Tracy Chapman's notable comeback, the popularity of $1.50 sandals, and a town's celebration of a 116-year-old woman are just a few highlights in this edition of The Weekender. Additionally, stories include surprising campaign expenses, relationship challenges during Israel's war, and the mysterious disappearance of a man in 1980. Readers are in for an interesting mix of topics in this curated collection of 11 stories by The New York Times.