Technology
$66 Million to Back the Next Generation of AI Builders Betaworks today announced that they have closed $66 million for Betaworks Fund 3.0 — a pre-seed/seed stage venture fund dedicated to investing in, building with, and supporting exceptional founders. Betaworks Fund 3.0 builds on the momentum of Fund
sneakers
When Basketball Meets Football: The Kobe 4 Protro "FC Barcelona" Nike's latest iteration of the beloved Kobe 4 Protro pays homage to one of the world's most iconic football clubs with the "FC Barcelona" colorway. This release perfectly captures the intersection of
music
The Music Empire Goes Public Universal Music Group — the music titan behind popular artists like Rihanna, Kendrick Lamar and Drake — filed a confidential draft registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday for a proposed public offering in the United States. While the exact timing, number
culture
When Joe Budden accidentally leaked his Patreon earnings to his 1.7 million Instagram followers last month, it set the internet ablaze. Now, a comprehensive New York Times profile has pulled back the curtain completely on one of the most successful independent media empires in podcasting—and the figures are
After more than two years since Season 3 concluded, Ted Lasso is officially back in production for its highly anticipated fourth season. Apple TV+ confirmed that filming has kicked off with Jason Sudeikis, Hannah Waddingham, Juno Temple, and Jeremy Swift reuniting for the beloved comedy series. The first-look image released
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Culture Trump Administration Releases FBI Documents on Martin Luther King Jr. Trump Administration Releases FBI Documents on Martin Luther King Jr.The Trump administration released over 230,000 pages of previously classified documents related to the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, July 21, 2025. The massive
culture
The Trump administration released over 230,000 pages of previously classified documents related to the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, July 21, 2025. The massive document dump represents one of the most significant disclosures of government records concerning the civil rights leader's death in
culture
A federal judge defies DOJ recommendation for no prison time, calling the government's approach to the case "incongruous and inappropriate" A federal judge on Monday sentenced former Louisville police officer Brett Hankison to 33 months in prison for violating Breonna Taylor's civil rights during
sneakers
One of sneaker culture's most legendary collaborations is making its long-awaited return. The UNDEFEATED x Air Jordan 4, originally released in extremely limited quantities in 2005, is set to drop on August 2nd, 2025, marking the 20th anniversary of this iconic partnership. UNDEFEATED Air Jordan 4UNDEFEATED Air Jordan
Sports
Alabama wide receiver Ryan Williams has signed a Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deal with Nike, making him just the second college football player to join the brand's NIL roster. Williams, nicknamed "Hollywood," led Alabama with 865 receiving yards and eight touchdowns during his freshman season
music
Tyler, The Creator wasted no time launching the visual era for his surprise album Don't Tap The Glass, dropping the energetic music video for "Stop Playing with Me" just hours after the album's release. The self-directed visual features surprise cameos from NBA superstar LeBron
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Uristocrat Daily Notes on finance, music, sneakers, and sports. Today: VantageScore for home loans, Tyler The Creator drops 'Don't Tap The Glass,' plus NFL news including JC Tretter's resignation from the NFLPA and the Eagles' Super Bowl championship ring ceremony