Tuesday Notes for September 23rd, 2025

Tuesday Notes for September 23rd, 2025

Culture

What the Mayor Got Away With Has Already Changed America

Mayor Paul Young Hopes National Guard Helps With Memphis Cleanup, Homeless Efforts

Mayor Paul Young Hopes National Guard Helps With Memphis Cleanup, Homeless Efforts
Young hopes National Guard troops will join efforts—not interrupt them—started in Memphis through the city’s cleanup initiative.



Sneakers

Nike LD-1000 Sail/White: Where Vintage Meets Modern Excellence

Nike LD-1000 Sail/White: Where Vintage Meets Modern Excellence
A Timeless Classic Returns In the world of sneakers, few silhouettes carry the historical weight and design innovation of the Nike LD-1000. Originally launched in 1977 as part of Nike’s revolutionary running line, this iconic shoe was famously marketed as “the first shoe designed for your knees” – a bold claim

Kith for the New York Yankees: When Streetwear Meets Baseball Luxury

Kith for the New York Yankees: When Streetwear Meets Baseball Luxury
Kith, the renowned streetwear brand known for its premium collaborations and attention to detail, has created extraordinary pieces for New York Yankees fans, including the stunning Kith & Swarovski® for the New York Yankees Victus Bat and the commemorative Kith & Victus for the New York Yankees World Series Bat. These aren’t

Sports

Sources: VanVleet has torn ACL, may miss season

Sources: VanVleet has torn ACL, may miss season
Rockets star guard Fred VanVleet suffered a torn ACL during a recent workout and could potentially miss the entirety of the 2025-26 season, sources told ESPN.

NBA offseason survey: Best and worst moves, LeBron's future and Finals picks

NBA offseason survey: Best and worst moves, LeBron’s future and Finals picks
League insiders share their picks for the Finals, most head-scratching moves of the summer and LeBron’s next decision.

Week 4 NFL Power Rankings: 49ers, Bears rise as injuries take their toll on QBs

Ballon d'Or takeaways: Partisan Paris crowd, Dembele streaming PSG, and Gullit's Wiegman hope


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Technology

The billion-dollar infrastructure deals powering the AI boom

The billion-dollar infrastructure deals powering the AI boom | TechCrunch
Here’s everything we know about the biggest AI infrastructure projects, including major spending from Meta, Oracle, Microsoft, Google, and OpenAI.


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