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May 02 2026CRYPTO

BlackRock’s Crypto Fees: Small Bite, Big Price Tag

BlackRock’s crypto division made $42 million in fees during the first quarter, a modest amount compared to its total ETF revenue. The firm’s overall ETF business earned more than $2. 4 billion in the same period. Crypto products hold about 1. 11 % of BlackRock’s $5. 48 trillion in ETF assets,

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Apr 22 2026FINANCE

Smart Money Watching BlackSky as Stock Nears Yearly Peak

BlackSky’s shares are closing in on their highest point in a year, sitting just below $40. 62. That’s interesting because most stocks tend to pull back when the market is shaky. But here, the price is holding strong near the top instead of falling. This often means big investors are quietly buying u

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Apr 20 2026EDUCATION

A Rare Shot at Gunsmithing School in Arkansas

Black River Technical College in Arkansas just joined an exclusive club. It’s one of only four schools in the U. S. that teach short-term gunsmithing courses approved by the National Rifle Association. Most of these programs have been around for decades, but Black River only started in 2020. That’s

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Apr 07 2026POLITICS

More hands join to manage housing help in Richmond

Richmond is testing a new plan to hand out housing aid money without going through usual city channels. Instead of using government workers, private groups will decide who gets the funds. Officials hope this will speed things up and reach people faster. The move raises questions. Why switch to outs

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Apr 01 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Tech Tales That Feel Too Close to Home

Black Mirror isn’t just another sci-fi show about robots and spaceships. It’s a mirror held up to today’s tech habits, reflecting how close we already are to some of its wildest ideas. What makes the series stand out isn’t fancy effects or big explosions. It’s how it turns everyday tools—like social

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Mar 03 2026FINANCE

Finance Leaders Meet to Shape the Future of CFO Work

BlackLine will host a new event in London on 14 April 2026. The venue is the Hilton on Park Lane, and the day will run from morning until early evening. The event, called BeyondTheBlack London, is part of a series that brings together people who run finance and accounting teams. The goal is to shar

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Feb 15 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Prison Drama That Sets the Bar for Streaming Crime Stories

Black Bird, a six‑episode miniseries that premiered in 2022, shows how Apple TV can deliver gripping crime tales. The plot follows Jimmy Keene, a former high‑school football star turned drug dealer who agrees to go undercover in a maximum‑security prison. His goal is to coax a confession from Larry

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Jan 25 2026EDUCATION

Breaking Barriers: The Hidden Struggles of Black Women in Academia

Black women in academia face significant challenges that go beyond the well-known glass ceiling. They often find themselves on a glass cliff, where they are placed in leadership roles with little support and high expectations. This was evident in the case of Claudine Gay, who became the first Black

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Jan 14 2026ENTERTAINMENT

BLACKPINK's Mini Album Sparks Fan Frustration

BLACKPINK has shared news about their upcoming project, but it's not sitting well with everyone. The group revealed that their third mini album, titled \"DEADLINE, \" will drop on February 27 at 12AM EST. However, fans are expressing their disappointment. The main issue? The wait. It's been four ye

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Jan 10 2026HEALTH

Celebrating Black Nurses: Building Bridges Across Generations

Black nurses in Canada have been making waves, and a recent event showed just how much they've done for healthcare. It all started with a big push from the United Nations. They wanted to highlight the important role Black communities play in keeping the world's economy strong. This led to a special

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