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Polaris Dawn Astronauts in SpaceX Dragon Reach Record Orbit Above Earth

After launching early on Tuesday, the billionaire Jared Isaacman and his crew traveled to altitudes not visited by any astronaut since the Apollo moon missions of the 1960s and ’70s.

By Kenneth Chang

Academy Awards (Oscars) EGOT Emmy Awards Grammy Awards Jones, James Earl Records and Achievements Tony Awards (Theater Awards)

Was James Earl Jones an EGOT Winner? It’s Complicated.

The actor won just about every award he could — but his Oscar was an honorary one. Is that enough for an EGOT?

By Aimee Ortiz

Alpine Skiing Deaths (Obituaries) France Mountains Records and Achievements Saudan, Sylvain (1936-2024) Skiing Switzerland

Sylvain Saudan, ‘Skier of the Impossible,’ Is Dead at 87

His audacious descents around the world inspired a generation of extreme skiers. “One mistake,” he once said, “you die.”

By Michael S. Rosenwald

Comedy and Humor Emmy Awards FX (TV Network) Hulu.com Netflix Inc Records and Achievements Television Web-Original Programming

What to Expect From Wednesday’s Emmy Nominations

The top nominees are announced at 11:30 a.m. ET. “Shogun” and “The Bear” are poised to have a big day.

By John Koblin