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trump family The Last, Lonely Days of Ivana Trump Her friends wish she’d never met the rakish young Italian they called the “snake.” By Nina Burleigh
the money game The Crypto Geniuses Who Vaporized a Trillion Dollars Everyone trusted the two guys at Three Arrows Capital. They knew what they were doing — right? By Jen Wieczner
the power trip What’s in Trump’s Safe the FBI Raided? Former aides consider the contents of the vault at Mar-a-Lago. By Olivia Nuzzi

the national interest

This happened because the GOP decided not to confront Trump’s election lies. By Jonathan Chait

early and often For the MAGA Right, Democracy Itself Is a Fraud Trump’s movement is the logical successor to past conservatives who believed their views shouldn’t be subject to electoral majorities. By Ed Kilgore
early and often Trump (Mostly) Got His Revenge on Republicans Who Voted to Impeach Only two of the ten House Republicans who voted to impeach will be on the ballot in November. Both benefitted from nontraditional primaries. By Ed Kilgore
tremendous content All the Juicy Gossip From Jared Kushner’s Book Breaking History, the forthcoming memoir from the former First Son-in-Law/top Trump adviser, is brimming with dirt, jabs, and score settling. By Margaret Hartmann

the law
The Accountant Flips on Trump’s Empire The Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg pleads guilty as part of a deal that requires him to testify against the company. By Matt Stieb

2022 midterms Liz Cheney Got Democrats to Vote for Her. It Didn’t Matter. The rogue Republican won over quite a few Democratic voters, which made her terrible primary loss in Wyoming look a little bit better. By Ed Kilgore

early and ofen Why Ivana Trump Was Buried at Bedminster: 3 Theories With his ex-wife’s burial in a simple grave, Trump’s weird 15-year dream of turning his New Jersey property into a cemetery has come true. By Margaret Hartmann

parenting

By Amil Niazi

love and war I Will Never Share a Bank Account With My Husband I’ll give up my name, but never my financial independence. By Christina Wyman
¡hola papi! ‘My Average Life Is Smothering Me’ You don’t need to blow the whole thing up. You just need a pressure valve. By J.P. Brammer
life after roe What Abortion Actually Looks Like Two doulas set out to demystify the process by documenting their clients’ experiences. By Megan Paetzhold

friday sales 21 Things on Sale You’ll Want: From Le Creuset to J.Crew Including a plush robe for 80 percent off and $75 Madewell jeans. By The Editors
power ‘Best Boss in America’ Accused of Sexual Assault More than a dozen women accused social-media-famous CEO Dan Price of sexual misconduct in a New York Times report. By Andrea González-Ramírez
celebrity Amandla Stenberg Would Like a Word About ‘Cleavage’ “The amount of commentary that I receive on my boobs is so extreme.” By Danielle Cohen

a long talk

The Mountain Goats’ frontman on keeping the faith, loving the occult, and sad songwriting. By Craig Jenkins

drama club Lea Michele Is the Funny Girl Now Here’s our first look at her as Fanny Brice, the role she’ll claim starting September 6. By Jackson McHenry
holy schitt Dan Levy Will Educate the Youth on Sex Education Season 4 He’ll star in the horny Netflix show as a famous author and elite tutor. By Jennifer Zhan
we still love trash Turns Out, HBO Max Also Took Down Around 200 Sesame Street Episodes Elmo’s world has gotten smaller. By Eric Vilas-Boas
review roundup Is House of the Dragon Burdened by Its Predecessor? Critics Weigh In. Well, there sure are dragons! By Zoe Guy

now streaming
Checking In on Netflix’s Original Movies: August Edition A moving family drama, a coming-of-age musical, a vampire-hunter buddy comedy, and more. By Charles Bramesco

best in class The 15 Very Best Body Lotions for Dry Skin Including everyday options, lotions for dry sensitive skin, and products to specifically treat inflamed dry skin and dryness caused by eczema. By Tembe Denton-Hurst
this things incredible My Favorite Beach Chair Folds Down to the Size of a Hydro Flask It has unseated the trusty Tommy Bahama I’ve used for thousands of sunbathing hours. By Dominique Pariso
gifts they might actually want The Best Gifts for Runners, According to Runners and Coaches From weekend warriors to grizzled veterans. By Karen Iorio Adelson
steal my vacation 7 Days of Le Corbusier and Calder in Provence Open-air markets, seaside lunches, and lavender field strolls. By Delphine Del Val and Mia Adorante
best in class The 12 Very Best Loafers for Women Including a pair that looks like Celine for a tenth of the price. By Chloe Anello and Ambar Pardilla

getting around

Electric vehicles could become a giant energy-storage bank. By Alissa Walker

crime The East Hampton Star Police Blotter Is the Best Publication on Earth Suspicious hamburgers, mixed-up Jeeps, and a novelist with 911 on speed dial. By Gabrielle Bluestone
public health ‘I’ve Been Bitten, I’ve Been Scratched By Kids.’ New York teachers worry about the lack of monkeypox guidance, especially in classrooms full of handsy students. By Wilfred Chan
getting around Should It Be Easier to Take Away a Driver’s License? It’s not a right, but we often treat it like one. By Alissa Walker

operators When Is a Property Not a Home? Dr. Oz Knows. Maybe when it’s in New Jersey. By Alissa Walker
street view Morningside Heights Gets That Much Higher Two seminary campuses monetize their air. By Justin Davidson
best of new york The Best Vintage for Women in New York Vintage shops rife with novelty tees and Met-worthy kimono coats. By Mackenzie Wagoner

the grub street diet

“I found myself a bit famished because I was in the zone.”

the year i ate new york Should New Yorkers Actually Go to the Seaport? Checking in on Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s new megamarket, the Tin Building. By Tammie Teclemariam
drinks I Regret to Inform You There Will Be No ‘Drink of the Summer’ Dirty Shirley, we hardly knew you. By Chris Crowley
chains We Found a Long-Lost Taco Bell Burrito Hiding Way South of the Border Finding seven layers of heaven in Santiago, Chile. By Daniel Maurer
openings Hakata TonTon Is Back Hot pot, cold ramen, and plenty of pig. By Chris Crowley

pop-ups
A Queer Food Festival Is Happening in Queens Tomorrow Queer Cafeteria is popping up at Socrates Sculpture Park. By Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner

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