Tuesday Notes for September 16th, 2025

Tuesday Notes for September 16th, 2025

Culture

Historic $435 Million Funding Boost for HBCUs Marks Major Federal Investment

Historic $435 Million Funding Boost for HBCUs Marks Major Federal Investment
The Department of Education’s $435 million reallocation to HBCUs represents a 48% funding increase, bringing total support to $1.38 billion for fiscal year 2025. This historic investment comes amid broader changes to federal education funding priorities.

Sneakers

PUMA Hali 1 “Opal”

PUMA Hali 1 “Opal”
Tyrese Haliburton’s new upcoming PUMA signature basketball shoe is releaisng in shades of blue. Head to Nice Kicks to learn more.

Nike Diamond Turf '93 "Must Be the Money"

Nike Diamond Turf ’93 “Must Be the Money”
The Nike Diamond Turf ’93 “Must Be the Money” stands as one of the most iconic cross-training sneakers of the 1990s, forever linked to the legendary two-sport athlete Deion “Prime Time” Sanders. This wasn’t just a shoe—it was a statement piece that perfectly captured the flash and versatility of

Sports

Herbert controls game in Chargers' win over Raiders

Justin Herbert controls game in Chargers’ win over Raiders
After a slow start, the Chargers settled in while Raiders QB Geno Smith threw three interceptions.

NFL Quarterback Injuries Mount After Week 2

NFL Quarterback Injuries Mount After Week 2
Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season brought a wave of quarterback injuries, with Joe Burrow, Justin Fields, and Brock Purdy all sidelined. Here’s how these injuries could reshape the entire league landscape.

Anatomy of a Giants letdown: How defense, coaches failed in biggest moment vs. Cowboys


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Technology

Nothing closes $200M Series C led by Tiger Global, plans AI-first device launch

Nothing closes $200M Series C led by Tiger Global, plans AI-first device launch | TechCrunch
Carl Pei’s Nothing is raising $200 million in a Series C round from Tiger Global at a $1.3 billion valuation.


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