Monday Notes for August 4th, 2025

The Black unemployment rate hit its highest mark since December 2021, while the White House defended the firing of Erika McEnfarter

With the announcement of the Jordan Zion 4, the Jumpman is releasing a white with infrared 23 colorway. Learn more on Nice Kicks.

Four new members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame were enshrined to conclude the most esteemed week on the NFL calendar, as fans, media and the greatest of the greats came out to honor the newest class of football’s immortals.

Once rocked by bad vibes and a sort of prickly mutual annoyance, the NFL-ESPN relationship has never been cozier.

• 100% cotton • Fabric weight: 5.0–5.3 oz/yd² (170-180 g/m²) • Open-end yarn • Tubular fabric • Taped neck and shoulders • Double seam at sleeves and bottom hem

• 50% cotton, 50% polyester • Fabric weight: 9 oz./yd.² (305 g/m²) • Regular fit • Set-in sleeves • Two-ply hood • Dyed-to-match drawcord • Kangaroo pocket • Heavy rib-knit waistband and cuffs • Embroidered “C” logo on the left cuff Disclaimer: Size up for a looser fit.

Spotify is raising prices for users in some international markets after a rough quarterly earnings report.