Saturday, August 31, 2019

Isolated Thunderstorms today!



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Summer Streets

New York in this season exists principally out of doors.

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Kits for Kids’ Sleepovers. Parents’ Ambien Not Included.

The commodification of a homemade ritual.

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From Social Secretary to Party Planning Aficionado

Marcy Blum, a celebrity event planner, says a good wedding should “build to a crescendo that doesn’t drop.”

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Where a Michelin-Starred Chef Goes in San Francisco

Dominique Crenn serves up her favorite spots in the City by the Bay.

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Where to Show Off Your $5 Million Horse

At the Hampton Classic, it is a slippery slope between the $6 pony rides and the $50,000 ringside tables.

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Bella Thorne, the Ex-Disney Star, Chillaxes With Yarn

“My mind is a little mentally distorted right now,” said the provocateur, who was in New York to promote her book.

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Friday, August 30, 2019

Meet the Mami Chulas

Claudia Mendoza created a social club with events for Latina women who span generations.

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What Does VSCO Think About the ‘VSCO Girls’?

We spoke to the brands behind Gen Z’s highly aestheticized (and widely parodied) personal brand.

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Connected by Cannabis

Hillary Peckham and Maren Hall-Wieckert, both part of her family-run medical marijuana company, were married at the Bronx Zoo. But first they had some healing to do.

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With a Sexually Fluid Cast, ‘Are You the One?’ Builds a Cult Following

Devoted viewers say the show has made them realize how starved they were for representation in mainstream media.

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Thursday, August 29, 2019

She’s a World Famous Model. So Why Did an Australian Magazine Get Her Photo Wrong?

Adut Akech is a 19-year-old modeling superstar. But after a magazine misidentified her in a photo, she says she is no longer staying quiet about racism in the industry.

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22 Women Say They Were Exploited by Porn Producers

Their lawsuit, a rare look into an opaque industry, seeks $22 million in damages.

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Surgeon General Warns Pregnant Women and Teenagers Not to Smoke or Vape Marijuana

Dr. Jerome Adams, the surgeon general, said they may be unaware of the health hazards posed by new, professionally grown marijuana crops.

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Our Best Labor Day Recipes: Ribs, Potato Salad, Coleslaw and More

All the dishes you need to celebrate summer’s last hurrah.

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Can We Be Friends if We Can’t Talk About Money?

Her best friend lost a lot during the Great Recession. Does that mean finances are off the table?

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France’s Chicest Hotel Family Has Come to Languedoc. Is That a Good Thing?

The Costes have opened an outpost on the region’s decidedly unglamorous coastline. But outside the confines of their high-design resort, a low-key charm beckons.

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Can Instagram and Egg Creams Save the Last Punk Rock Bodega?

The East Village isn’t what it was, and Gem Spa is on the verge of giving up, too.

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Wednesday, August 28, 2019

TIDELANDS by Philippa Gregory

Suspicions surround Alinor, a widow who is skilled with herbs, during the English Civil War in 1648.

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THE GOLDFINCH by Donna Tartt

A painting smuggled out of the Metropolitan Museum of Art after a bombing becomes a boy’s prize, guilt and burden.

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THE LAST WIDOW by Karin Slaughter

The abduction of a Centers for Disease Control scientist and explosions in an Atlanta neighborhood portend a massacre.

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OLD BONES by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child

An expedition into the Sierra Nevada uncovers new twists to the events involving the Donner party.

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Miriam Shor Reads ‘My Platonic Romance on the Psych Ward’

The “Younger” actress reads an essay about the unlikely relationship of two psychiatric patients.

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You’ve Heard of the Drop. Target Had It First.

The granddaddy of get-it-while-it’s-hot retailing is reviving its frenzy-inducing Design for All marketing campaign.

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Now Therapists Have to Figure Out Astrology, Tarot and Psychedelics

Patients are confronting psychotherapists with a fresh pile of really useful challenges.

