Wednesday Notes for January 1st, 2025
The January 1st, 2025 edition of Uristocrat Notes
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This is an edition of Uristocrat Notes, a newsletter that explores what we are reading as it relates to cultural stories of the day.
Happy New Year!
Culture
11 Top Cultural Moments By Africans in 2024
11 Top Cultural Moments By Africans in 2024 | OkayAfrica
In a year marked by continental protests and uncertainty, here are some cultural breakthrough moments in sports, cinema, and music.
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Africa facts of the day
Africa facts of the day - Marginal REVOLUTION
This corridor of conflict stretches across approximately 4,000 miles and encompasses about 10% of the total land mass of sub-Saharan Africa, an area that has doubled in just three years and today is about 10 times the size of the U.K., according to an analysis by political risk consulting firm Verisk Maplecroft… Africa is now […]
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Sneakers
Nike Gato “Pine Green”
Nike Gato “Pine Green”
The Nike Gato is releasing in 2025 with a layered upper of leather and suede. Learn more on Nice Kicks about the “Pine Green” color.
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Nike Clogposite “Light Army”
Nike Clogposite “Light Army”
Nike’s Clogposite run continues with a clean yet subtle colorway. Learn more about the Nike Clogposite “Light Army” on Nice Kicks.
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Nike Clogposite “Ironstone”
Nike Clogposite “Ironstone”
Nike’s Clogposite run continues with a clean yet subtle colorway. Learn more about the Nike Clogposite “Ironstone” on Nice Kicks.
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Jordan Tatum 3 “6th Man”
Jordan Tatum 3 “6th Man”
The Jordan Tatum 3 “6th Man” has many green hues that resembles his basketball team colors. Read more on Nice Kicks.
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Sports
NBA Power Rankings: Celtics and Clippers riding high into the new year
NBA Power Rankings: Celtics and Clippers riding high into the new year
Our NBA insiders break down this week’s Power Rankings and where all 30 teams stand heading into 2025.
Premier League January transfer window opens
Premier League January transfer window opens
The Premier League transfer window opened on Wednesday, giving clubs the opportunity to improve their squads for the remainder of the 2024-25 season.
We polled 111 players on the NFL's loudest and most raucous stadiums: Why No. 1 won't surprise you
111 NFL players rank the toughest places to play (and leave out one division entirely)
It shouldn’t be a surprise which stadium was ranked as the toughest, but the voting did raise some eyebrows.
Technology
Silicon Valley stifled the AI doom movement in 2024
Silicon Valley stifled the AI doom movement in 2024 | TechCrunch
For several years now, technologists have rung alarm bells about the potential for advanced AI systems to cause catastrophic damage to the human race. But
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Uristocrat Store
Uristocrat Square Logo Crewneck
Square Logo Crewneck | Uristocrat
Square Logo Crewneck
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