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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
groceries Welcome to the Shoppy Shop Why does every store suddenly look the same? By Emily Sundberg
the system The Uprising That Ran Out The death of Keenan Anderson marks the end of an era. By Zak Cheney-Rice

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the national interest

The GOP Attack on Ilhan Omar Trivializes Antisemitism

Elevating Marjorie Taylor Greene exposes the hypocrisy. By Jonathan Chait

what we know U.S. Shoots Down China’s Balloon: Updates “We’re gonna take care of it” President Biden told reporters earlier Saturday. By Chas Danner
early and often Has Pete Buttigieg’s Dream Job Turned Into a Nightmare? It turns out Transportation secretary won’t be a quick and easy layover on the way to higher office for Mayor Pete. By Ed Kilgore
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

the national interest
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

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

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

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Madame Clairevoyant: Horoscopes for the Week of February 6

By Claire Comstock-Gay

spring fashion The Woman Who Became McQueen The quiet ascendance of Sarah Burton. 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

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

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Here Are the 2023 Grammy Award Winners

Beyoncé and Brandi Carlile are early winners. By Jennifer Zhan

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

grammys Which Old Video-Game Score Would Have Won a Grammy? Predicting past winners for the Recording Academy’s new music-in-gaming category. By Brady Gerber
bowen fan club Bowen Yang Is a Deflated, Distraught Chinese Spy Balloon in SNL’s Cold Open “I entertain you people for four days, and then get shot by Biden? Can’t believe I’m Joe’s Osama.” By Jennifer Zhan
high-five Woody Harrelson Is Joining SNL’s Five-Timers Club This Month And Jack White will become a five-time musical guest. By Jennifer Zhan
it’s-a-me Pedro Pascal Stars in SNL’s Big-Budget Mario Kart Trailer Chris Pratt, we have your competition on the phone. By Jennifer Zhan

vulture lists
Every Tom Hanks Movie Performance, Ranked Where do Elvis and A Man Called Otto fall in the Tom Hanks canon? By Will Leitch and Tim Grierson

chat room
Raye Wanted to Make Her Ugly Thoughts ‘Sound Beautiful’ By Emma Madden

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sunday circular 10 Things That Delighted Us Last Week: From Plant Trellises to Travel Pillows Including a budget-friendly dry shampoo, Baywatch-esque high-cut panties, and a trendy purse with room for all the essentials. By The Editors
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

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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.”

problem solving Everything You Need to Know About Tipping Right Now 15 to 20 percent isn’t going to cut it anymore.
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

the grub street diet
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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