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Lana Del Rey on Trump, Kanye and the Right Time for a Protest Song

The singer and songwriter’s fifth major-label album, “Norman ____ Rockwell!,” is a collaboration with Jack Antonoff packed with fiery lyrics.

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Tiny Love Stories: ‘I Didn’t Think I’d Be Dating in My 80s’

Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.

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Peloton Is a Phenomenon. Can It Last?

Exercise manias like the Thighmaster and Tae Bo have all come and gone. Peloton is trying to defy that trend.

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Miley Cyrus, Lil Nas X and DJ Khaled Party After the V.M.A.s

And Serena and Venus Williams face each other in a charity cook-off.

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Do You Have Low Testosterone? Many Companies Would Like You to Think So

In an effort to appeal to men, wellness brands are zeroing in on muscle mass.

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A Portugal of Pristine Beaches, Tiny Villages and Little Else

The country’s Alentejo region has the last unspoiled stretch of Atlantic coast in all of southern Europe, with 40 miles of nearly untouched beaches.

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A New Brazilian Magazine Is a Fantasy for Dark Days

Samba Zine champions queer culture in a country rattled by political divisions and forest fires.

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Tuesday, August 27, 2019

Orlando Suero, 94, Dies; Photographed Notables, Including the Kennedys

He captured the newlyweds John and Jacqueline Kennedy in their Georgetown home and, later, Brigitte Bardot, Paul Newman and numerous other movie stars.

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Dear VMAs: Bring Back the Bad Taste

Thank you, Lizzo and Diplo. But we need more of the fabulous, the ridiculous and the profane.

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Afropunk Brings Next Level Style to the Music Festival Scene

The looks served at the Brooklyn festival this weekend blew past basic, with Afrofuturism influences and bold expressions of individuality.

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Dear VMAs: Bring Back the Bad Taste

Thank you, Lizzo and Diplo. But we need more of the fabulous, the ridiculous and the profane.

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A Country House That’s Just Big Enough

It’s not easy to find an old house in Connecticut with ceilings high enough to accommodate someone who’s 6-foot-3. So they raised the roof.

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Monday, August 26, 2019

MTV VMAs 2019: Red Carpet Photos

Taylor Swift, Megan Thee Stallion and more looks.

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Isabel Toledo Dies at 59; Designed Michelle Obama’s Inaugural Outfit

The Cuban-American was a pioneer for both Latina designers and plus-size fashion.

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Piled Up in Huge Lots, Volkswagen’s Reworked Diesels Trickle to Buyers

Nearly three years after VW started its buyback program, it says it has 100,000 left to sell. Dealers say demand is surprisingly strong.

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Shopping for Cafe Tables

The multifunctional cafe table isn’t just a convenient place to eat in a small apartment: It’s also a portable work space.

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Show Us Your New York City Shirts, Hats, Sweats and More

We want to hear the stories of your prized vintage clothing items — and see the photos, of course.

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Do Plants Have Something to Say?

One scientist is definitely listening.

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Sunday, August 25, 2019

Billy Bush Is Ready for a Return to TV. Will Viewers Welcome Him Back?

A fireball producer is giving him a comeback chance while also trying to revive the tired celebrity news genre. It’s Mr. Bush’s first TV job since the infamous “Access Hollywood” tape.

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Pave Our Paradise With Fake Grass? Skateboarders Say No Way.

For decades, New Yorkers have skated on asphalt in Tompkins Square Park. Now the Parks Department may cover it with artificial turf.

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Saturday, August 24, 2019

Engagement Rings With a Deeper Significance

Synthetic diamonds, made from cremation ashes, are a way for couples to include and honor deceased loved ones on their wedding day.

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Why Doesn’t Anyone Want to Live in This Perfect Place?

Womyn’s lands, established in the 1960s as lesbian utopias, have failed to attract a new generation of members. Should they be saved?

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Two Eggs With a Side of Avocado Toast and Instagram Fodder

The classic diner makes a comeback with fancier menus, ambitious chefs and trend-seeking customers.

