The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
He was the winner of a competition that promotes the adoption of dogs, even ones with perpetually protruding tongues and missing fur.
Author: Alex Traub
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Dozens Injured by Hot Coals at Company Event in Zurich
The New York Times – Travel:
More than two dozen employees of a Swiss company were injured while walking in bare feet over hot coals, an ancient religious tradition that has become popular on corporate retreats.
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3 Americans Die in Mysterious Circumstances at Bahamas Resort
The New York Times – Travel:
It was unclear what happened but officials said they did not suspect foul play and there were no signs of trauma. Another guest was hospitalized in stable condition.
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Diego Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ Jersey Sells for $9.3 Million
The New York Times – Sports:
The shirt worn by the Argentine soccer star when he scored two fabled goals, one of which he attributed to divine aid, fetched what is believed to be the highest price ever paid for a sports item.
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Bill Murray Speaks About Misconduct Allegations
The New York Times – Film:
“I did something I thought was funny, and it wasn’t taken that way,” he said in a television interview on Saturday.
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Jeanette Wagner, Who Globalized the Estée Lauder Brand, Dies at 92
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Meticulous in building relationships, she helped open new markets for the cosmetics company, notably in the Soviet Union, as head of its international operations.
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Bappi Lahiri, India’s ‘Disco King,’ Dies at 69
The New York Times – Music:
He helped popularize the genre with some of the country’s biggest hits of all time, including “I Am a Disco Dancer.”
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Ronnie Wilson, Founder of the Gap Band, Dies at 73
The New York Times – Music:
After beginning his career as a teenager, he joined with his two younger brothers to record R&B hits like “You Dropped a Bomb on Me” and “Outstanding.”