Wednesday Notes for August 6th, 2025

Culture

Kwame Onwuachi Brings Las' Lap's West Indian Spirit to South Beach

Kwame Onwuachi Brings Las’ Lap’s West Indian Spirit to South Beach

Key Takeaways * James Beard Award-winning chef Kwame Onwuachi has opened Las’ Lap Miami at The Daydrift hotel in South Beach * The restaurant is the second location of the New York rum bar concept, named after the final hour of Trinidad and Tobago’s Carnival * Onwuachi’s menu blends West Indian cuisine with

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Sneakers

New Balance 9060 "Earth Shadow/Flat Taupe"

New Balance 9060 “Earth Shadow/Flat Taupe”

The New Balance 9060 “Earth Shadow/Flat Taupe” represents the brand’s continued exploration of retro-futuristic design. Design and Construction This colorway features earth-toned suede overlays in flat taupe, paired with mixed mesh underlays that showcase New Balance’s signature layered construction approach. The shoe incorporates design elements from the classic 99X

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Sports

Lakers' next era: Fits around Luka, LeBron's future, and why 2027 could change everything

Lakers’ next era: Fits around Luka, LeBron’s future, and why 2027 could change everything

The Lakers locked in Luka Doncic. Now what? NBA insiders examine the moves L.A. can and should make to build its next title team.

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Keenan Allen Signs One-Year Deal to Return to Los Angeles Chargers

Keenan Allen Signs One-Year Deal to Return to Los Angeles Chargers

Key Takeaways * Keenan Allen has signed a one-year, $8.5 million contract to return to the Los Angeles Chargers after one season with the Chicago Bears * The 33-year-old wide receiver spent his first 11 NFL seasons (2013-2023) with the Chargers before being traded to Chicago in 2024 * Allen ranks second

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NFL Suspends Jordan Addison for First Three Games of Season

NFL Suspends Jordan Addison for First Three Games of Season

The NFL has announced that Jordan Addison will be suspended for the first three games of the upcoming season for violating the league’s substance abuse policy.

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Report: Shedeur Sanders Expected to Start Browns Preseason Opener

Report: Shedeur Sanders Expected to Start Browns Preseason Opener

According to recent reports, Shedeur Sanders is expected to get the starting nod for the Cleveland Browns in Friday’s preseason opener. The young quarterback, who has been competing for playing time during training camp, will have an opportunity to showcase his skills in game action. The preseason debut will provide

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Uristocrat Off White Tee

• 100% cotton • Fabric weight: 5.0–5.3 oz/yd² (170-180 g/m²) • Open-end yarn • Tubular fabric • Taped neck and shoulders • Double seam at sleeves and bottom hem

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Uristocrat Champion hoodie

• 50% cotton, 50% polyester • Fabric weight: 9 oz./yd.² (305 g/m²) • Regular fit • Set-in sleeves • Two-ply hood • Dyed-to-match drawcord • Kangaroo pocket • Heavy rib-knit waistband and cuffs • Embroidered “C” logo on the left cuff Disclaimer: Size up for a looser fit.

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Technology

Disney Is Officially Killing Hulu App and Moving Everything to Disney+

Disney Is Officially Killing Hulu App and Moving Everything to Disney+

The Hulu app as you know it will cease to exist to 2026, as Disney has announced that it will fully integrate the service into Disney+ by 2026.

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OpenAI Returns to Open Source with gpt-oss Release

OpenAI Returns to Open Source with gpt-oss Release

OpenAI has released gpt-oss-120b and gpt-oss-20b—two state-of-the-art open-weight language models that deliver strong real-world performance at low cost. Available under the flexible Apache 2.0 license, these models outperform similarly sized open models on reasoning tasks, demonstrate strong tool use capabilities, and are optimized for efficient deployment on consumer

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