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Friday, August 23, 2019

Partly Cloudy today!



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Preserving Latinx History Through Vintage Photos

Digital collections like Nuevayorkinos, Rock Archivo de LƁ and Archivo de la Memoria Trans crowdsource photos, posters and other ephemera.

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Can Roger Federer Break a Sweat?

On the eve of the U.S. Open, the tennis world’s GOAT coolly charms both fans and corporate sponsors at a Uniqlo meet and greet.

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Let’s Meet Again in Five Years

They thought college was too soon for lifelong love, so they scheduled their next date for a little later — 60 months.

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You Call it Craft, I Call it Art

Weavers, sculptors and visionary eccentrics at the International Folk Art Market have liberated traditional definitions of craft. Social media is challenging ideas about who can make art.

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12 Instagram Accounts That Reveal Life as a Times Journalist

Use these feeds to visit the New York Times Building, travel around Afghanistan, find cooking inspiration and more.

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Snapchat’s Disappearing Act Leaves Venice Beach Searching for Its Future

Snap changed social media — and Venice, Calif. — for good. What’s next?

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The Cursed Legacy of the Most Expensive Plot of Land in Los Angeles

Did someone really walk into an auction and buy the priciest piece of real estate in California for $100,000? Well, yes and no.

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Thursday, August 22, 2019

Can Virgil Abloh Fit in a Museum?

“Figures of Speech” in Chicago tries to capture the essence of a prodigious fashion designer. It’s an endeavor with radical juxtapositions, clever products and some missed opportunities.

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What’s Wrong With Three Women Going Camping?

A mother is so strongly opposed to her daughter’s summer plans that she tried to secretly bribe her travel companions.

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Back to the Future With Pierre Cardin’s Space-Age Fashion

The Brooklyn Museum opens its doors to the 97-year-old French designer, still defined by his groovy late ’60s fashions.

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Aparna Nancherla’s Comedy Diary: ‘Inspiration Is Like the Urge to Pee’

‘If you don’t attend to it,’ the stand-up comic explains, ‘you will regret it.’

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What’s Next for Tumblr?

Tumblr has a new owner who wants it to remain a happy home for weirdos.

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Wednesday, August 21, 2019

THE WARNING by James Patterson and Robison Wells

A small Southern town is not the same after a power-plant accident.

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THE WALLFLOWER WAGER by Tessa Dare

The third book in the Girl Meets Duke series. Lady Penelope Campion rescues animals and sets her sights on saving the man called the Duke of Ruin.

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BLOOD TRUTH by JR Ward

The fourth book in the Black Dagger Legacy series.

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CONTRABAND by Stuart Woods

The 50th book in the Stone Barrington series. Crimes come into focus in Key West and Manhattan.

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THE BITTERROOTS by CJ Box

The fourth book in the Cassie Dewell series. The black sheep of an influential family is accused of assault.

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Ann Gish Phillips Dies at 70; Designed and Sold Luxury Bedding

She saw a void in the home furnishings market and decided to fill it, opening a large emporium in Manhattan and reaching a global customer base.

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Cases of Vaping-Related Illnesses Rise to 153 in 16 States

The C.D.C. said serious respiratory problems were reported in the past two months, though it remained unclear whether vaping nicotine or THC, the high-inducing chemical in marijuana, was the cause.

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Marsha Stephanie Blake Reads ‘Despite the Losses, So Much Gained’

The “When They See Us” actress reads an essay about the need for gratitude and humor in times of grief.

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Instagram’s Chain-Letter Uprising

Hordes of confused Instagrammers are trying to declare sovereignty from Instagram. Do they accidentally have a point?

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The Man Behind Those Throbbing Warehouse Parties in Brooklyn

Rob Toma is the founder of Teksupport, which hosts some of the biggest rave dances in New York.

