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Intelligencer

the national interest

Imagine a 9/11 Panel If the Hijackers Had Allies in Congress

The whole premise of an investigation was that both parties opposed the insurrection. By Jonathan Chait

delta variant How Bad Could the Delta Variant Get? The scientist Eric Topol explains why we can expect a dangerous wave of cases this fall. By David Wallace-Wells
voting rights Democrats Can’t Out-Organize a Gerrymander — or Outflank Joe Manchin Voting-rights advocates shouldn’t expect Biden to do the impossible in Congress, while Biden should understand there are laws you cannot out-organize. By Ed Kilgore
myths The Truman Show How the 33rd president finagled his way to a post–White House fortune — and created a damaging precedent. By Paul Campos

covid-19
De Blasio Urges Private Employers to Have Vaccine Mandates During an interview with WNYC, de Blasio advocated for vaccine mandates, saying they would help more people get vaccinated against COVID-19. By Nia Prater

2022 midterms Will Troubled Past Keep Walker Out of Georgia Senate Race? A report suggests the problems associated with the football legend’s history of mental illness may not be safely in the past. By Ed Kilgore

olympics 2021 Why I’m Still Excited for U.S. Men’s Olympic Basketball This year, Team USA taking home the gold is not a sure thing by any means. But there’s plenty for fans to look forward to. By Eve Peyser

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The Cut

fashion

Who Is Lisa, and Why Is She Saying ‘Gah’?

How a store with a gibberish name became a pandemic success story. By Emilia Petrarca

¡hola papi! ‘Am I Petty?’ We all have people we don’t like. But you’re letting your enemies live in your brain rent-free. By J.P. Brammer
restorative justice Can ‘Bad Men’ Ever Change? Would face-to-face meetings between a victim and an abuser — a form of restorative justice — help a society overwhelmed with toxic behavior? By Amelia Schonbek
finer things Baywatch, But Make It Italian Versace knows how to make a sexy one-piece. By Emilia Petrarca

olympics 2021 All the Best Outfits From the Olympic Opening Ceremony From designer gowns to fanny packs. By Emilia Petrarca
are u coming? Raving With Hot Goths in Queens Bushwick meets Bridgerton meets Berghain meets the Baroque. By Brock Colyar
party pics The Bestest Party Looks of the Week Including an ingenious way to adapt a suit for 90-degree weather. By Olivia Evans

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Vulture

essay

Just Another Morning in Good Ol’ America

Morgan Wallen’s GMA interview didn’t so much begin a redemption tour as it did extend a winning streak that’s gone strong for decades. By Andrea Williams

SNL’s Opera Man Sings What We’re All Thinking About the End of Game of Thrones

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wholesome content Muppet Babies’ Gonzo-rella Is the Cutest Disney Princess With the help of Rizzo the Fairy RatFather, an ally. By Rebecca Alter
d’oh re mi The Simpsons Is Doing Its First All-Musical Episode Based on the Disney+ show Encore! because synergy. By Rebecca Alter

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The Strategist

painless shopping 15 Pairs of (Actually Wearable) Blue-Light-Blocking Glasses for Kids In a range of prices and styles, including some parent-approved pairs. By Lauren Ro and Jordan Bowman
recommended by experts 31 Meaningful Condolence Gifts for Grieving Loved Ones According to grief and loss experts. By Lauren Schwartzberg, Karen Iorio Adelson, and Lauren Ro
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friday sales 20 Things on Sale You’ll Actually Want to Buy: From Camper to Crate & Barrel Including a cooling linen quilt and our favorite noise-canceling headphones. By The Editors
micro sales 88 Best Deals From the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale: From Bonobos to Beyond Yoga Nordstrom’s very good (in-season) annual sale is now live for cardholders. By Leah Muncy

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Curbed

zillow finds

A Rare Brooklyn Townhouse Listing: Unrenovated, Unstaged, and Filled to the Brim

“Literal crime scene” or just someone’s messy home? Either way, it will sell. By Kim Velsey

buy it for the architecture An Early Richard Meier House (With Two Pools) in New Jersey Horse Country Inside, sculptural curved walls gently separate living spaces, while public areas are anchored by minimalist built-in furniture. By Jenny Xie
department of education The Green New Deal for Public Schools Goes Way Beyond Classrooms Including fruit trees, solar panels, lead-free pipes, and community-resiliency centers. By Diana Budds
what a year Two People, One Room, 16 Months: The Studio-Apartment Couples of the Pandemic Zoom in the bathroom, Netflix every night. By Kim Velsey

put tab a into slot b That Cardboard Bed Was Supposed to Be a Utopia Olympic-village furniture is just the latest attempt to create a corrugated ideal. By Alexandra Lange
street view MoMA’s ‘Automania’: Car Culture, Minus the Culture A show that doesn’t get much past the chrome and glossy paint. By Justin Davidson
getting around The Nightmarish Subway Floods in China Could Be Our Future Is this what commuting under climate change will look like? By Willy Blackmore

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Grub Street

settlements

Batali Restaurant Group Will Pay $600K Settlement

An investigation by the office of New York attorney general Letitia James found the business violated city and state human-rights laws.

the grub street diet Aaron Frazer Always Asks for the Semi-Secret Sauce “A lot of people don’t even know you can get barbecue sauce.” By Alan Sytsma
market forces Even Biden Says Restaurants Need to Pay Better “I think it really is a matter of people deciding now that they have opportunities to do other things.” By Rachel Sugar
temporary closings Los Angeles Restaurants Temporarily Close As COVID Case Counts Rise More businesses are also asking for proof of vaccination. By Chris Crowley
the group portrait Who Are the People That Flavor America’s Food? In New Jersey, a quiet industry determines what makes ketchup taste ketchup-y. By Rachel Sugar

interview
As Restaurant Workers Fled New York, This Chef Came Back “Once I left, I realized how good everything was. I appreciate it more now.” By Rachel Sugar

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