Amanda Holpuch
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Two Women Sue Apple Over AirTag Stalking
One woman found an AirTag tracking device in the wheel well of her car and a second woman found an AirTag in her child’s backpack,...
Rogue Wave Strikes Cruise Ship, Killing a Passenger
Four other passengers were hurt after a large, unpredictable wave hit the ship, which was traveling toward the Antarctic, Viking Cruises said.
The Real Story of ‘Cocaine Bear’
Nearly 40 years after a 175-pound black bear found and ingested cocaine in a Georgia forest, the drug binge has inspired a movie.
Irene Cara, ‘Fame’ and ‘Flashdance’ Singer, Dies at 63
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.
Americans Will (Probably) Be Able to Vote in Eurovision Next Year
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...
Why Does Twitter Verify Some Accounts?
Elon Musk, who recently closed a deal to acquire the social media company, could soon charge a monthly fee for the blue verification badge that...
The Purpose of Extra-Large Marshmallows? A U.K. Court Weighs In
A British tribunal considered how a slightly larger marshmallow might be taxed by evaluating its taste, size and packaging.
Boston Marathon Adds Option for Nonbinary Runners Next Year
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...
B.Y.U. Says It Found No Evidence of Racial Slurs at Volleyball Match
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...
BYU Is Still Investigating Racial Slurs at Women’s Volleyball Match
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...