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learning Why Public Schools Shouldn’t Offer a Remote Option This Fall It’s bad for learning, it’s expensive, and it sends the wrong message about whether our schools are safe. By David Zweig
chinatown conversations What It’s Like to Work in Chinatown Right Now “I get looked at a little differently. I feel the stares on me.” By Cathy Erway
money Dispatches From the NFT Art Boom The artists, collectors, and sellers betting big on the blockchain. By Matthew Schneier

the national interest

Speak up for voting rights, and the antitrust exemption gets it. By Jonathan Chait

immigration Biden Keeps Trump’s Record-Low Refugee-Admissions Cap, Breaking Pledge Following backlash over the reversal, the White House later signaled it would still raise the cap this fiscal year, but not as high as it had pledged. By Chas Danner
cancel culture Ted Cruz Wants to Cancel John Boehner The great champion of liberty against “cancel culture” is raising money from people who want to watch him burn Boehner’s book. By Ed Kilgore
georgia election law Can Suppressing Votes Save Brian Kemp? Kemp is using Georgia’s new election law to heal a breach with Trump-loving conservatives but so far has drawn only a gadfly primary opponent. By Ed Kilgore

foreign interests
Withdrawing From Afghanistan Is Biden’s Least Bad Option The pullout of U.S. troops will likely have tragic consequences for Afghans, but remaining indefinitely offers no clear path to victory. By Jonah Shepp

housing To ‘Build Back Better,’ America Must Build More Housing A historic housing shortage threatens to hamper the post-COVID recovery. By Eric Levitz

side effects Why the Second COVID Shot Makes You Miserable Unpleasant side effects are in part a consequence of lightning-quick vaccine development. By Jeff Wise

¡hola papi!

We can learn to look at ourselves in such a way that we see someone worthy of love, happiness, and affection. By J.P. Brammer

the body politic Mazie Hirono Isn’t Afraid of Conflict A long talk about anger with the gloriously foulmouthed senator from Hawaii. By Rebecca Traister
the future Wild Speculation: A Series About What Comes Next What we’ll take with us when the pandemic ends. By the Cut
the future Where Will Skin Care Go From Here? It will involve fixing what we damaged during the pandemic. By Daise Bedolla

ugg x feng chen wang The Perfect Shoe for Your Perpetually Cold Feet Ugg collaborated with designer brand Feng Chen Wang on a hybrid sandal-boot. By Olivia Evans
recommendations The 17 Best Butt Plugs You Can Buy Online According to experts. By Andrew Nguyen
a beautiful life Venus Williams Wants You to Learn From Her SPF Mistakes Talking to the tennis champ about inclusive sunscreen and her second sun-care launch. By Erica Smith

vulture recommends

Wild Pink’s A Billion Little Lights is a sonic tapestry as rich as the scenes front man John Ross creates in his lyrics. By Justin Curto

extremely online Jeffree Star Hospitalized and In ‘Excruciating Pain’ Following ‘Severe’ Car Cash “This morning was one of the scariest moments of our entire lives. I’m so grateful to be here still.” By Halle Kiefer
fantasy land Amazon’s Lord of the Rings Budget Would Make Smaug Blush at About $465 Million And that’s just for the first season. By Halle Kiefer
the gold rush Oscars to Bring You ‘Husavik’ in Húsavík, Best Song Noms in Pre-Show All five Best Original Song nominees will be performed during a pre-Academy Awards special. By Halle Kiefer
follow friday Julia Young Was the Most Popular Girl at Sleepaway Camp We chatted it up with the comedian on Instagram Live today. By Taylor Garron

state of the industry
Will Abusive Behavior Allegations Tank Scott Rudin’s Career? According to Hollywood insiders, it will take a lot more than the THR piece — and may even depend on Hugh Jackman. By Chris Lee

painless shopping Is There Any Good COVID-Vaccine Merch? “Even if you’re not sentimental, getting vaccinated is something worth celebrating in some way or another.” By Liza Corsillo
recommended by experts How to Help Pets Deal With Post-Quarantine Separation Anxiety, According to Vets From a cozy, elevated cat bed to soothing CBD oil for dogs. By Karen Iorio Adelson
mother’s day 2021 All the Best Mother’s Day Gift Ideas (So Far) We’ve put them all in one handy guide. By The Editors
recommended by experts The Best Edge Brushes, According to Professional Hair Stylists Give your toothbrush a rest. By Jenna Milliner-Waddell
natural hair week 11 New Yorkers on Going Natural We asked 11 New Yorkers about going natural for the first time — and how they take care of their curls, Afros, locs. By Baze Mpinja and The Editors

design edit

Plus ceramic relics that comment on plastic waste and Memphis-y wall hooks. By Diana Budds

rendering judgment Lincoln Center Wants You to Lie Down on Its Plaza How comfortable will that plastic grass really be? By Christopher Bonanos
the unforgettable year What the Museum of 2020 May Look Like Curators and archivists on the items they’ve acquired from our pandemic year. By Diana Budds
crypto Does the Metaverse Need a Zoning Board? As new crypto investments flood online worlds, conflicts between virtual neighbors are on the rise. By Sophie Haigney

getting approved Overshareholders! Co-op Boards May Have to Disclose Why They’re Rejecting People They’re bracing for lawsuits. By Caroline Spivack
sports & money One More Thing Bernie Madoff Helped Ruin: The Mets Author Devin Gordon on Madoff’s effect on the Mets and their tortured fanbase. By Joe DeLessio
pennsylvania six-five oh-oh-oh So Long to the Hotel Pennsylvania Once lovely, now dowdy, soon to be gone. By Christopher Bonanos

the grub street diet

“I’ve always had an affinity for the cuisine of the Italians.” By Chris Crowley

chinatown conversations What It’s Like to Work in Chinatown Right Now “I get looked at a little differently. I feel the stares on me.” By Cathy Erway
summer of hedonism Confirmed: It Will Now Be the Summer of the Cosmopolitan “It’s such a democratic drink.” By Rachel Sugar
the job market Jobs Are Returning to New York’s Restaurants. Will Workers? “Everyone was saying, ‘Good luck. It’s been hell.’” By Chris Crowley
encounter Talking Papaya Salad and Scalloped Potatoes With Pepper Teigen 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

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