Friday Notes for February 2nd, 2024
This is an edition of Uristocrat Notes, a newsletter that explores the biggest cultural stories of the day.
Culture
The times and life of W.E.B. Du Bois at Penn
The times and life of W.E.B. Du Bois at Penn | Penn Today
In 1896, Du Bois was appointed an assistant instructor at Penn and began his investigation of the Seventh Ward of Philadelphia—research that he would turn into his groundbreaking work, “The Philadelphia Negro.”
Greg Johnson
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Sports
NBA ASG reserves feature 3 first-timers for East
NBA ASG reserves feature 3 first-timers for East
Three first-time honorees -- Jalen Brunson (Knicks), Tyrese Maxey (76ers) and Paolo Banchero (Magic) -- are among the reserves picked for the NBA All-Star Game.
Tim Bontemps
The 2024 NBA All-Snub team
The 2024 NBA All-Snub team
Two Sacramento Kings stars were kept from being crowned 2024 NBA All-Stars. De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis are each having one of their best NBA seasons on a…
Marc J. Spears
Committee: NFL injuries similar across surfaces
Committee: NFL injuries similar across surfaces
The NFL’s rate of noncontact lower-extremity injuries was nearly the same on synthetic and natural turf in 2023, league officials told ESPN, the second time in three years those trend lines have essentially intersected.
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Apple says it’ll show its GenAI efforts ‘later this year’
Apple says it’ll show its GenAI efforts ‘later this year’ | TechCrunch
Apple has tossed another crumb to investors wondering when the world will get to see some ‘Made in Cupertino’ GenAI: Expect Apple to reveal what it’s been Apple has tossed another crumb to investors wondering when we’ll get to see some ‘Made in Cupertino’ GenAI: Expect Apple to reveal what it’s been…
Natasha Lomas
Sneakers
The Nike Air Max Dn Debuts in an Inaugural “All Night” Colorway
The Nike Air Max Dn Debuts in an Inaugural “All Night” Colorway
Nike Air Max Dn “All Night” sports a uniquely designed cushioned heel housing four large circular pods. Head to Nice Kicks for more info.
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