1. Nike Air Liquid Max 'Black Metallic' Releases in July for $220
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    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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  2. Nike Kobe Dunk Low "Charlotte to LA" Releases June 26
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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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  3. Nike Waffle Racer SE Arrives in 'Black/Filbert'
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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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  4. adidas x size? x Billy's 'Japan City Series' Osaka Releases June 12
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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).

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  5. NYC Commission Recommends 18% Pay Raises for Elected Officials
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    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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  6. Pharrell Debuts the adidas VIRGINIA Watermoc 'Starfish'
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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.

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  7. Tidal Says It Won't Monetize AI-Generated Music
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    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.

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

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

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  10. Verizon and BT Form a $4 Billion International Enterprise Joint Venture
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    Verizon and BT Form a $4 Billion International Enterprise Joint Venture

    Verizon and BT will merge their international enterprise operations into a 50:50 joint venture serving 3,000+ customers across 180+ countries at about $4 billion in revenue, with Verizon paying BT a $625 million equalization payment.

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  11. A'ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces and Breanna Stewart of the New York Liberty ahead of the 2026 WNBA Commissioner's Cup final
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    Games to Watch — Tuesday, June 30: Aces and Liberty Settle the Commissioner's Cup

    A World Cup knockout day runs from lunch into the night, with France-Sweden at MetLife and Mexico hosting Ecuador in Mexico City. The Aces and Liberty meet at Barclays for the Commissioner's Cup at 7pm ET, New York a 5.5-point favorite.

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  12. New Balance 950 low-top, the mid-'80s basketball-heritage sneaker fronted by Cooper Flagg.
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    New Balance 950 With Cooper Flagg Releases July 1 for $120

    New Balance releases the 950 globally on July 1 for $120 in Angora with Silver Moss and Angora with Shipyard, a mid-'80s basketball-heritage low-top fronted by Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg.

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