Sunday Notes for January 26th, 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.

Lakers legend Kobe Bryant: Remembrances and reaction

Lakers legend Kobe Bryant: Remembrances and reaction

The NBA world remembers the life and legacy of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, who died Jan. 26, 2020.

ESPNOhm Youngmisuk

Culture

Why Were Black Altadena Residents Not Warned to Evacuate in Time?

Why Were Black Altadena Residents Not Warned to Evacuate in Time?

Delayed evacuation orders and profit-driven utility failures robbed families of safety in a close-knit Black community, residents say.

Capital B NewsAdam Mahoney

The End of DEI: What Trump’s Executive Orders Mean for Black Americans

The End of DEI: What Trump’s Executive Orders Mean for Black Americans

The orders encompass everything from migration to TikTok to climate change and could have major implications for our communities.

Capital B NewsBrandon Tensley

‘The Righteous Gemstones’ Creator Danny McBride Talks About Closing the (Good) Book on the Series

‘The Righteous Gemstones’ Creator Danny McBride Talks About Closing the (Good) Book on The Series

Season 4 will be the show’s last. In an exclusive interview, McBride explains why—and looks back on four seasons of God-tier comedy.

GQAlex Pappademas

Sports

Nightly Pulse: NBA News & Highlights from Jan. 25

Indiana Pacers 136, San Antonio Spurs 98 (Final)Minnesota Timberwolves 133, Denver Nuggets 104 (Final)Boston Celtics 122, Dallas Mavericks 107 (Final)Miami Heat 106, Brooklyn Nets 97 (Final)Orlando Magic 121, Detroit Pistons 113 (Final)Charlotte Hornets 123, New Orleans Pelicans 92 (Final)Toronto Raptors 117, Atlanta Hawks 94 (Final)Houston Rockets 135, Cleveland Cavaliers 131 (Final)New York Knicks 143, Sacramento Kings 120 (Final)Philadelphia 76ers 109, Chicago Bulls 97 (Final)Memphis Grizzlies 125, Utah Jazz 103 (Final)Los Angeles Lakers 118, Golden State Warriors 108 (Final)Phoenix Suns 119, Washington Wizards 109 (Final)Los Angeles Clippers 127, Milwaukee Bucks 117 (Final)

Nightly Pulse: NBA News & Highlights from Jan. 25 | NBA.com

Follow along with the highlights, scores and reaction from tonight’s NBA games.

NBA.comNBA.com Staff

Celts work to regain 'killer instinct' amid struggles

Celts work to regain ‘killer instinct’ amid struggles

The Celtics, who are 11-9 since a 21-5 start, acknowledged that the aftermath of their championship celebration has affected their intensity this season.

ESPNTim MacMahon

Technology

Tim Cook Does Fun ‘Severance’ Promo

2025 will likely be another brutal year of failed startups, data suggests

2025 will likely be another brutal year of failed startups, data suggests | TechCrunch

More startups shut down in 2024 than the year prior and a high volume of startup failures will continue, data from multiple sources.

TechCrunchMary Ann Azevedo

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