Thursday Notes for July 17th, 2025
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Culture
Daft Punk x PLEASURES: Robotic Streetwear Drops July 16th
Daft Punk x PLEASURES: Robotic Streetwear Drops July 16th
Daft Punk and PLEASURES launch an exclusive streetwear capsule on July 16th, transforming the iconic duo’s robotic imagery and sonic legacy into wearable art through global pop-ups in Paris, LA, and Mexico City. The Collection This isn’t your typical band merch. The collaboration features bold reimaginings of Daft Punk’s visual
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New York City
Ex-Commissioner Sues, Saying Adams Ran N.Y.P.D. as a Criminal Enterprise
Ex-Commissioner Sues, Saying Adams Ran N.Y.P.D. as a Criminal Enterprise
Former interim NYPD Commissioner Thomas Donlon has filed a federal lawsuit accusing Mayor Eric Adams and department leaders of operating as a criminal “racketeering” enterprise, adding fuel to an already volatile NYC mayoral race where Adams is struggling to maintain political viability as an independent candidate. The Allegations The 251-page
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Sneakers
KITH Debuts New Balance 204L in Three Summer Colorways This Week
KITH Debuts New Balance 204L in Three Summer Colorways This Week
KITH debuts the New Balance 204L in three vibrant summer colorways on July 18th for $130, marking the first collaboration on New Balance’s newest slim-sole silhouette that’s designed to ride the low-profile sneaker wave.
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Tom Sachs and NikeCraft Reveal the Continued Innovation of the Mars Yard Sneaker with Mars Yard 3.0
Tom Sachs and NikeCraft Reveal the Continued Innovation of the Mars Yard Sneaker with Mars Yard 3.0
NikeCraft has unveiled the Mars Yard 3.0, marking the first release since 2017 and the resumption of the Tom Sachs collaboration following workplace controversy.
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Sports
NBA Summer League: Standout players from Day 11
NBA Summer League: Standout players from Day 11
Bulls guard Jahmir Young erupts for 40 points, while Cleveland’s Tyrese Proctor pours in 35 to headline Wednesday’s top players in Las Vegas.
NBA.com Staff
Bradley Beal Agrees to Buyout with Suns, Joins Clippers on $11M Deal
Bradley Beal Agrees to Buyout with Suns, Joins Clippers on $11M Deal
Three-time NBA All-Star Bradley Beal has agreed to a contract buyout with the Phoenix Suns and will join the LA Clippers on a two-year, $11 million deal with a player option after clearing waivers.
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Trump Set to Sign Executive Order on National Standards for College Sports NIL
Trump Set to Sign Executive Order on National Standards for College Sports NIL
President Trump intends to sign an executive order in the coming days establishing national standards for the NCAA’s Name, Image and Likeness program, which has reaped millions of dollars in revenue for top college athletes, according to multiple sources familiar with his plans. This development comes as a House subcommittee
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Technology
Market Research: GEO vs. SEO
We researching how companies track where customers discover them (search, AI, social, etc). Built an MVP that analyzes thousands of keywords → insights in 24hrs. 👤 Want to talk to anyone thinking about:
- How AI is changing search/discovery
- Attribution blindspots
- Where their customers find them
- Content strategy across channels
⏱️ Just 20-30 min convos about discovery challenges
🎯 Not selling - gathering insights for what to build next
Anyone come to mind? Happy to share what I learn!
