The New York Times – Travel:
Four other passengers were hurt after a large, unpredictable wave hit the ship, which was traveling toward the Antarctic, Viking Cruises said.
Author: Amanda Holpuch
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The Real Story of ‘Cocaine Bear’
The New York Times – Film:
Nearly 40 years after a 175-pound black bear found and ingested cocaine in a Georgia forest, the drug binge has inspired a movie.
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Irene Cara, ‘Fame’ and ‘Flashdance’ Singer, Dies at 63
The New York Times – Music:
Ms. Cara was a child star from the Bronx who gained international fame as the singer of major pop anthems from movies of the 1980s.
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Americans Will (Probably) Be Able to Vote in Eurovision Next Year
The New York Times – Music:
For the first time, people in nonparticipating countries will be allowed to vote for their favorite songs. The contest announced changes after it found “voting irregularities” in the 2022 competition.
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Boston Marathon Adds Option for Nonbinary Runners Next Year
The New York Times – Sports:
Nonbinary runners will not be required to register in either the men’s or women’s division for the 2023 Boston Marathon, the organizers of the race said.
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B.Y.U. Says It Found No Evidence of Racial Slurs at Volleyball Match
The New York Times – Sports:
The school apologized to a spectator it had banned from its sporting events and said it could not corroborate a Duke player’s accusations of racial heckling. Duke said it stood by its players, “especially when their character is called into question.”
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BYU Is Still Investigating Racial Slurs at Women’s Volleyball Match
The New York Times – Sports:
Brigham Young University has asked people who were at the Aug. 26 game for help finding the person who yelled slurs at a Black player for Duke University.
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New Titanic Footage Heralds Next Stage in Deep-Sea Tourism
The New York Times – Travel:
New, high-resolution footage of the Titanic offers a glimpse into the ambitions of the deep-sea tourism industry. Tourists paid $250,000 to take a submersible to view the wreckage.