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Sep 27, 2023 — 3 min read

Presidential Portraits by Kehinde Wiley, This Time From Africa

Mr. Wiley, famous for his portrait of former President Obama, is now showing paintings of 11 current and former African heads of state. “This is not a celebration of individual leadership,” he said.

What Temperature Is Acceptable for a Guy to Wear a Beanie?

Microsoft wants to use nuclear energy to power its AI data centers

Miami Dolphins general manager Chris Grier can pick ’em

Sneakers

Lloyd Howell Jr. has resigned as executive director of the NFL Players Association, citing distractions his leadership has caused in recent weeks. The announcement came late Thursday night, ending his two-year tenure as head of the union representing NFL players. "It's clear that my leadership has become

Friday Notes for July 18th, 2025

Culture Ayra Starr Signs with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation, Elevating Her Afrobeats Career Internationally Ayra Starr Signs with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation, Elevating Her Afrobeats Career Internationally | OkayAfricaThe Nigerian singer’s strong ambition of global superstardom is expected to be boosted by this strategic partnership with Roc Nation, along with

The Builders' Guide to AI App Development: Mastering Prompts for Lovable and Beyond

The era of "vibe coding" has arrived. What used to require months of development and teams of engineers can now be accomplished in hours with nothing more than well-crafted prompts. AI app builders like Lovable are democratizing software development, allowing designers and product managers to transform ideas into

Lovable Becomes Europe's Latest Unicorn with $200M Series A at $1.8B Valuation

Swedish AI startup Lovable has become Europe's latest unicorn after closing a $200 million Series A funding round led by Accel, bringing the company's valuation to $1.8 billion. The milestone comes just eight months after the Stockholm-based company's public launch, making it one