s ALS revelation a reminder of grace needed for Black athletes</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/chris-johnsons-als-revelation-a-reminder-of-grace-needed-for-black-athletes</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/chris-johnsons-als-revelation-a-reminder-of-grace-needed-for-black-athletes</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Chris Johnson’s stillness is so powerful that it numbs me. His eyes are doing all the talking for him. You have likely heard by now that Johnson, nicknamed “CJ2K” after running for more than 2,000 yards with the Tennessee Titans in 2009, has been diagnosed with ALS. It is a revelation more stunning than his […]
The post Chris Johnson’s ALS revelation a reminder of grace needed for Black athletes appeared first on Andscape. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:00:18 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Why People Are So Obsessed with Gay Intimacy on Screen, and What These Stories Are Missing</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/why-people-are-so-obsessed-with-gay-intimacy-on-screen-and-what-these-stories-are-missing</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/why-people-are-so-obsessed-with-gay-intimacy-on-screen-and-what-these-stories-are-missing</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ From Heated Rivalry to White Lotus to Brokeback Mountain, people are crazy about gay sex on screen. These stories draw millions of eyes and are “I made it moments for lesser-known actors and creatives. So why do these stories get so much attention, and what are they missing?  An Industry Built Without Queer Stories LGBTQIA+ [...]
Read More... from Why People Are So Obsessed with Gay Intimacy on Screen, and What These Stories Are Missing
The post Why People Are So Obsessed with Gay Intimacy on Screen, and What These Stories Are Missing appeared first on LBS. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:00:03 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Cause Of Death Revealed For 75&#45;Year&#45;Old Black Woman Who Died After Fight With Tim Hortons Employee</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/cause-of-death-revealed-for-75-year-old-black-woman-who-died-after-fight-with-tim-hortons-employee</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/cause-of-death-revealed-for-75-year-old-black-woman-who-died-after-fight-with-tim-hortons-employee</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ On Tuesday, the coroner’s office released its findings, reporting that Anita Grayson had an acute exacerbation of congestive heart failure in the setting of a physical altercation. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:00:06 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>How a Brooklyn fan turned a Jay&#45;Z pitch deck into a Yankee Stadium collection</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/how-a-brooklyn-fan-turned-a-jay-z-pitch-deck-into-a-yankee-stadium-collection</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/how-a-brooklyn-fan-turned-a-jay-z-pitch-deck-into-a-yankee-stadium-collection</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Inside Yankee Stadium, pinstriped Jay-Z jerseys coexist with cream-colored Mickey Mantle memorabilia and wool flannel Babe Ruth throwbacks. They almost didn’t exist at all. But when a Fanatics employee casually mentioned conversations about Jay-Z’s upcoming Yankee Stadium concerts and album anniversaries to an industry friend who just happened to be a lifelong Jay-Z fan and […]
The post How a Brooklyn fan turned a Jay-Z pitch deck into a Yankee Stadium collection appeared first on Andscape. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:00:10 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>andscape</dc:creator>
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<title>Chicago Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson is determined to be great</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/chicago-bulls-rookie-caleb-wilson-is-determined-to-be-great</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The overwhelming opinion from the start of the 2025-26 college basketball season through the 2026 NBA draft was that the three best prospects were AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer. Sitting steady in the fourth slot, and unable to change the narrative surrounding the trio, was Caleb Wilson. When the 2026 NBA draft arrived, […]
The post Chicago Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson is determined to be great appeared first on Andscape. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Google’s deepfake detector system used to debunk McConnell hoax pic</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/googles-deepfake-detector-system-used-to-debunk-mcconnell-hoax-pic</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/googles-deepfake-detector-system-used-to-debunk-mcconnell-hoax-pic</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Earlier this week, a picture seemed to show Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell covered in tubes in a hospital bed in a state of extreme distress. It turned out to be an AI-generated fake. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:00:07 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Lovable reportedly in talks to double its valuation to $13.2B</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/lovable-reportedly-in-talks-to-double-its-valuation-to-132b</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/lovable-reportedly-in-talks-to-double-its-valuation-to-132b</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The $300 million round is expected to be led by Menlo Ventures, Sifted reported. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:00:07 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Feds demand autonomous vehicle companies stop interfering with first responders</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/feds-demand-autonomous-vehicle-companies-stop-interfering-with-first-responders</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said emergency scenes are not “edge cases.” ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:00:07 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Truecaller clashes with India’s telecom regulator over anti&#45;spam rules</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/truecaller-clashes-with-indias-telecom-regulator-over-anti-spam-rules</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/truecaller-clashes-with-indias-telecom-regulator-over-anti-spam-rules</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The caller ID company says users are increasingly ignoring and blocking calls from India’s dedicated business number series. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:00:07 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Despite ‘misgivings,’ judge approves Elon Musk’s $1.5M SEC settlement</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/despite-misgivings-judge-approves-elon-musks-15m-sec-settlement</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/despite-misgivings-judge-approves-elon-musks-15m-sec-settlement</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The saga of Musk’s tussle with the SEC over how he disclosed his growing stake in Twitter (now X) has come to an end. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Despite, ‘misgivings, ’, judge, approves, Elon, Musk’s, 1.5M, SEC, settlement</media:keywords>
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<title>15 Classic Black&#45;Led Disney Channel Original Movies</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/15-classic-black-led-disney-channel-original-movies</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/15-classic-black-led-disney-channel-original-movies</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Matthew Peyton It’s never a bad time to watch a feel-good Disney Channel Original Movie, be it a classic from the ’80s and ’90s, anything from the 2000s golden era or even some of the newer projects released during the current Disney+ era. One of the pioneering films that made the 2000s stand out was [...] ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Suspect’s roommate in Charlie Kirk killing given immunity for recorded statements</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/suspects-roommate-in-charlie-kirk-killing-given-immunity-for-recorded-statements</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/suspects-roommate-in-charlie-kirk-killing-given-immunity-for-recorded-statements</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Prosecutors revealed that the roommate of the man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk was given “use immunity” in exchange for providing recorded video statements to investigators about the case. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>What to know about “explosive” diarrhea&#45;causing parasite reported in several states</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/what-to-know-about-explosive-diarrhea-causing-parasite-reported-in-several-states</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/what-to-know-about-explosive-diarrhea-causing-parasite-reported-in-several-states</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Michigan is experiencing its largest outbreak of a parasitic infection, called cyclosporiasis, that causes severe diarrhea. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>What, know, about, “explosive”, diarrhea-causing, parasite, reported, several, states</media:keywords>
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<title>Judge orders release of over $5 million due to E. Jean Carroll in Trump case</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/judge-orders-release-of-over-5-million-due-to-e-jean-carroll-in-trump-case</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/judge-orders-release-of-over-5-million-due-to-e-jean-carroll-in-trump-case</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The damages were awarded to Carroll, a writer, by a 2023 jury in a civil sexual abuse and defamation case. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 01:00:06 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Rahm Emanuel calls to end unconditional U.S. support for Israel in Tel Aviv</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/rahm-emanuel-calls-to-end-unconditional-us-support-for-israel-in-tel-aviv</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/rahm-emanuel-calls-to-end-unconditional-us-support-for-israel-in-tel-aviv</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Former Chicago mayor and former U.S. ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel spoke at Tel Aviv University on Wednesday. The potential Democratic presidential candidate called to end unconditional U.S. support for Israel as part of a larger political shift among Democrats. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 01:00:06 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Graham Platner suspends Senate campaign after sexual assault allegation</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/graham-platner-suspends-senate-campaign-after-sexual-assault-allegation</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/graham-platner-suspends-senate-campaign-after-sexual-assault-allegation</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Democratic candidate was running for the Senate in Maine. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 01:00:06 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Graham, Platner, suspends, Senate, campaign, after, sexual, assault, allegation</media:keywords>
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<title>22 Black&#45;owned brands to shop this summer</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/22-black-owned-brands-to-shop-this-summer</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Photo credit: Adobe Stock) From swimwear to beach gear to hosting gifts, beauty, kids’ entertainment, and more, we’ve gathered top Black-owned brands. Summer has officially clocked in—baking many of us in unbearable heatwaves around the country—and so has the annual urge to refresh nearly everything.  We get it. You’re packing for the trip, you’re looking [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 01:00:06 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>From Sterling to Quinta and Zendaya, meet the Black nominees leading this year’s Emmy conversation</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/from-sterling-to-quinta-and-zendaya-meet-the-black-nominees-leading-this-years-emmy-conversation</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/from-sterling-to-quinta-and-zendaya-meet-the-black-nominees-leading-this-years-emmy-conversation</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Getty Images The Primetime Emmy Awards air on Sept. 14 and feature a who’s who of rising Black stars, fan favorites and more vying for top honors. The 2026 Primetime and Creative Arts Emmy Award nominations are out, and they are filled top to bottom with Black talent. Whether they be rising stars, established names [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 01:00:06 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>From, Sterling, Quinta, and, Zendaya, meet, the, Black, nominees, leading, this, year’s, Emmy, conversation</media:keywords>
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<title>The Nolan Wells case is reigniting conversations about other Black youth whose deaths raised questions</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/the-nolan-wells-case-is-reigniting-conversations-about-other-black-youth-whose-deaths-raised-questions</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/the-nolan-wells-case-is-reigniting-conversations-about-other-black-youth-whose-deaths-raised-questions</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Jackson (MS) County Sheriff’s Office Facebook Page From unresolved cases to criminal prosecutions, here’s why so many names are resurfacing online. As new details continue to emerge in the case of Nolan Xavier Wells, an 18-year-old who was found dead after he was reported missing on July 4 in Mississippi, another conversation has begun to [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 01:00:06 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>The, Nolan, Wells, case, reigniting, conversations, about, other, Black, youth, whose, deaths, raised, questions</media:keywords>
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<title>Former Jackson Mississippi mayor faces years in prison after pleading guilty to bribery scheme</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/former-jackson-mississippi-mayor-faces-years-in-prison-after-pleading-guilty-to-bribery-scheme</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/former-jackson-mississippi-mayor-faces-years-in-prison-after-pleading-guilty-to-bribery-scheme</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Former Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba could be sentenced up to five years in prison after pleading guilty to a bribery scheme. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images) Chokwe Antar Lumumba, who previously called the charges against him a form of “political prosecution,” lost his bid to win a third term as mayor of Jackson [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 01:00:06 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Former, Jackson, Mississippi, mayor, faces, years, prison, after, pleading, guilty, bribery, scheme</media:keywords>
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<title>Amid backlash for attending Taylor Swift’s wedding, Simone Biles reminds fans that some things aren’t meant for social media</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/amid-backlash-for-attending-taylor-swifts-wedding-simone-biles-reminds-fans-that-some-things-arent-meant-for-social-media</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/amid-backlash-for-attending-taylor-swifts-wedding-simone-biles-reminds-fans-that-some-things-arent-meant-for-social-media</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ MADRID, SPAIN – APRIL 20: USA Gymnast Simone Biles attends the Laureus World Sports Awards Madrid 2026 on April 20, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images for Laureus) The 11-time Olympic gold medalist has been candid with fans about her various journeys on social media. But one Instagram comment prompted her to [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 01:00:06 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Amid, backlash, for, attending, Taylor, Swift’s, wedding, Simone, Biles, reminds, fans, that, some, things, aren’t, meant, for, social, media</media:keywords>
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<title>The Black American’s Guide To Moving To Africa: Which Countries Are The Easiest To Relocate To</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/the-black-americans-guide-to-moving-to-africa-which-countries-are-the-easiest-to-relocate-to</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/the-black-americans-guide-to-moving-to-africa-which-countries-are-the-easiest-to-relocate-to</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ There is a moment in every “maybe I should move to Africa” conversation when the romance gets specific. It may start with exhaustion, a pull toward ancestry, a bad day in America, or a trip that felt strangely familiar. It may also come from the ache of wanting to live somewhere that does not require [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 21:00:07 -0400</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>The, Black, American’s, Guide, Moving, Africa:, Which, Countries, Are, The, Easiest, Relocate</media:keywords>
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<title>Black Travelers Are Prioritizing Peace This Summer, But 78% Are Leaving Room For A Summer Fling</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/black-travelers-are-prioritizing-peace-this-summer-but-78-are-leaving-room-for-a-summer-fling</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/black-travelers-are-prioritizing-peace-this-summer-but-78-are-leaving-room-for-a-summer-fling</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ With the summer season heating up, a recent report shared insights on what Black travelers are open to and anticipating as they jet-set and hit the road. For those who love to travel, summer trips typically offer a chance to mix sun, sand, and whatever takes the edge off – whether that’s relaxing at a [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 21:00:07 -0400</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Black, Travelers, Are, Prioritizing, Peace, This, Summer, But, 78, Are, Leaving, Room, For, Summer, Fling</media:keywords>
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<title>New Report Finds Many Travelers Are Choosing Staycations This Summer — Here’s Why</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/new-report-finds-many-travelers-are-choosing-staycations-this-summer-heres-why</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/new-report-finds-many-travelers-are-choosing-staycations-this-summer-heres-why</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Financial constraints are affecting which types of summer travel are feasible for most surveyed Americans this year, according to a recently released report. Late last month, the job-finding platform Monster released its Staycation Summer Report, which shed light on how U.S.-based travelers are planning out their finances and close-to-home travel experiences this season. The company [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 21:00:07 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>New, Report, Finds, Many, Travelers, Are, Choosing, Staycations, This, Summer, —, Here’s, Why</media:keywords>
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<title>Before It Reaches The US, Here’s Why Legend Of The Seas Is Making Waves Online</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/before-it-reaches-the-us-heres-why-legend-of-the-seas-is-making-waves-online</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/before-it-reaches-the-us-heres-why-legend-of-the-seas-is-making-waves-online</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas is drawing early attention from cruise fans and social media audiences as creator posts and ship-tour videos put the new vessel in front of travelers before its U.S. season begins. A TikTok video from creator Mama Karls and a YouTube tour of the ship have pushed the ship’s European [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 21:00:07 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>The Rwanda Itinerary For Travelers Who Want Safari, Tea Country, Lake Time And Gorillas</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/the-rwanda-itinerary-for-travelers-who-want-safari-tea-country-lake-time-and-gorillas</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/the-rwanda-itinerary-for-travelers-who-want-safari-tea-country-lake-time-and-gorillas</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By the third morning in Rwanda, as shy hippos surfaced ahead of our boat on Lake Ihema, showing themselves just long enough for us to spot them before slipping back underwater, I realized the gorillas would have serious competition. Before the trip, I knew Volcanoes National Park would be the climax. It was the experience [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 21:00:07 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>The, Rwanda, Itinerary, For, Travelers, Who, Want, Safari, Tea, Country, Lake, Time, And, Gorillas</media:keywords>
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<title>WCW, Vol. 30: Femme, Stud &amp;amp; Everything In Between — These 50 Queer Queens Are Worthy Of Women Crush Wednesday</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/wcw-vol-30-femme-stud-everything-in-between-these-50-queer-queens-are-worthy-of-women-crush-wednesday</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/wcw-vol-30-femme-stud-everything-in-between-these-50-queer-queens-are-worthy-of-women-crush-wednesday</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Source: Instagram / @shemalove Women Crush Wednesday rolled back around quickly! From Essence Festival to the lesbians and staddys holding it down in music, beauty, fashion, and beyond, this list is a continued celebration of queer queens from the U.S. to across the pond. It simply doesn’t get better than this. Whetther you’re a femme, [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 21:00:07 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>WCW, Vol., 30:, Femme, Stud, Everything, Between, —, These, Queer, Queens, Are, Worthy, Women, Crush, Wednesday</media:keywords>
