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media Why Did First Look Let Go of Laura Poitras? A co-founder turns critic. By Sarah Jones and Peter Sterne
covid-19 All My Friends’ Quarantine Bubbles Are Bursting Suddenly, everyone I know is abandoning their pod. By Maggie Lange
we're gonna celebrate Daft Punk Gave Us More Than Enough Time They’re superstars you might not notice in a supermarket. They’re potential retirees in their mid-40s. They played a good game. By Craig Jenkins

Intelligencer

the national interest

The Republican War to Roll Back the New Deal Is Finally Over

A decades-long quest quietly perishes. By Jonathan Chait

pandemic Unions Aren’t the Obstacle to Reopening Schools Teachers can’t wish away the consequences of underfunding public education. By Sarah Jones
biden administration Biden Approves U.S. Airstrikes on Iran-Backed Militias in Syria The Pentagon claims the airstrikes were in retaliation for a prior strike on U.S. forces, and were not intended to escalate hostilities with Iran. By Matt Stieb
politics $15 Minimum Wage Is Dead for Now Thanks to One Unelected Official Biden must decide whether to change the rules or change the subject. By Ed Kilgore

politics
De Blasio Calls for Probe Into Cuomo Sexual Harassment Claim The mayor called the allegations “disturbing” and joined a bipartisan group of New York lawmakers demanding a probe. By Nia Prater

gop McConnell Would ‘Absolutely’ Back Trump If He Were Nominee Once again, he backs the man who has physically mocked him, called on the party to replace him, and arguably cost him his Senate majority. By Matt Stieb

politics GOP Senators Haven’t Represented a Majority Since 1996 The anti-majoritarian nature of the Senate has helped Republicans block progress for many years. By Ed Kilgore

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The Cut

dream date

Making Julien Baker Blush

The singer is too self-conscious for your compliments. By Amanda Arnold

they seem cool The Photographer Who’s Moved by Daily Life Meet Stephanie Mei-Ling. By Devine Blacksher
my two cents ‘I’m Behind on Rent and Don’t Know What To Do’ There are a few different things you can try to get out of your lease. By Charlotte Cowles
power Working Two Jobs, and Barely Surviving The abject inhumanity of America’s minimum wage, as told by one home health aide. By Bridget Read

politics The House Has Passed the Equality Act The bill, which has Biden’s support, prohibits discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation. By Claire Lampen
culture So Wait, Is Mr. Potato Head Going Gender-Neutral or Not? Conservatives spent the afternoon throwing a fit that a little plastic potato might no longer be known as a man. By Amanda Arnold
crime Ex-U.S. Gymnastics Coach Dead Amid Human-Trafficking Charges John Geddert, long seen as Larry Nassar’s chief enabler, died by suicide shortly after the charges against him were announced. By Claire Lampen

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Vulture

role call

Christopher McDonald Answers Our Happy Gilmore Questions

“It’s lovely to have a hit like this, I’ve gotta say. It keeps on giving.” By Devon Ivie

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

my single is dropping Noname Drops Radical New Song ‘RAINFOREST’ It’s her first track since “Song 33” By Chris Murphy
apologies? The HFPA Says They ‘Will Immediately Work’ to Bring In Black Members Sure, Jan. By Chris Murphy
recovery John Mulaney Has Checked Out of Rehab The comedian is reportedly “doing well” and will continue his sobriety work at an outpatient facility. By Chris Murphy
snl promos Nick Jonas Is Not Into Bowen Yang and Ego Nwodim’s New Single in the SNL Promo But “You Idiot” sounds like a bop to us. By Chris Murphy

now streaming
The 40 Best Movies on Netflix You Probably Haven’t Seen Oddball comedies, twisty thrillers, and other underseen gems. By Brian Tallerico

chat room
Holly Hunter on Pushing Down Chrissy Teigen for Mr. Mayor By Devon Ivie

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The Strategist

recommended by experts The Best Mascaras, According to Makeup Artists Including lengthening, volumizing, and waterproof options. By Dominique Pariso
gifts they might actually want The Best Subscription Boxes for Every Person (That Also Make Great Gifts) It’s the gift that literally keeps on giving. By Jenna Milliner-Waddell
not a professional. just crazy. These 5 Serums Are Under $20 and Work Just As Well As Expensive Ones Serums don’t need to be expensive to order to be effective. By Rio Viera-Newton
weird things we love To Whoever Needs to Hear It: These Small Drawstring Trash Bags Are a Revelation “As the saying (now) goes, one man’s trash (bag) is another man’s treasure.” By Anthony Rotunno
recommended by experts The Best Down Pillows, According to Experts Whether you sleep on your side, stomach, back, or all three, the right down pillow can bring a touch of hotel-style luxury to your bed. By Lauren Ro

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Curbed

listings edit

We Unearthed the 49 Best Rent Deals in NYC Right Now

This week, we found a few listings that will actually let you pay the enticingly low net effective rent month to month. By Jenny Xie and Katy Schneider

my week in zillow saves The Real-Estate Listings Author Rebecca Makkai Likes to Stare At “The one thing that I look for in all these listings is the closet that’s the size of an entire room.” By Rebecca Makkai and Jenny Xie
on tv The Cecil Hotel Docuseries Is a Crime Story in Search of a Crime Cops, web sleuths, and other unreliable narrators drive the show. By Willy Blackmore
special delivery Sure, Laugh Away. But Every Big Vehicle Should Look Like the New USPS Truck We admit it’s goofy-looking, but it’s a much safer design for crowded cities. By Alissa Walker

streeteries Industry City Has the Biggest Streetery Yet How will they keep it warm? By Valeria Ricciulli
climate change Biden’s Climate Team Is a Bigger Deal for Cities Than Any Cabinet Appointment A little help for mayors who said they could reduce emissions themselves. By Alissa Walker
the group portrait Los Deliveristas Unidos, the Essential Workers of Takeout Organizing the delivery workers who keep much of the city fed. By Valeria Ricciulli

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Grub Street

the grub street diet

Pastry Chef Caroline Schiff’s Grub Street Diet

“My pandemic paramour.” By Chris Crowley

interviews Pizza Will Always Tell a Story A new series explores New York’s history, one slice at a time. By Chris Crowley
indoor dining Peter Luger Is Filling Its Dining Room With Wax Figures Have a drink with fake Don Draper, perhaps. By Rachel Sugar
debates Hamantaschen Are Perfect, Thank You Very Much “I was actually surprised that there’s a smear campaign…” By Rachel Sugar
apps Big Delivery Is Winning — Even If Everyone Hates It Delivery services don’t work for restaurant owners, but somehow they keep growing. By Chris Crowley

labor fights
After the Strike Fear and tension inside the Hunts Point Produce Market. By Alexandria Misch

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