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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

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
2022 midterms McConnell Signals GOP Will Run on Pure Obstruction in 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

roe v. wade
Amy Coney Barrett’s Adoption Myths “What’s happening at the Supreme Court is that people are using us to further their own agenda. They’re co-opting our lives and our stories.” By Irin Carmon

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

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

¡hola papi!

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

#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
school shootings A Teen Reportedly Opened Fire at a Michigan High School A suspect has been charged as an adult in the shooting and death of four students. By Claire Lampen and Bindu Bansinath
parties! The Bestest Party Looks of the Week Hi, Machine Gun Kelly! By Brooke LaMantia

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

follow friday Nika Lomazzo Urges Caution When Kissing Your Friends on the Mouth “It takes a lot of work to be this chaotic.” By Taylor Garron
awards season New York Film Critics Circle Winners Include Power of the Dog and Lady Gaga This year’s best film, Drive My Car, continues the tradition of the NYFCC going its own way. By Natalie Lin
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
kellyoke Kelly Clarkson Covering ‘7 Rings’ Will Be One of Your New Favorite Things You want more Kelly and Ariana Grande? You got it. By Justin Curto

now streaming
The 100 Best Movies on Netflix Right Now Titanic, My Fair Lady, The Power of the Dog, and more. By Brian Tallerico

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
friday sales 18 Things on Sale You’ll Actually Want to Buy: From Everlane to Sephora Including our favorite brightening eye cream and an Eberjey-esque cotton pajama set. By Leah Muncy

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