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<title>Sybil Wilkes Covers Today’s What We Need to Know: The Wealth Gap, Primary Elections, and More</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/sybil-wilkes-covers-todays-what-we-need-to-know-the-wealth-gap-primary-elections-and-more</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/sybil-wilkes-covers-todays-what-we-need-to-know-the-wealth-gap-primary-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. From election oversight in key battleground cities and a major court ruling on 2020 election workers, to the growing gap between rising wealth and struggling households, and finally a [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 21:00:07 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>A New Study Names America’s Most Stressed Cities; See The Full List</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/a-new-study-names-americas-most-stressed-cities-see-the-full-list</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/a-new-study-names-americas-most-stressed-cities-see-the-full-list</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Source: David Shvartsman / Getty A new WalletHub report reveals the top 10 most stressed cities in America. WalletHub’s survey compared 182 U.S. cities across 39 indicators of stress, including work, finances, family life, and health and safety. The study factored in everything from unemployment and foreclosure rates to sleep habits, divorce rates and violent [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 21:00:07 -0400</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>New, Study, Names, America’s, Most, Stressed, Cities, See, The, Full, List</media:keywords>
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<title>ICE Fatally Shoots Mexican Immigrant They Claim Weaponized His Vehicle</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/ice-fatally-shoots-mexican-immigrant-they-claim-weaponized-his-vehicle</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/ice-fatally-shoots-mexican-immigrant-they-claim-weaponized-his-vehicle</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ICE officials claim the shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo happened as officers attempted to arrest him for allegedly being undocumented. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>ICE, Fatally, Shoots, Mexican, Immigrant, They, Claim, Weaponized, His, Vehicle</media:keywords>
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<title>Trump Ordered To Pay Up $5M Settlement To E. Jean Carroll</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/trump-ordered-to-pay-up-5m-settlement-to-e-jean-carroll</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/trump-ordered-to-pay-up-5m-settlement-to-e-jean-carroll</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Judge Lewis A. Kaplan of Manhattan federal court cited the Supreme Court’s June 29 order, which denied Trump’s request for the court to review the case. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Trump, Ordered, Pay, 5M, Settlement, Jean, Carroll</media:keywords>
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<title>Double&#45;Digit Increase In ACA Premiums Expected Next Year </title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/double-digit-increase-in-aca-premiums-expected-next-year</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/double-digit-increase-in-aca-premiums-expected-next-year</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ACA premiums rose significantly last year after Congress failed to extend tax subsidies, leaving millions unable to afford coverage. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Double-Digit, Increase, ACA, Premiums, Expected, Next, Year </media:keywords>
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<title>Nolan Wells: Judge Posts Message To Dispel Rumors About Her Son’s Involvement</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/nolan-wells-judge-posts-message-to-dispel-rumors-about-her-sons-involvement</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/nolan-wells-judge-posts-message-to-dispel-rumors-about-her-sons-involvement</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Ashlee Cole, a Chancery Judge for District 16-2 in Mississippi, wrote in a Facebook post on Tuesday that her son, Warren, &quot;loved Nolan dearly.&quot; ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Nolan, Wells:, Judge, Posts, Message, Dispel, Rumors, About, Her, Son’s, Involvement</media:keywords>
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<title>Solo GP Ashley Smith announces second $25M fund to back startups in AI, security and more</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/solo-gp-ashley-smith-announces-second-25m-fund-to-back-startups-in-ai-security-and-more</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/solo-gp-ashley-smith-announces-second-25m-fund-to-back-startups-in-ai-security-and-more</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Vermilion Cliffs Ventures announced Wednesday the close of a $25 million Fund II. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:00:11 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Solo, Ashley, Smith, announces, second, 25M, fund, back, startups, AI, security, and, more</media:keywords>
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<title>Another massive data breach exposed millions of driver’s license numbers</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/another-massive-data-breach-exposed-millions-of-drivers-license-numbers</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/another-massive-data-breach-exposed-millions-of-drivers-license-numbers</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The cyberattack targeting a U.S. insurance giant is the largest known breach of driver’s license numbers so far in 2026. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:00:11 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Another, massive, data, breach, exposed, millions, driver’s, license, numbers</media:keywords>
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<title>These AI startups are growing  revenue at faster and faster rates</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/these-ai-startups-are-growing-revenue-at-faster-and-faster-rates</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/these-ai-startups-are-growing-revenue-at-faster-and-faster-rates</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ There are a lot of fast-growing AI startups, but some are growing even faster, they say. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:00:11 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>These, startups, are, growing, revenue, faster, and, faster, rates</media:keywords>
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<title>Crypto VC firm Paradigm raises $1.2B to invest in ‘technical frontier’ startups</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/crypto-vc-firm-paradigm-raises-12b-to-invest-in-technical-frontier-startups</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/crypto-vc-firm-paradigm-raises-12b-to-invest-in-technical-frontier-startups</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ For Paradigm, the technical frontier will stretch beyond its cryptocurrency investment roots. This fund is expected to expand its investment focus to include robotics and AI. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:00:11 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Crypto, firm, Paradigm, raises, 1.2B, invest, ‘technical, frontier’, startups</media:keywords>
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<title>Prime Intellect raises $130M Series A to help enterprises build their own AI agents</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/prime-intellect-raises-130m-series-a-to-help-enterprises-build-their-own-ai-agents</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/prime-intellect-raises-130m-series-a-to-help-enterprises-build-their-own-ai-agents</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Founded in 2024, Prime Intellect’s goal is to give organizations capabilities to train their own agentic systems without relying on frontier AI labs. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:00:11 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Morehouse’s Boxing Club offers a supportive space for members to train their bodies and combat stress</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/morehouses-boxing-club-offers-a-supportive-space-for-members-to-train-their-bodies-and-combat-stress</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/morehouses-boxing-club-offers-a-supportive-space-for-members-to-train-their-bodies-and-combat-stress</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In September 2021, Morehouse College sophomore Jacobey Bell, searching for supportive fellowship on campus, invited a handful of students to an impromptu sparring session via group chat. Six people attended the first night. By the next evening, more than 200 spectators packed Purdue Hall. Five years later, that spontaneous gathering has evolved into the Morehouse [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:00:11 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Federal Agents Were Sent To The Home Of A Man Who Criticized ICE. He’s Suing</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/federal-agents-were-sent-to-the-home-of-a-man-who-criticized-ice-hes-suing</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/federal-agents-were-sent-to-the-home-of-a-man-who-criticized-ice-hes-suing</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The federal government is now facing a federal lawsuit filed by upstate New York resident David Streever, who claims ICE agents were sent to his house with a warning over an email he sent. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Ben Crump Calls For ‘Urgency And Transparency’ In Nolan Wells Case – But Do Investigators Have Either?</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/ben-crump-calls-for-urgency-and-transparency-in-nolan-wells-case-but-do-investigators-have-either</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The family of Nolan Wells, a teenager, has retained civil rights attorney Ben Crump to call for a transparent investigation. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:00:03 -0400</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Ben, Crump, Calls, For, ‘Urgency, And, Transparency’, Nolan, Wells, Case, –, But, Investigators, Have, Either</media:keywords>
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<title>FEMA To Withhold Antiterrorism Funds Over State Election Policies</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/fema-to-withhold-antiterrorism-funds-over-state-election-policies</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/fema-to-withhold-antiterrorism-funds-over-state-election-policies</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Despite federal judges continually shutting down the Trump administration&#039;s attempts to federalize elections, they just keep trying it.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:00:03 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>FEMA, Withhold, Antiterrorism, Funds, Over, State, Election, Policies</media:keywords>
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<title>Trump Wrongly Claims He’s No. 1 On ‘Tic Tac’ Because He Just Can’t Stop Embarrassing Himself</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/trump-wrongly-claims-hes-no-1-on-tic-tac-because-he-just-cant-stop-embarrassing-himself</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/trump-wrongly-claims-hes-no-1-on-tic-tac-because-he-just-cant-stop-embarrassing-himself</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The president of people whose favorite source of information is &quot;Trust me, bro,&quot; is at it again, playing fast and loose with facts and data. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:00:03 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Trump, Wrongly, Claims, He’s, No., ‘Tic, Tac’, Because, Just, Can’t, Stop, Embarrassing, Himself</media:keywords>
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<title>Karmelo Anthony: New Legal Team Wants A New Trial And A New Judge</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/karmelo-anthony-new-legal-team-wants-a-new-trial-and-a-new-judge</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/karmelo-anthony-new-legal-team-wants-a-new-trial-and-a-new-judge</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Karmelo Anthony&#039;s new attorneys said in their filings that the court violated their client&#039;s rights when it restricted public access to the trial. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:00:03 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Karmelo, Anthony:, New, Legal, Team, Wants, New, Trial, And, New, Judge</media:keywords>
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<title>July’s best sneaker drops: Your guide to this month’s must&#45;have releases</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/julys-best-sneaker-drops-your-guide-to-this-months-must-have-releases</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/julys-best-sneaker-drops-your-guide-to-this-months-must-have-releases</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Our monthly series highlights the top releases from leading athletic footwear brands. Whether you’re an avid sneakerhead or just looking for the perfect pair to complement your style, navigating the vast world of sneakers can be overwhelming. From understanding where to buy to decoding the latest trends, consider this your road map to finding the […]
The post July’s best sneaker drops: Your guide to this month’s must-have releases appeared first on Andscape. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:00:08 -0400</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>July’s, best, sneaker, drops:, Your, guide, this, month’s, must-have, releases</media:keywords>
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<title>Microsoft joins AI cost&#45;cutting trend by relying more on its own models</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/microsoft-joins-ai-cost-cutting-trend-by-relying-more-on-its-own-models</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/microsoft-joins-ai-cost-cutting-trend-by-relying-more-on-its-own-models</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Microsoft is the latest Silicon Valley giant to cut back on its AI spending. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:00:11 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Microsoft, joins, cost-cutting, trend, relying, more, its, own, models</media:keywords>
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<title>Discord admits AI moderation bug wrongfully banned users over harmless images</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/discord-admits-ai-moderation-bug-wrongfully-banned-users-over-harmless-images</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/discord-admits-ai-moderation-bug-wrongfully-banned-users-over-harmless-images</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The company confirmed that the issue had been affecting accounts since May, with an additional 200 users banned over the weekend before its team identified and fixed the problem. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:00:11 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Discord, admits, moderation, bug, wrongfully, banned, users, over, harmless, images</media:keywords>
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<title>Meta just launched a new AI generator, Muse Image, and users are already pushing back over use of their photos</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/meta-just-launched-a-new-ai-generator-muse-image-and-users-are-already-pushing-back-over-use-of-their-photos</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/meta-just-launched-a-new-ai-generator-muse-image-and-users-are-already-pushing-back-over-use-of-their-photos</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The new image-generating model has numerous use cases, including advertising and decorating, and creator-based opportunities. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:00:11 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Meta, just, launched, new, generator, Muse, Image, and, users, are, already, pushing, back, over, use, their, photos</media:keywords>
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<title>Why the rise of open source AI isn’t hurting Anthropic … yet</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/why-the-rise-of-open-source-ai-isnt-hurting-anthropic-yet</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/why-the-rise-of-open-source-ai-isnt-hurting-anthropic-yet</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Open source models’ success isn’t coming at the expense of frontier labs. Instead, they each seem to capture two phases of the same life cycle. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:00:11 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Why, the, rise, open, source, isn’t, hurting, Anthropic, …, yet</media:keywords>
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<title>Final extension: Startup Battlefield Australia applications now close July 20</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/final-extension-startup-battlefield-australia-applications-now-close-july-20</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/final-extension-startup-battlefield-australia-applications-now-close-july-20</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ If you’re building something ambitious, this is a fast track to the people who can move your startup forward. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:00:11 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Final, extension:, Startup, Battlefield, Australia, applications, now, close, July</media:keywords>
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<title>U.S. hits dozens of Iranian targets in retaliatory strikes after ship attacks</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/us-hits-dozens-of-iranian-targets-in-retaliatory-strikes-after-ship-attacks</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/us-hits-dozens-of-iranian-targets-in-retaliatory-strikes-after-ship-attacks</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ With peace talks on hold, the U.S. said it launched a “series of powerful strikes” on Iran in response to Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 01:00:08 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>U.S., hits, dozens, Iranian, targets, retaliatory, strikes, after, ship, attacks</media:keywords>
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<title>Unstable building in Midtown forces multiple evacuations, street closures</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/unstable-building-in-midtown-forces-multiple-evacuations-street-closures</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/unstable-building-in-midtown-forces-multiple-evacuations-street-closures</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The unstable building is the former Pfizer headquarters in Midtown Manhattan that is being converted into apartments. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 01:00:08 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Unstable, building, Midtown, forces, multiple, evacuations, street, closures</media:keywords>
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<title>Here’s how Democrats could pick a new Maine Senate nominee if Platner drops out</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/heres-how-democrats-could-pick-a-new-maine-senate-nominee-if-platner-drops-out</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/heres-how-democrats-could-pick-a-new-maine-senate-nominee-if-platner-drops-out</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Democrats have a brief window of time to replace Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner on the ballot if he drops out of the race amid a sexual assault allegation. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 01:00:08 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Here’s, how, Democrats, could, pick, new, Maine, Senate, nominee, Platner, drops, out</media:keywords>
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<title>Vargas sends Switzerland to World Cup quarterfinals in shootout win over Colombia</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/vargas-sends-switzerland-to-world-cup-quarterfinals-in-shootout-win-over-colombia</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/vargas-sends-switzerland-to-world-cup-quarterfinals-in-shootout-win-over-colombia</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Ruben Vargas converted his penalty and Switzerland advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals with a 4-3 penalty shootout win over Colombia after a scoreless draw ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 01:00:08 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Vargas, sends, Switzerland, World, Cup, quarterfinals, shootout, win, over, Colombia</media:keywords>
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<title>Why so many in Black America see themselves in the story of Nolan Wells</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/why-so-many-in-black-america-see-themselves-in-the-story-of-nolan-wells</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/why-so-many-in-black-america-see-themselves-in-the-story-of-nolan-wells</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Nolan Wells with his parents (GoFundMe) As the Nolan Xavier Wells story continues to unfold in Mississippi, many are speaking up about being “the only one.” The story of a Black teenage boy who went missing in Mississippi during a boating trip with his predominantly white friend group before he was found dead is bringing [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 01:00:08 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Why, many, Black, America, see, themselves, the, story, Nolan, Wells</media:keywords>
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<title>Coco Gauff adds another milestone to her historic rise at Wimbledon</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/coco-gauff-adds-another-milestone-to-her-historic-rise-at-wimbledon</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/coco-gauff-adds-another-milestone-to-her-historic-rise-at-wimbledon</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 07: Coco Gauff of United States celebrates victory against Jessica Pegula of United States during their Ladies’ Singles quarterfinal match on day nine of The Championships Wimbledon 2026 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 07, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) After battling back [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 01:00:08 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Coco, Gauff, adds, another, milestone, her, historic, rise, Wimbledon</media:keywords>
