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Culture Kusheda Mensah's "Palma Pouf" is Designed to Encourage Connection Kusheda Mensah’s “Palma Pouf” is Designed to Encourage ConnectionThe three-piece collection marks the designer’s first collaboration with Swedish brand Hem.HypebeastAlice Morby Fear of God ESSENTIALS Summer 2025 Collection Fear of God ESSENTIALS Summer
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Fear of God’s ESSENTIALS Summer 2025 collection drops with a focus on thoughtful design. Each piece is rooted in the brand’s philosophy of purposeful simplicity—clean silhouettes, premium materials.
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Culture Sneakers Doraemon x Converse Chuck Hi 70 “Habanero Gold” Doraemon x Converse Chuck Hi 70 “Habanero Gold”Doraemon takes over the classic Converse Chuck Hi 70 and other classic models. Head to Nice Kicks to learn more.Nice KicksNice Kicks Sports Thunder-Pacers: 5 takeaways as Pacers rally once more
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Culture PHOTOS: Mourners pay tribute to late Congressman Charles B. Rangel in Harlem PHOTOS: Mourners pay tribute to late Congressman Charles B. Rangel in HarlemMourners gathered in Harlem to honor the life and legacy of retired Congressman Charles B. Rangel, who passed away on May 26.New York Amsterdam NewsBill
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Culture Sly Stone, frontman of Sly & the Family Stone, dies at age 82 Sly Stone, frontman of Sly & the Family Stone, dies at age 82🕊️ Key Takeaways * Sly Stone, legendary frontman of Sly & the Family Stone, passed away on June 9, 2025, at age 82. * He died
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🕊️ Key Takeaways * Sly Stone, legendary frontman of Sly & the Family Stone, passed away on June 9, 2025, at age 82. * He died peacefully at home in Los Angeles, surrounded by his children, a close friend, and extended family. * His groundbreaking work fused rock, soul, psychedelia, and funk, achieving massive
Technology
Key Takeaways * Apple Music introduces three major music-enhancing features in iOS 26: lyrics translation, lyrics pronunciation, and AutoMix DJ-style transitions. * A new Music Pins feature lets users pin favorite artists and playlists to the top of the app. * These features are powered by Apple's on-device Apple Intelligence, aiming
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At WWDC 2026, Apple pivoted from incremental updates to a visually bold redesign coupled with meaningful AI accessibility for developers.
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Culture Free Juneteenth events for the community Educator and activist Dr. Skyller Walkes providing free Juneteenth events for the communityIn the spirit of Juneteenth, Dr. Skyller Walkes is self-funding three upcoming cultural and free events in Harlem and Brooklyn.New York Amsterdam NewsJASON PONTEROTTO Sneakers Faith Kipyegon and Nike Redefine
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Uristocrat Notes for June 6th: Lil Wayne's Tha Carter VI album, NBA Finals Game 1 thriller, Apple App Store ruling, and more culture & tech news
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Key Takeaways * Teranga Harlem, the flagship West African fast-casual restaurant by Chef Pierre Thiam, will close on Sunday, June 15, 2025. * The restaurant, located inside The Africa Center, has been a cultural and culinary landmark since its opening in early 2019. * A farewell celebration is scheduled for Saturday, June 14,
Art
Toyin Ojih Odutola returns to Jack Shainman Gallery with Ilé Oriaku, her seventh solo exhibition at the space, running from May 6 to July 18, 2025.