Monday Notes for September 22nd, 2025

Monday Notes for September 22nd, 2025

Culture

The forthcoming Joe Studwell book on Africa

Chicago’s Black Immigrants Face New Wave of ICE Arrests and Uncertainty

Chicago’s Black Immigrants Face New Wave of ICE Arrests and Uncertainty
Nearly 70,000 immigrants from African countries live in the city, making up 5.2% of the population according to 2023 U.S. Census data.

Sneakers

The China-Exclusive Air Jordan 1 Low Retro OG “Xuan Wu” Continues The Year Of The Snake

The China-Exclusive Air Jordan 1 Low Retro OG “Xuan Wu” Continues The Year Of The Snake
The annual festivities surround the Chinese Zodiac typically happens at the beginning of the year, but at times we’ll be graced with some surprise projects…

The Air Jordan 3 “True Blue” Is Making A Return in 2026

The Air Jordan 3 “True Blue” Is Making A Return in 2026
Jordan Brand is bringing back a timless classic colorway from 1988 to 2026. Learn more about the Air Jordan 3 “True Blue” on Nice Kicks.

Sports

Davis' block, TD preserves Eagles' win at buzzer

Davis’ block, TD preserve Eagles’ win at buzzer
Eagles defensive tackle Jordan Davis batted a 44-yard Joshua Karty field goal attempt with three seconds remaining, scooped it up and rumbled 61 yards for the touchdown to preserve victory for his team.

Aces' Wilson crowned as WNBA's first 4-time MVP

Aces’ Wilson crowned as WNBA’s first 4-time MVP
A’ja Wilson has become the WNBA’s first four-time MVP after earning the league’s top individual honor for the second straight year.

Aces fall flat, lacked 'urgency' vs. surging Fever

Aces fall flat, lacked ‘urgency’ vs. surging Fever
The Fever continued their surprising postseason run, handing the more experienced Aces just their second loss in 20 games in the opener of their semifinal series.

Week 3 overreactions: Eagles need to throw more; Bengals need Cousins

Daniel Jones ... in the MVP mix? Kirk Cousins ... to the Bengals? Sizing up five overreactions to Week 3
Is Jones in the MVP hunt? Do the Bengals need QB help? Should the Eagles throw the ball way more? We sized up Week 3 overreactions.

The significance of 16 Black NFL starting quarterbacks cannot be overlooked

The significance of 16 Black NFL starting quarterbacks cannot be overlooked
The 16 is an ongoing essay series on the record number of Black quarterbacks starting in the NFL during the 2025 season. As the NFL enters its third week, a sig…


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Technology

Google isn’t kidding around about cost cutting, even slashing its FT subscription

Google isn’t kidding around about cost cutting, even slashing its FT subscription | TechCrunch
These cuts may save Google mere thousands; they also come as Google faces increasingly strained relationships with news publishers.


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