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Forget About Trump’s Lawsuits—Take the Win and Let Yourself Exhale

Would we have preferred an Electoral College blowout of a magnitude that resigned not only Trump but Trumpism at large to the dustbin of history? That goes without saying—but it’s also beside the point….

Among large classifications of homo sapiens seemingly unable to process victory, success, or triumph over one’s purported opponents, Democrats and the left-leaning rank in the highest percentile. (What’s that, you say? Fortune has smiled upon you and, by happenstance or keen yearning and struggle, the world is, at last, bestowing its graces upon you? Sit back while we unpack the myriad ways in which this is not only Bad but also Wrong.)

Today’s news that Joe Biden and Kamala Harris have passed the Electoral College threshold of 270 is just the kind of low-hanging fruit that semi-professional naysayers and hopelessly addicted doom-scrollers like to seize upon. No, we didn’t get the landslide that many predicted; for the moment, at least, Democrats have lost seats in the House and don’t appear to have flipped the Senate (more on that in a bit) and, thus, any hopes of addressing institutional voter reform—or addressing what’s essentially become a gerrymandered Supreme Court—would appear to be dead on the vine.

Here’s what did happen, though: Biden and Harris received more votes than any other candidates for our nation’s highest offices in history. At the moment, their margin stands at over 4 million—more than the population of 22 American states. Would we have preferred an Electoral College blowout of a magnitude that resigned not only Trump but Trumpism at large to the dustbin of history? That goes without saying—but it’s also beside the point.

It’s going to be years until we understand the entirety of the damage that a single term of Donald Trump’s presidency wrought upon our country (and our psyches). The struggle for a better America—the need to keep our foot on the gas and to hold our elected officials accountable for actually governing the country rather than merely stoking fissures and seams of division—will continue, must continue, no matter which party controls which branch of government.

But let’s take a breath and turn off the noise for just a moment. Think back to how you felt when—or if—you went to bed on Tuesday night versus how you feel now. Barring the sort of tin-pot dictator chicanery that we have, sadly, come to expect from Donald Trump—Will he barricade himself inside the White House? Will he do anything more than file halfhearted lawsuits claiming some vague sort of badness in various states and otherwise use the bully pulpit of ALL CAPS TWEETS to fire up various MAGA social-media surrogates as to the injustice being done to him?—withstand all that ado about, essentially, nothing, and we’re 76 days away from President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. (A quick note about those lawsuits: They are, to put a fine legal gloss on it, garbage. The motions filed in Georgia and Michigan have already been tossed by judges weighing small matters like “lack of standing,” “witnesses,” and “evidence.” And while the Pennsylvania “stop the counting”—sorry, “STOP THE COUNTING!”—lawsuit may still be taken up by the Supreme Court, the number of votes affected by even an adverse ruling likely won’t be enough to affect the Biden margin in that state.)

And so—in the manner of every mansplainer ever attempting to unlock the philosophical precepts of a flawed but ultimately victorious NFL football game to the uninitiated—I’ll heartily recommend this: Take the win. Sure, the battle wasn’t pretty; yes, in retrospect there were a ton of things that we didn’t see coming, that we should have done differently; yeah, we’ve got a lot of work still ahead of us.

In the meantime: Let’s compose a requiem to doom-scrolling. Let’s enjoy waking up without worrying about whether or not the President of the United States has withdrawn the country from another longstanding alliance with our allies—or has simply been up all night playing Angry Tweets again. Let’s look forward to the possibility of politics—if even for just a small moment—becoming boring again as policy takes precedence over partisanship.

It’s not going to last for long, so let’s remember what it was like to dream a little.

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Air Jordan 3 “Paris” Reportedly Trades Elephant Print for Damask

Jordan Brand may be preparing to drop a special Air Jordan 3 dedicated to one of the world’s most recognizable cities. Landing in June 2027, the Air Jordan 3 “Paris” comes with a unique design that ditches the usual elephant print. Instead, the rumored edition is said to feature damask detailing, special Paris-inspired branding, and a limited drop focused on the French capital.

