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screen time Why Does It Feel Like Amazon Is Making Itself Worse? The “everything store” has gotten junkier and more chaotic. But, for the company, it’s only good business. By John Herrman
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the system The Uprising That Ran Out The death of Keenan Anderson marks the end of an era. By Zak Cheney-Rice

Intelligencer

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The GOP Attack on Ilhan Omar Trivializes Antisemitism

Elevating Marjorie Taylor Greene exposes the hypocrisy. By Jonathan Chait

early and often The Democrat Who Could Take Down Kyrsten Sinema Ruben Gallego will try to fulfill the left’s dreams by challenging Arizona’s newly independent U.S. senator. By Ben Jacobs
what we know China’s Alleged Spy Balloon Tours America: Updates There’s a second spy balloon over Latin America, the Pentagon said on Friday night. By Chas Danner
early and often House Republicans’ Assault-Weapon Pins Aren’t Just a Taunt Owning the libs may be an added bonus, but Second Amendment absolutists clearly intend them as a threat against those who challenge gun rights. By Ed Kilgore

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It’s Republicans Who Won’t Negotiate Over the Budget Deficit The other big lie in this hostage crisis is hiding in plain sight. By Jonathan Chait

poll position Trump’s Lead in 2024 Polls May Be Thinner Than We Thought The ex-president looks weaker against Ron DeSantis and other likely Republican rivals in the polls that were most reliable last year. By Ed Kilgore

the talented mr. santos Here’s Every Single Lie Told by George Santos Navigating the many exaggerations and falsehoods of New York’s newest representative. By Matt Stieb

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The Cut

spring fashion

The Woman Who Became McQueen

By Cathy Horyn

¡hola papi! ‘I Feel Abandoned by My Friend’ Hopefully the two of you can have a productive conversation that leaves you both in a healthier place. By J.P. Brammer
spring fashion Introducing Nico Parker Meet the breakout star of The Last of Us. By Iana Murray
love and war What ‘Feminist Tinder’ Promised Bumble set out to make dating better for women. Did it deliver? By Sangeeta Singh-Kurtz

parties! Tessa Thompson, and More of the Bestest Party Pics This Week Partying with Guerlain, Marni, and more. By Chinea Rodriguez
life after roe The Future of Abortion Pills Is on the Line One Trump-appointed judge holds the power to effectively ban medication abortion even though the U.S. approves its use up to ten weeks into pregnancy. By Andrea González-Ramírez
spring fashion Ella Emhoff’s Other Plus One Her always-present Secret Service detail. By Danya Issawi

Vulture

1.5x speed

What Does Spotify Want From Podcasts Now?

A closer look at a head-spinning week in the audio industry. By Nicholas Quah

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

gladia2r Normal Person Paul Mescal to Entertain Us in Gladiator 2 The Ridley Scott-directed sequel will release on November 22, 2024. By Jennifer Zhan
web of lies? Of All the Broadway Musicals for George Santos to Claim… He reportedly lied about producing the notorious flop Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark. By Jennifer Zhan
now streaming New on Paramount+: January 2023 Teen Wolf: The Movie, Mayor of Kingstown season 2, Clue, and more. By Savannah Salazar
rip Melinda Dillon, A Christmas Story’s Mom, Dead at 83 The actress received Oscar nominations for her roles in Close Encounters of the Third Kind and Absence of Malice. By Jennifer Zhan

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The 30 Best Movies on Hulu Right Now Nomadland, Heat, Catch the Fair One, and more. By Brian Tallerico

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The Strategist

best in class The 13 Best Women’s Hiking Boots and Shoes For rugged thru-hikes or just day trips upstate. By Katherine Gillespie and Liza Corsillo
best in class The 9 Very Best Women’s Tennis Shoes You won’t make any unforced errors with these expert-recommended picks. By Sanibel Chai and Jeremy Rellosa
compulsive shopping I Can’t Stop Buying International Toothpastes (That Aren’t Marvis) From gorgeously packaged European heritage brands to fruit-flavored tubes from Japan, there’s much more out there than just mint. By Caroline Weaver
valentines day 2023 54 Valentine’s Day Gifts (That You Can Buy on Amazon) for Every Type of Woman Skip the giant stuffed teddy. By Ambar Pardilla
testing testing We Slept on Lots of Linen Sheets, and These Are Our 19 Favorites From heirloom-quality bedding to sheets that come in vibrant jewel tones. By Lauren Ro

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Curbed

the real estate

The Nepo Babies Forced Into Real Estate

Cry for the lives unlived. By Adriane Quinlan

twitter I’ll Miss You, Design Bots The loss of Twitter’s open API will probably finish off the accounts that put random visual delights into my feed. By Alexandra Lange
mysteries Who Dyed This Pigeon Pink? The bird may have been part of a gender-reveal party. By Clio Chang
natural gas Good Luck Switching to an Induction Stove in the City The process, as it turns out, is a gauntlet. By Adriane Quinlan

upzoning Not in Steph Curry’s Backyard Another famous resident of Atherton, California — the country’s wealthiest Zip Code — has some concerns about multifamily zoning. By Alissa Walker
best of new york The Best Day Spas in New York From midtown to Governors Island. By Monica Mendal
look book The Look Book Goes to Tatiana A recent Wednesday night at chef Kwame Onwuachi’s consistently booked Lincoln Center restaurant. By Kelsie Schrader and Jenna Milliner-Waddell

Grub Street

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Novelist Xochitl Gonzalez’s Grub Street Diet

“Capers are your bitchy friend who can’t keep their mouth shut.”

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drinks Via Carota Is Launching Its Own Bottled Cocktails Negronis, Manhattans, and espresso martinis that are ready for your home bar and your TikTok feed. By Chris Crowley
the underground gourmet Italian Beef So Good You’ll Forget About The Bear The sandwiches at Bobbi’s stand out on their own terms. By Tammie Teclemariam
field notes The Tin Building Has Everything (Except a Purpose) Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s lovely but lifeless $200 million food hall. By Adam Platt

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Amelia Meath’s Grub Street Diet “If there’s a bad app, I’ve gotta try it.” By Alan Sytsma

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

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