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the city politic Andrew Yang’s Insider Campaign How has a former CEO of 100 employees become the front-runner to govern a city of 9 million? Not simply by being a celebrity and excellent campaigner. By Clare Malone
media Inside the Nasty Battle Between Tech and Journalism Silicon Valley feels picked on by “woke” journalists “who can’t code.” Reporters feel picked on by petty zillionaires with anger-management problems. By Benjamin Wallace
stand-up Who Should John Mulaney Be Now? The comedian’s first post-rehab show serves as a reminder that he, like all of us, is coming out of the pandemic differently than he went in. By Jesse David Fox

Intelligencer

the national interest

The Last Republican President Who Lost Was Excommunicated

They know how to brand a failed president as a loser, if they want. By Jonathan Chait

california 1,000 Evacuated in L.A. County As California Wildfire Season Ramps Up The Palisades fire in Topanga Canyon has burned over 1,000 acres, as researchers say the state’s wildfire season has expanded to include May. By Matt Stieb
foreign interests Violence in Israel Is a Political Victory for Netanyahu The latest escalation has dashed prospects of a deal among the prime minister’s rivals to form a unity government. By Jonah Shepp
explainer What We Know About the Colonial Pipeline Shutdown The pipeline is now flowing as of 5 p.m. on Wednesday, though the company says it will take several days for supply to return to normal. By Paola Rosa-Aquino and Chas Danner

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Cuomo Investigations and Possible Impeachment: What to Know Though he’s the subject of multiple investigations, Governor Cuomo said he’s not resigning and insists, “I did nothing wrong, period.” By Chas Danner and Nia Prater

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

covid-19 COVID Lab-Leak Hypothesis Just Got a Big Credibility Boost A group of experts published an open letter in Science calling for a new investigation into the origins of the coronavirus. By Chas Danner

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The Cut

the bigger picture

Envisioning Hidden Histories

Avion Pearce’s photographs imagine a Black lesbian love story for the ages. By Devine Blacksher

¡hola papi! ‘I Don’t Know How to Be Single’ It’s harmful to let a fear of being disliked govern your existence. By J.P. Brammer
my two cents Help! My Friend Wants Me To Pitch in $400 For a Baby Shower That might fly in some circles, but the important thing is that it doesn’t work for you. By Charlotte Cowles
fashion Karen Elson Is Going It Alone After years of feeling unprotected by her modeling agencies, she’s repping herself now. By Matthew Schneier

sex diaries The Political Consultant Who Barely Has Time for Her Two Men This week’s sex diary. By the Cut
animals Houston’s Fugitive Tiger Has Finally Been Found He is reportedly being resettled at an animal sanctuary, after an impressive six days on the lam. By Claire Lampen
okay?? Actually, Martha Stewart Has 21 Peacocks “They do not smell. They are so clean! Their voices are loud but such fun to hear.” By Claire Lampen

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Vulture

pennsylvania

Here’s What Mare of Easttown Characters Would Order at Wawa

Italian hoagie? Chicken strips? The Gobbler? By Nate Jones

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

snl SNL Excited to Find Out How Low You and Your Post-COVID Standards Will Go “They’re either here for Comic-Con or the porn-producers reunion.” By Halle Kiefer
remembrances Vanessa Bryant Honors Late Husband Kobe Bryant in Hall of Fame Induction Speech “I can see him now, arms folded, with a huge grin, saying, ‘Isn’t this some shit?’” By Halle Kiefer
spooky sequels Let’s See Those (Undead) Spirit Fingers for Syfy’s Bring It On: Halloween Boo! It’s ghosts in here! By Halle Kiefer
corrections Martha Stewart Issues Correction Regarding ‘Fake News’ About Her Many Peacocks She owns even more than you think, and “they do not smell,” maintains the mogul. By Halle Kiefer

now streaming
The 100 Best Movies on Disney+ Right Now From Black Panther to Toy Story to Hamilton, here are the best films available on Disney’s streaming service. By Brian Tallerico

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Scott Foley on Puppies and Pursuing Your Woodworking Dreams By Emily Palmer Heller

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The Strategist

recommended by experts 10 Things That Delighted Us Last Week: From Caffeinated Mints to Cotton Quilts Including a stackable, sunshine-yellow patio set, “stupidly comfortable” walking sneakers, and a fisherman-recommended fillet knife. By The Editors
ask a cool person The Best Wedding Rings, According to Cool People From simple gold rings to diamond-studded jewels. By Alexandra Ilyashov
recommended by experts Everything You Need to Potty Train, According to Experts Gear to make the transition from diapers to toilet go a little more smoothly. By Lauren Ro
father’s day 2021 The Best Gifts for Foodie Dads Foolproof ideas for the dad who says the quickest way to his heart is through his stomach. By Maxine Builder, Lauren Ro, and Chloe Anello
recommended by experts What Are the Best Workout Leggings for Women? Including the best for HIIT, yoga, weightlifting, and barre. By Hilary Reid, Karen Iorio Adelson, and Jenna Milliner-Waddell

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Curbed

restorations

A First Look at Sag Harbor’s Rebuilt Cinema

High-tech innards, small-town-theater feel. By Cornelia Channing

design edit A ‘Ghost Forest,’ Slice of L.A. Architecture, and Other Things I Liked This Week Including a furniture series inspired by Black identity. By Diana Budds
furniture A Design Exhibit of Work Made Entirely by Mothers The story behind five pieces in Egg Collective’s new show. By Diana Budds
listings edit We Unearthed the 40 Best Rent Deals in NYC Right Now This week, we noticed several townhouse apartments with especially charming living rooms, plus three rent-stabilized units. By Jenny Xie

developing The UES Battle Over a Blood Lab Is Not About Blood Preservationists and elected officials fear pathogens could escape into the neighborhood. By Caroline Spivack
set spotting The Turreted Royal Tenenbaums House Is for Rent A few rooms still feel vaguely Wes Anderson-esque. By Jenny Xie
street view Riverside Park Is Falling Apart All around the park system, decay is setting in and repair bills are mounting. By Justin Davidson

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Grub Street

the grub street diet

Publisher Lisa Lucas’s Grub Street Diet

“I probably tricked myself into thinking that it’s the most virtuous thing on the menu.” By Jane Starr Drinkard

openings All Night Skate Channels the Roller-Rink Parties of Yesteryear The retro-style bar has Pop Rock cocktails and a discount for showing up in skates. By Emma Orlow
chains Unlikely Public-Health Advocate McDonald’s Wants to Help America Get Vaxxed If free doughnuts couldn’t do it, maybe informative coffee cups can? By Rachel Sugar
reopening As NYC Eases Restaurant Restrictions, Workers Brace for the Summer of Hedonism “Of course we want more business, but we don’t want a free-for-all.” By Chris Crowley
encounter Natasha Pickowicz Wants to Get Into the Dankness The pastry chef is in no rush to return to restaurants. By Ella Quittner

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One White Street Is a New NYC Restaurant With Its Own Farm “I don’t want to go to the farmers’ market at Union Square and fight for the same sunchoke that’s on every other menu.” By Robin Raisfeld and Rob Patronite

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