Wednesday, September 30, 2020

Chrissy Teigen and John Legend Lose Baby After Pregnancy Complications

“Driving home from the hospital with no baby,” Ms. Teigen wrote on Twitter. “How can this be real.” She said she and her husband had decided to call the infant Jack.

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How to Have a Disagreement Like an Adult, According to Deepak Chopra

The longtime New Age celebrity has a working theory about how we can all get along. Your mileage may vary.

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Spend Some Time With Your Pandemic Logbooks

A peek into the lives of readers at home.

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Isabelle Huppert on the Transformational Power of Shoes

Or how the French actress briefly became Catwoman, thanks to some Roger Vivier kitten heels.

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Who’s a Fashion Victim Now?

Thoughts on how to escape that fate from Dior, Thebe Magugu and Marine Serre.

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How the Show ‘Alone’ Sparked a Solo Trip and a Tough Realization

Had my fiancée and I, like so many of the contestants on the series, reached the end of our endurance?

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A Smarter Fall Cleanup

We now know that an overly aggressive approach to cleaning up in autumn can damage the environment. So what’s a responsible gardener to do?

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Jewel Wants You to Be Present

The ’90s folk idol is an old hand at mindfulness.

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Tuesday, September 29, 2020

The Bad Bunny Crocs Sold Out

The success of a new collaboration with Bad Bunny is the latest in what has been a very good year for the foam clogs.

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The Incredible Whiteness of the Museum Fashion Collection

In the small group of high-culture institutions that venerate the art of fashion, Black designers have been largely overlooked.

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Lillian Brown, Makeup Artist to Nine Presidents, Dies at 106

She did more than powder noses; she advised on diction and apparel and helped commanders in chief put their best selves forward for television.

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How It Feels When Software Watches You Take Tests

Students say that monitoring programs like Proctorio and ExamSoft discourage them in the moments they’re trying to prove themselves.

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What That Viral Clip of Vin Diesel’s Song Debut on ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’ Says About the Moment

Live entertainment in 2020 is always a little morbid, and often hilariously awkward.

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An Architect’s Distinctive Home on Shelter Island

William Pedersen designed his weekend house as an almost ‘sculptural form’ that blends into the land, and is putting it on the market for $9.995 million.

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With Fancy Footwork, a Dancer’s Home Doubles as a Studio

Calvin Royal III, a principal at American Ballet Theater, has turned the one-bedroom he shares with his partner into a rehearsal space. For now.

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For Black Designers, Opening Doors That Have Been Shut

A tiny proportion of designers are Black, but a host of new initiatives, as well as evolving tastes, are working to right the imbalance.

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Pavilions Inhabit the Space Between Art and Architecture

Especially in a pandemic, these structures give architects room to play with materials and form.

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A Narnia-Inspired Design, on Long Island

A guesthouse remodel is helped by a passion for reading, in particular an escapist book series. Step into the wardrobe, please.

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Feng Shui Lessons From a Design Master Who Has Your Back

A novice studies the practice to improve her décor, her nerves and maybe even her bank balance.

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A Panorama of Design

A look at design-world events, products and people.

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5 Books to Take a Deep Dive Into Design

Reading about specialized objects and imagined worlds can give comfort at a time like this.

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When Life Looks Like a Wes Anderson Movie

An Instagram platform, now a book, documents real-life settings that look like frames from the director’s movies.

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'Dusty Hunter' Scores Cecil B. DeMille's Liquor Collection

Dusty hunters seek valuable old bottles of whiskey and other spirits. This one found the stash of a lifetime.

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Advice for Decorating Your Home

On sofa beds, kitchen fixes, front-door colors and how and where to hang art.

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Monday, September 28, 2020

Prosecutors Target Ex-Audi Chief in First VW Emissions Trial

Rupert Stadler is accused of continuing to sell cars with illegal software even after Volkswagen’s cheating scandal came to light.