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<title>‘One of the amazing ones’: Brother of woman surrounded by white supremacists in viral July 4 photo speaks out</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/one-of-the-amazing-ones-brother-of-woman-surrounded-by-white-supremacists-in-viral-july-4-photo-speaks-out</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/one-of-the-amazing-ones-brother-of-woman-surrounded-by-white-supremacists-in-viral-july-4-photo-speaks-out</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 04: Members of the white supremacist group Patriot Front ride the Washington Metro on July 04, 2026 in Washington, DC. Numerous events, activities, and fireworks are planned in celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary. (Photo by Finn Gomez/Getty Images) Paul Bowlding says his sister, Bernita Bowlding, was traveling on a train headed [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 01:00:08 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>‘One, the, amazing, ones’:, Brother, woman, surrounded, white, supremacists, viral, July, photo, speaks, out</media:keywords>
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<title>Big Tigger’s estranged wife, Alicia Brown, arrested on outstanding kidnapping warrant</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/big-tiggers-estranged-wife-alicia-brown-arrested-on-outstanding-kidnapping-warrant</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/big-tiggers-estranged-wife-alicia-brown-arrested-on-outstanding-kidnapping-warrant</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 09: Big Tigger (R) and Alicia Brown attend the 2025 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 09, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images) Brown’s arrest, tied to a 2019 case involving a 10-year-old child, comes days after Tigger announced he would be stepping away from [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 01:00:08 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Trump Administration ends near decade long plan for Harriet Tubman to be on $20 bill</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/trump-administration-ends-near-decade-long-plan-for-harriet-tubman-to-be-on-20-bill</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/trump-administration-ends-near-decade-long-plan-for-harriet-tubman-to-be-on-20-bill</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ WASHINGTON, DC – JUNE 27: U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-FL) (C) and Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-OH) (R) rally with fellow House Democrats to demand that American abolitionist heroine Harriet Tubman’s image be put on the $20 bill outside the U.S. Treasury Department June 27, 2019 in Washington, DC. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told a Congressional [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 01:00:08 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Five years after Paige Bueckers used an ESPYs speech to uplift Black women, her message is still the same</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/five-years-after-paige-bueckers-used-an-espys-speech-to-uplift-black-women-her-message-is-still-the-same</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ NEW YORK — Five years after delivering one of the more memorable speeches in ESPYs history, in which she called out the coverage disparity for Black women athletes in the media, Dallas Wings star guard Paige Bueckers said the problem still exists. “I feel like that’s a fight that we fight every single day, a […]
The post Five years after Paige Bueckers used an ESPYs speech to uplift Black women, her message is still the same appeared first on Andscape. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>andscape</dc:creator>
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<title>Vacation Scams Are Heating Up This Summer — Here’s How To Avoid Getting Burned</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/vacation-scams-are-heating-up-this-summer-heres-how-to-avoid-getting-burned</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/vacation-scams-are-heating-up-this-summer-heres-how-to-avoid-getting-burned</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ As the 2026 summer season gets into full swing, travelers should be aware of the influx of vacation scams that could easily ruin their finances and their next trip. Last month, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is an independent federal agency whose purpose, in part, is to protect Americans from fraudulent and deceptive businesses. Warning [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Vacation, Scams, Are, Heating, This, Summer, —, Here’s, How, Avoid, Getting, Burned</media:keywords>
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<title>What Your Travel Vaccinations Actually Cover, And What They Don’t</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/what-your-travel-vaccinations-actually-cover-and-what-they-dont</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/what-your-travel-vaccinations-actually-cover-and-what-they-dont</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The most expensive souvenir from a trip can be a fever you never budgeted for. Travelers will compare flight routes for six weeks, read hotel reviews like legal contracts, and still treat vaccines as a last-minute errand squeezed between packing cubes and airport snacks. The mistake is thinking every travel shot does the same job. [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>What, Your, Travel, Vaccinations, Actually, Cover, And, What, They, Don’t</media:keywords>
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<title>A First&#45;Timer’s Amalfi Coast Route That Balances History, Wine, Boats, And Lemons</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/a-first-timers-amalfi-coast-route-that-balances-history-wine-boats-and-lemons</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/a-first-timers-amalfi-coast-route-that-balances-history-wine-boats-and-lemons</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ After more than a decade living in Italy, I had become almost annoyingly aware of my own travel gaps. I had visited all but one of the country’s regions, returned to certain cities more times than I can count, and built an Italy map that makes people assume I must have seen the Amalfi Coast [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>First-Timer’s, Amalfi, Coast, Route, That, Balances, History, Wine, Boats, And, Lemons</media:keywords>
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<title>Sybil Wilkes Covers Today’s What We Need to Know: Pioneer Passes Away, Heatwave Shift, and more</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/sybil-wilkes-covers-todays-what-we-need-to-know-pioneer-passes-away-heatwave-shift-and-more</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/sybil-wilkes-covers-todays-what-we-need-to-know-pioneer-passes-away-heatwave-shift-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 Senate’s Iran decision to a World Cup truce and a multi-billion-dollar Medicare fraud. READ MORE STORIES Sybil Wilkes Covers Today’s What We Need to Know: Pioneer Passes [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Sybil, Wilkes, Covers, Today’s, What, Need, Know:, Pioneer, Passes, Away, Heatwave, Shift, and, more</media:keywords>
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<title>No Man Of God: Chicago Deacon Charged In Murder Of Mom To His 5 Kids</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/no-man-of-god-chicago-deacon-charged-in-murder-of-mom-to-his-5-kids</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/no-man-of-god-chicago-deacon-charged-in-murder-of-mom-to-his-5-kids</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Anadolu Although we’re all tasked with the humane responsibility of being a stand-up citizen in society, expectations are understandably higher for those who’ve dedicated their lives to attending church and spreading His word. That’s why it comes as a bone-chilling surprise that a Chicago deacon would bring himself to murder the mother of his five [...] ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Man, God:, Chicago, Deacon, Charged, Murder, Mom, His, Kids</media:keywords>
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<title>NAACP To Spend More On Midterms Than Any Other Election In Its History </title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/naacp-to-spend-more-on-midterms-than-any-other-election-in-its-history</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/naacp-to-spend-more-on-midterms-than-any-other-election-in-its-history</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The NAACP cited the Supreme Court’s decision to gut the Voting Rights Act as one of the key motivators for its record spending ahead of the midterms. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>NAACP, Spend, More, Midterms, Than, Any, Other, Election, Its, History </media:keywords>
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<title>Federal Judge Rules Trump Pardons Don’t Apply To Pipe Bomb Suspect</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/federal-judge-rules-trump-pardons-dont-apply-to-pipe-bomb-suspect</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/federal-judge-rules-trump-pardons-dont-apply-to-pipe-bomb-suspect</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Federal authorities arrested Brian Cole Jr. last December in connection with pipe bombs placed in D.C. the night before the Capitol Riot. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
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<title>Black Mental Health And Addiction Are 2 Crises Being Treated As 1</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/black-mental-health-and-addiction-are-2-crises-being-treated-as-1</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/black-mental-health-and-addiction-are-2-crises-being-treated-as-1</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Black mental health and addiction are typically treated on separate tracks. The clinical evidence says they belong together, and integrated programs prove it. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Black, Mental, Health, And, Addiction, Are, Crises, Being, Treated</media:keywords>
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<title>What Happened To Nolan Wells?: 5 Questions We Still Need Answered About His Death  </title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/what-happened-to-nolan-wells-5-questions-we-still-need-answered-about-his-death</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/what-happened-to-nolan-wells-5-questions-we-still-need-answered-about-his-death</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Nolan Xavier Wells, 18, tragically died after going missing on a boating trip; investigation ongoing, questions remain about circumstances. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>What, Happened, Nolan, Wells:, Questions, Still, Need, Answered, About, His, Death  </media:keywords>
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<title>Sen. Mitch McConnell Hospitalized After 911 ‘Cardiac Arrest’ Call At His Home</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/sen-mitch-mcconnell-hospitalized-after-911-cardiac-arrest-call-at-his-home</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/sen-mitch-mcconnell-hospitalized-after-911-cardiac-arrest-call-at-his-home</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Mitch McConnell, 84, has spent three weeks in the hospital, and his office will not say why he&#039;s there, how serious his condition is, or when he will be returning to work. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Sen., Mitch, McConnell, Hospitalized, After, 911, ‘Cardiac, Arrest’, Call, His, Home</media:keywords>
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<title>Trump Claimed He ‘Overturned’ Cancellation Of 4th Of July Flop Due To Weather, But Did He?</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/trump-claimed-he-overturned-cancellation-of-4th-of-july-flop-due-to-weather-but-did-he</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/trump-claimed-he-overturned-cancellation-of-4th-of-july-flop-due-to-weather-but-did-he</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Trump claimed via a press conference and social media that he personally &quot;overturned&quot; a recommendation to cancel his July 4th event on the National Mall due to approaching storms. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Trump, Claimed, ‘Overturned’, Cancellation, 4th, July, Flop, Due, Weather, But, Did, He</media:keywords>
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<title>Ex&#45;Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum Arrested On Drug Charges In Alabama</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/ex-tallahassee-mayor-andrew-gillum-arrested-on-drug-charges-in-alabama</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/ex-tallahassee-mayor-andrew-gillum-arrested-on-drug-charges-in-alabama</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Andrew Gillum, 46, was taken into custody on July 2 and charged with Possession Of Dangerous Drugs, Drug Paraphernalia-1st Offense, and Possession of Marijuana 2nd. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Ex-Tallahassee, Mayor, Andrew, Gillum, Arrested, Drug, Charges, Alabama</media:keywords>
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<title>Sheldon Candis’ ‘They Fight’ is a declaration for Black boys to dream big</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/sheldon-candis-they-fight-is-a-declaration-for-black-boys-to-dream-big</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/sheldon-candis-they-fight-is-a-declaration-for-black-boys-to-dream-big</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Sheldon Candis set out to make a different type of boxing film. Taking inspiration from The Karate Kid, Rocky, and John Hughes movies, Candis believed there was room for a movie about amateur boxing focused on Black youth, as opposed to the usual fare with adults. More importantly, he wanted to tell a story about […]
The post Sheldon Candis’ ‘They Fight’ is a declaration for Black boys to dream big appeared first on Andscape. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:00:12 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>andscape</dc:creator>
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<title>Hunter Biden Rips Trump Greed In Online Rant</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/hunter-biden-rips-trump-greed-in-online-rant</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/hunter-biden-rips-trump-greed-in-online-rant</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Source: Joe McNally / Getty On Sunday (July 5), as many were no doubt taking it easy after Fourth of July celebrations, Hunter Biden set off more fireworks with a lengthy post on X, formerly Twitter, that scorched President Donald Trump and his family for their unprecedented earnings from deals made by his administration. After [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:00:10 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Hunter, Biden, Rips, Trump, Greed, Online, Rant</media:keywords>
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<title>Black Man Shot And Killed By National Guard Members In Memphis</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/black-man-shot-and-killed-by-national-guard-members-in-memphis</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/black-man-shot-and-killed-by-national-guard-members-in-memphis</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Tyrin Johnson, 20, was shot by the pair of Guard members while they were in pursuit of him, following a 911 call regarding shots fired in the area. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Black, Man, Shot, And, Killed, National, Guard, Members, Memphis</media:keywords>
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<title>Elon Musk’s Ill&#45;Fated DOGE Endeavor Officially Over </title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/elon-musks-ill-fated-doge-endeavor-officially-over</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/elon-musks-ill-fated-doge-endeavor-officially-over</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Like the meme coin it takes its name from, DOGE collapsed shortly after being announced, with Elon Musk leaving only five months into its existence. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:00:03 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Elon, Musk’s, Ill-Fated, DOGE, Endeavor, Officially, Over </media:keywords>
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<title>Remember these names: Here are 6 Black women on the rise in sports with résumés worth your attention</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/remember-these-names-here-are-6-black-women-on-the-rise-in-sports-with-resumes-worth-your-attention</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/remember-these-names-here-are-6-black-women-on-the-rise-in-sports-with-resumes-worth-your-attention</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ National Black Women in Sports Day, observed annually on July 7, recognizes the achievements and influence of Black women across every level of sports, from athletes and coaches to executives, journalists and trailblazers shaping the industry’s future. The observance also provides an opportunity to spotlight the next wave of stars. While household names such as […]
The post Remember these names: Here are 6 Black women on the rise in sports with résumés worth your attention appeared first on Andscape. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>andscape</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Remember, these, names:, Here, are, Black, women, the, rise, sports, with, résumés, worth, your, attention</media:keywords>
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<title>You can now customize Siri’s pace and expressivity in the latest iOS 27 beta</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/you-can-now-customize-siris-pace-and-expressivity-in-the-latest-ios-27-beta</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/you-can-now-customize-siris-pace-and-expressivity-in-the-latest-ios-27-beta</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The update is part of Apple’s broader effort to make Siri feel more natural and personal, as it rebuilds the assistant around generative AI. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:00:06 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>You, can, now, customize, Siri’s, pace, and, expressivity, the, latest, iOS, beta</media:keywords>
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<title>US investors will soon get access to SK Hynix, another memory maker riding the AI boom</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/us-investors-will-soon-get-access-to-sk-hynix-another-memory-maker-riding-the-ai-boom</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/us-investors-will-soon-get-access-to-sk-hynix-another-memory-maker-riding-the-ai-boom</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SK Hynix is experiencing a boom credited to AI. It will ride that to a multibillion-dollar U.S. IPO, expected to take place on Friday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:00:06 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Vercel CEO Guillermo Rauch on the fight to split off models from agents</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/vercel-ceo-guillermo-rauch-on-the-fight-to-split-off-models-from-agents</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/vercel-ceo-guillermo-rauch-on-the-fight-to-split-off-models-from-agents</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ “The reality is, when you’re optimizing for production, you start looking at a price/performance,” Guillermo Rauch tells TechCrunch. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:00:06 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Vercel, CEO, Guillermo, Rauch, the, fight, split, off, models, from, agents</media:keywords>
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<title>Netflix invented binge&#45;watching. Now it may have outgrown it.</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/netflix-invented-binge-watching-now-it-may-have-outgrown-it</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/netflix-invented-binge-watching-now-it-may-have-outgrown-it</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A new report suggests Netflix viewers aren’t sticking around for Season 2. The bigger issue may be that binge-watching itself is no longer the advantage it once was. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:00:06 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Netflix, invented, binge-watching., Now, may, have, outgrown, it.</media:keywords>
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<title>The ‘first’ AI&#45;run ransomware attack still needed a human</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/the-first-ai-run-ransomware-attack-still-needed-a-human</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/the-first-ai-run-ransomware-attack-still-needed-a-human</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ An AI agent carried out the technical execution of a real-world ransomware attack for the first known time, but new details show a human still chose the victim, set up the infrastructure, and supplied stolen credentials — meaning it wasn’t quite the fully autonomous cybercrime debut that last week’s headlines suggested. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:00:06 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Q Parker Talks Romance, Q Versions, And One Voyage Cruise With D.L. Hughley</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/q-parker-talks-romance-q-versions-and-one-voyage-cruise-with-dl-hughley</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/q-parker-talks-romance-q-versions-and-one-voyage-cruise-with-dl-hughley</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ✕ R&amp;B Veteran Q Parker Joins D.L. Hughley D.L. Hughley welcomed Q Parker of 112 to the show, calling him a “shipmate” as they joked about sounding like they were already out at sea. The two traded laughs about convertibles and open windows before Hughley shifted to their upcoming reunion on the One Voyage cruise. [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:00:06 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Teyana Taylor’s Custom ESSENCE Festival Uniforms Were The Ultimate Behind the Scenes Fashion Moment </title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/teyana-taylors-custom-essence-festival-uniforms-were-the-ultimate-behind-the-scenes-fashion-moment</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/teyana-taylors-custom-essence-festival-uniforms-were-the-ultimate-behind-the-scenes-fashion-moment</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ When Teyana Taylor was announced as the Chief Curator of the 2026 ESSENCE Festival of Culture, expectations were high—and she exceeded every one of them.  From shaping unforgettable moments inside the Superdome to leading conversations throughout the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, Taylor’s creative vision was woven into nearly every corner of the festival. But [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 01:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Teyana, Taylor’s, Custom, ESSENCE, Festival, Uniforms, Were, The, Ultimate, Behind, the, Scenes, Fashion, Moment </media:keywords>
