Thursday Notes for February 29th, 2024

This is an edition of Uristocrat Notes, a newsletter that explores the most significant cultural stories of the day.

Culture

How Hakeem Jeffries’s Black Baptist upbringing and deep-rooted faith shapes his House leadership

How Hakeem Jeffries’s Black Baptist upbringing and deep-rooted faith shapes his House leadership

Jeffries spoke in depth with the Associated Press about his religious upbringing, which was centered at Cornerstone Baptist Church.

New York Amsterdam NewsDARREN SANDS Associated Press

Technology

Google DeepMind’s new generative model makes Super Mario-like games from scratch

Google DeepMind’s new generative model makes Super Mario–like games from scratch

Genie learns how to control games by watching hours and hours of video. It could help train next-gen robots too.

MIT Technology ReviewWill Douglas Heaven

Sports

What Are NFL Coaches and Execs Really Saying at the NFL Combine?

What Are NFL Coaches and Execs Really Saying at the NFL Combine?

Use our trusty translator to sift through the NFL coachspeak

The RingerDanny Heifetz

Sneakers

9 Men Arrested for Stealing $50,000 in Nike Sneakers from Memphis Boxcar

9 Men Arrested for Stealing $50,000 in Nike Sneakers from Memphis Boxcar

9 men have been arrested after $50,000 worth of Nike sneakers were stolen from a Memphis boxcar. Learn more on Nice Kicks.

Nice KicksLuis Torres

Certified Nice: The 10 Best Sneakers Under $120

Ranging from a mix of classics, fan favorites, and the latest heavy hitters. Head to Nice Kicks for the 10 best sneakers for under $120.

Nice KicksMallory Chin

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