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Remembering the Epic Parties of Harry Evans and Tina Brown

He and his wife Tina Brown hosted and attended some of New York’s most memorable gatherings. (Back when we gathered.)

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Tanqueray, Humans of New York Star, Brings in Over $1.5 Million in Donations

Stephanie Johnson, 76, returned to the blog to share stories from her incredible life, this time for a cause.

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In Milan, Fashion Tries to Go Back to Normal. What Does That Even Mean?

Some unconventional ideas from Moschino and Marni, plus real catwalks with real models at Valentino and Versace. And an octopus guest star.

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"The Meaning of Mariah Carey": 7 Takeaways From Her Memoir

In “The Meaning of Mariah Carey,” the singer and songwriter opens up about abuse, infidelity, racism, Derek Jeter and much more.

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Sunday, September 27, 2020

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In a Book About Trauma, She Hopes to Show What Survival Looks Like

Fariha RĂłisĂ­n has been working on her debut novel, “Like a Bird,” for 18 years, a process she says has been key to her own healing.

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Saturday, September 26, 2020

How to Make D.I.Y. Crows for Halloween

Spooky birds are perfect décor for the season and can be created from your paper and some household items.

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How to Keep the Peace in a School Pod

‘It’s important to approach this with the idea that there’s no ideal situation. If there were, we’d all be doing it.’

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What to Know About Your Used Car

Sales of previously owned vehicles are booming, but many new owners may not realize what they’re in for in terms of upkeep.

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What to Know About Your Used Car

Sales of previously owned vehicles are booming, but many new owners may not realize what they’re in for in terms of upkeep.

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How Ruth Bader Ginsburg Became a Pop Culture Icon

She found A-list fame late in life, appearing in movies, children’s books and ‘S.N.L.’ impressions.

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How to Get Focused

The average person’s mind wanders nearly half the time. Here’s how to pull it back to attention.

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Strangers' Things

Earning money online by selling intimate objects that aren’t obviously sexual (and that includes emotions).

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Keith Hufnagel, Pro Skateboarder and Entrepreneur, Dies at 46

He soared over treacherous streets on his board before opening a streetwear store that grew into the popular brand Huf.

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Fake Guns, Fictional Battles, Real Uniforms: Inside the Immersive World of MilSim

Veterans, gamers, history buffs and gun enthusiasts are shelling out to take part in military simulations.

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The New Unsexy Sexy Marketplace

Earning money online by selling intimate objects that aren’t obviously sexual (and that includes emotions).

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Colleges Are Hiring Their Own Students as Covid-19 Safety Influencers

Like, subscribe, and wear a mask.

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The New Unsexy Sexy Marketplace

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Friday, September 25, 2020

What to Watch This Weekend

At Home readers have recommendations.

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How a Celebrity Fitness Trainer Who Has Gone Virtual Spends Sundays

Akin Akman teaches his popular workouts to an Aarmy of students from a nearly empty studio.

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Brought Together by a ‘Team Effort’

Several mutual friends pushed for Lily Snyder and Marcela Sapone to meet, knowing that they would likely hit it off.

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Care for a Cup of Satanic Chamomile?

One tea company is trying to make the cozy brew a little more goth.

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They Had Big Plans for the Lockdown. This Is What Happened.

As the pandemic drags on, some of us who had grand plans for self improvement as we sheltered in place are tearing up those to-do lists.

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Every Atom, Molecule and Cell Connected

Dr. Anastasia Grivoyannis and Brian Pujanauski met on a dating app last year and immediate fell in love — with each other’s mind.

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Awaiting a Return to Israel, Hand in Hand

Tamar Jonas and Eliyahu Shalom, who live in Israel, were married in Closter, N.J., three weeks after they were engaged while she was being treated for cancer in New York.

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Thursday, September 24, 2020

Amazon Unveils Drone That Films Inside Your Home. What Could Go Wrong?

On social media, people had some concerns about the Ring Always Home Cam. To put it mildly.

