Thursday Notes for August 14th, 2025

The elimination of the de minimis exception will significantly impact all Uristocrats—from executive leaders to cultural influencers. Understanding these changes is crucial for personal finance, business strategy, and lifestyle planning.

FoundnWell breaks new ground by offering free, culturally competent mental health services specifically for minority entrepreneurs, addressing the reality that 81% of minority founders report mental health challenges.

Key Takeaways * Manchester City striker Erling Haaland debuts his first Nike Phantom 6 Player Edition boots featuring a “Laser Orange/Blue Void-Lemon Venom” colorway, available August 18 at select retailers and August 21 globally for $270 * The cleats introduce Haaland’s personal “Force9″ logo—a spiraling storm of number 9s representing

The 2025-26 NBA Schedule Release continues with the NBA on Prime debut and the full Emirates NBA Cup Group Play schedule.

Key Takeaways * The NBA board of governors unanimously approved the sale of the Boston Celtics to a group led by private equity mogul Bill Chisholm for $6.1 billion, setting a record for the most expensive American professional sports franchise * Chisholm, managing partner at Symphony Technology Group, will acquire at

Key Takeaways * Average NFL team value reaches $7.13 billion — up 20% from 2024, with collective franchise value hitting $228 billion * Dallas Cowboys maintain top position at $12.8 billion — marking their sixth consecutive year leading NFL valuations * Three teams exceed $10 billion threshold — Cowboys ($12.8B), Rams ($10.43B)

The Philadelphia Eagles honor two championship contributors separated by seven decades, as Malcolm Jenkins becomes the first Super Bowl LII player inducted alongside 1940s legend Bucko Kilroy.

Key Takeaways * Chelsea allocates £11.4 million bonus pool — Each squad member receives approximately £350,000 ($470,000) for their Club World Cup triumph over Paris Saint-Germain * Total prize money reaches £84.7 million — Chelsea earned the highest payout in club football history from FIFA’s expanded 32-team tournament Chelsea’s stunning

Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon has reached a tentative agreement to purchase the Portland Trail Blazers for $4.25 billion, showcasing strategic sports investment principles for executive leaders.

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