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Wednesday Notes for August 13th, 2025

Wednesday's digest for August 13: new BLS data shows Black women's unemployment rising for a third straight month, NYC companies nearly stopped hiring in the first half of the year, plus this week's reads.

Music

Tyler, the Creator's "Sugar on My Tongue" Video

Tyler, the Creator's 'Sugar on My Tongue' is the second track from 'Don't Tap the Glass'—blending Italo disco, post-disco, and funk in one of the album's most sonically adventurous moments.

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Tuesday Notes for August 12th, 2025

Tuesday's digest for August 12: Kith announces its first runway show since 2019, Black attorneys general unite to protect civil rights, plus this week's sneaker drops and sports moves.

NFL

Eagles Guard Landon Dickerson to Undergo Minor Knee Surgery, Could Return for Week 1

Eagles Pro Bowl guard Landon Dickerson suffered a meniscus injury in his right knee at Sunday's open practice and will have a minor procedure—the team is optimistic he'll be back for the September 4 opener against Dallas.

Tyler, The Creator x Converse 1908 Collection

Tyler, the Creator curated Converse's new 1908 Program, reviving two forgotten models: the mid-century Naut-1 boat shoe and the 1976 Coach Jogger. Multiple colorways across both silhouettes hit in August 2025.

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Monday Notes for August 11th, 2025

Monday's digest for August 11: Lupita and Junior Nyong'o's 'Twelfth Night,' the Japan-only Air Jordan 5 Tokyo23 dropping August 23, Tyler's Converse 1908 launch, and this week's top reads.

Jobs – Closed

Music Assistant - ESPN

ESPN is hiring a Music Assistant to support day-to-day workflows covering licensing administration, cue sheet management, and on-air music trafficking for its music team.

NBA

NBA Christmas Day and Opening Night 2025: Thunder, Lakers, Warriors Lead Marquee Schedule

The 2025-26 NBA schedule is set: Thunder host Spurs on Christmas Day as the centerpiece, the Rockets make their holiday debut after the Kevin Durant trade, and the Celtics are off Christmas for the first time since 2015.

NBA

Warriors Express Interest in Kuminga-Giddey Sign-and-Trade with Bulls

NBA insider Jake Fischer reports the Golden State Warriors are interested in a sign-and-trade sending Jonathan Kuminga to the Bulls for Josh Giddey—both restricted free agents in stalled contract negotiations.

NBA

Celtics Sign Coach Joe Mazzulla to Multiyear Extension

Joe Mazzulla has signed a multiyear extension with the Boston Celtics. He owns a 182-64 regular season record and a 33-17 playoff mark in three seasons—capped by the 2024 NBA championship.

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Friday Notes for August 8th, 2025

Friday's digest for August 8: the Manhattan DA's office returned 34 stolen antiquities worth $4M+ to Spain, Italy, and Hungary—including a 1st-century marble head of Alexander the Great—plus this week's sneaker and sports reads.

Finance

Trump's 401k Alternative Assets Order: What It Means for Your Retirement Strategy

President Trump signed an executive order allowing 401(k) investors to access cryptocurrencies, private equity, real estate, and other alternative assets that were previously restricted to wealthy investors.