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<title>Author Amy DuBois Barnett On Her Favorite Books, Unexpected Reads That Bring Her Joy And Why She Never Uses Bookmarks</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/author-amy-dubois-barnett-on-her-favorite-books-unexpected-reads-that-bring-her-joy-and-why-she-never-uses-bookmarks</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/author-amy-dubois-barnett-on-her-favorite-books-unexpected-reads-that-bring-her-joy-and-why-she-never-uses-bookmarks</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Amy DuBois Barnett’s attendance at this year’s ESSENCE Festival of Culture was a heartwarming homecoming for the top editor turned popular novelist. Barnett worked at ESSENCE early in her career before becoming the first Black woman to be editor-in-chief at a major mainstream magazine, Teen People. She later served as editor in chief of Honey [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 01:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Belgium knocks out U.S. men 4&#45;1, ending the Americans’ World Cup run in Seattle</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/belgium-knocks-out-us-men-4-1-ending-the-americans-world-cup-run-in-seattle</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/belgium-knocks-out-us-men-4-1-ending-the-americans-world-cup-run-in-seattle</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Belgium defeated the U.S. Men’s National Team​ 4-1 on Monday night in the World Cup round of 16 knockout match in Seattle, ending the Americans’ hopes of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 24 years. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 01:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>US eliminated from World Cup after 4&#45;1 loss to Belgium, red card controversy</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/us-eliminated-from-world-cup-after-4-1-loss-to-belgium-red-card-controversy</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/us-eliminated-from-world-cup-after-4-1-loss-to-belgium-red-card-controversy</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The U.S. men’s national team faced Belgium on Monday night in the World Cup round of 16. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 01:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Three years in and Black Threads is proving Black people are anything but a monolith </title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/three-years-in-and-black-threads-is-proving-black-people-are-anything-but-a-monolith</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/three-years-in-and-black-threads-is-proving-black-people-are-anything-but-a-monolith</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ (Photo credit: Adobe Stock) Three years ago, Meta launched Threads as a low-priority text-based app, and Black users are leaving their mark. Three years ago, Meta launched Threads as a relatively low-priority microblogging or text-based platform in response to X, shortly after Elon Musk’s takeover kicked off a mass exodus from the site formerly known [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 01:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Three, years, and, Black, Threads, proving, Black, people, are, anything, but, monolith </media:keywords>
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<title>‘Sage the entire building’: The most hilarious reactions to Trump supporters sheltering at the ‘Blacksonian’ during Freedom 250</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/sage-the-entire-building-the-most-hilarious-reactions-to-trump-supporters-sheltering-at-the-blacksonian-during-freedom-250</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Getty Images) BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA – JULY 01: U.S. President Donald Trump walks to board Air Force One as he departs Bismarck Municipal Airport on July 01, 2026 in Bismarck, North Dakota. Trump traveled to North Dakota to attend the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library dedication. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) The event on the National [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 01:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>‘Share the story’: Gravesite believed to belong to one of the oldest free Black persons in America restored in Boston</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/share-the-story-gravesite-believed-to-belong-to-one-of-the-oldest-free-black-persons-in-america-restored-in-boston</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A view of City Hall in Boston, Mass. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) Mayor Michelle Wu called for a deeper look into American history after the discovery and marked the moment during the city’s July 4 festivities. In light of America’s 250th birthday on Saturday, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu revealed that conservators at the city’s [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Trailblazing Black business mogul George E. Johnson, who built Ultra Sheen and Afro Sheen, dies at 99</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/trailblazing-black-business-mogul-george-e-johnson-who-built-ultra-sheen-and-afro-sheen-dies-at-99</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A young Afro-American couple with afro hairstyles stand face to face, circa 1970. George E. Johnson, who built a haircare empire with Afro Sheen and Ultra Sheen, died Monday at the age of 99. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images) Johnson, who was born in a sharecropper’s shack in Mississippi, helped establish one of the largest [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 01:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Amid ‘Spend Dat’ backlash, Yung Miami thanks Monica for her support: ‘This is sisterhood, this is Black excellence’</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/amid-spend-dat-backlash-yung-miami-thanks-monica-for-her-support-this-is-sisterhood-this-is-black-excellence</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/amid-spend-dat-backlash-yung-miami-thanks-monica-for-her-support-this-is-sisterhood-this-is-black-excellence</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Getty Images The Essence Fest stage turned into a moment for the Atlanta singer and the Miami rapper as one of the summer’s most ubiquitous songs is generating division online. Yung Miami has a hit song, and everybody has an opinion about it. While everyone from Florida rap legends to R&amp;B singers have weighed in [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 01:00:08 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>National Fried Chicken Day Deals You Can’t Miss</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/national-fried-chicken-day-deals-you-cant-miss</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Source: ruksutakarn / Getty Crispy, juicy, and packed with flavor, fried chicken is getting the spotlight this National Fried Chicken Day. Whether you’re craving classic Southern-style chicken, spicy sandwiches, tenders, or wings, restaurants across the country are celebrating with limited-time deals, discounts, and freebies. From fast-food favorites to local chains, here’s where you can score [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 01:00:08 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Emeril Lagasse’s New Dining Lineup Is Coming To Two Carnival Ships — Here’s A First Look</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/emeril-lagasses-new-dining-lineup-is-coming-to-two-carnival-ships-heres-a-first-look</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/emeril-lagasses-new-dining-lineup-is-coming-to-two-carnival-ships-heres-a-first-look</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ New Orleans isn’t a city you ease into. It pulls you straight into the deep end — the food, the music, the energy of a destination that operates entirely on its own terms. Nowhere else in America operates quite like it does, and on the night Carnival Cruise Line chose to preview its next chapter in dining at [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:00:06 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>10 African Countries With The Easiest Visa Processes For US Passport Holders</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/10-african-countries-with-the-easiest-visa-processes-for-us-passport-holders</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/10-african-countries-with-the-easiest-visa-processes-for-us-passport-holders</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ American passport holders have a multitude of places in Africa to explore that are accessible without stringent visa requirements.  As regulations can change suddenly and without warning, Americans should always double-check their visa requirements before jet-setting to their latest destination abroad. As of this reporting, countries all over Africa (North, South, East, and West) have [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:00:06 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Lil Wayne Reveals Why He Missed Tour Opener, Shuts Down Engagement Rumors</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/lil-wayne-reveals-why-he-missed-tour-opener-shuts-down-engagement-rumors</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/lil-wayne-reveals-why-he-missed-tour-opener-shuts-down-engagement-rumors</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Source: handout / Republic Records Lil Wayne is clearing the air on a few things that have been making headlines lately. With his 20 Years of Tha Carter tour officially underway and rumors about his personal life, the New Orleans legend had plenty to get off his chest. In a rare move, Weezy addressed everything [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:00:06 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Royal Fumble: Nia Long Talks Curving Prince Before She Was Famous &amp;amp; How It Goes Down In Her DMs</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/royal-fumble-nia-long-talks-curving-prince-before-she-was-famous-how-it-goes-down-in-her-dms</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Nia Long is in her sharing era and we are here for it. During her latest sit-down with Angie Martinez for the IRL podcast, Nia shared stories of her exciting life in the industry for the past three decades, including the night she met and curved music legend Prince. “He grabbed my hand. Then we [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:00:06 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Couple Arrested For Zany Proposal Atop Empire State Building</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/couple-arrested-for-zany-proposal-atop-empire-state-building</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Source: ANDREY DENISYUK / Getty July began just as wild as the previous month did in New York City, thanks to a couple who brazenly scaled the Empire State Building and captured it on social media, leading to their arrest by New York Police Department officers. The pair were identified as Ivan Kuznetsov (aka Beerkus), [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:00:06 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Francesca Amiker Sues Big Tigger’s Wife For Defamation</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/francesca-amiker-sues-big-tiggers-wife-for-defamation</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Francesca Amiker found herself in the center of an ongoing dispute happening between her morning show co-host, Big Tigger, and his wife, Alicia Brown. Francesca Amiker, who was accused by Ms. Brown of allegedly exchanging text messages with Big Tigger, sued her co-host’s wife for defamation. Atlanta outlet WXIA reports that Francesca Amiker filed the [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:00:06 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Judge Rules Landmark Reggaeton Copyright Case Will Be Decided By Jury Trial</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/judge-rules-landmark-reggaeton-copyright-case-will-be-decided-by-jury-trial</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Source: Jason Koerner / Getty One of the most closely watched copyright battles in modern music is heading to trial. A federal judge has ruled that a jury will determine whether the iconic dembow rhythm is protected by copyright law. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:00:06 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>6ix9ine Clowns Lil TJay After Getting Slapped During Livestream</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/6ix9ine-clowns-lil-tjay-after-getting-slapped-during-livestream</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Source: @6ix9ine / Instagram 6ix9ine is getting a good laugh out of Lil TJay’s latest viral moment. The Brooklyn rapper reacted after TJay’s Fourth of July livestream with Jack Doherty took an unexpected turn. During the stream, the two got into a heated argument that turned physical, with both exchanging slaps.  The argument reportedly stemmed [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:00:06 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Bad ‘Blood’? Author Tomi Adeyemi Denounces Film Adaptation Of Her Book</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/bad-blood-author-tomi-adeyemi-denounces-film-adaptation-of-her-book</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/bad-blood-author-tomi-adeyemi-denounces-film-adaptation-of-her-book</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Jason Mendez It was all good just a week ago — well, two or three years to be exact. Back in March while selecting Hollywood actors and actresses who we think will be making an imprint on the industry in 2026 and beyond, one of the common links between many of the rising stars on [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Who Ran The NBA This Week: The Liberty Lift The Cup, The Valkyries Stay Hot &amp;amp; Angel Reese’s All&#45;Star Snub Has Fans Talking</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/who-ran-the-nba-this-week-the-liberty-lift-the-cup-the-valkyries-stay-hot-angel-reeses-all-star-snub-has-fans-talking</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/who-ran-the-nba-this-week-the-liberty-lift-the-cup-the-valkyries-stay-hot-angel-reeses-all-star-snub-has-fans-talking</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The WNBA had a lighter schedule than usual this past week, but that does not mean the league slowed down. If anything, the quieter slate gave some of the biggest moments more room to breathe. The Liberty added another trophy to the case; the Valkyries kept proving their rise is not a fluke; the Dream’s […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:00:03 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
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<title>In New York City: 10 Things To Know About The Ongoing Outbreak</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/in-new-york-city-10-things-to-know-about-the-ongoing-outbreak</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/in-new-york-city-10-things-to-know-about-the-ongoing-outbreak</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ NYC investigates Legionnaires disease outbreak -- urges vigilance and medical care for those in affected areas ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:00:03 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>New, York, City:, Things, Know, About, The, Ongoing, Outbreak</media:keywords>
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<title>Smithsonian Accused Of ‘Extreme Political Activism’</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/smithsonian-accused-of-extreme-political-activism</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The White House’s Domestic Policy Council report is seen as potentially paving the way for Trump to change the Smithsonian’s leadership. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:00:03 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Smithsonian, Accused, ‘Extreme, Political, Activism’</media:keywords>
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<title>How to reserve and change your WhatsApp username</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/how-to-reserve-and-change-your-whatsapp-username</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/how-to-reserve-and-change-your-whatsapp-username</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ WhatsApp now lets users reserve usernames ahead of the feature’s full rollout, making it possible to connect without sharing a phone number once usernames go live. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Reddit is using LLMs to solve a problem LLMs largely created</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/reddit-is-using-llms-to-solve-a-problem-llms-largely-created</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/reddit-is-using-llms-to-solve-a-problem-llms-largely-created</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In the AI era, platforms have no choice but to fight fire with fire to cull spam. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Canadian spy agency says it hacked drug traffickers, extremists and a ransomware gang last year</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/canadian-spy-agency-says-it-hacked-drug-traffickers-extremists-and-a-ransomware-gang-last-year</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/canadian-spy-agency-says-it-hacked-drug-traffickers-extremists-and-a-ransomware-gang-last-year</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The hacking operations disclosed in a Canadian spy agency’s annual report underscores some pressing national security threats facing the country and its top allies. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Microsoft lays off nearly 5,000 employees across Xbox, commercial sales</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/microsoft-lays-off-nearly-5000-employees-across-xbox-commercial-sales</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/microsoft-lays-off-nearly-5000-employees-across-xbox-commercial-sales</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Microsoft cut around 4,800 roles, or 2.1% of its global workforce, on Monday — the latest in a series of layoffs that’s stoking fears of AI replacing jobs. The layoffs will hit Xbox and commercial sales the hardest. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Apple brings back card payments for Apple Account purchases in India after a four&#45;year hiatus</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/apple-brings-back-card-payments-for-apple-account-purchases-in-india-after-a-four-year-hiatus</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/apple-brings-back-card-payments-for-apple-account-purchases-in-india-after-a-four-year-hiatus</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Apple has started a phased rollout of card payments for Apple Account purchases in India after adapting to the country’s payments framework. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>World Cup, USMNT intervention a red card for the White House</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/world-cup-usmnt-intervention-a-red-card-for-the-white-house</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/world-cup-usmnt-intervention-a-red-card-for-the-white-house</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Andscape columnist William C. Rhoden explores the intriguing teams, people and themes around the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… NEW YORK — In one simple act of intervention, the administration of President Donald Trump has transformed the United States men’s national [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Who’s Getting Protected? Celebrities You Didn’t Know Were on PrEP</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/whos-getting-protected-celebrities-you-didnt-know-were-on-prep</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/whos-getting-protected-celebrities-you-didnt-know-were-on-prep</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ From joining awareness campaigns to posting their personal prevention journeys, celebrities are getting on PrEP. If you don’t know, PrEP is a once-daily pill regimen that is 99% effective at preventing HIV. There are millions of patients using PrEP to keep themselves protected, including some extra famous names. Here are just a few. Tamar Braxton R&amp;B [...]
Read More... from Who’s Getting Protected? Celebrities You Didn’t Know Were on PrEP
The post Who’s Getting Protected? Celebrities You Didn’t Know Were on PrEP appeared first on LBS. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:00:04 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Search for Missing Black Teenager Nolan Wells Called Off, Body Found</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/search-for-missing-black-teenager-nolan-wells-called-off-body-found</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/search-for-missing-black-teenager-nolan-wells-called-off-body-found</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ On July 6, the search for Nolan Wells, a missing 18-year-old, was called off after local authorities discovered a body on Horn Island, Mississippi.  While the body has not yet been identified, Wells was last seen on the northwest tip of Horn Island around 4:30 p.m. on July 4. Horn Island is located about 10 miles off the [...]
