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the law Why Hasn’t Sam Bankman-Fried Been Arrested Yet? Bernie Madoff was arrested in a matter of days after his fraud came to light, but SBF is still a free man. What gives? By Ankush Khardori
reasons to love new york 39 Reasons to Love New York Right Now Every time it’s been confronted, New York has returned, more impossibly and unpredictably itself than ever, because we wanted it to. By The Editors
just asking questions How Frighteningly Strong Meth Has Supercharged Homelessness Journalist Sam Quinones on the radically transformed picture of drug addiction in America. By Benjamin Hart

the national interest

Declaring herself an independent is a way to force the Democratic Party into embracing her. By Jonathan Chait

just asking questions A Crisis-PR Veteran on Sam Bankman-Fried’s Odd Media Strategy Eric Dezenhall thinks the explanation for SBF’s behavior is pretty straightforward. By Benjamin Hart
world cup Goalkeepers Gone Wild At the World Cup, netminders are increasingly going on offense. The consequences can be miraculous or disastrous. By David Gendelman
findings Why Spending Time With Kids Might Actually Help Protect You From COVID Two studies find an immunological downside for adults who stay away from children. By David Zweig

early and often
The People Fleeing Austin Because Texas Is Too Conservative The progressive paradise is over for some, and they’re fleeing to bluer pastures. By Casey Quackenbush

tremendous content Do the Trumps Want to Crop Kim Guilfoyle Out of the Family? Eric Trump felt compelled to announce that, despite the rumors, he doesn’t hate his brother’s fiancée. Ivanka Trump’s silence may say more. By Margaret Hartmann

first person I Lost My Brother Twice First to schizophrenia, then forever to the city. By Alex Brook Lynn

¡hola papi!

By J.P. Brammer

my two cents ‘How Do I Get Through the Holidays When I’m Already Broke?’ You can still enjoy yourself! You just need a plan. By Charlotte Cowles
breakout Madelyn Cline Will Prove You Wrong Like her Glass Onion character, Madelyn Cline is determined to show you there’s more to her than meets the eye. By Hannah Jackson
art basel Going Viral at Miami Art Basel 2022 New or old, the work at this year’s art fair was undoubtedly presented with TikTok in mind. By Marlowe Granados

ghislaine maxwell Would You Buy Ghislaine Maxwell’s Former Beach House? Proceeds from the seaside property will reportedly help fund her legal fees. By Tariro Mzezewa
extremely online I Can’t Shut Up About ‘Goblin Mode’ It’s the perfect summation our post-pandemic selves: overwhelmed, underdressed, and depleted of all ability to act normal. By Mia Mercado
2022 fashion year in review It Was Julia Fox’s Year And Julia Fox’s year only. By Emily Kirkpatrick

it's not just for cakes

Why dive so deep on “a cult that sells frosting you pump from pump bottles”? Well, why not? By Hershal Pandya

vulture 10x10 The Telekinesis Puzzle 8-Across, Eight Letters: Setting for the opening scene of Us. By Malaika Handa
party report The Ginny & Georgia Cast Loves a Hallmark Christmas Moment Sara Waisglass, Jennifer Robertson, and Mason Temple discuss the reason for the TV season. By Bethy Squires
this week in late night The Daily Show Says Good-bye to Trevor Noah He always seemed keenly aware of the rhetorical position he was taking as well as his more global perspective in American late-night comedy. By Bethy Squires
best of 2022 Did We Want Too Much From Movies in 2022? Our film critics continue to chase that feeling of being utterly obliterated by what they see onscreen. By Angelica Jade Bastién, Bilge Ebiri, and Alison Willmore

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The 30 Best Movies on HBO Max Right Now Gone Girl, Harry Potter, Raging Bull, and more. By Brian Tallerico

deal of the day This Very Giftable Fresh Lip-Balm Set Is on Sale The rose-tinted one is a favorite of To Paradise author Hanya Yanagihara. By Tembe Denton-Hurst
holiday gifts 2022 The Gifts the Strategist Editors Will Be Giving Friends and family, look away. By The Editors
holiday gifts 2022 A Gift for Every Type of Wife Including beautiful glassware, a fancy coffee machine, and lots of self-care items. By Tembe Denton-Hurst
best in class The 17 Very Best Bed Frames Including platform beds, canopy frames, and upholstered wingback styles — with lots at less than $1,000. By Lauren Ro
gifts they might actually want 31 Tech (and Techish) Gifts Under $50 Stuff almost anyone will be delighted to unwrap — and use, because the worst thing about a tech gift is when it sits in a corner collecting dust. By The Editors

brick and mortar

Bronx business owners were left behind in an early COVID-relief program, according to a new report from the city comptroller’s office. By Clio Chang

getting around Eric Garcetti’s Broken Sidewalks If you want to know what kind of mayor he’s been for Los Angeles, just look down. By Alissa Walker
bad landlords The Crumbling Building Where No One Claims to Be the Landlord A real-estate deal that went bad has left rent-stabilized tenants in legal limbo. By Wilfred Chan
closings The Kuwaiti Government Raised Carolines’s Rent A surprising end for the beloved comedy club. By Adriane Quinlan

best of new york The Best Movie Theaters in New York Specialty theaters beloved by cinephiles across the city. By Jasmine Vojdani
look book The Look Book Goes to a Padel Club With the opening of Padel Haus, the racquet sport — a cross between tennis and squash — now has a home in Williamsburg. By Kelsie Schrader and Jenna Milliner-Waddell
rich people Libbie Mugrabi Has Mansion Problems The socialite is facing eviction on the Upper East Side. Her Water Mill compound is an even bigger mess. By Clio Chang

the grub street diet

“Taco Bell, for me, is an every-Saturday stop.”

the year i ate new york Night One at the New Torrisi Major Food Group grows. Again. By Tammie Teclemariam
openings Every Pastry at the New K’Far in Brooklyn Oversize rugelach, pistachio sticky buns, and bourekias inspired by TGI Friday’s spinach dip. By Joshua David Stein
presentation The New Minimalism Chefs are leaning into spare, simple plates. By Chris Crowley
rip Alain Sailhac, a Chef’s Chef to the End, Has Died “He knew it all.” By Hugh Merwin

reasons to love new york
The Best Pizza Is in One Square Mile of Williamsburg Any neighborhood would be lucky to have even one or two of these places. Here are eight. 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