The first word comes from @zSneakerHeadz, but Jordan Brand has not confirmed the sneaker yet. A mockup is currently circulating, so the final look may differ. That said, the described design is an interesting direction for the Air Jordan 3, especially for fans used to seeing elephant print as one of the silhouettes hallmark visual elements.

The shoe is said to feature a white tumbled leather upper with a navy rubber outsole. The most noticeable change is replacing the traditional elephant print with a damask print. The pattern is reportedly on the toe and heel, with another section next to the Jumpman logo on the tongue. The treatment gives the sneaker a different visual character without straying from the Air Jordan 3’s recognizable structure.

More branding is expected to tie the release closely to its namesake city. The mudguard is said to have the wording “Jordan Paris Family 91, 92, 93, 94,” while the heel is said to have “NIKE PRS.” The details give the shoe a more specific identity than a simple colorway, with the reported inscriptions presenting it as a tribute to Paris and its role in the Jordan Brand story.

The sneaker is expected to be released in men’s sizing and will carry the style code JJ3727-100. It retails for $230 and will be available in select Jordan Brand stores in Paris. If the release details are accurate, the limited distribution may make the pair tough for sneaker fans outside the city to get their hands on. But the brand has not confirmed the information that has been reported, and the image shown is a mockup and not an official product reveal.

The Air Jordan 3 “Paris” is also expected to join a growing list of regional releases such as the Air Jordan 3 “Middle East.” These projects give Jordan Brand the chance to attack the same silhouette through various regional themes, not just the usual retro colorways. The damask pattern with city-specific branding would, in this case, make the Paris edition clearly distinct.

This classic Air Jordan 3 shape combined with a strange pattern is bound to appeal to collectors. The expected Paris-only distribution adds another layer of exclusivity, although the final release details have yet to be confirmed. If the June 2027 launch comes to fruition as described, the Air Jordan 3 “Paris” could be one of the more unique regional editions on Jordan Brand’s calendar.

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Nike LeBron 24 “Christmas” – Holiday Collection Gets Grinchy Green Look

Nike Basketball’s holiday collection is starting to take shape, and LeBron James’ latest signature shoe is bringing a particularly loud look to the seasonal crop. First-look images of the Nike LeBron 24 “Christmas” have surfaced, showcasing a black and electric green colorway with metallic silver accents. The rumored Grinch-inspired direction of the upcoming release is shaping up to be one of the more unique additions to Nike’s Christmas footwear collection.

The shoe will be dropped on December 4 for $200. Its most striking feature is the electric green colorway, which gives the design a strong visual identity. Black is used on the upper for contrast, and metallic silver is seen on the Swoosh near the heel. Another contrasting touch comes from a red logo on the tongue, offering a subtle nod to holiday colors within the overall aesthetic. The shoe continues the theme with a green rubber outsole below.

Aside from the looks, the LeBron 24 “Christmas” also features performance elements associated with the broader LeBron 24 line. The outsole has a Zoom Turbo unit that is said to keep the shoe light and quick. That bit gives the holiday edition purpose beyond just its seasonal styling, keeping it tied to the basketball performance direction of the signature series.

The Grinch concept is part of a larger “naughty list” theme that also includes the Sabrina 4 and Book 2. Rather than treating the LeBron 24 as a standalone holiday release, Nike seems to be building a connected seasonal collection around the idea. The electric green colorway fits that direction, making the shoe pop while giving the broader theme a recognizable visual thread.

The first glimpse of the sneaker came via a 360-degree video Nike shared. The audience got a first look at the color blocking and design details as the shoe was presented from various angles. A handful of basketball creators also got a sneak peek at the pair earlier on a trip to Nike headquarters, helping build the early hype around the release.

The style code is IO8205-300 and the shoe is expected to drop in men’s sizing through Nike and select retailers. The December 4 date and $200 price point give us a sense of what to expect, but the information provided doesn’t list every retailer that will sell the sneaker.

The Nike LeBron 24 ‘Christmas’ is holiday-themed and performance-inspired for LeBron’s signature line, featuring a bright green colorway with silver details, red tongue branding, and an outsole with Zoom Turbo cushioning. Its Grinch-inspired theme also fits clearly into Nike Basketball’s broader seasonal plans. If you’re a fan of the brand’s Christmas releases, this pair is already making a strong first impression.

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