Wednesday Notes for June 18th, 2025

Culture

Pusha T Reveals Why He Dissed Travis Scott On New Clipse Single "So Be It"

Pusha T Reveals Why He Dissed Travis Scott On New Clipse Single “So Be It”

Pusha T slams Travis Scott over loyalty: The diss targets Scott’s history of neutrality in rap battles, calling him opportunistic

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How Black Watch Collectors Clubs Are Making Horology More Inclusive

How Black Watch Collectors Clubs Are Making Horology More Inclusive

Robb Report looks at how Black watch collectors are reshaping horology by focusing on culture and communities.

Robb ReportVictoria Gomelsky

Sneakers

Nike GT Future “Bred” – First Look at the Holiday 2025 Drop

Nike GT Future “Bred” – First Look at the Holiday 2025 Drop

A tease of the Nike GT Future “Bred” set for Holiday 2025—Black/Red performance meets Foamposite-inspired design.

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Sports

Finals Film Study: Thunder find transition points in Game 5

Finals Film Study: Thunder find transition points in Game 5

Oklahoma City scores 28 points in transition in its Game 5 win to move within 1 win of its 1st NBA title.

NBA.comJohn Schuhmann

NBA free‑agency rumblings

Kevin Durant being floated, Giannis’ future with the Bucks looming as offseason friction kicks off 

NBA free agency 2025: Latest signings, news, buzz, reports

The latest buzz ahead of the NBA offseason from our NBA insiders.

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NFL: Lamar Jackson seeking redemption

Ravens QB is hauling losses from last season into next year’s drive 

Lamar on quest for ‘vengeance’ after loss to Bills

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson acknowledged he still hasn’t gotten over last season’s 27-25 divisional loss to Buffalo and vowed the team would have “vengeance” on its mind.

ESPNJamison Hensley

MLB: Red Sox trade backlash 

Fans still simmering after Betts and now Devers have exited Boston 

Olney: First Betts, now Devers? Red Sox ownership under fire from fans -- again

John Henry & Co. traded another franchise icon. The only thing they can do to appease the Fenway faithful now? Win.

ESPNBuster Olney

Technology

Sword Health nabs $40M at $4B valuation, pushes IPO plans to at least 2028

Sword Health nabs $40M at $4B valuation, pushes IPO plans to at least 2028 | TechCrunch

The digital health startup says it secured the fresh capital to update its valuation and finance acquisitions.

TechCrunchMarina Temkin

Amazon expects to reduce corporate jobs due to AI

Amazon expects to reduce corporate jobs due to AI | TechCrunch

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy expects that AI automations will both change how people work and change the number of people needed.

TechCrunchRebecca Szkutak

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