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YouTuber Finds Lost GoPro Video of Man Who Drowned and Returns It to His Family

Rich Abernathy was filming a dive for YouTube when he found an old GoPro partly buried in the muck. The camera had captured the last moments of Richard Lee Ragland III’s life.

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Chloƫ Sevigny Will Make New York Smell Better

The eclectic actress has some things to say about a red lip, unruly brows and how she gave a cool girl spin to her new rose perfume.

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What Pops in a Sea of Shrill Color? Hint: It’s Not Pink

Black is back — again — a badge of cool on and off the runways.

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Is My Millennial Co-Worker a Narcissist, or Am I a Jealous Jerk?

What looks like shameless brand-building is, in fact, a necessary part of surviving in a precarious job market.

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Ann Demeulemeester Doesn’t Miss Fashion at All. She Has Other Plans.

There are chickens, a garden and a whole new line of products.

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Where Did North West Learn How to Sew? At Camp, of Course.

In Hollywood, there’s a glamorous extracurricular program for fashion-savvy kids as young as 6.

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The Collective Memory of American Shoppers

On Facebook and Reddit, retail-focused groups remember the heyday of malls and share stories of shuttered department stores.

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Tuesday, August 20, 2019

Is Spam Trying to Tell Us Something?

Attn: Sir/Madam Dear Partner, I am writing to inform you of new developments on this matter.

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Mostly Clear today!



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‘I’m Sick of Seeing My Face,’ Says the Internet’s Kombucha Connoisseur

A woman’s taste test captured the fancy of the internet. Her rapid evolution of expressions may be why.

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The Fabric of Nigerian Weddings

The color and flair of traditional ceremonies give brides and grooms a way to express a vibrant cultural heritage.

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Welcome to the Promoconomy

In the competitive online marketplace, coupon codes and loyalty programs are ubiquitous. But at what cost?

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Trump’s Rollback of Auto Pollution Rules Shows Signs of Disarray

The White House, blindsided by a pact between California and four automakers, appears to be losing ground in its effort to prevent any more for joining the agreement.

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How to Buy a Sectional Sofa

They’re not just big — they’re a big investment, too. So how do you figure out which sofa and what components you need?

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Monday, August 19, 2019

Saturday, August 17, 2019

How I Survived Wedding Season in My First Year of Sobriety

There’s more to weddings than an open bar. It just took giving up alcohol for me to realize it.

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Naked Came the Strangers

How our nudes have changed in the last 50 years.

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The Magic of Swimming Holes

In California, water is precious. The state’s hidden pools are yet another reason to treasure it.

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Can’t Find the Perfect Ring? Designing One Might Be an Easy, Affordable Option

A ring no one else has, specifically created to tell your love story.

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How the ‘Baywatch’ Swimsuit Became a Summer Classic

Athletic. Flattering. Red. Who needs a string bikini?

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Friday, August 16, 2019

Should You Get a Scary UV Photo of Your Skin Damage?

A technology grows in popularity among dermatologists, sunscreen brands and artists.

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She Wanted a Man With a Good Job Who Is Nice to Animals

And I was that man.

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Comedian Julio Torres Changes His Hair Color (Again)

The former “S.N.L.” writer stars in “Los Espookys” and an HBO standup comedy special.

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The World Has a Diamond Glut. Why Is That a Problem?

Mines are closing, and middlemen are being squeezed. But don’t expect bargains at the jewelry counter.

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Can the Jersey Shore Culture of Springsteen and Snooki Survive?

More New Yorkers are visiting the gritty boardwalk towns like Asbury Park and Long Branch. Developers have noticed.

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Thursday, August 15, 2019

‘Pose’ Star MJ Rodriguez ‘Had to Teach Simply by Existing’

The actress from the hit FX show discusses being a Latina transgender woman and how she found a haven in ballroom culture.

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Todd and Julie Chrisley Plead Not Guilty to Tax Evasion and Bank Fraud

The stars of the reality TV show “Chrisley Knows Best” said the “good Lord will hold our hand and take us through.”

