Wednesday Notes

Wednesday Notes

At COP28 Climate Summit, Nations Agree to Move Away From Fossil Fuels

In a First, Nations at Climate Summit Agree to Move Away From Fossil Fuels
Nearly 200 countries convened by the United Nations approved a milestone plan to ramp up renewable energy and transition away from coal, oil and gas.

Technology

Microsoft Tops the List of Best-Managed Companies of 2023

Microsoft Tops the List of Best-Managed Companies of 2023
Technology giants led the way, with Apple, Nvidia, Alphabet and IBM rounding out the top 5

Netflix Releases Full Viewership Data for First Time

Netflix Releases Full Viewership Data for First Time
Netflix released its first engagement report, revealing the viewership of its top programming through the first six months of the year.

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Ted Sarandos on Netflix’s New Era of Data Transparency
Discussing Netflix’s shift in strategy

Sports

NBA's First 'In-Season Tournament' Title Game Was a Hit, Drawing 4.6 Million Viewers

NBA’s First ‘In-Season Tournament’ Title Game Was a Hit, Drawing 4.6 Million Viewers
The experiment was meant to boost fan engagement and set up media-rights deals.

Draymond awaits league review after 3rd ejection

Draymond awaits league review after 3rd ejection
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green was ejected from Tuesday’s 119-116 loss to the Phoenix Suns after receiving a flagrant foul 2 in the second half when he swung and hit Jusuf Nurkic in the head while defending against him.

NBA Power Rankings: Bucks bounce back, Lakers' IST rise and Warriors stumble

NBA Power Rankings: Bucks bounce back, Lakers rise with NBA Cup, Warriors fall
The Golden State Warriors slip even farther in the Western Conference, while the Milwaukee Bucks and the Los Angeles Lakers are holding strong through the first quarter of the season. Let’s check out this week’s Power Rankings to see where teams stack up.

Norfolk State coach Robert Jones wants team known for play, not target of racial slurs

Norfolk State coach Robert Jones wants team known for play, not target of racial slurs
Answering the call from Norfolk State coach Robert Jones on Monday night, it’s clear he wants to talk about his team’s impressive play, and for good reason: The…

Andre Braugher, Emmy-winning actor who starred in ‘Homicide’ and ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine,’ dies at 61

Andre Braugher, Emmy-winning actor who starred in ‘Homicide’ and ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine,’ dies at 61
Andre Braugher, the Emmy-winning actor best known for his roles on the series “Homicide: Life on The Street” and “Brooklyn 99,” died Monday at age 61.

Sneakers

Air Jordan 1 Low “Dark Grey” DC0774-102 | Nice Kicks
Air Jordan 1 Low “Dark Grey” sports a vintage-inspired sail leather base with grey accents. Head to Nice Kicks for more info.
Air Jordan 1 High OG “Midnight Navy” DZ5485-401 | Nice Kicks
Air Jordan 1 High OG “Midnight Navy” is part of the label’s “Heritage Twist” series. Head to Nice Kicks for more info.