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uristocratTuesday Notes for August 5th, 2025
Tuesday's notes cover Spike Lee and Denzel Washington's fifth collaboration, Metro Boomin's summer tape, and a few other things worth knowing on August 5th.
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SportsSon Heung-min Joins LAFC in MLS Record $26 Million Transfer
Son Heung-min is heading to LAFC from Tottenham in a $26 million deal — a new MLS incoming transfer record that eclipses Atlanta United's previous $22 million mark.
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SportsDe'Aaron Fox Signs $229 Million Max Extension with San Antonio Spurs
De'Aaron Fox is staying in San Antonio: a four-year, $229 million max extension keeps him paired with Victor Wembanyama through the 2029–30 season.
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SportsLuka Dončić Signs $165 Million Extension with Lakers
Luka Dončić has signed a three-year, $165 million max extension with the Los Angeles Lakers — a long-term commitment that bets on his recovery and long-term fit in LA.
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uristocratMonday Notes for August 4th, 2025
Monday's notes lead with the Black unemployment rate topping 7% as the White House defends removing a labor data official — plus the rest of August 4th's cultural briefing.
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SportsMicah Parsons Requests Trade from Dallas Cowboys Amid Contract Dispute
Micah Parsons put his trade request public on social media, ending months of contentious contract negotiations with the Cowboys and shaking up the NFL pass-rusher market.
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SportsMikal Bridges Signs $150 Million Extension with Knicks
Mikal Bridges is staying in New York: the Knicks locked up their key forward through 2030 with a $150 million extension.
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uristocratFriday Notes for August 1st, 2025
Friday's notes cover Kamala Harris's post-election TV diet, Metro Boomin's A Futuristic Summa drop, and Bad Bunny joining Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS in Formula 1.
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SportsFormer NBA Star Gilbert Arenas Arrested on Federal Gambling Charges
Gilbert Arenas and five co-defendants face federal charges for allegedly running an illegal gambling operation out of an Encino mansion featuring high-stakes poker games.
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uristocratWednesday Notes for July 30th, 2025
Wednesday's notes lead with a new collection of Okwui Enwezor's writings from Duke University Press — essential reading on curatorial thinking and cultural scale.
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uristocratTuesday Notes for July 29th, 2025
Tuesday, July 29: Philadelphia honors Teddy Pendergrass with a street renaming, BlackStar Film Festival opens in Philly, and Supreme x Nike Air Force 1 Fall 2025 drops.
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SportsDeVonta Smith to miss Monday's practice with back tightness
Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith will miss Monday’s training camp practice with back tightness. Safety Andrew Mukuba, receiver Danny Gray, and LB Smael Mondon Jr. are also out.