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These retractable studded tires might save our roads, ears, and lungs

The Verge - All Posts
If you want to feel truly invincible when driving in the snow, you need a set of studded snow tires. They're illegal in some places, typically restricted to the frigid months of the year in others. Spring for a set, though, and they'll see you through the worst, slipperiest, snowiest driving conditions you can imagine. […]

Take a Peek Inside Tracee Ellis Ross’ Gorgeous PATTERN Beauty Offices

The Root

We love PATTERN Beauty, so we couldn't wait to check out the inside of the West Hollywood office space where Tracee Ellis Ross' products are made!

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Space data center startup Starcloud raised a $170M Series A led by Benchmark and EQT at a $1.1B valuation, and plans to launch Starcloud 2 later in 2026 (Tim Fernholz/TechCrunch)

Techmeme

Tim Fernholz / TechCrunch:
Space data center startup Starcloud raised a $170M Series A led by Benchmark and EQT at a $1.1B valuation, and plans to launch Starcloud 2 later in 2026  —  Starcloud's latest funding round values the space compute company at $1.1 billion, making it one of the fastest startups to reach unicorn status after graduating from Y Combinator.

Nick Cannon Confesses to Turning MAGA… But That’s Not All Either

The Root

Comedian Nick Cannon is the latest Black entertainment star to not only pledge support for President Trump, but also diss the Democrats.

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What’s Up With All These Black Celebs Supporting Trump, MAGA?

The Root

Comedian Nick Cannon is the latest celeb to pledge support for President Trump, but he's not the only Black star under fire for MAGA ties.

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