Wednesday Notes for October 15th, 2025

Wednesday Notes for October 15th, 2025

Culture

D’Angelo, Acclaimed R&B Singer, Dies at 51 After Cancer Battle

Remembering D'Angelo: A Soul Music Legend

Remembering D’Angelo: A Soul Music Legend
The music world is mourning today with the heartbreaking news of D’Angelo’s passing at age 51. D’Angelo was a revolutionary force in R&B who helped define the neo-soul movement of the 1990s and beyond. From the moment “Brown Sugar” introduced us to his velvet voice in 1995, we knew

Estée Lauder Names Nia Long as Brand Ambassador for North America

Estée Lauder Names Nia Long as Brand Ambassador for North America - Savoy
Estée Lauder has announced that award-winning actor, producer and author Nia Long as its first Brand Ambassador exclusive to North America.…

Sneakers

Nike Renames World Headquarters After Co-Founder Phil Knight

Nike Renames World Headquarters After Co-Founder Phil Knight
Nike honors co-founder Phil Knight by renaming its Beaverton headquarters the Philip H. Knight Campus—a tribute to the visionary who built a global movement.

Sports

Warriors in the Finals? Lakers under .500?! We simulated the entire 2025-26 NBA season

Let’s simulate the entire NBA season: How the biggest storylines could unfold
ESPN analyst Kevin Pelton used simulation No. 620 to run through the NBA season from Opening Night to the Finals.

Staley: Not convinced NBA ready for woman HC

Staley: Not convinced NBA ready for woman HC
Dawn Staley said she is convinced that NBA teams might never be ready to hire a woman as a head coach.


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Technology

The New World: Joshua Kushner, Thrive Capital, and the American dream

Netflix Jumps Into Podcasts With Spotify Deal

Google Meet launches an AI-powered makeup feature

Google Meet launches an AI-powered makeup feature | TechCrunch
Google Meet finally has a makeup filter for those days when you don’t feel like applying lipstick.


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