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Amazon Uses a Twitter Army of Employees to Fight Criticism of Warehouses

They love working there. It’s great. They love it. It’s great. They love it. It’s great. They love it. It’s great. They love it. It’s great. They love it.

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My Friend Won’t Share Her Boyfriend’s Age. Should I Be Worried?

A reader wonders how much is appropriate to say when a pal is dating across a seemingly significant age gap.

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Jake Gyllenhaal and Tom Sturridge Show Their Sensitive Sides

Plus, Cate Blanchett attends a screening of her new film, “Where’d You Go, Bernadette.”

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Maria Qamar’s Bold Art Is Both Therapy and Weapon

The Instagram star, newly represented by Richard Taittinger Gallery, makes Pop art that speaks to the challenges of being a South Asian millennial.

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Why the U.S. Has Long Resisted Universal Child Care

Americans still aren’t in agreement that mothers should work at all.

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Patricia Altschul, 78, Is the Dowager Countess of ‘Southern Charm’

A former New York City socialite has gained fans by swilling martinis, spouting witticisms and wearing caftans.

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Wednesday, August 14, 2019

BELOVED by Toni Morrison

Winner of the 1988 Pulitzer Prize for fiction. A former slave living in Ohio is haunted by events at the Kentucky plantation from which she escaped 18 years ago.

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THE TURN OF THE KEY by Ruth Ware

A nanny working in a technology-laden house in Scotland goes to jail when one of the children dies.

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A DANGEROUS MAN by Robert Crais

Elvis Cole and Joe Pike get more than they bargained for when they investigate the abduction of a bank teller.

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OUTFOX by Sandra Brown

F.B.I. Agent Drex Easton has a hunch that the conman Weston Graham is also a serial killer.

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THE INN by James Patterson and Candice Fox

A former Boston police detective who is now an innkeeper must shield a seaside town from a crew of criminals.

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Nikolaj Coster-Waldau Reads ‘In a Charmed Life, a Road Less Traveled’

The “Game of Thrones” actor reads an essay about a life-altering car accident.

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Whatever Happened to Ghislaine Maxwell’s Plan to Save the Oceans?

The philanthropic works of Jeffrey Epstein’s ex-girlfriend never materialized. Now, she’s being sued by one of his victims.

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Recapturing a Lost World in ‘Provincetown’’

A chance remark led to the discovery of a cache of images by the photographer Joel Meyerowitz, documenting a vanished world and a time before AIDS.

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Why a Banking Heiress Spent Her Fortune on Keeping Immigrants Out

Newly unearthed documents reveal how an environmental-minded socialite became an ardent nativist whose money helped sow the seeds of the Trump anti-immigration agenda.

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Are Hippies the New Goths?

Why the dark side of ’60s counterculture is trending now.

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Beyond Androgyny: Nonbinary Teenage Fashion

Clothes make the person. Maybe now parents understand.

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The Glossy Look Needn’t Be Scary

Here’s how to pull off glossy eyelids in real life.

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The Em Dash Divides

Why do people care so much about a piece of — no offense — punctuation?

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Tuesday, August 13, 2019

Priyanka Chopra Came to Talk About Beauty. It Got Political.

At Beautycon, the actress was confronted about her endorsement of the Indian Armed Forces on Twitter.

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Tiny Love Stories: It Started at Woodstock

Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.

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What’s Your Workplace Confession?

We want to hear your true-life tales of office awkwardness.

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Why Sexually Transmitted Infections Can’t Shake Their Stigma

We live in an era of sex positivity — until we get positive test results. And that’s unfortunate, because S.T.I.s are on the rise.

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The Drink That’s a Party All on Its Own

Full of rum, gin and Cognac and elaborately garnished, the scorpion bowl is unlike anything else.

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Monday, August 12, 2019

What Should I Do With My Dead Dog?

A peaceful, watery send-off known as “aquamation” is now possible for pets.

