Wednesday Notes for September 24th, 2025

Wednesday Notes for September 24th, 2025

Culture

Kerry James Marshall’s Royal Academy Exhibition Features New Paintings on African Collaboration in Transatlantic Slave Trade

Kerry James Marshall’s Royal Academy Exhibition Features New Paintings on African Collaboration in Transatlantic Slave Trade
Kerry James Marshall’s Royal Academy exhibition features new paintings about African collaboration in the transatlantic slave trade.

Amaarae Announces North American Tour

Amaarae Announces North American Tour
The Black Star Experience will bring the Ghanaian American singer to New York, Toronto, Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles later this year

Sneakers

The Air Jordan 12 "Taxi" Returns November 2025

The Air Jordan 12 “Taxi” Returns This November
Jordan Brand brings back the iconic “Taxi” colorway this November, featuring the classic white leather and black patent leather combination that made this Air Jordan 12 a timeless favorite.

Sports

Jayson Tatum injury update: Celtics star doesn't rule out 2025-26 return, focused on making 'full recovery'

Jayson Tatum injury update: Celtics star doesn’t rule out 2025-26 return, focused on making ‘full recovery’
Tatum suffered a torn Achilles in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals

Brunson on Thibs firing: He 'meant a lot to me'

Brunson on Thibs firing: He ‘meant a lot to me’
Jalen Brunson admitted it was hard for him to see Tom Thibodeau depart the Knicks.

Sources: Giants to bench QB Wilson, start Dart

Sources: Giants to bench QB Wilson, start Dart
The Giants are planning to bench quarterback Russell Wilson in favor of first-round rookie Jaxson Dart after three games, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Tuesday.


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Technology

WhatsApp can now translate messages on iOS and Android

WhatsApp can now translate messages on iOS and Android | TechCrunch
The company notes that translations occur on the user’s device where WhatsApp cannot see them, which means messages remain encrypted.

It’s surprisingly easy to stumble into a relationship with an AI chatbot

It’s surprisingly easy to stumble into a relationship with an AI chatbot
We’re increasingly developing bonds with chatbots. While that’s safe for some, it’s dangerous for others.




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