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power ‘We Don’t Know How Many Women Are Out There Like That’ Anna Borkowski accused three men of rape. Why did prosecutors stop her? By Roxanna Asgarian
encounter Would You Time Travel Back to Your Sweet 16? In Emma Straub’s latest, the novelist uses fantasy to revisit the past. It all happened in real life, too. By Kate Dwyer
in conversation John C. Reilly Thinks Audiences Just Want to Be Surprised He’d do (almost) anything to oblige. By Lane Brown

encounter

Philosopher Olúfemi O. Táíwò’s new book reclaims the concept from elite power brokers. By Zak Cheney-Rice

the system America’s Impenetrable Fog of Innocence Why it’s so hard for so many to see the causes of the Buffalo mass shooting clearly. By Zak Cheney-Rice
early and often Trump Couldn’t Give Oz a Decisive Win Over McCormick Three MAGA-y candidates dominated Pennsylvania’s GOP Senate primary, but Trump’s official pick appears to be headed to an automatic recount. By Ed Kilgore
the money game The Crypto Cult of Do Kwon: ‘If It Was a Ponzi Scheme, They Did a Good Job’ The volatile, charismatic founder created a $60 billion empire by calling people “poor.” It all came crashing down in a couple days. By Kevin T. Dugan

life after roe
The Anti-Abortion Christians Who Became Pro-Choice Why did we change our minds? By Sarah Jones

games Brittney Griner Still Isn’t Getting Enough Attention As a trumped-up trial in Russia looms, her case remains curiously under the radar. By Will Leitch

early and often Madison Cawthorn’s Self-destruction Is Complete The youngest Republican representative in history lost on Tuesday following a series of bizarre scandals. By Ben Jacobs

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By Brooke LaMantia

encounter Would You Time Travel Back to Your Sweet 16? In Emma Straub’s latest, the novelist uses fantasy to revisit the past. It all happened in real life, too. By Kate Dwyer
how i get it done How Frieze Director Christine Messineo Gets It Done She’s the first person to oversee both art fairs and is currently gearing up for New York’s tenth edition. By Liam Freeman
astrology Madame Clairevoyant: Horoscopes for the Week of May 16 It’s Gemini season, but don’t let that scare you. Give the twins a chance. By Claire Comstock-Gay

culture 18 Books Our Favorite AAPI Writers Love Recommendations in celebration of AAPI Month from some of the Cut’s favorite writers. By Katie Heaney
health The Baby-Formula Shortage Keeps Getting Worse Anxious parents are navigating supply-chain issues, recalls, and rations. By Bindu Bansinath
the glow up Get Your Glitter Out: Party-Girl Chic Is Back Making the case for Y2K rebellion against “that girl” culture. By Laura Pitcher

scenes

Everyone’s a main character at the anonymous singer’s live New York debut. gallery By Rebecca Jennings

trailer mix XXXTentacion Doc Look at Me Heading to Hulu After Five Years The new trailer features an interview with abuse accuser Geneva Ayala. By Justin Curto
times like these Taylor Hawkins Allegedly Told Dave Grohl He ‘Couldn’t F-cking Do It Anymore’ Two of Hawkins’s friends are now apologizing for their comments. By Devon Ivie
movie review The Horror of Men Doesn’t Go Far Enough Alex Garland’s latest body-mangling film lacks the depth and bravado it needs to succeed. By Angelica Jade Bastién
trailer mix She-Hulk: Attorney at Law Trailer: (Green) Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Smashing onto Disney+ on August 17. By Jennifer Zhan

cannes 2022
Cannes Returns, With Zombies in Tow This year’s festival opens with Final Cut, a zombie flick from The Artist’s Michel Hazanavicius. “I am prepared to be booed,” he says. By Nate Jones

strategist investigates What’s the Difference Between KN95 and KF94 Masks? We asked infectious-disease doctors which is more effective at blocking COVID-19. By Liza Corsillo
assistant files What a Luxury-Travel Influencer’s Assistant Buys for Her Boss “A lot of the stuff I buy, the quality doesn’t matter and the cost doesn’t matter. It matters how it looks.” By Marah Eakin
best in class The 10 Best Garden Lights Including a paper lantern made out of weatherproof Tyvek and fence lights with a party mode. By Erin Schwartz
best in class The Very Best Adirondack Chairs Including updates to the original Westport chair, an adjustable-back option, and one designed specifically for kids. By Liza Corsillo
what i cant live without What Chloe Fineman Can’t Live Without “I’ve always wanted to be French and consider myself French spiritually.” By Chloe Fineman and Katherine Gillespie

the housing market

Even though Airbnb’s listings count has dipped this year. By Kim Velsey

brick and mortar Century 21 Lives! Fidi, rejoice. By Christopher Bonanos
our mayor Mayor’s Office Proposes Emailing Your Landlord to Solve Housing Discrimination Just ask them nicely. By Clio Chang
design edit Rope Masks, Nubby Vases, a Steel Bar Cart, and More Design Finds A special dispatch from NYCxDesign’s 10th anniversary. By Diana Budds

local lore The Williamsburg Building That Painted Over Basquiat Were the residents of a former factory on South 11th Street living in the “Sistine Chapel” of SAMO graffiti? By Diana Budds
neighborhoods The Nolitafication of Dimes Square A State of the Neighborhood that’s soon to get its very first hotel. By Emily Sundberg
21 questions Architect Hani Rashid Goes to Bear Mountain, or the Metaverse, to Be Alone The architect answers Curbed’s “21 Questions.” By Wendy Goodman

report

The delivery app’s promotion overwhelmed restaurant workers and angered hungry New Yorkers.

report Demand for Sexy Cakes Is Surging Bakers say business is way, way up. By Ella Quittner
report The Best Bagels in the World? They Might Be on Long Island. Hot and fresh and just off Jericho Turnpike. By Jason Diamond
the grub street diet Rick Martínez Enjoys a Big Gathering “My ultimate fear in life is that I’m going to have a party and no one’s going to show up.” By Rachel Sugar
the year i ate new york Opening Night at the Potato Palace Daniel Boulud’s latest restaurant, Le Gratin, is a low-key affair, for now. By Tammie Teclemariam

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