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Old Town Road Is Real, and People Keep Stealing the Street Signs

After Lil Nas X’s song blew up, the street signs for Old Town Rd. in Wellesley, Mass., began to disappear.

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An Electric Harley Loses the Growl but Still Aims to Turn Heads

Harley hopes the LiveWire, its first production electric vehicle, will redefine an industry that has grown complacent while sales decline.

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Chasing Waves on Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way

There was surf somewhere from County Kerry to County Donegal, if only they could find it.

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Shopping for Hammocks

Unless you live in London, you might not realize that you need a hammock. But you do.

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Saturday, August 10, 2019

Getting Married? Get Strong.

Here’s how to tailor a fitness routine to target specific muscle groups and look the way you want to look at your wedding.

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When Did Self-Help Become Self-Care?

What began as a method of improving one’s life has become something much kinder — and stranger.

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Sister Helen Prejean Explains It All for You

At 80, she is publishing a memoir about her social activism.

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Hotel Review: Hard Rock Hotel, London

If the party stayed on the ground floor, this would be a rave review.

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Friday, August 9, 2019

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Ancient Egyptian Yeast Is This Bread’s Secret Ingredient

A self-professed “bread nerd” extracted yeast from 4,000-year-old artifacts to make a loaf of sourdough. “The aroma and flavor are incredible,” he said.

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‘The Public Needed to See This’: Revisiting New York’s Latinx Music History

A new exhibition features more than 25 posters from the New York City night life scene of the ’70s and ’80s.

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A Star Swedish Designer Ventures Into Real Estate Projects

For Lotta Agaton, it’s all in the details. “If we make an interior and then there’s a cup of ugly pencils, then the whole thing is ruined.”

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Sex and the Subway Ad

Along with its many other challenges, New York’s transit system must adjudicate rapidly changing standards of public decency.

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Could Your House Be an Instagram Star?

Here’s what it’s like to live in a home that is followed by thousands and has to feel lived in — but also always ready for a close-up.

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Thursday, August 8, 2019

Why Aren’t We Talking About LinkedIn?

As Facebook and Twitter face scrutiny, the site for job seekers remains a controversy-free zone. Is the office the future of social media?

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Dean & DeLuca, Barneys and the Fate of Bohemian Consumerism

Both the gourmet grocer and the rarefied department store made shopping feel like art. Now they are in financial free-fall. Does it matter?

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Markiplier’s Work Diary: ‘I Find a Game and I Play It. Not Much to It.’

He’s being modest. (Maybe?) The YouTube streamer — who made a reported $17.5 million last year — has created videos that have been watched 11 billion times.

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Confessions of a ‘Second-Class Grandchild’

A reader wonders why her ex-stepmother’s mother doesn’t lavish her with gifts.

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Are Cold Workouts the New Hot Yoga?

Boosters say that working out in the cold can reduce soreness and speed up metabolism so you burn more calories. We gave it a go at Brrrn.

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Gwyneth Goes Back to Her Day Job

And a blowout at the Perelman estate and Post Malone in Midtown.

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This Bread Recipe Starts With 4,000-Year-Old Yeast

A self-professed “bread nerd” extracted yeast from ancient Egyptian artifacts to make a loaf of sourdough. “The aroma and flavor are incredible,” he said.

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Wednesday, August 7, 2019

CHANCES ARE ... by Richard Russo

Three men in their 60s who met in college reunite on Martha’s Vineyard, where mysterious events occurred in 1971.

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WILLING TO DIE by Lisa Jackson

The eighth book in the Alvarez & Pescoli series. A doctor and his wife are found dead in separate beds.

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SMOKESCREEN by Iris Johansen

The 25th book in the Eve Duncan series. A forensic sculptor faces dangers when she looks into an attack of African villagers by guerilla soldiers.

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THE ART OF RACING IN THE RAIN by Garth Stein

An insightful Lab-terrier mix helps his owner, a struggling race car driver.

