Sneakers

Jordan Brand Opens First U.S. World of Flight Flagship in Philadelphia

Jordan Brand makes history with its first U.S. World of Flight flagship store in Philadelphia, celebrating the city's basketball heritage and sneaker culture.

Sneakers

UNDEFEATED x Nike Air Max 95: A Collaboration Built on Legacy

When one of Los Angeles' most respected boutiques joins forces with Nike's iconic runner, the result is a masterclass in collaborative design that honors both brands' distinct identities.

Music

Clipse Honor Their Late Parents in Emotional "The Bird's Don't Sing" Visual

Clipse dedicated 'The Birds Don't Sing' to Gene and Mildred Thornton — a tribute track from Let God Sort Em Out featuring John Legend. It's among the most emotionally direct things Pusha and No Malice have recorded.

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Thursday Notes for October 2nd, 2025

Thursday's reads: Philly Tuxedo's new menswear release, Bronny James in the Witness 9 with a reverse Swoosh, Quinyon Mitchell winning NFC Defensive Player of the Week, and Perplexity acquiring Visual Electric for AI design.

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Wednesday Notes for October 1st, 2025

Wednesday's digest: the Black Caucus takes over DC, Jordan Brand's October 2025 release dates, NBA training camp, Napheesa Collier and the WNBA standoff, Jonathan Kuminga's extension, Sora 2, and Spotify's Daniel Ek stepping down.

ai

OpenAI Launches Sora 2

OpenAI's Sora 2 brings synchronized audio, improved physics simulation, and a social platform for AI-generated video. But is the world ready for a TikTok made entirely of synthetic content?

Spotify

Spotify's Daniel Ek Steps Down as CEO After Nearly 20 Years

Spotify founder Daniel Ek announces he will step down as CEO on January 1, 2026, transitioning to Executive Chairman as two longtime executives become co-CEOs.

Sports

Napheesa Collier issues statement on WNBA Commissioner: "Worst Leadership in the World"

Minnesota Lynx star delivers devastating four-minute statement exposing alleged disrespect and mismanagement at the highest levels of women's basketball

Sports

Jonathan Kuminga signs $48.5 Million Extension with Warriors

Jonathan Kuminga agrees to a 2-year, $48.5 million extension with the Golden State Warriors, solidifying his role in the franchise's future plans.

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Tuesday Notes for September 30th, 2025

Tuesday's reads: the Virgil Abloh Codes exhibition opens at Grand Palais, the Air Jordan 11 marks 30 years, Yankees vs. Red Sox in the wild-card, Jokić on staying a Nugget forever, Kevin Durant's Rockets future, and Claude Sonnet 4.5 as the top coding model.

NBA

Spurs Star Victor Wembanyama Apparently Got Even Taller This Summer

Victor Wembanyama has grown to 7-foot-4 according to the Spurs' official roster, with visual evidence and reports suggesting the 21-year-old may have grown even taller during the summer, potentially reaching unprecedented heights for an NBA player.

NBA

Nikola Jokić Plans 'To Be a Nugget Forever' as NBA Star Shrugs Off Speculation After Declining Extension

Nikola Jokić addressed speculation about his future during Nuggets media day, declaring his plan to 'be a Nugget forever' after declining a summer extension to secure a more lucrative deal worth $80 million more in guaranteed money next offseason.