Thursday Notes for October 17th, 2024
The October 17, 2024 edition of Uristocrat Notes
This is an edition of Uristocrat Notes, a newsletter that explores what we are reading as it relates to cultural stories of the day.
Culture
What Headlines Miss About Black Men’s Support for Harris
What Headlines Miss About Black Men’s Support for Harris
If history holds, Black men will be the second most pro-Kamala Harris voting bloc — after Black women.
Brandon Tensley
Harris works to energize Black male voters while Trump continues to attack immigration policy
Harris works to energize Black male voters while Trump continues to attack immigration policy
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris warned Tuesday that Republican Donald Trump would “institutionalize” harsh policing tactics that disproportionately affect Black men, while Trump blamed Harris’ immigration policies for “devastating” Black and Latino communities.
WILL WEISSERT Associated Press, COLLEEN LONG Associated Press, BILL BARROW Associated Press
Sports
Stewart puts New York on brink of first WNBA title
From timeout plea to 30-point Game 3, Stewart puts New York on brink of first WNBA title
Sabrina Ionescu’s winning shot is the lasting image from Game 3, but Breanna Stewart’s performance put New York on the brink of its first title.
Alexa Philippou
NBA Rank finale: Who claims No. 1 in our star-studded top 10?
NBA Rank finale: Who claims No. 1 in our star-studded top 10?
Which young stars take a spot in the top 10? Where do LeBron, Steph and KD check in? ESPN’s NBA Rank countdown concludes with the very best players for 2024-25.
ESPN
NBCUniversal to Stream Local Sports on Peacock, in Bid for Cord-Cutters
Regional channels carrying the Golden State Warriors, Boston Celtics and other teams are to be made available on the streaming service.
Sneakers
Nike Air Foamposite Pro "Wolf Grey" Release
Nike Air Foamposite Pro “Wolf Grey” Release
Nike Air Foamposite Pro “Wolf Grey” releases on October 23, 2024, for $230. Featuring a reflective shell and sleek black accents, this drop is a must-have for sneakerheads and collectors.
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Nike Zoom Fly 6 “Eliud Kipchoge”
Where to buy Nike Zoom Fly 6 “Eliud Kipchoge” shoes. Nice Kicks has release dates, prices, and where to find Nike Zoom Fly 6 “Eliud Kipchoge” for sale.
Nice Kicks
Technology
Mistral releases new AI models optimized for laptops and phones
Mistral releases new AI models optimized for laptops and phones | TechCrunch
French AI startup Mistral has released a new model family, Les Ministraux, optimized for edge devices like laptops and phones.
Kyle Wiggers
Y Combinator-backed fintech CapWay has shut down
Y Combinator-backed fintech CapWay has shut down | TechCrunch
Sheena Allen, the company’s founder, told TechCrunch that CapWay had to close after it couldn’t raise another round.
Dominic-Madori Davis
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