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life after roe ‘They Really Wanted to See My Baby Get Taken Away’ A woman is suing a Brooklyn hospital for secretly testing her for drugs during labor and calling child-protective services. By Irin Carmon
exclusive Law Roach on Why He Retired From Celebrity Fashion Styling The image architect speaks out for the first time since shocking the fashion industry by announcing he’s done with celebrity styling. By Lindsay Peoples
politics Tate-Pilled What a generation of boys have found in Andrew Tate’s extreme male gospel. By Lisa Miller

foreign interests

Benjamin Netanyahu may have blinked, but a fundamental schism over the country’s future isn’t going away. By Jonah Shepp

early and often Ron DeSantis’s Big Evangelical Opportunity With Evangelical leaders upset over being blamed by Trump for 2022 GOP losses, the governor has a chance to win over a core part of his base. By Ed Kilgore
windy city heat The Fiercest Fight in Democratic Politics Is in Chicago A left-wing former teacher and a centrist former schools boss may only agree that the other would ruin the city as mayor. By Ross Barkan
crime The Long Timeline of Adnan Syed’s Murder Conviction The case made famous by Serial had yet another twist when a court ruled Tuesday to reinstate Syed’s murder conviction. By Matt Stieb

exhibit a
How Cohen’s Big Mouth Could Be Delaying Trump’s Prosecution Cohen wants to put Trump in prison — but he keeps saying things on TV that undermine his value as a key witness. By Ankush Khardori

early and often 2016 Loser Chris Christie Thinks He Could Destroy Trump The former New Jersey governor reportedly thinks he’s the Republican who can stop Trump’s 2024 bid — despite already losing to him badly. By Ed Kilgore

early and often Trump Reportedly Won’t Be Getting Indicted This Week The wait for news on the former president’s legal plight grows longer. By Nia Prater

cut covers

By Evan Ross Katz

the body politic Abortion Wins Elections The fight to make reproductive rights the centerpiece of the Democratic Party’s 2024 agenda. By Rebecca Traister
astrology Madame Clairevoyant: Horoscopes for the Week of March 27 This week will be low key, astrologically speaking, so use the time to adjust to the new year and bask in the promise of springtime. By Claire Comstock-Gay
the hard part Gentle Parenting Is Too Gentle And brutal as hell for us parents. By Amil Niazi

it’s over All My Divorced Friends Are Getting Pet Custody Agreements But I know from experience just how awful that can be. By Ines Bellina
obsessive tester 17 Best Eyelash Curlers for Swoopy, Lifted Lashes According to experts — for lashes like a Nike symbol without any pinching. By Kathleen Hou, Chinea Rodriguez, and Brooke LaMantia
how i get it done How Creative Director Anna Polonsky Gets It Done “I only took a month of maternity leave, but in all honesty, I was back on email two weeks in.” By Sarah Leon

books

The author of Beach Read has helped redefine the genre of bodice rippers. By Allison P. Davis

trailer mix Wes Anderson’s Asteroid City Is Hit with an Alien Invasion In the trailer starring Scarlett Johansson, Margot Robbie, Tom Hanks, Tilda Swinton, and everybody else in Hollywood. By Zoe Guy
movie review This Korean Comedy Understands the Pleasures of Never Leaving the House Walk Up, from the prolific director Hong Sang-soo, is a deeply enjoyable movie that moves up through the floors of a Seoul apartment building. By Alison Willmore
dungeon master The Geeks From Freaks and Geeks Still Love D&D Former geek John Francis Daley is directing the upcoming film adaptation. By Alejandra Gularte
new ventures Chanel West Coast Breaks Out of the Ridiculous Marathon She has evolved into Chanel Worldwide as she begins her next journey. By Alejandra Gularte

now streaming
The 30 Best TV Shows on Peacock The Office, Top Chef, American Auto, and more. By Brian Tallerico

best in class The 14 Very Best Silk Pajamas for Women Including the silk version of the shirt Nicole Kidman wears in Eyes Wide Shut. By Ambar Pardilla
now that i know better How I’d Redo My Baby Registry: With a Japanese Oatmeal Bath and an Airplane Bed Amerie shares the essentials she still uses with her son, River. By Amerie and Lauren Ro
best in class 9 of the Very Best Coffee Makers For a solid, fuss-free way to caffeinate at home. By Emma Wartzman
best in class The 9 Very Best Men’s Dopp Kits Compact enough to squeeze in a carry-on and durable enough to withstand years of travel. By Rachael Griffiths
ask chris black Ask Chris Black: Adidas Sambas Are Played Out. Any Alternatives? Also, spring jackets that aren’t chore coats and non-corny birthday-gift ideas for a 30-year-old. By Chris Black

getting around

The MTA is voting on conduct rules for the LIRR train hall that include a 90-minute time limit on its benches. By Diana Budds

great rooms A Tribeca Loft With a Kitchen Swing and an Old Convent Door “Everything changes in this house,” says its owner, Grimanesa Amorós, who has filled it with her organic light sculptures. By Wendy Goodman
a truly terrific new york listing A Greenhouse in the Sky Above West End Avenue The apartment also has an outdoor shower and a 1,400-square-foot terrace. By Adriane Quinlan
getting around Will Train Daddy Finally Get Us High-Speed Rail? Andy Byford is joining Amtrak to oversee the system’s high-speed network. By Alissa Walker

design edit Rare Akari Light Sculptures, Alexander Girard Posters, and More Finds Plus, Public Records’ new “living room.” By Diana Budds
getting around When Wealthy People Collide on the Slopes A Vail instructor on Gwyneth Paltrow’s trial, the “skier’s code,” and keeping the peace on the powder. By Clio Chang
housing Your Landlord Might Be a Baby Parents are buying investment properties for their infants. By Molly Osberg

the underground gourmet

Ditch the clamshells during your next lunch hour.

taste test Starbucks’s Olive Oil Coffee Debuts in America. Is It Any Good? We went to our nearest Reserve Roastery to find out. By Zach Schiffman
the grub street diet Dan Ahdoot Is Sticking With Grocery Delivery “One of my pandemic holdovers is not going to the supermarket ever again.” By Zach Schiffman
report Last Stand of the Hot Dog King “This is like the Alamo.” By Chris Crowley
the year i ate new york Ganjang Gejang Is Not for the Timid Our diner-at-large searches for a superior soy-marinated crab. By E. Alex Jung

bars
A New Drink Pays Tribute to a Famous Fire Starter At Koloman, a cocktail mixing rum, coffee, and a spray of flames. By Robert Simonson

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