Sunday Notes for January 5th, 2025

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.

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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.

ESPNJamal 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.

ESPNShams 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.

ESPNMike 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.

Ars TechnicaKyle Orland

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