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Culture New Yorkers Embraced Ranked-Choice Voting. Mamdani’s Win Proves It. Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Jeopardizes Lifelines for Black Americans Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Jeopardizes Lifelines for Black AmericansThe legislation would scale back Medicaid, slash funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, and limit access to federal student
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Fulton County commissioners propose a 12.49% property tax increase—raising the millage rate to 9.87 mills. Public hearings scheduled July 9 & August 6. Learn how homeowners will be affected.
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The Milwaukee Bucks stretch‑waived Damian Lillard to clear cap space and signed Myles Turner to a 4‑year, $107M deal, upsetting Giannis Antetokounmpo and shaking up the Pacers’ roster
Culture New Yorkers Embraced Ranked-Choice Voting. Mamdani’s Win Proves It. Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Jeopardizes Lifelines for Black Americans Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Jeopardizes Lifelines for Black AmericansThe legislation would scale back Medicaid, slash funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, and limit access to federal student
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Culture Art Shows and Exhibits Happening in NYC In June 2025Achilleas Mesaikos Joins Forces with Aimé Leon Dore for Bold SS25 Graphic Tees Sneakers Levi’s x Nike Air Max 95 “Denim Black” Collaboration Sports G7 was most-watched Finals game in six years The NBA Finals Deserved a Better Ending
Culture 5% of Undocumented Migrants Are Black. They’re 20% of Potential Deportations. 5% of Undocumented Migrants Are Black. They’re 20% of Potential Deportations.Research exposes how racial disparities in policing have created a pathway from routine life to permanent family separation for Black migrants.Capital B NewsAdam Mahoney
Culture Takashi Murakami’s Serious Side Takashi Murakami’s Serious SideMurakami’s skill and his knowledge of art history, which includes a PhD in traditional Japanese painting, are evident in his Gagosian exhibition.ARTnews.comKelly Presutti Beenie Man: Tiny Desk Concert Sneakers Sports Thunder-Pacers: 5 takeaways as Pacers sprint past
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Legendary halftime performer Red Panda was injured during her unicycle act at the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup Final on July 1, 2025.
Nike Ava Rover drops July 25, 2025 at $145. Featuring ReactX foam, woven upper, TPU overlays, reflective details, and water-repellant outsole.
Chase B × Travis Scott × Jordan Jumpman Jack drops October 8, 2025 at $200 via Nike SNKRS & select retailers
WNBA announced on June 30, 2025, that it's adding three new teams in Cleveland, Detroit, and Philadelphia—its largest expansion to date. This bold step will grow the league from 15 to 18 teams by 2030.
Culture We Shouldn’t Have Billionaires, Mamdani Says Sneakers Bad Bunny x adidas Gazelle Indoor “Cabo Rojo” Bad Bunny x adidas Gazelle Indoor “Cabo Rojo”Bad Bunny x adidas Gazelle Indoor “Cabo Rojo”: dropping Aug 1, 2025 for $140. This “Wonder Clay” colorway pays tribute to Puerto Rico with clay
Nike and LEGO team up again for a creative reinterpretation of the Dunk Low, this time launching the GS-exclusive “Sail” colorway. With comic-style outlines, playful branding, and packaging that doubles as a DIY LEGO storage box, the design brings a fresh twist to the Dunk while leaning into LEGO’s
Bad Bunny x adidas Gazelle Indoor “Cabo Rojo”: dropping Aug 1, 2025 for $140. This “Wonder Clay” colorway pays tribute to Puerto Rico with clay pink and aqua tones, layered suede/leather design, and co-branding touches—essential for collectors and cultural sneaker fans.
Culture The Parents Who Helped Shape Zohran Mamdani’s Politics Sneakers & Fashion Sneaker drop roundup – June 26 Releases today include: • Nike Air Flightposite One “Dusty Cactus” – $250 • Nike Clogposite “Summit White” & “Dusty Cactus” – $145 each • Nike Air Tech Challenge 2 “Tart” (due June 27) – $155 • A Ma Manière
Key Takeaways * Mercedes-AMG reveals the Concept AMG GT XX, a high-performance, four-door electric sedan producing over 1,341 hp (1,000 kW) and targeting a top speed above 360 km/h (223 mph). * Powered by a tri-motor setup—with two axial-flux motors at the rear and one at the front—
A Decade of Cultural Luxury at Paris Fashion Week
🎧 Key Takeaways * First Blood Orange track in three years: Dev Hynes, under his Blood Orange alias, returns with “The Field,” marking his first new release since the Four Songs EP in 2022 and his mixtape Angel’s Pulse from 2019. * Star-studded features: The track features vocals by Tariq Al‑Sabir,
Key Takeaways * Hall of Famer Grant Hill (age 52) will serve as a game analyst for NBC Sports’ NBA coverage, starting in the 2025–26 season, coinciding with their return to the league. * He’ll continue his current roles with TNT and CBS, including coverage of the NCAA Tournament and