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Raf Simons and Miuccia Prada Make Civil Discourse Look Lovely

In the first big show of Milan Fashion Week, a Prada co-creative debut gives everyone something to chew on. Plus the pasta connection at Fendi.

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Busy Philipps’s Week: Coffee, ‘Little Women’ and Keeping It Together

The actor is also dedicated to her podcast, “Busy Philipps Is Doing Her Best,” and her dog, Gina Linetti.

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Losing Your Hair Can Be Another Consequence of the Pandemic

Doctors are seeing a huge increase in patients who have been shedding abnormal amounts of hair, and they believe it is related to stress associated with the coronavirus.

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Edith Raymond Locke, Mademoiselle Editor in the 1970s, Dies at 99

As editor of the magazine for “Smart Young Women,” she championed designers like Donna Karan, Ralph Lauren and Betsey Johnson.

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California Plans to Ban Sales of New Gas-Powered Cars in 15 Years

The proposal would speed up the state’s efforts to fight global warming at a time when California is being battered by wildfires, heat waves and other consequences of climate change.

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Gavin Newsom: ‘We Decided to Pull the Band-Aid Off’

Twenty months into his term, California’s governor faces a pandemic and an environmental crisis. He speaks to Kara Swisher about his plan to save the “state of resistance.”

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Mom, Can’t We Speak English Here?

A reader is bothered by her mother’s insistence on speaking Hungarian at home, which isolates her husband.

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A Quadriplegic, a Specialty Van and a Lifetime of Adventures

A biking accident left Kirk Williams paralyzed, but he has traveled widely and inspired others to follow in his tire tracks.

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The Future of Airbnb

Home-sharing’s challenges aren’t only about social distancing and hygiene. Overtourism, racial bias, fee transparency and controlling the party crowd are also in the mix.

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The Ugly (and Glorious) Truth About American Supermarkets

In his new book, “The Secret Life of Groceries,” Benjamin Lorr argues that the kale chips and shade-grown coffee sold at supermarkets define who we are.

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FIFTY WORDS FOR RAIN by Asha Lemmie

In 1940s Japan, an 8-year-old child of a married Japanese aristocrat and her African-American lover searches for her place in the world.

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PIRANESI by Susanna Clarke

Another world is revealed as a man called the Other asks Piranesi for help with research into a Great and Secret Knowledge.

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TO SLEEP IN A SEA OF STARS by Christopher Paolini

Kira Navárez might be the only one who can save the Earth and its colonies from being destroyed.

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TROUBLED BLOOD by Robert Galbraith

The fifth book in the Cormoran Strike series. A decades-old cold case might be connected to a serial killer; by J.K. Rowling, writing pseudonymously.

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VINCE FLYNN: TOTAL POWER by Kyle Mills

When America’s power grid is shut down, Mitch Rapp goes after a cyber terrorist.

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THE EVENING AND THE MORNING by Ken Follett

In a prequel to “The Pillars of the Earth,” a boatbuilder, a Norman noblewoman and a monk live in England under attack by the Welsh and the Vikings.

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Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Listening Closely to the Birds

What comprises the soundscape where you are?

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Dive In, KIds! Some Are Home-Schooling on Boats

Thanks to their adventuresome parents, some screen-addled children are getting a reprieve — and an education — at sea.

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How Memes and a Good Laugh Can Help People in Recovery

Meme accounts like @dankrecovery and @brutalrecovery use dark humor to help those struggling with addiction.

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Home School and Remote Learning Are Not the Same

You don’t need Google Classroom, says Ainsley Arment, the founder of Wild + Free. Just nature, literature and a community of patient “mamas.”

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Jackie Stallone, Celebrity Astrologer and Sylvester’s Mother, Dies at 98

After running away with the circus, she promoted women’s wrestling and fitness before seeing signs of the future in a most unusual spot. (Hint: it’s not the palm.)

