Technology

Microsoft Cuts 4,800 Jobs in an Xbox Reset, Says the Roles Aren't Being Replaced by AI

Microsoft is cutting about 4,800 jobs, some 3,200 in gaming, and spinning off four Xbox studios, insisting the eliminated roles are not being replaced by AI.

Culture

Black Crown Is the Only Active Black-Owned Fine Art Auction House in the US

Walter and Cathy Shannon launched Black Crown Art Auctions, the only active Black-owned fine art auction house in the US, to put pricing and legacy for African American art in Black hands.

Sneakers

Nike Sabrina 4 'Green Glow' Releases July 17 for $135

Nike and Sabrina Ionescu unveil the Sabrina 4 'Green Glow' (II0402-300), the debut colorway of her fourth signature, releasing July 17 for $135 with a new TPU FlyPlate.

Sneakers

Nike Mind 002 'Summit White' Drops This Fall for $145

Nike's Mind 002 'Summit White' (HQ4310-101) wraps the 22-node sensory sneaker in Summit White, Phantom, and Light Orewood, arriving Fall 2026 for $145.

Sneakers

Nike's Air Force 1 Low 'Polka Dot' Surfaces in University Red and Light Magenta

Nike's women's Air Force 1 Low 'Polka Dot' (IR8647-600) pairs a University Red leather upper with glossy Light Magenta dots and silver lace dubraes, arriving Fall 2026.

Culture

George E. Johnson, Founder of Johnson Products and Afro Sheen, Dies at 99

George E. Johnson, the Chicago entrepreneur who built Johnson Products into a Black hair-care empire behind Ultra Sheen and Afro Sheen and sponsored 'Soul Train,' has died at 99.

Sports

Mbappé Condemns Paraguayan Senator's Racist Posts; French Federation Files Complaint

Kylian Mbappé condemned Paraguayan senator Céleste Amarilla for 'blatant racism' after her posts targeting him following France's 1-0 win, and the French Football Federation filed a criminal complaint.

Sports

Rui Hachimura Leaves the Lakers for a Two-Year, $28 Million Clippers Deal

Rui Hachimura agreed to a two-year, $28 million deal with the LA Clippers, leaving the Lakers after three-plus seasons. He turned down the Warriors, Timberwolves, Nets, and Spurs to stay in Los Angeles.

Sports

Games to Watch — Monday, July 6: World Cup Round of 16 in the US, Yankees at Rays

The World Cup Round of 16 comes to the US on Monday: Spain vs Portugal in Dallas at 3pm ET, then the USA hosts Belgium in Seattle at 8pm. The domestic marquee is Yankees at Rays, where a four-game AL East gap and a Judge-less lineup are on the line.

Daily Roundup

The Daily Roundup: 7-Eleven Sues Nike Over the Air Max 95, NBA Free Agency Reshapes the East, Essence Fest Wraps, and AI Funding Hits a Record $510B — July 6, 2026

7-Eleven sues Nike and forces the Air Max 95 Big Bubble off SNKRS, Jaylen Brown lands in Philadelphia as Kawhi Leonard returns to Toronto, and global startup funding hits a record $510 billion in the first half of 2026.

Technology

Together AI Hits $8.3 Billion Valuation With $800 Million Aramco-Led Series C

Together AI raised $800 million in a Series C led by Aramco Ventures, lifting the AI cloud provider to an $8.3 billion valuation as demand for open-source model hosting surges.

Sports

Coco Gauff Reaches First Wimbledon Quarterfinal, Beating Belinda Bencic

Coco Gauff beat Belinda Bencic 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 to reach her first Wimbledon quarterfinal, where she faces fellow American Jessica Pegula after the top three seeds were knocked out.