CBX Daily 2/20/2026

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February 20, 2026

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Today: from beats to lockchain, can hip hop control its tech destiny…But let’s talk about who’s really footing the bill for rising tech tariffs.

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Why Low-Income Consumers Bear The Brunt of Rising Tech Tariffs

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As tariffs drive up costs on imported tech from countries like China, low-income consumers in the U.S. are disproportionately affected. That smartphone that went up by $100? That’s not a minor inconvenience, it’s a barrier to access. Especially when devices are lifelines for education, healthcare, and entrepreneurship.

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From Beats To Blockchain: Can Hip-Hop Own Its Tech Future?

Hip-hop has always been about ownership, hustle, and innovation. Now, as the music industry collides with blockchain technology, artists are diving headfirst into Web3 to reclaim power over their art and economics. From Nas selling royalty-backed NFTs to Snoop Dogg building in the metaverse, the culture is not just participating but leading the way.

Beyond Tulsa: Uncovering America’s New Black Wall Streets

In the early 1900s, the Greenwood District flourished with over 100 Black-owned businesses, from restaurants and grocery stores to hotels and hospitals. Greenwood’s prosperity came to a violent end in 1921 when a white mob destroyed the district in what is now known as the Tulsa Race Massacre. Though perhaps the most widely known, Tulsa’s story was not unique. Stacker used Census data and other sources to explore the untold history of lesser known Black Wall Streets across the U.S. and how present day Black business districts strive to rebuild wealth and opportunity in the current economic landscape.

AI Charged Romance Is Increasing Love Scams

Valentine’s day may be world’s love day but it has also become the ‘simp for you’ scammers who are ready to prey on victims looking for love. Dating websites and apps are rapidly evolving to meet growing consumer demand for new ways to make meaningful connections. Artificial intelligence has been at the forefront of reshaping the dating industry, but the tech has also opened the door to new threats which affect the population’s wellbeing. Over the past five years, people have reported losing a staggering $1.3 billion to romance scams and confidence fraud – with $652 million in losses in 2023 alone.

Gen Z Men: The Beauty Revolution No One Saw Coming

Forget everything you thought you knew about beauty rules. Gen Z men are stepping firmly into the spotlight, redefining self-care with an impressive 68% jump in skincare use. Grooming is not a ‘girl-thing’ anymore. This demographic is now driving new beauty standards. And while men are embracing their beauty side and challenging traditional beauty norms, the beauty industry is delaying in tapping into this market.

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