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DARK AGE by Pierce Brown

The fifth book in the Red Rising series.

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LABYRINTH by Catherine Coulter

The 23rd book in the F.B.I. Thriller series. Agents Savich and Sherlock wend their way through a maze of lies to get to the bottom of a secret.

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5 Cheap(ish) Things to Maximize a Small Bedroom

A nightstand, a divider, a floating shelf, a garment rack and a storage bench for keeping a bedroom organized.

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After an Uproar, Fashioning a Fresh Start in Canada

The designer Sophie Theallet said she wouldn’t dress the first lady, setting off a firestorm. Now, with a new brand, things are working out nicely.

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Logan Browning Reads ‘The Night Girl Finds a Day Boy’

The “Dear White People” star reads an essay about the challenges of dating with a severe sleep disorder.

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If You Can Get Killed Doing It, Fashion Wants It

Headed for base camp at Everest or a cubicle at WeWork? It’s getting harder to tell the difference as the influence of extreme sports infiltrates mainstream fashion.

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Woke or Not, the Caftan Is Sexy

A sleeper hit drops its PC posture.

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Would You Like to Hang Out Here?

From members-only clubs to women-only co-working spaces, there are plenty of private enclaves for Angelenos to choose from in 2019.

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Nicolas Cage on Acting, Weird Pets and That Dinosaur Skull

A New York Times Magazine interview touched on his “nouveau shamanic” style, his long friendship with Johnny Depp, a mushroom-eating cat and a grail quest that led to Rhode Island. Here’s a taste.

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Woodstock Was the Birthplace of Festival Fashion

Once upon a time, it wasn’t a commercial opportunity, it was a statement of identity.

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Tuesday, August 6, 2019

Toni Morrison Dancing: Photos of the Author at Work and Play

Irresistible vitality and intensity were cornerstones of her extraordinary life.

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‘Amor Eterno’ Rings Out at Mass Shooting Vigils

The 1984 ballad by Juan Gabriel, a pop star who was from the U.S.-Mexico border, takes on greater meaning after the tragedy in El Paso, Tex.

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Vogue BeyoncƩ Portrait Heading to Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery

Tyler Mitchell, the first African-American photographer and one of the youngest to shoot a cover for Vogue, announced the news on Tuesday.

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Shirts for Lifelong New Yorkers and Those Who Would Like to Pass for One

Shops like Fantasy Explosion specialize in vintage vernacular, merchandise that conveys cachet and knowledge of the city.

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Wait, People Pay for Tinder?

Like a mobile game, the dating app offers paid features that increase the odds of success. Lots of people are buying.

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Of Barneys’ Bankruptcy, Pride and the Fall

The New York company filed for Chapter 11 after weeks of rumors, leaks and speculation. Why was this store different from all other stores?

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Of Barneys’ Bankruptcy, Pride and the Fall

The New York company filed for Chapter 11 after weeks of rumors, leaks and speculation. Why was this store different from all other stores?

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Barneys, Global Symbol of Creative Cool, Files for Bankruptcy

The retailer plans to close 15 of its 22 locations and pursue a sale, but said its flagship Madison Avenue store would remain open.

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The Best-Dressed Windows and How to Get Them

Roman shades, curtains, drapery — or some combination? Here’s how to figure out exactly what your windows need.

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A Memoirist Remembers the Twinkle in Her Father’s Eye

In “Travel Light, Move Fast,” the fourth volume of Alexandra Fuller’s lacerating portrait of her family, she focuses on her loving and lighthearted father, Tim.

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The Bride, the Groom and the Greek Sunset: A Perfect Wedding Picture

For many Asian couples, the Greek island of Santorini has become the ultimate destination for pre-wedding photographs.

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Monday, August 5, 2019

Barneys, Global Symbol of Creative Cool, Files for Bankruptcy

The retailer plans to close 15 of its 22 locations and pursue a sale, but said its flagship Madison Avenue store would remain open.

