Sneakers

Kevin Durant Reveals the Full Nike KD 19 'Candies' Pack

Kevin Durant revealed the full Nike KD 19 "Candies" pack, a run of glossy monochrome colorways in red, orange, purple, teal, pink, black, and green, with the "Bubble Gum Bounce" pink dropping July 1 for $155.

Sports

LeBron James to Leave Lakers After Eight Seasons, Rich Paul Says

LeBron James informed the Lakers he will leave in free agency after eight seasons, agent Rich Paul said, with the Warriors among the teams pursuing him for his 24th NBA season.

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Nike's Air Max 'Lost Samples' Pack Reworks the AM1, AM90, and AM95 for the 40th Anniversary

Nike's Air Max "Lost Samples" Pack reworks the Air Max 1, 90, and 95 to look like unfinished prototypes, marking 40 years of Air Max with a Spring 2027 release expected around Air Max Day.

Sneakers

Nike Air Liquid Max 'Black Metallic' Releases in July for $220

The Nike Air Liquid Max "Black Metallic" (IQ7635-002) releases in July for $220, debuting a wavy 360-degree silver print over a black mesh base with a light-olive-over-orange sole.

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Nike Kobe Dunk Low "Charlotte to LA" Releases June 26

The Kobe Bryant x Nike Dunk Low Protro 'Charlotte to LA' commemorates the 30th anniversary of Kobe's 1996 draft-night trade with a wear-away colorway that shifts from Hornets teal to Lakers gold. June 26, $145.

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Nike Waffle Racer SE Arrives in 'Black/Filbert'

Nike revisits Bill Bowerman's 1977 Waffle Racer with a Waffle Racer SE in 'Black/Filbert-Sail' (style IM8673-002), launching first in Japan at around 13,860 yen (about $90).

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adidas x size? x Billy's 'Japan City Series' Osaka Releases June 12

adidas Originals, size?, and Billy's continue their Japan City Series with an Osaka two-pack on the archival Athen silhouette — one navy pair by Billy's, one tan pair by size? — out June 12 at ¥15,400 (~$95).

Culture

NYC Commission Recommends 18% Pay Raises for Elected Officials

A New York City commission recommended an 18.2% pay raise for the mayor, City Council, and other top officials, lifting the mayor's salary to $305,800, with the Council expected to vote later this summer.

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Pharrell Debuts the adidas VIRGINIA Watermoc 'Starfish'

Pharrell unveiled the adidas VIRGINIA Watermoc, nicknamed the "Starfish," at Paris Fashion Week, reviving the 1997 adidas Equipment Water Moc with a new midfoot strap and elastic cord.

Culture

Tidal Says It Won't Monetize AI-Generated Music

Tidal says fully AI-generated music will no longer be eligible for monetization, royalties, or direct-to-fan sales starting July 15, will carry an 'AI' badge, and will be removed if it impersonates a real artist.

Sports

Kristaps Porziņģis, Warriors Agree to 2-Year, $40 Million Extension

Kristaps Porziņģis agreed to a two-year, $40 million extension to stay with the Warriors through 2027-28, with a player option on the second season, locking in a stretch big alongside Stephen Curry.

Technology

Comcast to Split Into Two Companies, Spinning Off NBCUniversal and Sky

Comcast will split into two public companies, spinning off NBCUniversal and Sky into a standalone media-and-parks business and leaving Comcast a pure-play broadband and wireless firm, the second such carve-out after January's Versant spin-off.