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Sneakers
Nike Kobe 3 Protro "Christmas" drops today - Nike brings back Kobe Bryant's Christmas sneaker from 2007 as a Protro for the first time. The $210 release features a Royal Pulse to white gradient throughout its revamped build with metallic silver branding at the tongue and heel complementing an icy translucent outsole. The holiday-themed colorway releases today exclusively on Nike SNKRS.
Clarks Wallabee atmos Black Eye Patch collaboration arrives - The Clarks Wallabee receives a collaborative treatment from atmos and Black Eye Patch, bringing a fresh perspective to the classic silhouette. The $210 release combines premium materials with distinctive branding from both partners.
NBA
Spurs dominate Thunder 130-110 in seventh straight victory - San Antonio delivered a statement win against defending champion Oklahoma City, extending their winning streak to seven games. Keldon Johnson led the way with 25 points off the bench, while Stephon Castle added 24 and Harrison Barnes contributed 20. Victor Wembanyama tallied 12 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists while anchoring a defense that held OKC 12.3 points below their season average. The Spurs outscored the Thunder 43-28 in the fourth quarter to pull away, moving to 22-7 and second place in the Western Conference. Following the victory, Wembanyama started a new tradition by rhythmically banging a drum to fire up the home crowd in a celebration reminiscent of European sports culture.
Richard Jefferson's "The Richard Show" debuts on NBA platforms today - NBA champion Richard Jefferson launches his interview program across all NBA social and digital platforms starting December 24th. The show debuts with Knicks guard Jalen Brunson and will feature future episodes with Draymond Green, Robert Horry, and T.J. McConnell. Jefferson aims to create a late-night show format for NBA players, helping fans discover their off-court endeavors while building a long-term interview library.
NBA's Christmas Day slate features five marquee matchups - The league's annual holiday showcase begins with Cleveland at New York (11 a.m. CT), followed by San Antonio at Oklahoma City (1:30 p.m.), Dallas at Golden State (4 p.m.), Houston at the Lakers (7 p.m.), and Minnesota at Denver (9:30 p.m.). LeBron James will make his 20th Christmas appearance—more than 17 current franchises have played in their existence—while the Lakers extend their record streak to 27 consecutive Christmas games.
Culture
2025's cultural landscape shaped by Labubu craze and Kendrick's historic Super Bowl - NBC News highlights the year's defining cultural moments, from the Labubu plush doll becoming 2025's hottest collectible to Kendrick Lamar's record-breaking Super Bowl halftime performance with 133.5 million viewers—the most-watched halftime show ever recorded. The performance, which featured appearances from SZA and DJ Mustard, escalated the Drake feud and marked a cultural peak for hip-hop's visibility on America's biggest stage.
State Department bars five Europeans over alleged online censorship efforts - Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced visa restrictions against five European activists accused of pressuring U.S. tech firms to censor American viewpoints. The action follows a visa policy introduced in May targeting foreigners deemed responsible for censorship of protected speech in the United States, marking the Trump administration's continued stance against what it characterizes as "extraterritorial censorship."
Technology
Alphabet acquires Intersect for $4.75B to secure AI power infrastructure - Tech Startups reports that Alphabet's acquisition of renewable energy-focused Intersect Power underscores how AI competition is increasingly defined by control over physical infrastructure. The deal—valued at $4.75 billion including assumed debt—gives Google access to renewable-powered data center projects and generation capacity crucial for meeting the soaring electricity demands of AI training and inference workloads. The acquisition signals that AI leadership now depends as much on securing power, grid access, and permits as on software innovation.
ByteDance plans $23B AI infrastructure investment under export controls - ByteDance will allocate approximately $23 billion toward AI-related capital expenditures in 2026, with a large portion directed to AI semiconductors and supporting infrastructure despite U.S. export controls restricting access to leading-edge Nvidia hardware. The strategy includes spending on processors and leasing overseas data center capacity to access advanced chips, highlighting how China's tech giants continue aggressive AI buildouts while navigating geopolitical constraints.
Fujitsu develops Physical AI platform integrating NVIDIA technology - Fujitsu announced Fujitsu Kozuchi Physical AI 1.0, marking the first achievement of its collaboration with NVIDIA. The technology integrates NVIDIA's software stack with Fujitsu's proprietary multi-AI agent framework and specialized AI agents based on its Takane large language model to support automated procurement operations. Fujitsu plans to transform the technology into an agentic AI foundation where AI autonomously learns and evolves within customer environments by fiscal year 2025.
Hyundai Motor Group strengthens software leadership with key appointments - Hyundai announced executive appointments reinforcing its commitment to becoming a software-defined mobility group. Eunsook Jin, Head of ICT Management Division, has been promoted to President effective January 1st, 2026, recognizing her leadership in advancing digital transformation including the integration of the Group's global unified app and establishment of next-generation ERP systems. Seokmoon Ryoo was appointed CEO of Hyundai AutoEver to enhance technological and quality-driven competitiveness.
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