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When the Classroom Comes With Room Service and Poolside Cabanas

With the pandemic ongoing and millions of school-age children learning remotely, the travel industry is beckoning families with lures of “schoolcation.”

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Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Is the New Guards Group the New Guard of Fashion?

The industry is in reset mode. Does a Milanese upstart have the blueprint for how to grow a next generation of blockbuster brands?

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Elon Musk Promises to Make a $25,000 Tesla (in 3 Years)

Tesla said it was working on advances that would lower the cost of batteries and increase their capacity to store energy.

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TikTok and WeChat: What They Tell Us About the Global Internet

Banned apps, nefarious theories, trade wars, voiceless users. The case of TikTok isn’t news to most of the world.

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London Fashion Week Gives Good TV

The videofication of collections continues apace. Worth watching: Gareth Pugh, Christopher Kane and Erdem, to name a few.

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A London Fashion Week Where Beauty Was a Balm

Most collections were shown online this season, but some designers in masks held in-person appointments, sharing stories of how lockdown had shaped their lives and businesses.

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Can Luxury Fashion Ever Regain Its Luster?

The industry is trying to reach customers amid a severe global recession that has brought mass layoffs and plunging sales. Traditional fashion weeks might be out of step.

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Gold Coast Estate for Sale

A 108-acre property on Long Island’s North Shore that has been a popular film setting goes on the market for $29.9 million.

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A Canadian Dream House That Took Three Architects to Build

Cascading down a rocky slope in West Vancouver, the home was a creative effort that required patience and a tolerance for loss.

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Pandemic Baking Just Got Weirder

Artists are crafting kooky, made-from-scratch cakes to exhibit on Instagram.

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Find Yourself a Tailor. It’s Not Fancy, It’s Freeing.

When you start to think of clothes as things that can be altered, the way you see them changes.

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Monday, September 21, 2020

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Are Exotic Skins Out of Fashion?

Covid-19 may be the tipping point when it comes to crocodile, python, ostrich, and clothes.

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Shopping for Blankets

Because it may not be cold yet, but it will be soon.

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Trevor Milton of Nikola Resigns Amid Fraud Claims

Trevor Milton, founder and executive chairman of Nikola, resigned after an investment fund accused him of making false assertions about the company’s technology.

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Sunday, September 20, 2020

A Pointed History of Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Collar

Also, a signature. And a symbol, with all sorts of meanings woven into each choice.

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Collar: A Pointed History

Also, a signature. And a symbol, with all sorts of meanings woven into each choice.

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Saturday, September 19, 2020

Things to Do This Week

You could also check out a Sims-inspired art show, get the expert take on Fashion Week or try a TrapAerobics class.

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The Flight Goes Nowhere. And It’s Sold Out.

People who miss flying are rushing to buy tickets for flights that land in the same place they depart from.

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Surviving Fashion’s Summer From Hell

Tibi is giving pandemic-era lessons in personal style, and finding new paths forward for its business.

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Friday, September 18, 2020

On Racism and British Fashion

The designer Osman Yousefzada reflects on change in the industry, straddling cultures and why he looked beyond fashion to find his voice.

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Shopping for Fashion, Six Months On

Will shopping ever return to the way it was before the age of coronavirus? Probably not in 2020.

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A Playlist of Your Favorite Cover Songs

Modern remakes and reinterpreted classics.

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Christian Liaigre, Minimalist Interior Designer, Dies at 77

Known for his muscular and clean-lined furniture, Mr. Liaigre designed the influential Mercer hotel in SoHo, as well as the homes of Rupert Murdoch and others.

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Love Letter: A Mother’s Secret Love

And a couple grows stronger despite many obstacles.

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The Most Famous People in America

We’re a media company, standing in front of a readership, asking them to tell us what they think about fame.

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Christian Siriano and Tom Ford Have an Unexpected Mind-Meld

The two designers brought New York Fashion Week to a close with a shared idea: Fashion should make you smile.

