Sunday Notes for January 5th, 2025
The January 5th, 2025 edition of Uristocrat Notes
This is an edition of Uristocrat Notes, a newsletter that explores what we are reading as it relates to cultural stories of the day.
Culture
Hailing a Taxi or Uber Will Be More Expensive Under NYC Congestion Pricing Program
Sneakers
Fortnite x adidas Ultra Boost “Battle Bus Blue”
Fortnite x adidas Ultra Boost “Battle Bus Blue”
Get ready as the Fortnite x adidas Ultra Boost “Battle Bus Blue” releases soon! Learn more about the upcoming release on Nice Kicks.
Nice Kicks
Sports
Rose says Bulls' tribute is 'celebrating everyone'
Rose says Bulls’ tribute is ‘celebrating everyone’
Derrick Rose called his tribute Saturday at the Bulls game something that “celebrates everyone” who was part of his story.
Jamal Collier
Bulls to retire Rose's No. 1 jersey next season
Bulls to retire Rose’s No. 1 jersey next season
The Bulls will retire Derrick Rose’s No. 1 jersey to the rafters next season, the team announced.
Shams Charania
Pats fire Mayo after finishing 4-13 in lone season
Pats fire Mayo after finishing 4-13 in lone season
The Patriots have fired coach Jerod Mayo after one season, the team announced Sunday.
Mike Reiss
Mike Vrabel, Brian Flores and the top candidates to be the Patriots’ next head coach
Technology
Instagram users discover old AI-powered “characters,” instantly revile them
Instagram users discover old AI-powered “characters,” instantly revile them
But the social networking giant still has big plans for AI content across its services.
Kyle Orland
