Luv’s Brownies® Celebrates Women’s History Month And 30 Years In Business
Originally published in BlackNews.com. Andrea Lacy, founder and CEO of Luv’s Brownies®, the iconic Bay Area bakery behind the Original Heart-Shaped Brownie®, is celebrating Women’s History Month with major milestones that highlight its continued growth, community impact, and commitment to expanding educational opportunities. As her company approaches its 30th anniversary this October, she is strengthening […]
News You Can Use: A New Blood Test Can Predict What Age Alzheimer’s Symptoms Start
There’s a new blood test that can predict when a person is likely to start experiencing symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis helped develop the highly accurate single blood test. It’s a part of a public-private partnership known as the Foundation for the National Institutes of […]
Homeowner Allegedly Calls ICE On Hired Contractors, Agents Say Tip-Off Didn’t Come From Her
A Maryland homeowner is being called out for allegedly reporting Guatemalan contractors hired to do some remodeling on her home to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, but ICE is saying the tip didn’t come from inside the house. A video, recorded by one of the workers, Bryan Polanco, Newsweek reports, has circulated on […]
Uno Reverse: Pinky Cole Wins Seized Georgia Home Back Amid Judge Ruling
Just days after making fun of her own situation, Slutty Vegan owner Pinky Cole can take back her Georgia home that was recently seized after a judge ruled in her favor, WSB-TV reports. The famous entrepreneur, whose real name is Aisha Cole, had her 6-bedroom, 4-bathroom home in Loganville seized by the creditor Guardian Asset […]
Franklin Templeton on International Dividends & the Search for Income
At the recent Exchange conference, there was much chatter among advisors concerning the growing role of international dividends. Todd Mathias, Head of U.S. ETF Product Strategy & Development at Franklin Templeton, sat down with VettaFi to discuss the shift toward international dividend strategies. The Advantage of International Dividends Many advisors are asking why they should […]
Internet Giants ETF Cuts Meta and Alphabet in Rebalance
Key Takeaways OGIG capped Meta and Alphabet at 6%, down from 7.37% and 7.25% respectively. The fund added Synopsys and Constellation Software while dropping nine holdings including The Trade Desk. Oracle and Tencent saw the largest weight increases at 0.91 and 1.03 percentage points. The ALPS O’Shares Global Internet Giants ETF (OGIG) reduced its exposure […]
OpenAI shuts down Sora while Meta gets shut out in court
When an 82-year-old Kentucky woman was offered $26 million from an AI company that wanted to build a data center on her land, she said no. Sure, that same company can try to rezone 2,000 acres nearby anyway, but as AI infrastructure stretches further into the real world, the real world is starting to push back. That tension is everywhere […]
Iranian hackers claim breach of FBI director Kash Patel’s personal email account
Handala, a pro-Iranian hacking group allegedly working for Iran’s government, published emails it said were taken from the Gmail account of FBI director Kash Patel.
Rivian gets another $1B from Volkswagen
The two companies have been collaborating on a joint venture that would see Rivian tech go in VW’s EVs.
Aetherflux reportedly raising Series B at $2 billion valuation
Index Ventures is said to be leading a $250 million to $350 million round.
Studies Show That Attending HBCU Is Healthier For Black Students
A new study found that attending a historically Black college or university (HBCU) as a young adult is better for the long-term cognitive outcomes of Black Americans. The study, published in the JAMA Network Open last month, featured co-authors from Rutgeters University, the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Columbia University, Boston University, and Harvard University. […]
Pop Smoke’s Family Announce Opening Of Coffee Shop, Pop’s Place, In Brooklyn
The family of recording artist Pop Smoke is opening a coffee shop in Brooklyn’s Canarsie neighborhood, the late drill rapper’s hometown. Obasi Jackson, the brother of the late rapper Bashar Barakah Jackson, announced that Pop’s Place, the coffee shop, is hiring baristas. “Pop’s Place is opening soon in Canarsie We’re looking for experienced baristas ready […]
