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the national interest Joe Biden’s Big Squeeze Progressive donors to the left of him, cynical centrists to the right — a unified theory of why his popular agenda is so unpopular. By Jonathan Chait
tribute The Measureless Influence of Stephen Sondheim There was very little he thought a musical could not do. By Mark Harris
holiday gifts 2021 52 Truly Surprising and Immensely Pleasing Gifts Under $50 Including lilac bitters, Hermès nails, and assorted glo-fish. By The Editors

the national interest

Oops. By Jonathan Chait

pandemic Why Omicron and Delta Could Be a ‘Twin Epidemic’ Dr. Peter Hotez sorts through the uncertainty about the new variant and how it may affect people differently than its cousin. By James D. Walsh
covid-19 What We Know About Omicron in New York So far, five cases of the worrisome new variant have been detected in New York City and Long Island. By Chas Danner
covid-19 What We Do and Don’t Know About the Omicron Variant Five cases have been confirmed in New York City and Long Island. By Intelligencer Staff

sports
An NBA Team Lost by 73 Points Last Night This one’s gotta sting for the Oklahoma City Thunder. By Benjamin Hart

2022 midterms McConnell: Republicans Don’t Need an Agenda for the Midterms They disagree on a lot of things, but Mitch McConnell and Donald Trump both believe in the pursuit of power as an end in itself. By Ed Kilgore

the money game At Art Basel, NFT Fans Say No Thanks to Facebook’s Metaverse NFT-mad Art Basel in Miami has become a frenzied search for the digital future. Just don’t mention Mark Zuckerberg. By Kevin T. Dugan

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By J.P. Brammer

are u coming? Where the Wild Things (and the Straights) Are One night at House of X, the very Manhattan alter ego to Bushwick’s House of Yes. By Brock Colyar
cut covers Kirsten Dunst Doesn’t Need Your Oscars The actress is back in her biggest role yet — which isn’t a knock on her résumé. It’s a testament to her talent. By Lindsay Peoples Wagner
my two cents My Dad Judges My Husband for Not Making More Money What’s most important is how you feel about your shared finances. By Charlotte Cowles

advent calendar 2021 Gift of the Day: Louis Vuitton’s Logo Hoop Earrings What’s a jewelry collection without the perfect hoops? By Asia Milia Ware
art basel 10 Minutes in Miami With Kehinde Wiley The artist on his “surprising” influences, favorite works, and the NFTs that took over Art Basel this year. By Sangeeta Singh-Kurtz
#metoo What We Know About the Disappearance of Peng Shuai After accusing a top Chinese government official of sexual assault, the tennis star’s whereabouts have become a cause of international concern. By Bindu Bansinath

comedy review

In Red Blue Green, the stand-up returns to the audience — but even he is not sure if he should. By Kathryn VanArendonk

trailer mix Raised by Wolves Season 2 Trailer: Mother and Father Are Back for More Coming to HBO Max on February 3. By Jennifer Zhan
tall girl Zendaya Showed Graham Norton How She Caught Tom Holland For a Spider-Man Stunt “My feet obviously hit the ground before he does.” By Jennifer Zhan
casting Merrin Dungey Will Star as a Therapist in NBC Mystery Drama In Between A new show from Liz Vassey and Mayim Bialik. By Jennifer Zhan
co-star swap Ghosted Casts Ana de Armas as Scarlett Johansson’s Replacement She’ll star alongside Chris Evans in the upcoming romantic action adventure film. By Rebecca Alter

oscar futures
Oscar Futures: Spielberg’s West Side Story Is Feeling Pretty The long-delayed remake of the 1962 Best Picture winner couldn’t have asked for a better first week. By Nate Jones

don’t dillydally All the Best Stuff From Target’s Lego Collaboration There’s something for the entire brick-obsessed family. By Lauren Ro
printed matter 41 of the Year’s Most Giftable Coffee-Table Books Whether they’re into birds or Lego or surfing. By The Editors
people’s choice The Best Travel Pillows on Amazon, According to Hyperenthusiastic Reviewers “I sleep in this thing and forget the world exists.” By The Editors
holiday gifts 2021 Every Holiday Gift Guide From the Strategist (So Far) All of our best holiday gift ideas — what to get for the hard-to-shop-for, the best gifts under $25, and expert recommendations. By The Editors
gifts they might actually want What’s the Best Weighted Blanket to Gift? For anyone who needs a good night’s sleep. By Karen Iorio Adelson

getting around

Walking and subwaying are maybe dangerous! By Caroline Spivack

developing Elliman’s Top Brokers Are Selling Luxury Real Estate in the Metaverse Taking the real out of real estate, for fun and profit. By Kim Velsey
interior design It Looks Like the Millennial Aesthetic Is Finally, Officially Over According to 1stDibs’s trend survey. By Diana Budds
street view Concrete Doesn’t Have to Be an Ecological Nightmare New technologies may drastically reduce its huge carbon footprint. By Justin Davidson

pandemic New York City Nurses Can’t Take It Much Longer “There are times … when our staff is half of what it should be.” By Caroline Spivack
advent calendar 2021 Gift of the Day: A Shimmery Odds-and-Ends Tray “It looks good on anything and everything — leather, wood, grass cloth, even an upholstered table.” By Alexandra Ilyashov
getting around A Bunch of Ivermectin Peddlers Put Up That Anti-Vaxx Bus Stop Ad It appears that the Brooklyn bus shelter ad itself was a guerilla operation. By Valeria Ricciulli

the grub street diet

“It’s a magical elixir for a vocalist.”

nightlife Stumbling Into Bushwick’s New Vegan Jazz Club “This should be the lifestyle for musicians and artists.” By Megan Paetzhold
openings Emmett’s on Grove Is a West Village Version of a Wisconsin Supper Club It opens tonight with Chicago-style thin-crust pizza and baby back ribs. By Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld
openings French Bistro Marian’s Opens in the West Village Chef Christian Rowan cooked at Bouley and Le Bernardin. By Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld
decisions decisions Omicron Is Coming. Should You Still Dine Indoors? Some pros and cons to consider before your next meal out. By Rachel Sugar

what to eat
An Eggplant Sandwich With a Story to Tell A sturdy lunch in Bed-Stuy that’s assembled with decades of experience. By Chris Crowley

where to eat 66 of the Best New (or Newly Relevant) Places to Eat Here’s your official summer 2021 restaurant guide. By Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld