Finding Peace on a River Float in Texas

When Beyoncé — a Texan, by the way — released her “Renaissance” album this summer, she surprised fans and critics by not delivering heavy social commentary on the problems facing the country. Instead, she offered a nonstop flow of retro dance beats, explaining that the idea was “to feel free and adventurous in a time…

The Woman Changing On-Court Sneaker Culture

Two of the W.N.B.A.’s biggest sneakerheads got a win well before their postseason began. Dearica Hambry, of the Las Vegas Aces, and Satou Sabally, of the Seattle Storm, now fighting their way through the playoffs, both received Air Jordan 36 PEs (player exclusives) designed by Melody Ehsani that are as tough a score for collectors…