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Business
Facebook's semi-independent oversight board says it will review the company's "XCheck," or cross-check, system following an investigation
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Business
Salon owner Michaella Williams managed to see major profits despite the pandemic. Still, she and Black business owners face challenges.
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Business
Google is planning to buy New York City's St. John's Terminal for $2.1 billion, making it the anchor of its…
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Business
Twitter said Monday it will pay $809.5 million to settle a consolidated class action lawsuit alleging that the company misled…
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Politics
The $3.5T domestic agenda bill touches almost all aspects of American life, but the health care components are a cornerstone…
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Women
Ellis Isle Teas is located in her Detroit hometown, and the talented, tenacious Ellis-Brown credits the Motor City for much…
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Business
When Glossier launched this grant program, it mentioned Black business owners face huge obstacles when it comes to growing their…