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Victoria’s Secret Casts First Openly Transgender Woman as a Model

The selection of Valentina Sampaio, 22, was seen by some critics of the brand as long overdue. “Never stop dreaming,” she wrote on Instagram.

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How Sound Baths Ended Up Everywhere



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The Leopard-Print Midi Skirt Is the Summer Trend That Won’t Die

These brands won’t rest until every woman on the planet owns a silky, subtly sexy spotted skirt.

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Sunday, August 4, 2019

Saturday, August 3, 2019

How to Win Friends and Influence People (at Bachelorette Parties)

Tips for smoothing over any potential party conflicts or awkward moments before they even happen.

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Polyamory Works for Them

Having multiple partners can mean more pleasure, but it’s not always easy.

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Lana Wood, Natalie’s Little Sister, Has Plenty to Say

A cold case revived — and a life’s arc considered.

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Craving Freedom, Japan’s Women Opt Out of Marriage

The percentage of women who work in Japan is higher than ever, yet cultural norms have not caught up. More and more, women are rejecting the double standard.

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Friday, August 2, 2019

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One in 10 Older Adults Binge Drink, Study Says

A new study looked at the prevalence of heavy drinking among adults 65 and older, who are especially vulnerable to its effects.

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Ninja, a Fortnite Star, Leaps From Twitch to Mixer

Tyler Blevins, 28, the multimillionaire gamer known as Ninja, says he has a deal to stream exclusively at the Microsoft service. He’s quitting Twitch, the Amazon service where he has over 14 million followers. Yes, it’s a big deal.

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I Had to Know if He Was Seeing Someone Else

As the heartbroken mother of two young girls, I found myself routinely — compulsively — checking up on my ex.

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A Song in His Heart. It Was for Her.

Isaiah Rothstein is a rapping rabbi and lead singer in the band Zayah. Leah Gottfried writes a web series, “Soon By You,” which reminds some of an Orthodox version of “Friends.”

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It’s the Anniversary of Everything!

What is this ceaseless looking backward?

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The East Side Home of a Muse to Andy Warhol Comes on the Market

Barbara Allen de Kwiatkowski, a former model who was part of Warhol’s inner circle, is asking $11.5 million for her Beekman Place duplex.

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In Chicago, Overlooked Achievements by L.G.B.T.Q. Artists

An ambitious survey of underrecognized gay artists of the last half century.

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How Candace Bushnell, Writer, Spends Her Sundays

‘This routine isn’t the routine I had 20 years ago. I wouldn’t have exercised. I would have had a boozy brunch with friends.’

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Thursday, August 1, 2019

‘The Conversation Is Getting Louder and Louder’: 3 Films to Watch at the New York Latino Film Festival

Twenty years since the festival debuted, the conversation around Latinx representation in film has grown.

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Mixer Lures Ninja From Twitch. (What? We Explain.)

Tyler Blevins, 28, the multimillionaire gamer known as Ninja, says he has a deal to stream exclusively at the Microsoft service. He’s quitting Twitch, the Amazon service where 12 million fans watch him play Fortnite. Yes, it’s a big deal.

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Did Dr. Seuss Lie to Our Kids?

A 12-year-old thinks the premise of “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” belies structural racism. What’s a parent to do?

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Should Board Gamers Play the Roles of Racists, Slavers and Nazis?

After the cancellation of Scramble for Africa, where do board games go from here?

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Going to Burning Man? Don’t Forget to Pack a Mask.

As air quality becomes a bigger concern for consumers, demand for a practical yet playful accessory is growing.

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Five Places to Visit on the Athens Riviera

Just 25 minutes from the Acropolis, an alluring stretch of beachfront beckons with island charm. No ferry required.

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Handcrafted: Inside Brooklyn’s Best Tailors

They are colorful hives of activity, where politics are a battleground, but so are pleats.

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When Gender Reveal Videos Go Spectacularly, Cathartically Wrong

It’s like that saying about how to make God laugh: Just tell him your plans.

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