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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

Sports

Manchester United Secures Benjamin Sesko in €85M Deal

Manchester United complete €85M signing of Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig, addressing their striker crisis with one of Europe's most promising young forwards.

Sports

Archie Manning Expects Grandson Arch to Stay at Texas Through 2026 Season

Archie Manning told Texas Monthly his grandson Arch won't enter the 2026 NFL Draft, expecting him to follow his uncles and stay four years in college—entering 2025 as the Heisman favorite with limited starting experience.

Sports

Steelers Rest Star Players for Preseason Opener

Coach Mike Tomlin is sitting Aaron Rodgers, T.J. Watt, DK Metcalf, Jalen Ramsey, and other veterans for the Steelers' preseason opener against Jacksonville—a decision based on experience level, not injury.

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Thursday Notes for August 7th, 2025

Thursday's digest for August 7: a Ghana Air Force Z-9 helicopter crashed in Ashanti on August 6, killing eight people including two cabinet ministers, plus this week's sneaker drops and sports moves.