Wednesday Notes for September 10th, 2025

Wednesday Notes for September 10th, 2025

Culture

New Mexico will be the first state to make child care free

New Mexico will be the first state to make child care free
The program, which is expected to save families $12,000 per child annually, is available to all residents regardless of income.

Does Society Have Too Many Rules?

Does Society Have Too Many Rules?
When regular people seem burdened by bureaucracy, and the powerful act as they choose, it’s worth asking whether we’ve forgotten what makes rules effective.


Sneakers

Aminé x New Balance ABZORB 2000 “Biblioteca”

Aminé x New Balance ABZORB 2000 “Biblioteca”
Aminé gives his spin on the recent New Balance ABZORB 2000 . Learn more about the “Biblioteca” on Nice Kicks.

There Are Only 100 Pairs of these Aminé x New Balance ABZORB 2000s

There Are Only 100 Pairs of these Aminé x New Balance ABZORB 2000s
Aminé gives his spin on the recent New Balance ABZORB 2000 . Learn more about the “The Best Day Ever Fest Biblioteca” on Nice Kicks.

Sports

Morehouse seeks getback against Howard this Saturday in the HBCUNY Classic

Morehouse seeks getback against Howard this Saturday in the HBCUNY Classic
The Morehouse College Maroon Tigers and Howard University Bison will renew their football rivalry this Saturday.

Ranking the top 14 newcomers for the 2025-26 NBA season

New faces, new places: Ranking the top 14 newcomers for the 2025-26 NBA season
Coach Mike Brown, Kevin Durant, Myles Turner and others are ranked by who will be the most impactful on their new teams.


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Technology

Apple launches iPhone 17 with a 120 Hz display

Apple launches iPhone 17 with a 120 Hz display | TechCrunch
The iPhone 17 has a slightly bigger screen at 6.3 inches as compared to the 6.1-inch screen of the iPhone 16. The display is getting an upgrade with ProMotion.

iPhone 17 Air will be eSIM only worldwide

iPhone 17 Air will be eSIM only worldwide | TechCrunch
Apple managed to cram a lot of tech into a 5.5 mm-thick design, but at the expense of a physical SIM tray.

Microsoft to lessen reliance on OpenAI by buying AI from rival Anthropic

Microsoft to lessen reliance on OpenAI by buying AI from rival Anthropic | TechCrunch
The move to diversify its AI partnerships by tapping the shoulder of OpenAI’s top rival comes as the AI company also pursues independence from Microsoft with its own AI infrastructure and a potential LinkedIn competitor.


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