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Inside the Social World of Shift-Scheduling Apps

There’s no such thing as remote restaurant work. But there is HotSchedules.

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Exhume President Warren G. Harding? Family Feuds in Court

DNA evidence is persuasive that James Blaesing, 70, is the grandson of the 29th president and his mistress. But his cousins are upset by his plan to exhume Harding’s remains with a reality TV crew.

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Help! My Boss Is a Conspiracy Theorist

Plus: Workers debate whether to go public with stories of corporate racism and the systems that reward it.

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The Burberry Show Was Not About a Cult

Even if it kind of looked that way. So what was it about? You’ll never guess.

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Carole Baskin of ‘Tiger King’ Gets Her Own Show

The unscripted series will follow Ms. Baskin and her husband, Howard Baskin, as “they work to expose” animal abuse, a production company said.

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Tale of a Classic SoHo Loft

An artist who bought a loft on West Broadway for $15,000 in 1972 sells it for $2.4 million and retires to her home borough of Queens.

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Calla Lilies and a Mantilla Bridge Three Generations

Alicia Zelek had white calla lilies just like her mother and grandmother, and their mantilla too, when she married Alexander Mantel in Avon, Conn.

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Brought Together by a Friendly Cupid

Erica Fugger and Viswanaath Gowri Sanker matched on Tinder in 2014, but it took the prodding of a mutual friend to finally meet.

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In Quarantine, Their Romance Blossomed

After hearing of an impending lockdown, Sam Sharma drove more than 20 hours to Anne Huntington’s New Jersey home.

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Thursday, September 17, 2020

‘Humility Is What Drew Me to Him’

I thought my father was the only one with secret desires. Then my mother asked me to go for a walk.

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In Prague, a House Without a Key

The villa’s artificial intelligence system manages everything from closing the windows when it rains to melting snow on the driveway.

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Ann Getty, Publisher and Bicoastal Arts Patron, Is Dead at 79

She married into one of the world’s richest families but refused to let herself be marginalized as a socialite.

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Which Plants Should You Move Indoors for Fall?

As you move indoors for winter, some plants can come with you, while others are a lost cause. Here’s how to tell the difference.

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What Can I Say to the ‘QAnon Mom’ Next Door?

She won’t stop spouting conspiracy theories, despite my attempts to explain that they are false and dangerous.

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A Car Insurance Claim Estimate Before the Tow Truck Is Called

Using algorithms, tech companies are helping insurers speed up the process after an accident, make it more accurate and keep estimators out of the field — a plus during a pandemic.

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Private Tutors, Pop-Up Schools or Nothing at All: How Employers Are Helping Parents

Benefits depend on where people work, and the kind of job they have, a new survey finds, highlighting disparities that predate the pandemic.

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Fall’s Almost Here. Can We Still Go Apple Picking?

Wandering through corn mazes, picking pumpkins and visits to wineries and haunted houses are still on the calendar, but social distancing and face masks are part of the plan.

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Is This the End of the New York Yoga Studio?

Soaring rents, the pandemic and the rise of the Instagram yogi could mean the demise of the urban wellness oasis.

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Saying Goodbye to Century 21

A chaotic but cherished store that sold designer clothing at half off or more.

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SUCH A FUN AGE by Kiley Reid

Tumult ensues when Alix Chamberlain’s babysitter is mistakenly accused of kidnapping her charge.

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THE DARKEST EVENING by Ann Cleeves

The ninth book in the Vera Stanhope series. An abandoned toddler, a dead woman and a blizzard complicate the holidays in the Northumberland countryside.

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ONE BY ONE by Ruth Ware

An avalanche tests the bonds of coworkers from a London-based tech startup on a corporate retreat in the French Alps.

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ANXIOUS PEOPLE by Fredrik Backman

A failed bank robber holds a group of strangers hostage at an apartment open house.

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SHADOWS IN DEATH by JD Robb

The 51st book of the In Death series. A hitman with possible connections to Eve Dallas’s husband is seen near the scene of a crime.

