While Black History Month may be over, that doesn’t mean Black history isn’t still being made. With every generation comes a set of tastemakers whose creativity and brilliance sets the tone for future generations on what it means to thrive while making positive strides for the culture. One visionary helping to usher in the next era of Black excellence is none other than Ricky Miller. Miller, the CEO of Carbonadi Vodka, has blazed his own trail and redefined what it means to find success along the intersection of entrepreneurship and passion.

Fifty billion dollars. Say it fast enough and it almost sounds easy. But when you think of the $50 billion our federal government has committed to the American semiconductor industry, you start to grasp the size of that commitment, its inherent risks, and, of course, its potential payoffs.

After pulling the plug on its investment in automated driving developer Argo AI in October 2022, Ford today announced the establishment of a new company that will employ many of the engineers that formerly worked on robotaxi efforts. Latitude AI is a wholly owned subsidiary that will be headquartered in Pittsburgh, which was also home to Argo AI. The new company will focus on developing the hands-free and eyes partial automation systems that Ford expects will generate new revenues and profits in the near future.

Hey there, folks! Happy Friday. I’m sure you’re going to have a great weekend. Before we get there, though, there is a fresh Heardle song to figure out. I’ve got some clues and the answer coming up to help you keep your streak going.

It’s been a long time since I’ve played something that shows the value of having an extensive demo or game trial as much as Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty. So much so that I’d urge everyone who’s interested in buying this soulslike to try the demo first — unless you’re a Game Pass subscriber, since it’s available there.

Dispatches from Ukraine. Day 372.