Tuesday Notes for October 8th, 2024
The Uristocrat Headlines for Tuesday, October 8th, 2024. This is an edition of Uristocrat Notes, a newsletter that explores what we are reading as it relates to cultural stories of the day.
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
Heinz faces backlash over negative stereotypes in ad
Food company Heinz has apologised after its latest advertising campaign was called out by some for perpetuating racial stereotypes.
Sneakers
Tyrese Haliburton Signs Multi-Year Sneaker Deal with PUMA
Sports
'Set up for failure': What lies ahead for Bronny James and the Lakers
In interviews with nearly two dozen league insiders, a two-part consensus emerged: Bronny James is not only not ready for the NBA but was drafted by the one team that presents the most challenging dynamic for him to succeed.
Technology
Nobel Physics Prize Awarded for Pioneering A.I. Research by 2 Scientists
With work on machine learning that uses artificial neural networks, John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey E. Hinton “showed a completely new way for us to use computers,” the committee said.