Read More... from Search for Missing Black Teenager Nolan Wells Called Off, Body Found
The post Search for Missing Black Teenager Nolan Wells Called Off, Body Found appeared first on LBS. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:00:03 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>lovebscott</dc:creator>
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<title>Nolan Wells: Family Confirms Identity Of Body Found As Nolan</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/nolan-wells-family-confirms-identity-of-body-found-as-nolan</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/nolan-wells-family-confirms-identity-of-body-found-as-nolan</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Authorities search for missing 18-year-old Nolan Wells, who vanished on July 4th on Horn Island; a body was later found but identity unconfirmed. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:00:03 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Nolan, Wells:, Family, Confirms, Identity, Body, Found, Nolan</media:keywords>
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<title>Alyssa Thomas, Black Masculinity, And The Realities Of Being A Masculine&#45;Presenting Black Woman In The Workplace</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/alyssa-thomas-black-masculinity-and-the-realities-of-being-a-masculine-presenting-black-woman-in-the-workplace</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/alyssa-thomas-black-masculinity-and-the-realities-of-being-a-masculine-presenting-black-woman-in-the-workplace</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The public demonization of WNBA star Alyssa Thomas shows how society treats Black masculine-presenting women’s appearance, strength, and authority as an infraction. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:00:03 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Alyssa, Thomas, Black, Masculinity, And, The, Realities, Being, Masculine-Presenting, Black, Woman, The, Workplace</media:keywords>
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<title>Please Sage And Fumigate The Blacksonian. MAGA Stayed There</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/please-sage-and-fumigate-the-blacksonian-maga-stayed-there</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/please-sage-and-fumigate-the-blacksonian-maga-stayed-there</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ After the weather took a turn during their display of white patriot pride, MAGA had to take refuge inside the National Museum of African American History and Culture. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:00:03 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Please, Sage, And, Fumigate, The, Blacksonian., MAGA, Stayed, There</media:keywords>
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<title>Op&#45;Ed: We Can Strengthen Democracy By Championing Co&#45;Governance</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/op-ed-we-can-strengthen-democracy-by-championing-co-governance</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/op-ed-we-can-strengthen-democracy-by-championing-co-governance</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Candace Moore, Vice President of Place, Policy and Power at Race Forward, shares this piece, part of the organization’s narrative work on co-governance. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Op-Ed:, Can, Strengthen, Democracy, Championing, Co-Governance</media:keywords>
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<title>Patriot Front Marches Around US Capitol During Freedom 250 Event. But Why, Though?</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/patriot-front-marches-around-us-capitol-during-freedom-250-event-but-why-though</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/patriot-front-marches-around-us-capitol-during-freedom-250-event-but-why-though</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ On July 4, a large group of Patriot Front members got together, dressed in their uniform of white face coverings, blue polo shirts, and khakis and marched through neighborhoods in the U.S. Capitol. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Patriot, Front, Marches, Around, Capitol, During, Freedom, 250, Event., But, Why, Though</media:keywords>
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<title>Nolan Wells Missing: What Happened To The Black Teen Who Vanished On Horn Island On The Fourth Of July?</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/nolan-wells-missing-what-happened-to-the-black-teen-who-vanished-on-horn-island-on-the-fourth-of-july</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/nolan-wells-missing-what-happened-to-the-black-teen-who-vanished-on-horn-island-on-the-fourth-of-july</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Authorities search for missing 18-year-old Nolan Wells, who vanished on July 4th on Horn Island; a body was later found but identity unconfirmed. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
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<title>World Cup shows African soccer is here. Now it’s time to stay.</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/world-cup-shows-african-soccer-is-here-now-its-time-to-stay</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/world-cup-shows-african-soccer-is-here-now-its-time-to-stay</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Andscape columnist William C. Rhoden explores the intriguing teams, people and themes around the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. NEW YORK — There have been a number of outstanding storylines during the 2026 World Cup, but none has been more captivating than the performance of African nations throughout the tournament. While it’s taken […]
The post World Cup shows African soccer is here. Now it’s time to stay. appeared first on Andscape. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:00:07 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>andscape</dc:creator>
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<title>Big Tigger’s Co&#45;Host Francesca Amiker Files Defamation Against His Estragned Wife Alicia Brown</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/big-tiggers-co-host-francesca-amiker-files-defamation-against-his-estragned-wife-alicia-brown</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/big-tiggers-co-host-francesca-amiker-files-defamation-against-his-estragned-wife-alicia-brown</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The legal nightmare surrounding Atlanta radio royalty has officially escalated from a messy domestic dispute straight into federal court. Following a wave of shocking headline revelations, the public is finally getting a clearer look into the dark sequence of events that led to Big Tigger‘s arrest last month. The former Rap City host, whose legal [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:00:06 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Alabaster Audacity: White Supremacists &amp;amp; Confederate Flags Swarm D.C. For 250th Independence Day, Trump Supporters Shelter In NMAAHC</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/alabaster-audacity-white-supremacists-confederate-flags-swarm-dc-for-250th-independence-day-trump-supporters-shelter-in-nmaahc</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/alabaster-audacity-white-supremacists-confederate-flags-swarm-dc-for-250th-independence-day-trump-supporters-shelter-in-nmaahc</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Members of the white supremacist group Patriot Front marched through downtown Washington carrying American and Confederate flags. According to TMZ’s “White Supremacists March in Washington D.C.” report, they gathered outside a public transit station before marching during the nation’s 250th Independence Day celebration. Source: Finn Gomez / Getty The group, estimated to include about 400 [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:00:06 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Home Remodeling Contractor Decisions Change When Grandma Moves In</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/home-remodeling-contractor-decisions-change-when-grandma-moves-in</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/home-remodeling-contractor-decisions-change-when-grandma-moves-in</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Unsplash.com royalty-free image #17nDFVkBYK0, ‘Paypal: @samuelcruz961’ uploaded by Samuel Cruz (https://unsplash.com/@samuelcruz), retrieved from https://unsplash.com/photos/a-room-with-a-wood-floor-and-a-bench-17nDFVkBYK0 on July 5th, 2026. License details available at https://unsplash.com/license – image is licensed under the Unsplash License As more Black Americans bring different generations under the same roof, it means it is time to consult a home remodeling contractor specializing in [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:00:06 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Home, Remodeling, Contractor, Decisions, Change, When, Grandma, Moves</media:keywords>
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<title>A Listing Of Some Of The Best NBA Nicknames of All&#45;Time</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/a-listing-of-some-of-the-best-nba-nicknames-of-all-time</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/a-listing-of-some-of-the-best-nba-nicknames-of-all-time</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ From &quot;Air Jordan&quot; to &quot;The Iceman&quot; and &quot;Magic,&quot; these monikers not only reflect specific aspects of a player&#039;s style or persona but also contribute to the rich tapestry of NBA history. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Listing, Some, The, Best, NBA, Nicknames, All-Time</media:keywords>
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<title>Want To Vacation Like The ‘Calabasas Confidential’ Cast? Start With These Filming Locations</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/want-to-vacation-like-the-calabasas-confidential-cast-start-with-these-filming-locations</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/want-to-vacation-like-the-calabasas-confidential-cast-start-with-these-filming-locations</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Netflix’s “Calabasas Confidential” follows a glamorous, tight-knit circle of recent college grads – including influencers, celebrity children, exes and rivals – as they head back to their affluent Southern California hometowns. Naturally, bringing this group back together means dealing with plenty of unresolved drama, fresh romances and old rivalries, all amplified by the cast’s deep [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Search Intensifies for Missing Mississippi Teen Last Seen on Horn Island</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/search-intensifies-for-missing-mississippi-teen-last-seen-on-horn-island</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/search-intensifies-for-missing-mississippi-teen-last-seen-on-horn-island</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Authorities are asking the public for help as an extensive multi-agency search continues for an 18-year-old Mississippi teen who disappeared during Fourth of July weekend on Horn Island. What We Know: Authorities say Nolan Xavier Wells, 18, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, was last seen around 3:00 p.m. on July 4 while on Horn Island, part [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Trump memecoin investors lost $3.8 billion, analysis finds</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/trump-memecoin-investors-lost-38-billion-analysis-finds</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/trump-memecoin-investors-lost-38-billion-analysis-finds</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Nearly 1 million people have lost a total of $3.8 billion after buying President Donald Trump’s $TRUMP memecoin, while Trump made $636 million. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 05:00:06 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Amazon will stop accepting new customers for Mechanical Turk</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/amazon-will-stop-accepting-new-customers-for-mechanical-turk</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/amazon-will-stop-accepting-new-customers-for-mechanical-turk</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ These may be the last days of Amazon’s Mechanical Turk. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 05:00:06 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Uber’s European expansion plans may have hit a speed bump</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/ubers-european-expansion-plans-may-have-hit-a-speed-bump</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/ubers-european-expansion-plans-may-have-hit-a-speed-bump</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Back in February, Uber announced ambitious plans to launch in seven new European markets in 2026 — but now five of those launches are reportedly on hold. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 05:00:06 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Annin Flagmakers: The oldest, largest flagmaker in the U.S.</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/annin-flagmakers-the-oldest-largest-flagmaker-in-the-us</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/annin-flagmakers-the-oldest-largest-flagmaker-in-the-us</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Jericka Duncan visits Annin Flagmakers’ factory in South Boston, Virginia. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 01:00:07 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Annin, Flagmakers:, The, oldest, largest, flagmaker, the, U.S.</media:keywords>
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<title>Seaplane carrying passengers makes hard landing in East River, FDNY says</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/seaplane-carrying-passengers-makes-hard-landing-in-east-river-fdny-says</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/seaplane-carrying-passengers-makes-hard-landing-in-east-river-fdny-says</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A seaplane carrying at least eight people made a hard landing in New York City’s East River on Sunday, officials said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 01:00:07 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Charlie Kirk’s alleged killer will have his preliminary hearing this week</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/charlie-kirks-alleged-killer-will-have-his-preliminary-hearing-this-week</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/charlie-kirks-alleged-killer-will-have-his-preliminary-hearing-this-week</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Prosecutors will present their case this week against Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 01:00:07 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Balogun’s red card suspension lifted after Trump called FIFA chief, sources say</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/baloguns-red-card-suspension-lifted-after-trump-called-fifa-chief-sources-say</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/baloguns-red-card-suspension-lifted-after-trump-called-fifa-chief-sources-say</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Balogun’s reinstatement came after President Trump called FIFA President Gianni Infantino last week to ask whether the organization was going to review the situation, sources told CBS News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 01:00:07 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Burgum defends cost of fixes to Reflecting Pool: ‘It’s going to be a small number’</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/burgum-defends-cost-of-fixes-to-reflecting-pool-its-going-to-be-a-small-number</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/burgum-defends-cost-of-fixes-to-reflecting-pool-its-going-to-be-a-small-number</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ On “This Week,” Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said additional renovations to the Reflecting Pool will be ‘a small number.’ ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 01:00:07 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Folarin Balogun’s red card suspension lifted by FIFA, Brooklyn&#45;born striker cleared to play Belgium</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/folarin-baloguns-red-card-suspension-lifted-by-fifa-brooklyn-born-striker-cleared-to-play-belgium</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/folarin-baloguns-red-card-suspension-lifted-by-fifa-brooklyn-born-striker-cleared-to-play-belgium</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JULY 05: Folarin Balogun #20 of the United States attends a training session ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match at University of Washington on July 05, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)Photo by: Jamie Squire / Getty Images FIFA invoked Article 27 of its [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 01:00:07 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Keri Hilson breaks down her viral “music can harm” tweet and weighs in on the state of the industry</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/keri-hilson-breaks-down-her-viral-music-can-harm-tweet-and-weighs-in-on-the-state-of-the-industry</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Keri Hilson poses for a portrait on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Gary Gerard Hamilton) Keri Hilson music can harm tweet: The “Pretty Girl Rock” singer addressed her cryptic post on X at the 2026 Essence Festival, stopping short of naming Yung Miami’s “Spend Dat” but making her position on music’s influence [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Vic Mensa defends Megan Thee Stallion, points to gap between how male and female rappers are judged</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/vic-mensa-defends-megan-thee-stallion-points-to-gap-between-how-male-and-female-rappers-are-judged</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/vic-mensa-defends-megan-thee-stallion-points-to-gap-between-how-male-and-female-rappers-are-judged</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Rapper and actor Vic Mensa stopped by theGrio to discuss his role on Peacock’s ‘Bel-Air,’ what artists he has his eye on, and more. Vic Mensa is speaking out on behalf of Megan Thee Stallion, arguing she’s become a test case for how society treats Black women who are victims of violence. Vic Mensa is [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Babyface steals the show before Brandy and Monica make the wait worth it at ESSENCE Fest</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/babyface-steals-the-show-before-brandy-and-monica-make-the-wait-worth-it-at-essence-fest</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/babyface-steals-the-show-before-brandy-and-monica-make-the-wait-worth-it-at-essence-fest</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JULY 04: Brandy and Monica perform onstage during 2026 ESSENCE Festival Of Culture® Presented By Coca-Cola® at Caesars Superdome on July 04, 2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for ESSENCE)Photo by: Aaron J. Thornton / Getty Images Leon Thomas channeled a young D’Angelo, Patti LaBelle checked [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Naomi Osaka stuns world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka to reach first Wimbledon quarterfinal</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/naomi-osaka-stuns-world-no-1-aryna-sabalenka-to-reach-first-wimbledon-quarterfinal</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/naomi-osaka-stuns-world-no-1-aryna-sabalenka-to-reach-first-wimbledon-quarterfinal</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Naomi Osaka of Japan acknowledges the crowd following victory against Laura Siegemund of Germany during the Women’s Singles first round match during Day Three of the 2026 French Open at Roland Garros on May 26, 2026 in Paris, France. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images) Naomi Osaka defeated world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-2, 7-6 to [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 01:00:07 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Donald Trump Brought In $2.2 Billion In Revenue, MAGA Voters React BIGLY</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/donald-trump-brought-in-22-billion-in-revenue-maga-voters-react-bigly</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/donald-trump-brought-in-22-billion-in-revenue-maga-voters-react-bigly</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SAUL LOEB / Donald Trump It shouldn’t come as a surprise that Donald Trump and his family are using the presidency to enrich themselves, but his recent disclosure revealed just how much money he’s raking in, and it’s not sitting well with his voters. Donald Trump’s annual personal financial disclosure revealed he brought in more [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 21:00:08 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Press Play — The Ultimate Black TV &amp;amp; Movie Guide For Summer 2026</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/press-play-the-ultimate-black-tv-movie-guide-for-summer-2026</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/press-play-the-ultimate-black-tv-movie-guide-for-summer-2026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Source: Neon/I Love Boosters / Neon/I Love Boosters Summer 2026 is officially in full swing, and whether you’re escaping the heat indoors or winding down after a day at the beach, there is no shortage of Black stories worth adding to your watchlist. From long-awaited television premieres to independent films making major waves, this season’s [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 21:00:08 -0400</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Press, Play, —, The, Ultimate, Black, Movie, Guide, For, Summer, 2026</media:keywords>
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<title>Tony Winner Nikki M. James On Making ‘Little Shop Of Horrors’ History Alongside Jordan Fisher As First Black Leading Couple [Exclusive]</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/tony-winner-nikki-m-james-on-making-little-shop-of-horrors-history-alongside-jordan-fisher-as-first-black-leading-couple-exclusive</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/tony-winner-nikki-m-james-on-making-little-shop-of-horrors-history-alongside-jordan-fisher-as-first-black-leading-couple-exclusive</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Source: Production photos of Nikki M. James as Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors. jordan fisher,nikki m. james,little shop of horrors / Emilio Madrid When the curtains rise on the current Off-Broadway revival of Little Shop of Horrors, audiences are treated to a cultural milestone hiding in plain sight. For the first time, the central [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Houston Filmmaker Isaac Yowman Brings Afrofuturist Space Drama ‘Sincerely Brad’ To Roku July 4</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/houston-filmmaker-isaac-yowman-brings-afrofuturist-space-drama-sincerely-brad-to-roku-july-4</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/houston-filmmaker-isaac-yowman-brings-afrofuturist-space-drama-sincerely-brad-to-roku-july-4</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Source: IYO Visuals / iYO Visuals The United States is celebrating its 250th anniversary on Saturday (July 4), and for Black people, it’s a time wrought with mixed emotions regarding race and their connectivity to a nation they’ve helped build with blood, sweat, and tears. Which makes it all the more fitting that a film [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Black Voices, American Stories: Songs That Still Speak to the Soul of the Nation</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/black-voices-american-stories-songs-that-still-speak-to-the-soul-of-the-nation</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/black-voices-american-stories-songs-that-still-speak-to-the-soul-of-the-nation</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Source: Courtesy / pgLand This year, America celebrates its semiquincentennial. However, Black Americans’ patriotism is still complicated. As our freedoms continue to be challenged by an administration determined to hold on to power at any cost, the fight continues. In the playlist below, we highlight songs that honor the resilience of the Black American experience. [...] ]]></description>
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<title>‘The Black Watch’ Talks ‘The Chi’s’ Farewell Season, Predicts Who’ll Survive Lena Waithe’s Deliciously Diabolical Southside Series</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/the-black-watch-talks-the-chis-farewell-season-predicts-wholl-survive-lena-waithes-deliciously-diabolical-southside-series</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/the-black-watch-talks-the-chis-farewell-season-predicts-wholl-survive-lena-waithes-deliciously-diabolical-southside-series</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Chi has officially returned for its eighth and final season, and Lena Waithe’s deliciously diabolical southside series isn’t holding back. Source: Sandy Morris / Paramount+ The latest episode of BOSSIP and CASSIUS’ editorial series The Black Watch unpacked the opening chapters of the Showtime drama’s farewell season before shifting gears to review RZA’s revenge [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 21:00:08 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>30 Celebs Who Starred in Commercials Before Getting Famous</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/30-celebs-who-starred-in-commercials-before-getting-famous</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Source: Jason Armond / Getty Before the red carpets, blockbuster movies, platinum albums, and sold-out tours, many of the biggest stars in entertainment started in the most unexpected place: commercials. RELATED: 30 Celebs Who Lost Major Weight [Photos] Long before they became household names, these future icons were just hopeful newcomers trying to land their [...] ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>5 desk gadgets that can make your workday better</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/5-desk-gadgets-that-can-make-your-workday-better</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/5-desk-gadgets-that-can-make-your-workday-better</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The right desk gadgets can help you reduce clutter, stay focused, and add a little extra convenience to your day. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 17:00:07 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>What is Bending Spoons? The little&#45;known AOL and Vimeo owner that’s now public</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/what-is-bending-spoons-the-little-known-aol-and-vimeo-owner-thats-now-public</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/what-is-bending-spoons-the-little-known-aol-and-vimeo-owner-thats-now-public</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Bending Spoons remains largely unknown, even as its portfolio of products has served more than a billion people. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 17:00:07 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>What, Bending, Spoons, The, little-known, AOL, and, Vimeo, owner, that’s, now, public</media:keywords>
