The New York Times – Music:
The company has withdrawn nearly $40 million in additional funds from its endowment to cover expenses, but sees signs it may be emerging from its post-pandemic woes.
Category: Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
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Spirit Airlines Is on Shaky Footing After Judge Blocks JetBlue Deal
The New York Times – Travel:
Some investors and analysts said the airline might have to seek bankruptcy protection if it couldn’t find another buyer.
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Channeling the Pain of Chinese Immigrants, in Music and Verse
The New York Times – Music:
“Angel Island,” an oratorio by Huang Ruo, brings to life the stark poetry of Chinese detained on the California island in the first part of the 20th century.
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In Steve McQueen’s ‘Occupied City,’ a Marriage of Art and History
The New York Times – Film:
Steve McQueen collaborated with his wife Bianca Stigter to make “Occupied City,” a four-hour documentary that brings Amsterdam’s World War II history into the present day.
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Southwest Airlines Reaches Deal With Pilots Union
The New York Times – Travel:
The new contract would provide raises and better benefits, following similar deals at other big airlines.
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Why It Costs $6 to Clean This Shirt in New York City
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The humble cotton button-down helps power New York City, through its presence in practically every office in town. But few people understand the shirt’s transformation from dirty to clean, which at Kingbridge Cleaners & Tailors will run you $6.
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Sharp Drop in Airfares Cheers Inflation-Weary Travelers
The New York Times – Travel:
Airlines are starting to offer bargain prices, including to popular overseas destinations like Paris, a sign that they are fighting to fill planes.
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Carnival Was Negligent in Covid Outbreak on Cruise Ship, Court Rules
The New York Times – Travel:
An Australian judge found that the cruise company and a subsidiary “breached their duty of care” in handling a coronavirus outbreak on the Ruby Princess in March 2020.
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Taylor Swift’s ‘Cruel Summer’ Hits No. 1 after Four Years
The New York Times – Music:
The song from Swift’s 2019 album, “Lover,” is a fan favorite that took on new life during her record-breaking Eras Tour. On the album chart, Bad Bunny debuts at the top.