Tuesday Notes for January 14th, 2025
The January 13th, 2025 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
Generational Black Homes in LA Reduced to Ash Amid Growing Wildfires
Generational Black Homes in LA Reduced to Ash Amid Growing Wildfires
As multimillion-dollar mansions in celebrity enclaves dominate headlines, Black communities in Altadena face an uphill battle to rebuild their lives.
Adam Mahoney
Balloonerism: A Film Based On The Album By Mac Miller
Balloonerism: A Film Based On The Album By Mac Miller
Mac Miller’s estate has announced a short film titled Balloonerism: A Film Based On The Album By Mac Miller, with advance screenings in select cities.
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Women Who Found Tech Firms in NYC Struggle to Raise VC Funds
Women Who Found Tech Firms in NYC Struggle to Raise VC Funds
Female founders’ share of company investments is plunging, a new analysis finds.
Greg David
The Gorgeous Art Museum Wedding and Ethiopian Reception of a CNN Anchor
The Gorgeous Art Museum Wedding and Ethiopian Reception of a CNN Anchor
Rahel Solomon and Marcel Pratt wanted to get married at a venue that “represents Philadelphia’s magnificence and has sentimental meaning,” says the bride.
Emily Goulet
Sneakers
PUMA and Rihanna Introduce All-New FENTY Avanti LS
PUMA and Rihanna Introduce All-New FENTY Avanti LS
Rihanna and PUMA have relaunched their collaboration with the FENTY x PUMA Avanti LS, a sneaker that fuses the classic King football boot design with modern fashion elements.
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Sports
Rams dominate Vikings, will face Eagles in divisional round
Rams dominate Vikings, will face Eagles in divisional round
The Rams’ defense mauled Sam Darnold, and Matthew Stafford was on target as L.A. advanced to the divisional round.
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Nightly Pulse: NBA News & Highlights from Jan. 13
Nightly Pulse: NBA News & Highlights from Jan. 13 | NBA.com
Catch up on all the NBA news, scores and highlights from tonight’s action with our Nightly Pulse live blog.
NBA.com Staff
Rumor Mill: Jerry Jones has talked to Deion Sanders about the Cowboys' Coaching Opening
Rumor Mill: Jerry Jones has talked to Deion Sanders about the Cowboys’ Coaching Opening
Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones has initiated conversations with Deion Sanders about Head coaching position
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A.J. Brown and the Power of "Inner Excellence"
A.J. Brown and the Power of “Inner Excellence”
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown was seen reading “Inner Excellence” by Jim Murphy on the sidelines during Sunday’s playoff game against the Green Bay Packers.
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In Surprise, Sixers Said a New Arena Would Be Built in South Philly
Technology
TikTok's U.S. Operations May Be Sold to Elon Musk Amid Ban Deadline
TikTok’s U.S. Operations May Be Sold to Elon Musk Amid Ban Deadline
Chinese officials are reportedly evaluating the possibility of selling TikTok’s U.S. operations to Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, as a contingency plan if the app faces a ban in the United States.
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Sonos Says CEO Patrick Spence Is Stepping Down
Sonos Says CEO Patrick Spence Is Stepping Down
Sonos Announces CEO Transition: Patrick Spence to Step Down as CEO and Board Member
Tom Conrad Appointed Interim CEO
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