Every holiday season, Oprah shares her highly anticipated list of 'Favorite Things. ' Most items are luxurious and not cheap. This year, a Minnesota company made the list for the 8th time! Softies, a family-owned business from Edina, started small in 2005. Their cozy lounge sets caught Oprah's eye
Inquis Medical, a company focused on improving medical devices, just got a big boost. They've raised $40 million in a Series B funding round. The lead investor is Marshall Wace, a globally recognized firm. Existing investors like ShangBay Capital and EnPointe Ventures also chipped in. This money wil
As November nears, it's a prime time for Black professionals to make big career moves. With companies preparing for 2025, these seven top-notch conferences offer chances to learn, connect, and shine. Let's start with Houston's AfroTech Conference (Nov 13-16). This is the largest Black tech gatherin
Football fans online have shown support for Jason Kelce after he smashed a fan's phone at Penn State. The fan had used a homophobic slur to insult Kelce's brother, Travis Kelce, and his girlfriend, Taylor Swift. Many fans praised Kelce for his restraint and for standing up for his family. They belie
With the 2024 election race tightening, we chatted with 15 late-deciding voters from swing states like Pennsylvania and Michigan. These voters were torn between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, and their opinions could drastically alter the election outcome. Even though many had switched between Trum
The Syariah court tackles cryptocurrencies, like Bitcoin, by setting clear rules for trading and owning them. In one case, a wife sued her husband for Bitcoin he bought. The court said she didn't follow the rules, so she lost. In another case, a crypto exchange had to pay a user for losing his Bitco
Most people still use disposable batteries for devices like TV remotes and clocks. While convenient, they're not great for the environment. Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries have been around for a while, but now there's a new option: batteries with built-in USB charging ports. This means you don't
If you're a fan of Bryan Cranston's work and miss the intense drama from Breaking Bad and Your Honor, there's a new treat on Netflix. Bryan Cranston's The Infiltrator is now streaming, and it fits perfectly for those who loved the crime thrillers before. This 2016 movie tells the story of Robert Maz
Suni Lee, a U. S. Olympic gymnast who won gold this summer, is diving into a new challenge. She's posing for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit's 2025 issue, along with two other superstar athletes. Lee, aged 21, was photographed in Boca Raton, Florida, wearing a brown bikini. She's not the only one making
Boxing enthusiast Rick Glaser has teamed up with a new sports platform called Nothing But Sportz, set to launch in July 2025. Glaser, who is known for his bold opinions on boxing, has been appointed to ensure quality content for the platform. One of the key features is free access to boxing and othe
