Wednesday Notes for November 27th, 2024

This is an edition of Uristocrat Notes, a newsletter that explores what we are reading as it relates to cultural stories of the day.

Culture

7 Memoirs Worth Reading Cover to Cover

Sneakers

Nike Cortez WMNS “Valentine’s Day”

Nike Cortez WMNS “Valentine’s Day”

The Nike Cortez WMNS “Valentine’s Day” is set February of 2025 with the soft pink and red accents. Head to Nice Kicks for more.

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Swarovski x WMNS Nike Air Max Plus “Moonlight”

Swarovski x WMNS Nike Air Max Plus “Moonlight”

The WMNS Nike Air Max Plus “Moonlight” is will be adored with Swarovski crystals this holiday season. Head to Nice Kicks for more info.

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Sports

Leaks, team meetings, losses: The factors driving the Sixers' dreadful start

Leaks, team meetings, losses: The factors driving the Sixers’ dreadful start

What began with the most exciting offseason of the Joel Embiid Era in Philly has devolved into chaos -- with no easy answers in sight.

ESPNRamona Shelburne

Power Rankings: Biggest lessons learned so far from all 30 teams

NBA Power Rankings: Biggest lessons learned so far from all 30 teams

NBA insiders break down the biggest lessons learned for all 30 teams in this week’s NBA Power Rankings.

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Technology

The Download: the secret lives of AI characters, and commercializing space

The Download: the secret lives of AI characters, and commercializing space

Plus: OpenAI has paused access to its Sora video tool after a group of artists leaked it

MIT Technology ReviewRhiannon Williams

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