Thursday Notes for February 29th, 2024
This is an edition of Uristocrat Notes, a newsletter that explores the most significant cultural stories of the day.
Culture
How Hakeem Jeffries’s Black Baptist upbringing and deep-rooted faith shapes his House leadership
How Hakeem Jeffries’s Black Baptist upbringing and deep-rooted faith shapes his House leadership
Jeffries spoke in depth with the Associated Press about his religious upbringing, which was centered at Cornerstone Baptist Church.
DARREN SANDS Associated Press
Technology
Google DeepMind’s new generative model makes Super Mario-like games from scratch
Google DeepMind’s new generative model makes Super Mario–like games from scratch
Genie learns how to control games by watching hours and hours of video. It could help train next-gen robots too.
Will Douglas Heaven
Sports
What Are NFL Coaches and Execs Really Saying at the NFL Combine?
What Are NFL Coaches and Execs Really Saying at the NFL Combine?
Use our trusty translator to sift through the NFL coachspeak
Danny Heifetz
Sneakers
9 Men Arrested for Stealing $50,000 in Nike Sneakers from Memphis Boxcar
9 Men Arrested for Stealing $50,000 in Nike Sneakers from Memphis Boxcar
9 men have been arrested after $50,000 worth of Nike sneakers were stolen from a Memphis boxcar. Learn more on Nice Kicks.
Luis Torres
Certified Nice: The 10 Best Sneakers Under $120
Ranging from a mix of classics, fan favorites, and the latest heavy hitters. Head to Nice Kicks for the 10 best sneakers for under $120.
Mallory Chin
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