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uristocratWednesday Notes for August 6th, 2025
Wednesday's digest for August 6: James Beard winner Kwame Onwuachi opens Las' Lap Miami at The Daydrift hotel in South Beach—the second location of his New York rum bar concept—plus this week's reads.
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SportsKeenan Allen Signs One-Year Deal to Return to Los Angeles Chargers
Keenan Allen is returning to the Los Angeles Chargers on a one-year deal—reuniting with the franchise where he spent the first 11 seasons of his career before heading to the Bears and then the Lions.
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NFLNFL Suspends Jordan Addison for First Three Games of Season
The NFL has suspended Jordan Addison for the first three games of the upcoming season for a substance abuse policy violation — a notable hit to the Vikings' receiving corps.
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SportsReport: Shedeur Sanders Expected to Start Browns Preseason Opener
Shedeur Sanders is expected to get the nod as Cleveland's starting QB in their preseason opener — an early sign of where the Browns' quarterback competition is heading.
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SportsRams Extend Williams with $33 Million Deal
The Los Angeles Rams locked up Kyren Williams through the 2028 season with a three-year, $33 million deal that includes $23 million guaranteed.
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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.