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political animals How the White House Polices Language in Washington Including the president’s. By Olivia Nuzzi
tv review Shrill Doesn’t Need Closure The low-key yet insightful closing episodes of the Hulu comedy eschew resolution in favor of continued evolution. By Jen Chaney
oral histories The Oral History of Madonna’s Truth or Dare Madonna’s seminal 1991 documentary had few precedents. That’s why it can’t be replicated today. By Matthew Jacobs

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the national interest

Warren’s Book Shows She Has No Idea Why Her Campaign Failed

Persist is an account of a campaign bubble that doesn’t know it was in a bubble. By Jonathan Chait

nyc mayoral race New York Newspapers Weigh in With Endorsements for Mayor Meanwhile, Andrew Yang courts controversy again among progressives. By Matt Stieb
coronavirus vaccine FDA Authorizes Use of Pfizer Vaccine for Children 12 to 15 The shot now heads to the CDC, which will determine as early as Wednesday if it can be administered in this age range. By Matt Stieb
coronavirus vaccine New York City to Offer Vaccinations in Subway and Commuter Rail Stations Anyone who gets a train station vaccination will get either a seven-day MetroCard or tickets for the LIRR or Metro-North. By Matt Stieb

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What We Know About the Colonial Pipeline Shutdown The pipeline, which transports nearly half of the East Coast’s gasoline, was taken offline following a ransomware attack. By Paola Rosa-Aquino and Chas Danner

nyc mayoral race All the Endorsements in the NYC Mayoral Race With the June 22 primary approaching, Democratic mayoral candidates are racking up endorsements from politicians, organizations, and celebrities. By Nia Prater

nyc mayoral race Scott Stringer Sexual-Assault Allegation: What We Know Lobbyist Jean Kim has accused Stringer of sexual assault and harassment. He’s denied her claim, but has lost key endorsements in NYC’s mayoral race. By Nia Prater

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The Cut

power

Tarana Burke Is Just Trying to Do Her Work

A long talk about Black women, Me Too, and intentions with the activist and founder. By Shamira Ibrahim

sneakerheads 30 Pairs of Sneakers to Buy Right Now There’s no one sneaker trend for spring 2021, and that makes it all the more fun. By Andrew Nguyen
finer things There’s No Such Thing As Too Much Color Especially when it comes to accessories. By Emilia Petrarca
how i get it done Wendy Williams Will Text You First “I don’t have time to talk about me. I got to get to the next story.” By Kerensa Cadenas

covid-19 When Will Kids Be Able to Get the COVID Vaccine? The FDA has authorized the Pfizer vaccine for children ages 12 to 15. By Erica Schwiegershausen and Amanda Arnold
duh Surprise: No One Thinks ‘Instagram for Kids’ Is a Good Idea 44 attorneys general are urging Mark Zuckerberg to please abandon his plans for a 13-and-under version of the app. By Claire Lampen
comedy John Mulaney and His Wife, Annamarie Tendler, Are Divorcing Who will have custody of Petunia? By Rebecca Alter

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Vulture

comedy review

That Damn Michael Che Has a Good Heart. But …

The sketch-comedy show is fun when it’s not second-guessing and overthinking itself into a liberal fog. By Craig Jenkins

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

future nostalgia Kevin Smith Wants to Remind Everyone He Coined ‘Bennifer’ the First Time Around Do the children know about Jersey Girl? By Halle Kiefer
cancellations Fox Tells Prodigal Son to Hit the Road After Two Seasons Having taught America an important lesson: never trust a serial killer, even if he’s your dad. By Halle Kiefer
tv Eliza Coupe, Ginnifer Goodwin, and Maggie Q Are Pivoting to Fox Pivot! By Halle Kiefer
casting call Reenforce Your Cable Knits: Dave Bautista Has Joined Rian Johnson’s Knives Out 2 Netflix also purchased Knives Out 3 in March, so fingers crossed his character makes it to the threequel. By Halle Kiefer

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Every Guy Ritchie Movie, Ranked Where does Wrath of Man fall in the director’s filmography? By Tim Grierson and Will Leitch

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The Strategist

reading lists The Best Books About Environmental Justice, According to Experts From a practical guide to farming while Black to a comprehensive history of the conservation movement in America. By Tembe Denton-Hurst
father’s day 2021 The Cheapest, Nicest Gifts for Dads From the Most Expensive Brands Including a Tom Ford tank top, Versace boxer briefs, and a minimalist Comme des Garçons wallet. By The Editors
recommended by experts 14 Best Canned and Boxed Soups, According to Chefs Experts share the most delicious (and healthy) soups you can buy online. By Liza Corsillo
strategist investigates Do You Really Need Masks, Toners, and Exfoliators for Your Armpits? Your underarms don’t need a 12-step skin-care routine. By Sara Radin
sales sales sales The Best (Early) Memorial Day Mattress Sales We scoped out all the best pre-Memorial Day mattress deals. By The Editors

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Curbed

trains

Subway Crime Is Still Low, But the MTA Wants More Cops. Why?

“Generally, when there’s a uniformed presence, people are more likely to behave.” By Caroline Spivack

museums The Queens Museum Has Become a Pandemic Community Hub “The answer to ‘What can we be as a museum?’ comes from the question of ‘What do people need us to be?’” By Diana Budds
set spotting Everywhere ‘Succession’ Has Been Filming Lately The Plaza, the Mandarin Oriental, the Shed, and a $50 million Beach Lane home. By Jenny Xie
great rooms A Modernist Inherits an Old Sag Harbor House Maximilian Eicke mixes his designs with his parents’ antiques. By Wendy Goodman

the group portrait How the Oldest Family-Run Business in Chinatown Keeps the Lights On “Throughout the COVID year, we had a half a dozen family members here every day. It’s our family living room.” By Diana Budds
take a dip First Look: The Plus Pool’s Future East River Home That zany, self-filtering, floating swimming hole officially has a place to drop anchor. By Carl Swanson
listings edit We Unearthed the 43 Best Rent Deals in NYC Right Now We dug up a few relatively spacious apartments asking reasonable rents this week, including a true two-bedroom on the Upper West Side for $2,225. By Jenny Xie

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Grub Street

revivals

5 Lost Drinks and Dishes, Rediscovered

Coronavirus culinary casualties that happily can be found elsewhere, including Pegu Club cocktails and Bar Sardine’s burger. By Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld

chef shuffle Michael White Is Out at the Altamarea Restaurant Group The chef leaves a sprawling business empire that includes Marea, Ai Fiori, and more. By Melissa McCart
the grub street diet Matt Sweeney Is a Vibe Guy “I put vibe over fancy food almost any day, for sure.” By Chris Crowley
kicking the tires Michelin Is Awarding Stars Again. Here’s the Full List of New York Winners. After a COVID-related delay, the company’s latest rankings offer a few surprises. By Rachel Sugar
big delivery 5 Big Reasons the Delivery ‘Boom’ May Soon Go Bust A new study shows that 2020 was more of a bust for third-party platforms. By Chris Crowley

veggies
Why Daniel Humm’s Decision to Eliminate Meat Is a Huge Deal He’s not the first chef to embrace plant-based eating, but he has a singular platform to explain its benefits. By Rachel Sugar

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