Wednesday Notes for May 8th, 2024
This is an edition of Uristocrat Notes, a newsletter that explores the most significant cultural stories of the day.
Culture & Technology
Deepfakes of your dead loved ones are a booming Chinese business
Deepfakes of your dead loved ones are a booming Chinese business
People are seeking help from AI-generated avatars to process their grief after a family member passes away.
Zeyi Yang
Sports
OKC stifles slumping Luka, continues playoff roll
OKC stifles slumping Luka, continues playoff roll
The Thunder’s smothering defense held Luka Doncic to 19 points on 6-of-19 shooting in Game 1, as Oklahoma City rolled to its fifth straight win to open the playoffs.
Tim MacMahon
TNT Sports’ boss said they didn’t need the NBA — we’re about to find out
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Behind the Remarkable Rise of Ipswich Town
Behind the Remarkable Rise of Ipswich Town
James Allcott is joined by Benjamin Bloom and Mikey Smith to discuss the remarkable rise of Ipswich Town and how they are now celebrating their second consecutive promotion under Kieran McKenna
James Lawrence Allcott
Sneakers
A Detailed Look at The Nigel Sylvester x Air Jordan 4 RM “Pro Green”
Nigel Sylvester and Jordan Brand have more on the way. Learn about the Nigel Sylvester x Air Jordan 4 RM “Pro Green” on Nice Kicks.
Luis Torres
The Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Velvet Brown” is Rumored For 2025
Travis Scott and Jordan Brand have another AJ1 Low OG collab. Learn about the Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Velvet Brown” on Nice Kicks.
Luis Torres
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