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Boston-based Whoop, which makes screenless fitness bands, says it plans to grow staff by up to 75% in 2026, adding 600+ roles, ahead of a likely IPO (Samantha Kelly/Bloomberg)
Samantha Kelly / Bloomberg:
Boston-based Whoop, which makes screenless fitness bands, says it plans to grow staff by up to 75% in 2026, adding 600+ roles, ahead of a likely IPO — Whoop Inc., the maker of popular screenless fitness bands, plans to increase its staff by as much as 75% this year to fuel growth ahead of a potential initial public offering.
Hanifa Brand Hits Pause After Months of Customer Frustration and Business Turmoil

After widespread complaints over delayed shipments and influencer favoritism, founder Anifa Mvuemba steps back — but consumers say inspiration isn’t the issue.
How the Hanifa Brand Upheaval Started a Viral Conversation About Black Brands and Customer Service

After widespread complaints over delayed shipments and influencer favoritism, founder Anifa Mvuemba steps back — but consumers say inspiration isn’t the issue.
The Sexiest 90s Black Female Bombshells, Then and Now

From Nia Long to Jada Pinkett-Smith, the 1990s had no shortage of beautiful Black women. Let's take a look!
Unlike in the West, Chinese policymakers and the public appear to be much more optimistic about AI, likely due to a focus on real-world applications of AI (Vivian Wang/New York Times)
Vivian Wang / New York Times:
Unlike in the West, Chinese policymakers and the public appear to be much more optimistic about AI, likely due to a focus on real-world applications of AI — Chinese policymakers and the public have expressed high levels of optimism about A.I., even as many in the West worry …