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<title>Almost 90 new unicorns have been minted so far this year — here they are</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/almost-90-new-unicorns-have-been-minted-so-far-this-year-here-they-are</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/almost-90-new-unicorns-have-been-minted-so-far-this-year-here-they-are</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ With AI igniting an investor frenzy, more startups are achieving unicorn status every month.  ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Almost, new, unicorns, have, been, minted, far, this, year, —, here, they, are</media:keywords>
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<title>How to watch British Grand Prix 2026 F1: Live Stream, Preview, Schedule, Starting Grid as Antonelli claims pole after sprint victory</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/how-to-watch-british-grand-prix-2026-f1-live-stream-preview-schedule-starting-grid-as-antonelli-claims-pole-after-sprint-victory</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/how-to-watch-british-grand-prix-2026-f1-live-stream-preview-schedule-starting-grid-as-antonelli-claims-pole-after-sprint-victory</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ British GP (July 3-5) Sunday’s race: 3pm BST / 10am ET Free stream: Channel 4 (UK) / ORF (Austria) / RTBF Auvio (Belgium) Stream safely and securely with NordVPN (try 100% risk-free) Watch the 2026 British Grand Prix live streams to find out whether Kimi Antonelli can further extend his lead in the drivers’ standings. [...] ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>How to watch England vs Australia: Live stream ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 final for FREE</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/how-to-watch-england-vs-australia-live-stream-icc-womens-t20-world-cup-2026-final-for-free</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/how-to-watch-england-vs-australia-live-stream-icc-womens-t20-world-cup-2026-final-for-free</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Watch T20 Final free on ICC TV (select countries) BLOCKED? Unblock ICC TV with NordVPN (try risk-free for 30 days) ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 final: Sunday, July 5 at 3:30pm BST / 10:30am ET The oldest rivalry in cricket adds another chapter as England take on Australia in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 [...] ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>‘Future medicines may be designed much like software’ — How scientists programmed human cells to compute like tiny processors and target cancer using RNA trans&#45;splicing</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/future-medicines-may-be-designed-much-like-software-how-scientists-programmed-human-cells-to-compute-like-tiny-processors-and-target-cancer-using-rna-trans-splicing</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/future-medicines-may-be-designed-much-like-software-how-scientists-programmed-human-cells-to-compute-like-tiny-processors-and-target-cancer-using-rna-trans-splicing</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Human cells processed multiple biological signals using fewer genetic instructions simultaneously RNA trans-splicing allowed cells to execute complex computational operations efficiently Researchers built living versions of computer adders and multiplexers successfully Researchers at Hebrew University claim to have engineered human cells capable of processing multiple biological signals simultaneously, much like small computer chips. PhD student [...] ]]></description>
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<title>How to watch Brazil vs Norway: Free Streams, TV Channels &amp;amp; Kick&#45;Off time for FIFA World Cup 2026 as Erling Haaland aims to shock Selecao</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/how-to-watch-brazil-vs-norway-free-streams-tv-channels-kick-off-time-for-fifa-world-cup-2026-as-erling-haaland-aims-to-shock-selecao</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/how-to-watch-brazil-vs-norway-free-streams-tv-channels-kick-off-time-for-fifa-world-cup-2026-as-erling-haaland-aims-to-shock-selecao</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Brazil vs Norway Kick-Off time: Sunday, July 5 | 9pm BST / 4pm ET / 6am AEST (Mon) Watch free on ITV (UK) / SBS (AUS) / CazéTV’s YouTube (Brazil) Unlock your free streams with Norton VPN (60-day money back guarantee) Erling Haaland’s Viking warriors set sail for New Jersey as Norway battle five-time winners [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Nokia’s new retro&#45;styled feature phones have AI buttons for some reason — and users are dismissing the odd feature as ‘useless’ and ‘dumb’</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/nokias-new-retro-styled-feature-phones-have-ai-buttons-for-some-reason-and-users-are-dismissing-the-odd-feature-as-useless-and-dumb</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/nokias-new-retro-styled-feature-phones-have-ai-buttons-for-some-reason-and-users-are-dismissing-the-odd-feature-as-useless-and-dumb</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ HMD has four new Nokia-branded phones They follow on from previous Nokia feature phones There’s also an AI button on these handsets Nokia parent company HMD has four new phones for your consideration — but they seem to be striking an awkward balance between eschewing and embracing the trappings that come along with the best [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Opinion | She Didn’t Say a Word.</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/opinion-she-didnt-say-a-word</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/opinion-she-didnt-say-a-word</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ She didn’t say a word. She didn’t have to. On America’s 250th birthday, a young Black woman sat alone on a Washington Metro train while dozens of masked members of Patriot Front surrounded her. Confederate flags. Matching uniforms. Covered faces. Independence Day. If there was ever a photograph that captured the contradiction of modern America, [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 17:00:07 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>The Media Is Villainizing A Black Woman Who Stood Her Ground In A Walmart Parking Lot</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/the-media-is-villainizing-a-black-woman-who-stood-her-ground-in-a-walmart-parking-lot</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/the-media-is-villainizing-a-black-woman-who-stood-her-ground-in-a-walmart-parking-lot</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The shooting in a Florida Walmart parking lot illustrates how the right to bear arms truly doesn’t apply to Black people. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 14:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
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<title>Chinese firm’s fiber trial hits staggering 51.3 Tb/s over 128 miles without signal regeneration —  could this be an end to bandwidth bottlenecks?</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/chinese-firms-fiber-trial-hits-staggering-513-tbs-over-128-miles-without-signal-regeneration-could-this-be-an-end-to-bandwidth-bottlenecks</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Air-filled fiber carried 51.3 Tb/s across 206.5 km unaided Researchers push 1.2 Tb/s through each wavelength across record distances AI infrastructure increasingly depends on networks moving data faster everywhere Chinese fiber manufacturer YOFC says it has completed a hollow-core fiber transmission trial that reached 51.3 Tb/s over 206.5 km without regeneration. The demonstration involved collaboration [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 05:00:07 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>NYT Connections hints and answers for Sunday, July 5 (game #1120)</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/nyt-connections-hints-and-answers-for-sunday-july-5-game-1120</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/nyt-connections-hints-and-answers-for-sunday-july-5-game-1120</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Looking for a different day? A new NYT Connections puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Saturday’s puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Saturday, July 4 (game [...] ]]></description>
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<title>NYT Strands hints and answers for Sunday, July 5 (game #854)</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/nyt-strands-hints-and-answers-for-sunday-july-5-game-854</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/nyt-strands-hints-and-answers-for-sunday-july-5-game-854</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Looking for a different day? A new NYT Strands puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Saturday’s puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Saturday, July 4 (game [...] ]]></description>
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<title>Chinese tests rocket using the same gas used by Coca&#45;Cola to make space flights cheaper, safer, cleaner, and cooler</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/chinese-tests-rocket-using-the-same-gas-used-by-coca-cola-to-make-space-flights-cheaper-safer-cleaner-and-cooler</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/chinese-tests-rocket-using-the-same-gas-used-by-coca-cola-to-make-space-flights-cheaper-safer-cleaner-and-cooler</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Supercritical CO₂ could eliminate some of rocketry’s most expensive infrastructure requirements Cold launches avoid exposing launch pads to destructive exhaust temperatures exceeding 3,000°C Engine ignition occurs only after the rocket clears the launch platform safely Chinese aerospace startup Z-Trak Space is exploring an unusual launch system using carbon dioxide (CO₂) commonly associated with fizzy drinks [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 05:00:07 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Quordle hints and answers for Sunday, July 5 (game #1623)</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/quordle-hints-and-answers-for-sunday-july-5-game-1623</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/quordle-hints-and-answers-for-sunday-july-5-game-1623</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Looking for a different day? A new Quordle puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Saturday’s puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Saturday, July 4 (game #1622). Quordle [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 05:00:07 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Alibaba reportedly bans employees from using Claude Code</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/alibaba-reportedly-bans-employees-from-using-claude-code</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/alibaba-reportedly-bans-employees-from-using-claude-code</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Alibaba has reportedly classified Claude Code as high-risk software. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 21:00:13 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>New Google commercial imagines a Declaration of Independence written with help from AI</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/new-google-commercial-imagines-a-declaration-of-independence-written-with-help-from-ai</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/new-google-commercial-imagines-a-declaration-of-independence-written-with-help-from-ai</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Two hundred and fifty years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, a new commercial asks: What if the Founding Fathers had access to Google Workspace? ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 21:00:13 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Midjourney wants Hollywood studios to reveal the details of their AI usage</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/midjourney-wants-hollywood-studios-to-reveal-the-details-of-their-ai-usage</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/midjourney-wants-hollywood-studios-to-reveal-the-details-of-their-ai-usage</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ As part of an ongoing legal dispute with three Hollywood studios, Midjourney is seeking to compel those studios to reveal how they use AI themselves. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 21:00:13 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>The only AI glossary you’ll need this year</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/the-only-ai-glossary-youll-need-this-year</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The rise of AI has brought an avalanche of new terms and slang. Here is a glossary with definitions of some of the most important words and phrases you might encounter. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:00:06 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>2 dead, 1 injured after shooting breaks out in Dearborn, Michigan, mall</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/2-dead-1-injured-after-shooting-breaks-out-in-dearborn-michigan-mall</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/2-dead-1-injured-after-shooting-breaks-out-in-dearborn-michigan-mall</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Dearborn police are on the scene investigating a shooting at Fairlane Town Center mall. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:07 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>America 250: David Muir climbs up to the Statue of Liberty’s torch</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/america-250-david-muir-climbs-up-to-the-statue-of-libertys-torch</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/america-250-david-muir-climbs-up-to-the-statue-of-libertys-torch</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ “World News Tonight” anchor David Muir climbed up to the torch of the Statue of Liberty as part of ABC News’ coverage of America’s 250th birthday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:07 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce wed in ceremony officiated by Adam Sandler</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/taylor-swift-travis-kelce-wed-in-ceremony-officiated-by-adam-sandler</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/taylor-swift-travis-kelce-wed-in-ceremony-officiated-by-adam-sandler</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The couple first announced their engagement in August 2025. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:07 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Trump posts video of himself on Mount Rushmore ahead of remarks at the site</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/trump-posts-video-of-himself-on-mount-rushmore-ahead-of-remarks-at-the-site</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/trump-posts-video-of-himself-on-mount-rushmore-ahead-of-remarks-at-the-site</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ President Donald Trump kicked off a weekend of celebrations for America’s 250th birthday with a speech at Mount Rushmore on Friday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:07 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Disney Celebrates America live updates: Rare look inside Statue of Liberty</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/disney-celebrates-america-live-updates-rare-look-inside-statue-of-liberty</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/disney-celebrates-america-live-updates-rare-look-inside-statue-of-liberty</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ABC is marking America’s 250th anniversary with 24 hours of unparalleled programming called “Disney Celebrates America.” ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:07 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Thomas Jefferson’s Black descendant reflects ahead of America’s 250th birthday: ‘I wish he had done more to free enslaved people’</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/thomas-jeffersons-black-descendant-reflects-ahead-of-americas-250th-birthday-i-wish-he-had-done-more-to-free-enslaved-people</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/thomas-jeffersons-black-descendant-reflects-ahead-of-americas-250th-birthday-i-wish-he-had-done-more-to-free-enslaved-people</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ TV news anchor Shannon LaNier (right) poses to recreate a depiction of former U.S. President Thomas Jefferson, LaNier’s great-great-great-great-great-great-grandfather for a new piece in the Smithsonian Magazine. (Drew Gardner/Smithsonian Magazine) Ahead of July 4, Shannon LaNier Jefferson said the Declaration of Independence belongs to every American, including the descendants of those the third U.S. president [...] ]]></description>
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<title>6 books to read this Independence Day that explore the meaning of freedom</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/6-books-to-read-this-independence-day-that-explore-the-meaning-of-freedom</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/6-books-to-read-this-independence-day-that-explore-the-meaning-of-freedom</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ These books examine the people, moments, and movements that have shaped America’s story of freedom through Black perspectives. These six books examine the people, moments, and movements that have shaped America’s story of freedom through Black perspectives. Independence Day is known for fireworks, cookouts, and patriotic celebrations across the country. But it also offers an [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:07 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Mara Brock Akil reveals the exact amount she needs to make the ‘Girlfriends’ movie, and the cast is ready</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/mara-brock-akil-reveals-the-exact-amount-she-needs-to-make-the-girlfriends-movie-and-the-cast-is-ready</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/mara-brock-akil-reveals-the-exact-amount-she-needs-to-make-the-girlfriends-movie-and-the-cast-is-ready</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 10: Mara Brock Akil attends the 2026 Film Independent Spirit Awards Nominees Brunch at The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills on January 10, 2026 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images) “Girlfriends” creator Mara Brock Akil confirmed that the entire original cast is open to returning but [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:07 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Alicia Brown, wife of Big Tigger, responds to Francesca Amiker’s defamation lawsuit against her</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/alicia-brown-wife-of-big-tigger-responds-to-francesca-amikers-defamation-lawsuit-against-her</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/alicia-brown-wife-of-big-tigger-responds-to-francesca-amikers-defamation-lawsuit-against-her</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Alicia Brown has responded after Big Tigger’s radio co-host Francesca Amiker filed a federal defamation lawsuit accusing her of falsely alleging an affair. Alicia Brown has responded after Big Tigger’s radio co-host Francesca Amiker filed a federal defamation lawsuit accusing her of falsely alleging an affair. Alicia Brown, the wife of radio personality Big Tigger, [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:07 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Johnny White, 70, hospitalized after neighbor’s alleged assault in Newark, New York</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/johnny-white-70-hospitalized-after-neighbors-alleged-assault-in-newark-new-york</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/johnny-white-70-hospitalized-after-neighbors-alleged-assault-in-newark-new-york</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Photo by qunamax/Adobe Stock Images An elderly Black man suffered a broken eye socket and facial fractures after an alleged attack by his neighbor in Newark, New York. A 70-year-old Newark, New York, man is recovering from a brutal assault that his family says was preceded by weeks of racial harassment from a neighbor. News10NBC [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:07 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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<title>Chevy built an all&#45;American EV truck — why is nobody buying it?</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/chevy-built-an-all-american-ev-truck-why-is-nobody-buying-it</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/chevy-built-an-all-american-ev-truck-why-is-nobody-buying-it</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Chevy Silverado EV is a solid first draft of an EV pickup truck. Here’s what could make it better. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:00:06 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Chevy, built, all-American, truck, —, why, nobody, buying, it</media:keywords>
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<title>The Dune keypad device can be your meeting controller and more</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/the-dune-keypad-device-can-be-your-meeting-controller-and-more</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/the-dune-keypad-device-can-be-your-meeting-controller-and-more</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The gadget has three buttons, and it changes context based on what app you are looking at. For instance, in meeting apps and sites, it could be toggle mic, toggle video, and bring window to the front. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:00:06 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>The, Dune, keypad, device, can, your, meeting, controller, and, more</media:keywords>
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<title>The browser wars aren’t about search anymore — here are the best alternatives to Chrome and Safari</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/the-browser-wars-arent-about-search-anymore-here-are-the-best-alternatives-to-chrome-and-safari</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/the-browser-wars-arent-about-search-anymore-here-are-the-best-alternatives-to-chrome-and-safari</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ We’ve compiled an overview of some of the top alternative browsers available today aiming to challenge Chrome and Safari. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:00:06 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>The, browser, wars, aren’t, about, search, anymore, —, here, are, the, best, alternatives, Chrome, and, Safari</media:keywords>
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<title>Isaac Yowman Brings Afrofuturism To Roku With Space Drama ‘Sincerely Brad’</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/isaac-yowman-brings-afrofuturism-to-roku-with-space-drama-sincerely-brad</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/isaac-yowman-brings-afrofuturism-to-roku-with-space-drama-sincerely-brad</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ “Sincerely Brad”, an emotional film following a Black astronaut on the verge of an impactful mission, debuts on the nation’s Independence Day. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
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<title>What, To The Black American, Is The 250th Anniversary?</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/what-to-the-black-american-is-the-250th-anniversary</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/what-to-the-black-american-is-the-250th-anniversary</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ As the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th year, the expected patriotism of a sanitized history exposes the deep chasm Black Americans must navigate every Fourth of July. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:00:01 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>What, The, Black, American, The, 250th, Anniversary</media:keywords>
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<title>Please Explain To Us How Trump Getting $2B Richer Off Of Cryptocurrency Isn’t A Conflict Of Interest</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/please-explain-to-us-how-trump-getting-2b-richer-off-of-cryptocurrency-isnt-a-conflict-of-interest</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Donald Trump&#039;s income increased by more than $2.2 billion, due mostly to his cryptocurrency holdings and related ventures, according to his latest financial disclosure forms. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>America’s 250th Birthday: What Are We Really Celebrating?</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/americas-250th-birthday-what-are-we-really-celebrating</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ While some see July 4th as a symbol of national pride and possibility, others see it as a celebration of a freedom that has never fully included them. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>America’s, 250th, Birthday:, What, Are, Really, Celebrating</media:keywords>
