The New York Times – Sports:
Waimea Bay in Hawaii finally delivered conditions fit for one of the world’s most elusive surfing events. A local lifeguard beat out the top pro surfers for the trophy.
Category: Contests and Prizes
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What to Know When Entering a Wedding Sweepstakes
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Contests that offer to cover all or some wedding costs can seem to have few downsides. But experts and sweepstakes winners say there are things to look out for.
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Inside the Search for the Best Mullet in America
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
At a qualifying event in Texas for the finals of this year’s USA Mullet Championships, 14 hopefuls competed to be the face of what many say is not just a hairstyle, but a lifestyle.
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Karaoke Singers Live the Dream at the Illinois State Fair
The New York Times – Music:
Near the 500-pound Butter Cow, 16 contestants performed songs by Whitney Houston, Billy Joel, Jamey Johnson and Shania Twain in a bid to win $500 and appear on the Grandstand Stage.
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U.K. Will Host Eurovision in 2023
The New York Times – Music:
Organizers had ruled out Ukraine from hosting because of safety concerns from Russia’s ongoing invasion.
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World’s Ugliest Dog: Mr. Happy Face, a Chihuahua Mix With a Mohawk
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.
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There’s a New Gerber Baby and Some Parents Are Mad
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Though not at the very adorable winner, fortunately.
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In ‘American Song Contest,’ It’s About the Songs, Not Just the Lungs
The New York Times – Music:
Ahead of this week’s final round, a writer and photographer went backstage for this state-versus-state competition based on Eurovision. The singers get it. Does America?