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Best Black Netflix Movies, TV Shows to Help You Forget All Your Problems

If the news has got you feeling a little more doom and gloom these days--don't worry, we got you with some good ole TV and films to help distract you!

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NYC-based sales automation startup Clay raised $100M led by CapitalG at a $3.1B valuation, up from $1.25B in January 2025, and expects $100M in revenue in 2025 (Michael J. de la Merced/New York Times)

Michael J. de la Merced / New York Times:
NYC-based sales automation startup Clay raised $100M led by CapitalG at a $3.1B valuation, up from $1.25B in January 2025, and expects $100M in revenue in 2025  —  Investors valued the company, which describes its core user as a kind of marketing engineer, at $3.1 billion.

Microsoft’s Windows XP Crocs are no joke

Microsoft isn't done celebrating its 50th anniversary just yet. Multiple employees told me that Microsoft has created limited edition Windows XP-themed Crocs. They even come with a Clippy shoe charm if the Bliss wallpaper on your feet wasn't enough nostalgia. The anniversary edition Crocs are currently available for preorder for Microsoft employees, who "get first […]

Michael B. Jordan’s Female Lead Departs Their Upcoming Film, and the Reasons Could Be Piping Hot Tea

Fresh off 'Sinners,' Michael B. Jordan is gearing up for his next big film. But fresh scrutiny is threatening his new project. Let's break it down!

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Amazon is bringing its Starlink alternative to Australia next year

Amazon’s unproven Project Kuiper satellites will be put to work next year, supplying internet access to rural Australians. The retail giant announced an agreement with Australia’s state-owned National Broadband Network Company (NBN Co) on Tuesday to provide satellite internet to more than 300,000 eligible customers across the country by mid-2026. “Australia’s vast geography presents unique […]