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<title>Black Woman Shoots, Kills Man Seen Repeatedly Advancing On Her In Video</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/black-woman-shoots-kills-man-seen-repeatedly-advancing-on-her-in-video</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/black-woman-shoots-kills-man-seen-repeatedly-advancing-on-her-in-video</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The incident happened early Tuesday afternoon in the parking of a Walmart in North Lauderdale, Florida, following a parking spot dispute. ]]></description>
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<title>Los Angeles Lakers rookie Cameron Carr follows father’s footsteps to NBA</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/los-angeles-lakers-rookie-cameron-carr-follows-fathers-footsteps-to-nba</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/los-angeles-lakers-rookie-cameron-carr-follows-fathers-footsteps-to-nba</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The last sentence of the Los Angeles Lakers’ press release announcing the selection of Cameron Carr last month said he will wear jersey No. 43. Only seven Lakers have worn that number in the 65 years of the franchise’s existence in Los Angeles, with the most recent being Brian Cook in 2007. Indiana Pacers All-Star [...] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:00:08 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Federal Judge Sides With NAACP In Mail&#45;In Voting Lawsuit</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/federal-judge-sides-with-naacp-in-mail-in-voting-lawsuit</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/federal-judge-sides-with-naacp-in-mail-in-voting-lawsuit</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Over the last several weeks, the Trump administration has lost several federal lawsuits targeting its crusade against mail-in voting.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:00:01 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Frederick Douglass Said ‘This Fourth Of July Is Yours, Not Mine’ In 1852 – Here’s Why His Speech Still Hits Today</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/frederick-douglass-said-this-fourth-of-july-is-yours-not-mine-in-1852-heres-why-his-speech-still-hits-today</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Douglass&#039; iconic 1852 speech on July 4th remains a powerful lens on America&#039;s unfinished promise of freedom and equality for Black Americans. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Thiel Capital’s Jack Selby nabs stakes in hot startups like Etched through Arizona connections</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/thiel-capitals-jack-selby-nabs-stakes-in-hot-startups-like-etched-through-arizona-connections</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/thiel-capitals-jack-selby-nabs-stakes-in-hot-startups-like-etched-through-arizona-connections</guid>
<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>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/mark-zuckerberg-tells-staff-that-ai-agents-havent-progressed-as-quickly-as-hed-hoped</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/mark-zuckerberg-tells-staff-that-ai-agents-havent-progressed-as-quickly-as-hed-hoped</guid>
<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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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Private space pilots are flying orbital missions for the US Space Force</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/private-space-pilots-are-flying-orbital-missions-for-the-us-space-force</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/private-space-pilots-are-flying-orbital-missions-for-the-us-space-force</guid>
<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>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/politician-who-investigated-spyware-abuses-had-his-phone-hacked-with-pegasus-spyware</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/politician-who-investigated-spyware-abuses-had-his-phone-hacked-with-pegasus-spyware</guid>
<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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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
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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>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/last-chance-to-apply-startup-battlefield-australia-applications-close-july-6</guid>
<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>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/is-he-serious-trump-sparks-firestorm-with-shocking-declaration-just-weeks-after-white-house-suffered-humiliating-destruction</guid>
<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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<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>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/get-off-my-property-white-neighbors-airhorn-antics-in-black-mans-driveway-backfire-as-he-becomes-internet-famous</guid>
<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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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:00:08 -0400</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>‘Get, Off, Property’:, White, Neighbor’s, Airhorn, Antics, Black, Man’s, Driveway, Backfire, Becomes, Internet, Famous</media:keywords>
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<title>Malcolm D. Lee, Chloe Bailey, And Lucien Laviscount Pull Back The Curtain On Peacock’s ‘Strung’</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/malcolm-d-lee-chloe-bailey-and-lucien-laviscount-pull-back-the-curtain-on-peacocks-strung</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/malcolm-d-lee-chloe-bailey-and-lucien-laviscount-pull-back-the-curtain-on-peacocks-strung</guid>
<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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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:00:08 -0400</pubDate>
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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>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/us-iran-talks-pause-for-ayatollahs-funeral-after-claims-of-progress</guid>
<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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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:00:08 -0400</pubDate>
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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>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/doj-declines-to-turn-over-additional-epstein-files-says-redactions-were-appropriate</guid>
<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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<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>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/man-killed-at-florida-walmart-after-parking-dispute-as-woman-claims-self-defense</guid>
<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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<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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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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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:00:08 -0400</pubDate>
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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>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/meet-yinka-ogunbiyi-the-woman-behind-the-worlds-first-hair-braiding-robot</guid>
<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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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:00:08 -0400</pubDate>
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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>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/massachusetts-city-sets-curfew-ahead-of-cape-verde-world-cup-match</guid>
<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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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:00:08 -0400</pubDate>
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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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<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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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 01:00:08 -0400</pubDate>
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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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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 01:00:08 -0400</pubDate>
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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>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/brdrs-founder-on-building-super-app-for-travelers-of-africa-and-the-caribbean</guid>
<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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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 01:00:08 -0400</pubDate>
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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>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/travel-app-hopper-to-pay-35m-in-ftc-settlement-over-unfairly-charging-hidden-fees</guid>
<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>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Travel, app, Hopper, pay, 35M, FTC, settlement, over, ‘unfairly’, charging, hidden, fees</media:keywords>
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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>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/meta-quietly-launches-vibe-coded-gaming-app-pocket</guid>
<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>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Meta, quietly, launches, vibe-coded, gaming, app, Pocket</media:keywords>
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<title>A warning sign about AI’s real cost, courtesy of Google and Amazon</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/a-warning-sign-about-ais-real-cost-courtesy-of-google-and-amazon</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/a-warning-sign-about-ais-real-cost-courtesy-of-google-and-amazon</guid>
<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>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>warning, sign, about, AI’s, real, cost, courtesy, Google, and, Amazon</media:keywords>
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<title>Jersey Mike’s IPO illustrates how bad the AI hype has become</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/jersey-mikes-ipo-illustrates-how-bad-the-ai-hype-has-become</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/jersey-mikes-ipo-illustrates-how-bad-the-ai-hype-has-become</guid>
<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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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:00:10 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Jersey, Mike’s, IPO, illustrates, how, bad, the, hype, has, become</media:keywords>
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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>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>IQM, Europe’s, first, public, quantum, company, admits, the, future, the, tech, uncertain</media:keywords>
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<title>Gay Couple Discovered Dead in Mass Grave Near Mexico City </title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/gay-couple-discovered-dead-in-mass-grave-near-mexico-city</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/gay-couple-discovered-dead-in-mass-grave-near-mexico-city</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A gay couple from Chicago, Zafar Padamsee Mawani and Guillermo Jaffet Hidalgo Ortiz, have been found dead outside of Mexico City. The two moved to Mexico City in October of last year and have been missing since May 20th of this year. Their bodies were located on June 17 in a wooded area on the outskirts of [...]
Read More... from Gay Couple Discovered Dead in Mass Grave Near Mexico City 
The post Gay Couple Discovered Dead in Mass Grave Near Mexico City  appeared first on LBS. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:00:03 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>lovebscott</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Gay, Couple, Discovered, Dead, Mass, Grave, Near, Mexico, City </media:keywords>
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<title>New Data Shows June Job Growth Falling Well Below Initial Projections </title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/new-data-shows-june-job-growth-falling-well-below-initial-projections</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/new-data-shows-june-job-growth-falling-well-below-initial-projections</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Revised data from the Labor Department also revealed that job growth in April and May was significantly weaker than initially projected.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>New, Data, Shows, June, Job, Growth, Falling, Well, Below, Initial, Projections </media:keywords>
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<title>Stephen A. Smith Sounds Off The Los Angeles Lakers Melanin&#45;Deficient Big Three</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/stephen-a-smith-sounds-off-the-los-angeles-lakers-melanin-deficient-big-three</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/stephen-a-smith-sounds-off-the-los-angeles-lakers-melanin-deficient-big-three</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Stephen A. Smith took some time away from sharing god-awful political takes to speak about the Lakers&#039; very white roster, and he didn&#039;t hold back. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Stephen, Smith, Sounds, Off, The, Los, Angeles, Lakers, Melanin-Deficient, Big, Three</media:keywords>
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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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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:00:18 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Kirk, Franklin, Viral, Clip, Show, One, Thing:, Grace, Still, Matters</media:keywords>
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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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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:00:18 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>‘They, Fight’, Knockout, Story, Redemption, and, Hope</media:keywords>
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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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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:00:18 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Video, Allegedly, Shows, Pooh, Shiesty, Pressing, Gucci, Mane, Gunpoint</media:keywords>
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<title>PlayStation Will No Longer Release Physical Games. That Should Worry You</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/playstation-will-no-longer-release-physical-games-that-should-worry-you</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/playstation-will-no-longer-release-physical-games-that-should-worry-you</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Sony announced that physical games will no longer be produced for PlayStation. The move affects both first-party and third-party games. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:00:01 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PlayStation, Will, Longer, Release, Physical, Games., That, Should, Worry, You</media:keywords>
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<title>House Speaker Mike Johnson Has Completely Lost Control Because MAGA Republicans Won’t Cooperate</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/house-speaker-mike-johnson-has-completely-lost-control-because-maga-republicans-wont-cooperate</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/house-speaker-mike-johnson-has-completely-lost-control-because-maga-republicans-wont-cooperate</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Mike Johnson has struggled to bridge the gaps between MAGA Republicans, moderate Republicans, and those willing get important things done. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>House, Speaker, Mike, Johnson, Has, Completely, Lost, Control, Because, MAGA, Republicans, Won’t, Cooperate</media:keywords>
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<title>White GOP Rep Who Disappeared From Duties And Campaign Says He Suffers Depression. Could We Get Away With That?</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/white-gop-rep-who-disappeared-from-duties-and-campaign-says-he-suffers-depression-could-we-get-away-with-that</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/white-gop-rep-who-disappeared-from-duties-and-campaign-says-he-suffers-depression-could-we-get-away-with-that</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ It&#039;s great that Tom Kean is taking care of himself, and that he is able to openly discuss his diagnosis, but there&#039;s a bit of irony here that simply can&#039;t be ignored. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>White, GOP, Rep, Who, Disappeared, From, Duties, And, Campaign, Says, Suffers, Depression., Could, Get, Away, With, That</media:keywords>
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<title>Air Force Major Arrested For Staging Pro&#45;Trump Impeachment Demonstration On Capitol Steps</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/air-force-major-arrested-for-staging-pro-trump-impeachment-demonstration-on-capitol-steps</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/air-force-major-arrested-for-staging-pro-trump-impeachment-demonstration-on-capitol-steps</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Major Jason Watson was arrested not for calling Donald Trump out on his corruption, but because he did it on the steps of the U.S. Capitol. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Air, Force, Major, Arrested, For, Staging, Pro-Trump, Impeachment, Demonstration, Capitol, Steps</media:keywords>
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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>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/the-new-hotels-worth-planning-a-trip-around-this-july</guid>
<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>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>The, New, Hotels, Worth, Planning, Trip, Around, This, July</media:keywords>
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<title>Everything We Currently Know About Rockstar Games ‘GTA VI’</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/everything-we-currently-know-about-rockstar-games-gta-vi</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/everything-we-currently-know-about-rockstar-games-gta-vi</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The sixth entry in Rockstar Games’ long-running open-world series is set to be one of the biggest events of the year when it releases in November. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:00:03 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Everything, Currently, Know, About, Rockstar, Games, ‘GTA, VI’</media:keywords>
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<title>Tennessee Professor Fired Over Charlie Kirk Comments Receives $1.9M Settlement </title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/tennessee-professor-fired-over-charlie-kirk-comments-receives-19m-settlement</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/tennessee-professor-fired-over-charlie-kirk-comments-receives-19m-settlement</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Former University of Tennessee professor Tamar Shirinian is one of several people who have been fired over social media posts critical of Charlie Kirk. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Tennessee, Professor, Fired, Over, Charlie, Kirk, Comments, Receives, 1.9M, Settlement </media:keywords>
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<title>After making her mark at Iowa, standout wrestler Kennedy Blades is pursuing success on a bigger stage</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/after-making-her-mark-at-iowa-standout-wrestler-kennedy-blades-is-pursuing-success-on-a-bigger-stage</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/after-making-her-mark-at-iowa-standout-wrestler-kennedy-blades-is-pursuing-success-on-a-bigger-stage</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Wrestler Kennedy Blades doesn’t recall ever being normal. She spent her childhood dominating boys on the wrestling mat, beating them for championships all the way up to the state level. And while people she grew up with did regular things two summers ago, she went to the 2024 Paris Olympics and earned a silver medal […]
The post After making her mark at Iowa, standout wrestler Kennedy Blades is pursuing success on a bigger stage appeared first on Andscape. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:00:10 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>andscape</dc:creator>
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<title>Jas Bell is turning Fever and Pacers merch into cultural currency</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/jas-bell-is-turning-fever-and-pacers-merch-into-cultural-currency</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/jas-bell-is-turning-fever-and-pacers-merch-into-cultural-currency</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Somewhere between the WNBA’s biggest cultural moment in a generation and streetwear’s full takeover of professional sports, Indiana found its guy. Pacers Sports &amp; Entertainment is betting on that find at scale, naming Jas Bell its first global design and product director. The newly created role gives Bell oversight of the visual identity for both […]
The post Jas Bell is turning Fever and Pacers merch into cultural currency appeared first on Andscape. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:00:10 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>andscape</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Jas, Bell, turning, Fever, and, Pacers, merch, into, cultural, currency</media:keywords>
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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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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Karamo, Brown, confirms, he’s, dating, ‘celebrity’, amid, Jussie, Smollett, dating, rumors</media:keywords>
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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>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/danny-glover-reveals-that-hes-living-with-alzheimers-disease-i-dont-feel-like-its-the-end-of-my-life</guid>
<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>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Danny, Glover, reveals, that, he’s, living, with, Alzheimer’s, disease:, ‘I, don’t, feel, like, it’s, the, end, life’</media:keywords>
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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>
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<title>After four season run, ‘Godfather of Harlem’ to end with two&#45;hour series finale</title>
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<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>
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<description><![CDATA[ Meta says usernames improve privacy, but critics question whether its safeguards can prevent impersonation. ]]></description>
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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>
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<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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<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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<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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<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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<title>NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Announces Permanent Closure Of A Rikers Island Facility</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/nyc-mayor-zohran-mamdani-announces-permanent-closure-of-a-rikers-island-facility</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/nyc-mayor-zohran-mamdani-announces-permanent-closure-of-a-rikers-island-facility</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In his announcement, Mamdani referenced the prison&#039;s dark history, describing the closure as a &quot;milestone&quot; that &quot;brings us closer to ending that chapter.&quot; ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>How To Stay Safe, Cool &amp;amp; Functional This Week As The Northeast Feels Like A Furnace</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/how-to-stay-safe-cool-functional-this-week-as-the-northeast-feels-like-a-furnace</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/how-to-stay-safe-cool-functional-this-week-as-the-northeast-feels-like-a-furnace</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Dangerous heat waves are happening, stay safe with these highly recommended tips ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>LeBron James understands the price of basketball freedom</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/lebron-james-understands-the-price-of-basketball-freedom</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Whether LeBron James beat the Los Angeles Lakers to the punch in saying goodbye first is more a matter of storytelling style. From the outside looking in, the idea of professional “comfort” has always seemed boring to James. The needle he has moved, like no other athlete this century, has been most intoxicating when the […]
