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Mikal Bridges Signs $150 Million Extension with Knicks
Knicks Lock Up Key Forward Through 2030
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Friday Notes for August 1st, 2025
Culture Kamala Harris’s Post-Election TV Diet: ‘Lots of Cooking Shows’ Music Metro Boomin' Releases "A Futuristic Summa" Sneakers Bad Bunny Joins Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS, Brings F1 To Puerto Rico With adidas Originals Bad Bunny Joins Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS, Brings F1 To Puerto Rico With adidas OriginalsPuerto Rico is
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Former NBA Star Gilbert Arenas Arrested on Federal Gambling Charges
Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas and five others were arrested Wednesday on federal charges alleging they operated an illegal gambling business featuring high-stakes poker games at an Encino mansion owned by Arenas. The 43-year-old former Washington Wizards guard, known as "Agent Zero," faces charges of conspiracy to operate
Technology
Ramp Hits $22.5B Valuation Just 45 Days After Reaching $16B
Ramp, the financial operations platform, announced its Series E-2 funding round on July 30, 2025, raising $500 million at a $22.5 billion valuation. ICONIQ led the round with participation from existing investors including Founders Fund, D1 Capital Partners, GIC, Coatue, Avenir Growth, Thrive Capital, Khosla Ventures, Sands Capital, 8VC,
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Adidas Shares Tumble After Sales Miss and Tariff Warning
Adidas shares dropped significantly on July 30, 2025, falling as much as 8.9% in early European trading after the German sportswear company reported second-quarter sales that missed analyst expectations. The company posted revenues of €5.95 billion ($6.9 billion) for the quarter, representing a 2% year-over-year increase, but
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Figma IPO Approaches 40 Times Oversubscribed Ahead of Trading Debut
Figma's initial public offering is approaching 40 times oversubscribed according to sources familiar with the matter, positioning it as potentially the year's most in-demand listing. The San Francisco-based design and collaboration software company raised its price range to $30-$32 per share from an initial $25-$
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Wednesday Notes for July 30th, 2025
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Tuesday Notes for July 29th, 2025
Culture Philadelphia Renames Street After Teddy Pendergrass Philadelphia Renames Street After Teddy PendergrassPhiladelphia officially honored one of its most beloved musical sons on Saturday, July 27, 2025, renaming the 400 block of South Broad Street as “Teddy Pendergrass Way” in a ceremony that celebrated the legacy of the legendary R&
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Philadelphia Renames Street After Teddy Pendergrass
Philadelphia officially honored one of its most beloved musical sons on Saturday, July 27, 2025, renaming the 400 block of South Broad Street as "Teddy Pendergrass Way" in a ceremony that celebrated the legacy of the legendary R&B singer who helped define the Sound of Philadelphia.
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Supreme x Nike Air Force 1 Fall 2025
Supreme and Nike are returning with their Air Force 1 collaboration for Fall 2025, introducing a monochromatic approach to their long-running partnership. After establishing themselves as seasonal staples since 2020, the Supreme x Nike Air Force 1 continues to evolve while maintaining the minimalist aesthetic that has made previous releases
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Nike Kobe 11 Elite Protro Black/Metallic Gold
The Nike Kobe 11 Elite Protro Black/Metallic Gold is making a return. Design and Aesthetics The sneaker features a sophisticated black Flyknit upper that showcases Nike's advanced construction techniques. The all-black base creates a sleek, minimalist foundation that allows the metallic gold accents to truly shine. These
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Pharrell Williams Unveils Louis Vuitton Fall 2026 Menswear Capsule: A Contemporary Take on Ivy League Style
Pharrell Williams has unveiled a new Fall 2026 menswear capsule collection for Louis Vuitton, marking another chapter in his ongoing interpretation of dandy aesthetics for the luxury fashion house. The collection, which reinterprets classic Ivy League style for the contemporary gentleman, is set to release this September as a transitional