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the power trip Donald Trump on 2024: ‘I’ve Already Made That Decision’ In an interview with New York, the former president says the only question left in his mind is when he’ll announce. By Olivia Nuzzi
a whole lotta woman ‘She Wanted to Be Fantastic’ An oral history of Beyoncé in Austin Powers: Goldmember, a goofy anomaly in a now-rarefied pop career. By Matthew Jacobs
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Intelligencer

crime

The Criminologist on Trial for Serial Arson

Professor Maynard taught students about life at the margins of society. Now he is charged with a crime his field is only beginning to understand. By Andrew Rice

early and often Farewell, My Hot de Blasio Summer The former mayor was everywhere in Park Slope as he campaigned for Congress. Maybe that wasn’t a good idea. By Ryu Spaeth
early and often Same-Sex Marriage Now a Wedge Issue Dividing Republicans The House is voting to codify same-sex-marriage rights. Will Senate Republicans defy public opinion with a filibuster? By Ed Kilgore
sharks Long Island Shark-Attack Story Is Summer News at Its Finest This story has everything: badass sea life, mild gore, responsive politicians, useful safety tips, and defiant New Yorkers. By Margaret Hartmann

the law
A Handgun for Christmas Will a jury find James and Jennifer Crumbley criminally responsible for their son’s mass shooting? By Lisa Miller

politics De Blasio Sees Writing on the Wall, Drops Congressional Bid “I really want to keep serving and I’m gonna find a different way to serve.” By Nia Prater

extreme heat Fires Break Out Around London As Heat Wave Bakes U.K. Europe’s historic heat wave is breaking more temperature records while firefighters struggle to contain wildfires in France, Spain, and Portugal. By Chas Danner

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The Cut

life after roe

Birth Control That Doesn’t Expire

By Bindu Bansinath

how i get it done We Want an Invite to Amanda de Cadenet’s Group Chat Cool women checking in with each other and sharing Rilke poems? Yes, please. By Emilia Petrarca
astrology Madame Clairevoyant: Horoscopes for the Week of July 18 Welcome to Leo season! While the sun is in its natural home, this time can offer the freedom you need to express yourself fully. By Claire Comstock-Gay
parenting When the Choice to Grow Your Family Isn’t Actually Yours You’d think the forces that fought Roe would tackle infertility next, but you’d be wrong. By Amil Niazi

road trip Life Is a Highway (Finally) Learning how to get behind the wheel in my 30s kept me young. By Ginny Hogan
life after roe 16 Democrats Were Arrested at a Protest for Abortion Rights Including AOC, Ilhan Omar, and Cori Bush. By Claire Lampen
rich people stuff Does Kylie Jenner Think Going to Target Makes Her Relatable? Her reported three-minute private-jet flight says otherwise. By Olivia Truffaut-Wong

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Vulture

screen time

TVs Are Too Good Now

Why does Home Alone look better than the latest Marvel fare on the most advanced displays? By Lane Brown

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

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kpop The Bullying Allegations at the Center of HYBE’s Next Big K-Pop Group, Explained Months after Korean forums accused Kim Garam of bullying, the label has removed her from Le Sserafim. By Zoe Guy
a celebration of life The Brand Is Sad: 7 Standout Moments From Desus & Mero The Bodega Boys may not be working together any longer, but we’ll always have the memories. By Vulture Editors
houston pull me closer Two White Guys Are Going to Space! In the backseat of your planetary rover. By Alejandra Gularte

backstories
‘How Do We Zig When They Zag?’ Longtime producer Ricky Reed on making Lizzo’s new album sound Special. By Justin Curto

chat room
Fala Chen on the Questions Her Character Raises on Irma Vep By Jackson McHenry

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The Strategist

strat investigates How Rachel Comey Broke With Uline Finding an alternative to the far-right-owned cardboard-box purveyor is not so simple. By Liza Corsillo
trust me i should know 17 Things for a Truly Functional Makeshift Kitchen Once we realized we’d be living without a kitchen for almost a year, we scrambled to set up coffee, cooking, and cleaning stations. By Sarah Leon
saw something said something We Tracked Down Nathan Fielder’s Laptop Harness From The Rehearsal Turns out it’s a popular back-saving product among ER nurses, census workers, and Wi-Fi surveyors. By Katherine Gillespie
best in class 8 of the Very Best Waffle-Makers For all the not-pancake people. By Emma Wartzman
micro sales 9 Things on Sale You’ll Definitely Want to Buy: From Sun Bum to Le Creuset Including expert-approved running shoes and 50 percent off skin care. By Jenna Milliner-Waddell

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Curbed

the group portrait

The Weed Merchants of Washington Square Park

“We try to keep this very professional, seven days a week, as a business.” By Victoria Bekiempis

best of new york The Best Pilates in New York Where dancers, Broadway performers, and 90-year-olds practice. By Emma Alpern
getting around We’ve Surrendered the Subway to the Flood The water is winning. By Clio Chang
reviews Let’s Take a Closer Look at Armie Hammer’s Time-shares, Shall We? The décor casts a threatening aura. By Rebecca Alter

hot in here So You Want to Build a Sex Room … Interior designer Melanie Rose thinks you should have a place to explore pleasure (sex swing optional). By Diana Budds
best of new york The Best Physical Therapists in New York For back spasms, learning to run again, and more. By Emma Alpern
street view What to Do With a Crumbling Church West Park Presbyterian wants to demolish its deteriorating landmark building. We asked an architecture firm for a plan to keep it standing. By Justin Davidson

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Grub Street

talking to

Romy Gill Makes Her Own Luck

“Anybody in their right mind would’ve given up.”

commentary The ‘World’s 50 Best Restaurants’ List Is More Ridiculous Than Ever Whose interests do these rankings still serve? By Alan Sytsma
closings NYC Soup Culture Experiences Major Setback As Hale and Hearty Closes Locations The New York chain has reportedly gone dark under mysterious conditions. By Chris Crowley
openings Frenchette’s Chefs Open Midtown’s New Megabistro, Le Rock Lee Hanson and Riad Nasr’s new project is the latest restaurant to land in Rockefeller Center. It’s a big one. By Joshua David Stein
the grub street diet Author Isaac Fitzgerald Likes Warm Eggs and Tepid Coffee “I ain’t much of a cook, but morning meals I can do.” By Rachel Sugar

interview
How a Highland Park Restaurant Reopened After Tragedy “It’s been unlike anything I’ve ever experienced.” By Zach Schiffman

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