The post LeBron James understands the price of basketball freedom appeared first on Andscape. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:00:12 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>The Buffalo Bills’ Decision To Erase OJ Simpson Is Understandable, But Is It Fair?</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/the-buffalo-bills-decision-to-erase-oj-simpson-is-understandable-but-is-it-fair</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/the-buffalo-bills-decision-to-erase-oj-simpson-is-understandable-but-is-it-fair</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Buffalo Bills have unveiled a new stadium and simultaneously decided to distance themselves from one iconic player. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:00:01 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>The Big ‘Beautiful’ Bill: 1 Year Later With Lenny McAllister</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/the-big-beautiful-bill-1-year-later-with-lenny-mcallister</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/the-big-beautiful-bill-1-year-later-with-lenny-mcallister</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ One year after the &#039;Big Beautiful Bill,&#039; critics say it widened inequality, cutting health, food, and education programs for vulnerable Americans. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>The, Big, ‘Beautiful’, Bill:, Year, Later, With, Lenny, McAllister</media:keywords>
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<title>GOP Rep Wants To Throw A ‘Bedsheet’ Over The Statue Of Liberty Following SCOTUS Birthright Citizenship Ruling</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/gop-rep-wants-to-throw-a-bedsheet-over-the-statue-of-liberty-following-scotus-birthright-citizenship-ruling</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/gop-rep-wants-to-throw-a-bedsheet-over-the-statue-of-liberty-following-scotus-birthright-citizenship-ruling</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Rep. Troy Nehls of Texas told a reporter in response to the SCOTUS decision that the Statue of Liberty needs to go into hiding for about the next decade. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Who Is Melat Kiros? The Ethiopian American Democrat Poised To Become The 1st Gen Z Woman In Congress</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/who-is-melat-kiros-the-ethiopian-american-democrat-poised-to-become-the-1st-gen-z-woman-in-congress</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Melat Kiros, an Ethiopian American lawyer, defeats longtime incumbent, signals generational shift in Congress. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Your Child Got Into College, But Trump’s New Student Loan Rules Could Decide Whether They Can Stay.</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/your-child-got-into-college-but-trumps-new-student-loan-rules-could-decide-whether-they-can-stay</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/your-child-got-into-college-but-trumps-new-student-loan-rules-could-decide-whether-they-can-stay</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ HBCUs are especially vulnerable because they enroll large numbers of students whose families depend on federal aid and Parent PLUS or Grad PLUS loans. ]]></description>
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<title>David Mills’ poetry excavates American history</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/david-mills-poetry-excavates-american-history</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/david-mills-poetry-excavates-american-history</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The dreams began about 10 years ago. David Mills was giving poetry readings at the African Burial Ground in New York City’s Lower Manhattan neighborhood, where the remains of more than 15,000 free and enslaved people were buried in the 1600s and 1700s. At night, Mills began having vivid dreams in which disembodied voices spoke […]
The post David Mills’ poetry excavates American history appeared first on Andscape. ]]></description>
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<title>KKKaren: Megyn Kelly Responds To SCOTUS’ Birthright Citizenship Ruling</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/kkkaren-megyn-kelly-responds-to-scotus-birthright-citizenship-ruling</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/kkkaren-megyn-kelly-responds-to-scotus-birthright-citizenship-ruling</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Megyn Kelly took to her white nationalist soapbox to once again demonstrate that she&#039;s angry, she&#039;s racist, and she doesn&#039;t know what she&#039;s talking about. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:00:04 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>There Will Never Be Another Basketball Player Like LeBron James</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/there-will-never-be-another-basketball-player-like-lebron-james</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ It turns out Father Time was never trying to block LeBron&#039;s shot; he was just patient enough to wait for the final buzzer. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:00:03 -0400</pubDate>
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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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<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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<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
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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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<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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<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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<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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<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>Colorado Supreme Court Shuts Down Democratic Redistricting Plan</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/colorado-supreme-court-shuts-down-democratic-redistricting-plan</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/colorado-supreme-court-shuts-down-democratic-redistricting-plan</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Colorado is the latest Blue state to fail at triggering a redistricting effort to counter the maps drawn by several Red states over the last year. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Colorado, Supreme, Court, Shuts, Down, Democratic, Redistricting, Plan</media:keywords>
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<title>Last In Line: A Pride Month Reflection On Being Black And LGBTQ</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/last-in-line-a-pride-month-reflection-on-being-black-and-lgbtq</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/last-in-line-a-pride-month-reflection-on-being-black-and-lgbtq</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Black LGBTQ people have shown up for both the Black and the queer communities, but do both communities show up for us? ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Last, Line:, Pride, Month, Reflection, Being, Black, And, LGBTQ</media:keywords>
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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>
<media:keywords>Embassy, Issues, Stark, Warning, Against, Jet, Ski, Rentals, The, Bahamas</media:keywords>
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<title>10&#45;Year&#45;Old Child Charged With Murder Of 7&#45;Month&#45;Old Baby In St. Louis</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/10-year-old-child-charged-with-murder-of-7-month-old-baby-in-st-louis</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/10-year-old-child-charged-with-murder-of-7-month-old-baby-in-st-louis</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The infant&#039;s father, 19-year-old Ca’Marion Pawnell, is also facing charges related to the shooting, including second-degree felony murder. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:00:01 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>10-Year-Old, Child, Charged, With, Murder, 7-Month-Old, Baby, St., Louis</media:keywords>
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<title>Luigi Mangione Federal Trial Pushed To 2027 To Avoid Conflict With State Murder Case</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/luigi-mangione-federal-trial-pushed-to-2027-to-avoid-conflict-with-state-murder-case</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/luigi-mangione-federal-trial-pushed-to-2027-to-avoid-conflict-with-state-murder-case</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ With his state trial set to begin in September, there was no way for Luigi Mangione&#039;s defense team to engage meaningfully in federal jury selection. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Luigi, Mangione, Federal, Trial, Pushed, 2027, Avoid, Conflict, With, State, Murder, Case</media:keywords>
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<title>Supreme Court Upholds Transgender Athlete Ban, Birthright Citizenship</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/supreme-court-upholds-transgender-athlete-ban-birthright-citizenship</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/supreme-court-upholds-transgender-athlete-ban-birthright-citizenship</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In a 6-3 ruling, the Supreme Court struck down a Trump executive order that would’ve placed restrictions on birthright citizenship.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Supreme, Court, Upholds, Transgender, Athlete, Ban, Birthright, Citizenship</media:keywords>
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<title>FDA Approves Trodelvy, A Breakthrough Treatment For One Of The Deadliest Breast Cancers</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/fda-approves-trodelvy-a-breakthrough-treatment-for-one-of-the-deadliest-breast-cancers</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/fda-approves-trodelvy-a-breakthrough-treatment-for-one-of-the-deadliest-breast-cancers</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The FDA&#039;s approval of Trodelvy, a targeted treatment, could bring new hope for Black women battling metastatic triple-negative breast cancer. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>FDA, Approves, Trodelvy, Breakthrough, Treatment, For, One, The, Deadliest, Breast, Cancers</media:keywords>
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<title>Trump Spent $500K In Taxpayer Money To Put An Enslaver’s Statue Back On MLK’s Plaza</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/trump-spent-500k-in-taxpayer-money-to-put-an-enslavers-statue-back-on-mlks-plaza</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/trump-spent-500k-in-taxpayer-money-to-put-an-enslavers-statue-back-on-mlks-plaza</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Trump administration has reportedly spent more than half a million dollars to reinstall a statue of slave owner Caesar Rodney. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Trump, Spent, 500K, Taxpayer, Money, Put, Enslaver’s, Statue, Back, MLK’s, Plaza</media:keywords>
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<title>Tyler Adams World Cup diary: ‘We have the ability to do something special’</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/tyler-adams-world-cup-diary-we-have-the-ability-to-do-something-special</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/tyler-adams-world-cup-diary-we-have-the-ability-to-do-something-special</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Andscape explores the intriguing teams, people and themes around the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. The West Coast looks good on Tyler Adams. “I just haven’t spent much time out here,” the 27-year-old midfielder told Andscape as he sat down for his seventh diary installment just 12 hours after the United States men’s […]
The post Tyler Adams World Cup diary: ‘We have the ability to do something special’ appeared first on Andscape. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:00:12 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>andscape</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Tyler, Adams, World, Cup, diary:, ‘We, have, the, ability, something, special’</media:keywords>
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<title>The Companies that Actually Showed Up for Pride this Year</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/the-companies-that-actually-showed-up-for-pride-this-year</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/the-companies-that-actually-showed-up-for-pride-this-year</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ This year, Pride organizers across the country reported historic lows in fundraising and corporate sponsorship. Several celebrations were even canceled for the first time ever, including Pride events in Tampa, Florida; Tucson, Arizona; and Arlington, Texas. In the face of significant political backlash, queer people still showed up across the country this month in parades, parties, and protests. Here [...]
Read More... from The Companies that Actually Showed Up for Pride this Year
The post The Companies that Actually Showed Up for Pride this Year appeared first on LBS. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:00:03 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>lovebscott</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>The, Companies, that, Actually, Showed, for, Pride, this, Year</media:keywords>
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<title>Mother Of Slain Airmen Roger Fortson Says Florida Cop Who Killed Him Keeps Delaying Criminal Trial</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/mother-of-slain-airmen-roger-fortson-says-florida-cop-who-killed-him-keeps-delaying-criminal-trial</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/mother-of-slain-airmen-roger-fortson-says-florida-cop-who-killed-him-keeps-delaying-criminal-trial</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Former Okaloosa County Sheriff Eddie Duran has delayed his manslaughter trial at least 17 times, and is trying to do so again in order to vacation with his family. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Mother, Slain, Airmen, Roger, Fortson, Says, Florida, Cop, Who, Killed, Him, Keeps, Delaying, Criminal, Trial</media:keywords>
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<title>SCOTUS Upholds E. Jean Carroll’s $5M Verdict Against Trump Again. He Just Doesn’t Get It, Does He?</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/scotus-upholds-e-jean-carrolls-5m-verdict-against-trump-again-he-just-doesnt-get-it-does-he</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/scotus-upholds-e-jean-carrolls-5m-verdict-against-trump-again-he-just-doesnt-get-it-does-he</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Supreme Court denied Trump&#039;s request to review the $5 million civil judgment E. Jean Carroll was awarded after a jury found Trump sexually abused and defamed her. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:00:04 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>SCOTUS, Upholds, Jean, Carroll’s, 5M, Verdict, Against, Trump, Again., Just, Doesn’t, Get, It, Does, He</media:keywords>
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<title>Deion Sanders proclaims himself ‘cancer free’ one year after bladder cancer diagnosis</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/deion-sanders-proclaims-himself-cancer-free-one-year-after-bladder-cancer-diagnosis</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/deion-sanders-proclaims-himself-cancer-free-one-year-after-bladder-cancer-diagnosis</guid>
<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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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:00:17 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<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>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/former-nfl-star-chris-johnson-reveals-als-diagnosis</guid>
<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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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:00:17 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<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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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:00:17 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<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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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:00:17 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<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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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:00:17 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<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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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:00:17 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blkalerts</dc:creator>
<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>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/the-lasting-impact-of-kirk-franklin-on-gospel-music</guid>
<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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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:00:17 -0400</pubDate>
<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>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/beyonces-top-performances-that-shifted-the-culture</guid>
<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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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:00:17 -0400</pubDate>
<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>
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<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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<title>From Tributes To Vocal Masterclasses, Here Are The Best 2026 BET Awards Performances</title>
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<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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<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>
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<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>
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<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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<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>
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<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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<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>
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<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>
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<title>Watch out, Amazon: The Kobo eReader now has a Goodreads rival</title>
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<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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<title>Waymo and Uber quietly part ways in Phoenix</title>
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<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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<title>Gemini’s personalized AI image generation is now free for US users</title>
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<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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<title>Chamath Palihapitiya raises $135M Series A for his AI coding startup, takes CEO role</title>
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<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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<title>Jake Lang Tried To Protest Black People At The BET Awards, And That Went About How You Would Expect</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/jake-lang-tried-to-protest-black-people-at-the-bet-awards-and-that-went-about-how-you-would-expect</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/jake-lang-tried-to-protest-black-people-at-the-bet-awards-and-that-went-about-how-you-would-expect</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Jake Lang, a Jan. 6 insurrectionist who was pardoned by Donald Trump, showed up at the BET Awards to protest the existence of Black people. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Who Ran The WNBA This Week: Marina Mabrey Made History, The Valkyries Are For Real &amp;amp; The Commissioner’s Cup Final Is Here</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/who-ran-the-wnba-this-week-marina-mabrey-made-history-the-valkyries-are-for-real-the-commissioners-cup-final-is-here</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ WNBA&#039;s week of records, expansion team success, and upcoming championship rematch. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>The Black Cookout Is An American Institution: Why It’s Important</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/the-black-cookout-is-an-american-institution-why-its-important</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Black July 4 cookout celebrates family, community, and cultural heritage through food, music, and shared traditions. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Ja Morant is a ‘sales phenom’ in sneakers despite on&#45;court highs and lows</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The chatter surrounding Ja Morant is commonly drowned out by one recurring sound: cha-ching. Despite its namesake’s injuries and trade rumors, the Nike Ja 3 has become one of the most dominant sneakers in basketball, moving at a rate that contradicts the noise around Morant’s career. Morant’s Nike Ja 3 signature shoe — a model […]
The post Ja Morant is a ‘sales phenom’ in sneakers despite on-court highs and lows appeared first on Andscape. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:00:13 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>andscape</dc:creator>
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<title>Wimbledon will show growth of Black representation in tennis</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/wimbledon-will-show-growth-of-black-representation-in-tennis</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Before the French Open began a few weeks ago, the burgeoning friendship of Naomi Osaka and Taylor Townsend showed something that garnered even more social media attention than their joyous vacation trip last fall. The two tennis-playing mothers hosted an all-Black tennis players party in Paris, a scenario that would have elicited as much disbelief […]
The post Wimbledon will show growth of Black representation in tennis appeared first on Andscape. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:00:12 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>andscape</dc:creator>
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<title>Monroe Alise, Possibility, And The Power Of Staying Ready</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/monroe-alise-possibility-and-the-power-of-staying-ready</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Monroe Alise&#039;s life is evidence that the dream is not always loud when it begins; sometimes it starts with a long drive, a tired body, and a prayer. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:00:01 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
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<title>White Minnesota Couple Attacking Somali Home Shoppers Is What True Trump Derangement Syndrome Looks Like</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/white-minnesota-couple-attacking-somali-home-shoppers-is-what-true-trump-derangement-syndrome-looks-like</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A white couple in Minnesota recently went viral for telling a family of Somali-American house shoppers &quot;Nobody wants you here.&quot; ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Texas Schools To Require Students To Read Bible Verses</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/texas-schools-to-require-students-to-read-bible-verses</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Texas Board of Education approved a reading list that will require all of the state’s schools to teach several passages from the Bible. ]]></description>
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<title>Supreme Court Upholds Mississippi Law Allowing Late Mail&#45;In Ballots </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Mississippi Republicans filed a lawsuit over a law allowing a grace period for mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsone</dc:creator>
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<title>Black Music Has Always Been a Lifeline. Black Music Month Should Treat It Like One</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/black-music-has-always-been-a-lifeline-black-music-month-should-treat-it-like-one</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ For Black folks, our relationship with music runs far deeper than the nostalgia that captures the moments and memories we associate with each song. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:00:04 -0400</pubDate>
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