Thursday Notes for August 22nd, 2024
The Uristocrat Headlines for Thursday, August 22nd, 2024
This is an edition of Uristocrat Notes, a newsletter that explores the most significant cultural stories of the day.
Culture
The Negative Effects of the Spread of Online Sports Betting
America is becoming a nation of gamblers. Why?
Opinion | We All Live in Vegas Now
America is becoming a nation of gamblers. Why?
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At M.I.T., Black and Latino Enrollment Drops Sharply After Affirmative Action Ban
Asian American students made up almost half of the 2028 class — the first admitted since the end of affirmative action.
At M.I.T., Black and Latino Enrollment Drops Sharply After Affirmative Action Ban
Asian American students made up almost half of the 2028 class — the first admitted since the end of affirmative action.
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“The Books of Losing You,” by Junot Díaz
I visited your room once to bring the book back but all we did was talk—you in shorts and me using your dumbbells. Was there a chance that night?
“The Books of Losing You,” by Junot Díaz
I visited your room once to bring the book back but all we did was talk—you in shorts and me using your dumbbells. Was there a chance that night?
Fashion
Mach-Hommy for Aimé Leon Dore
For Fall / Winter 2024 Aimé Leon Dore has tapped Mach-Hommy, an enigmatic Newark rapper, who blends cryptic lyrics with Haitian Konpa influences over raw, soulful beats.
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Sports
Sean Payton needed just 16 passes to know Bo Nix was his quarterback
Technology
Dropbox acquires Index Ventures-backed AI scheduling tool Reclaim.ai
Dropbox acquires Index Ventures-backed AI scheduling tool Reclaim.ai | TechCrunch
Dropbox has acquired AI-powered scheduling tool Reclaim.ai, which counts Calendly and Index Ventures among its backers. The development was revealed in a
Ivan Mehta
Sneakers
Nike Air Max 1 ’86 OG Returns in a Vibrant “Powerwall” Scheme
Nike Air Max 1 ’86 OG “Powerwall” boasts a distinctive palette that’s ready for fall. Head to Nice Kicks for more info.
Mallory Chin
Kith x Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star 70 Ox
Kith x Converse Chuck Taylor All Star 70 Ox collaboration brings a fresh take to the classic silhouette
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size? x Nike Air Max DN “Canyon Rust”
Expect the size? x Nike Air Max Dn “Canyon Rust” to release for $180 at size.co.uk, size? locations, and potentially at select retailers in the upcoming months.
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