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legends A Final Conversation With Anne Beatts A week before her death, the original SNL writer still had too many stories to tell. By Dan Reilly
politics Matt Gaetz (R–TV) Scandals haven’t sunk the congressman yet, maybe because he’s more of a media figure than a politician. By Ben Jacobs
a long talk Brandi Carlile’s Story Is Too Big to Fit in a Song The folk-rock star’s debut memoir Broken Horses offers the most intimate look into her fraught life yet. By Hilary Hughes

the national interest

But does Trump actually deserve it? The criteria say no. By Jonathan Chait

vaccination U.S. to Pause Johnson & Johnson Vaccine After Rare Blood-Clot Reports A serious setback for nationwide vaccination efforts. By Benjamin Hart
encounter The Tech Elite’s Favorite Pop Intellectual Julia Galef on bringing the rationalist movement to the mainstream. By Benjamin Wallace
games The Knicks’ Revolutionary Competence In what feels like a miracle, the perpetually embarrassing squad is showing signs of life. By Will Leitch

daunte wright
Authorities: Cop Accidentally Shot and Killed Daunte Wright A state agency identified the officer who killed Wright as Kim Potter, the president of the Brooklyn Center police union. By Benjamin Hart

education Richard Carranza’s Last Stand As NYC Schools Chancellor Mayor de Blasio hired an “equity warrior.” How parental politics — and the pandemic — left him defeated. By Clare Malone

business America’s Failure Is Amazon’s Success Alec MacGillis’s Fulfillment is a portrait of trickle-down inequality. By Sarah Jones

astrology

This week, a new moon in Aries marks a good time to set intentions. By Claire Comstock-Gay

finer things A Big Hat for Your Huge Brain Go beyond the bucket hat this spring. By Emilia Petrarca
how i get it done How Brandi Carlile Gets It Done The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter on touring with an infant, being a Gemini, and her aluminum fishing boat. By Hope Reese
they seem cool The Music Producer With a Passion for Architecture Meet Nar Angel Rokh. By Devine Blacksher

auto-refill Allure’s Fashion Director on Her Favorite Beauty Products Rajni Jacques thinks of red lipstick like an accessory. By Daise Bedolla
police brutality Chauvin’s Defense Tried to Hide Police Shooting From Jury After Daunte Wright was killed by police, Derek Chauvin’s lawyer worried about jury bias. By Angelina Chapin
campaign trail 7 Women on Where They’re Finding Hope These Days A new fashion campaign that focuses on the positive. gallery By Olivia Evans

profile

She became today’s most famous couples therapist by ignoring all the rules of the trade. By Maya Binyam

fandom Lady Gaga Loves How Much (Some of) You Still Love ARTPOP Fans got the 2013 album into the top three on iTunes after a petition asked for an “Act II.” By Justin Curto
oscars 2021 The One Scene That Best Represents Each 2021 Best Picture Nominee Here are our picks for the singular scenes that Oscar should use to represent each Best Picture nominee at this year’s Academy Awards. By Chris Feil
switched on pop 5 Rules of Great Songwriting Collabs, According to Teddy Geiger and Dan Wilson “I don’t want to just make another one of ‘those.’” By Charlie Harding and Nate Sloan
shondaland Bridgerton Will Come Again Twice It’s been renewed for seasons three and four. By Devon Ivie

now streaming
The 50 Best Movies on Peacock Lost in Translation, Bridesmaids, Short Term 12, and 47 other great films. By Brian Tallerico

not a professional. just crazy. A Running List of My Favorite Products at Sephora (Which Are Now on Sale) Including a dewy-inducing SPF and an acid-mantle-repairing moisturizer. By Rio Viera-Newton
mother’s day 2021 The Best Gifts for Long-Distance Moms Whether she lives down the block, in another city, or on another continent. By Louis Cheslaw
recommended by experts The Best Removable Wallpaper, According to Interior Designers Peel, stick, and repeat. By Karen Iorio Adelson, Tembe Denton-Hurst, and Lauren Ro
ask a cool person The Best Pieces of Black Hair Art, According to Black Artists and Curators Including prints, puzzles, and a golden roller. By Jenna Milliner-Waddell
mother’s day 2021 The Best Food Gifts for Every Type of Mom Whether she’s a gourmand or just likes to snack. By Lauren Ro and Liza Corsillo

look book

Checking in with masked members at the gym. By Jane Starr Drinkard and Brock Colyar

great rooms At Home in an Old Hotel in Nomad After 15 years, Julie Chartoff and Irene Glezos finally really renovated their apartment inside the historic Gilsey House. By Wendy Goodman
local color Mr. Cyclone Is Back in the Front Car At 5:30 this morning, the roller coaster’s first rider of the season arrived for his 15th opening day. By Caroline Spivack
mutual aid A New Network of Little Free Libraries Stocks Exclusively BIPOC Authors “A lot of people don’t have exposure to Black authors; I didn’t.” By Diana Budds

holdouts One of the Best Furniture Stores in New York Is Run by a Staten Island Commune “The radical-honesty thing happening in the store was getting in the way of running a store.” By Katy Schneider
just browsing ‘Chief Pencil Lady’ Caroline Weaver’s Week in Zillow Saves “My three strongest home fantasies are: buying an old Girl Scout or Boy Scout camp, a Usonian house, or a really, really, really old house in Italy.” By Jenny Xie
developing A Brooklyn Building Is Screeching, We Asked an Acoustician Why Wind is creating an effect like “when you blow over the top of an empty soda bottle.” By Caroline Spivack

encounter

A quick cooking lesson with Chrissy’s spice-loving mom. By Juliet Izon

first taste Oxomoco’s Stylish, Plant-Based Offshoot in Greenpoint At Xilonen, you’ll find a stately parade of vegan tacos, tamales, and quesadillas. By Adam Platt
closings Del Posto Is a Goner It was once the crown jewel of the Batali-Bastianich restaurant group. Now, chef Melissa J. Rodriguez and GM Jeff Katz will transform it. By Chris Crowley
chefs to watch Ha’s Dac Biet Is a Pop-up With Panache Anthony Ha and Sadie Mae Burns are making a name for themselves and their brand of “Vietnamese bistro” cooking. By Robin Raisfeld and Rob Patronite
destination dining Vaxx, Then Snacks What to eat near five major vaccine sites, including Javits Center, Yankee Stadium, and Citi Field. By Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld

the grub street diet
Silvia Killingsworth’s Grub Street Diet “… pickled banana peppers, shredded cheese, and, yes, French fries.” By Chris Crowley

best of new york 101 Things We Hope to Eat Again Soon Celebrating restaurants at a time when they can use all the support they can get. By Robin Raisfeld and Rob Patronite