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Martha Stewart, Blissed Out on CBD, Is Doing Just Fine

America’s foremost domestic goddess was well prepared for many months spent at home.

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Wednesday, September 16, 2020

Snapshots of an Extraordinary Moment in Time

Scraps of joy and anxiety, wonder, fear and optimism.

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Facebook Oculus Quest 2 Review: Solid V.R. Headset, but Few Games

The new $300 virtual-reality headset works well and feels comfortable. But good luck finding games that will keep you entertained.

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The Hosts of ‘Back Issue’ Want to Throw It Back

Tracy Clayton and Josh Gwynn use their encyclopedic memory of pop culture moments as a balm in trying times.

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Sweatpants Are Not Forever

As New York mostly digital Fashion Week begins, designers have some better ideas.

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Diversity: A Movement, Not a Moment

New York Men’s Week may have shrunk, but the talent pool keeps growing.

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That Mushroom Motorcycle Jacket Will Never Go Out of Style

Leather goods made of fungi are versatile and sustainable, a new study finds.

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It’s (Nearly) Fall: Which Plants Can You Bring Inside?

As you move indoors for winter, some plants can come with you, while others are a lost cause. Here’s how to tell the difference.

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Help! My Very Direct Flight Added a Stop and So Many More Passengers

Sarah Firshein tries to resolve how a nonstop with seat selection became a packed “split flight,” with concerns over proper cleaning and an arrival two hours later than expected.

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Tuesday, September 15, 2020

Celebrities Plan an ‘Instagram Freeze,’ but Reaction Is Icy

Stars including Kim Kardashian West, Katy Perry and Mark Ruffalo said they would protest Facebook by freezing their Instagram accounts on Wednesday. The responses were far from positive.

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A Civil War Political Movement Reawakens — Complete With Capes

In 1860, the Wide Awakes mobilized against slavery and for Abraham Lincoln. A new collective is tapping into their spirit today.

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Gen Zers Say Silicon Valley Is Elitist and Exclusive. Can They Build a New System?

A group of young tech enthusiasts are carving their own path on Discord.

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The Lamp Was a Clue to a Life I Didn’t Know My Mother Had

Like many women in the 1960s, Helen Lamb gave up a career to be a wife and mother. Decades later, her son discovered what she sacrificed.

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Monday, September 14, 2020

With Nissan’s Carlos Ghosn Gone, Greg Kelly Faces Trial Alone

Japanese prosecutors say the former car executive helped Ghosn conceal his pay. For the world, the country’s court system itself could face judgment.

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What Happened at New York’s First Pandemic Fashion Show?

Jason Wu tests out the runway’s new normal.

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College Kids Are Freaking Out About Their Infected Campuses

Colleges and universities have become hot spots for coronavirus transmission. Bring on the gallows humor.

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Auction Prices That Take Your Breath Away

Prices for works by some relatively new artists have skyrocketed, seemingly overnight.

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On the Eve of New York Fashion Week, What’s Next?

Four fashion insiders debate the questions swirling around shows, clothes and race.

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Sunday, September 13, 2020

Saturday, September 12, 2020

Things To Do At Home This Week

This week, take a quick cooking class, stream ‘Caesar Must Die’ and pull back the curtain on an opera company.

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Spice Up Your Pandemic Love Life

Your relationship might be sorely in need of attention. Why not recreate the special day that sparked it, with an enhancement or three?

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How to Build a Soma Cube

Using modular origami you can turn newspaper into a cube, then create an intricate mathematical puzzle.

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How to Declutter Your Digital Life

If you’re overwhelmed from telecommuting for months, here are ways to step away from your devices and, just maybe, get to inbox zero.

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Terence Conran, Designer and Retail Magnate, Is Dead at 88

An entrepreneur of mercurial moods and missionary zeal, he created an empire to market his designs and later opened restaurants in London, Paris and New York.

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Who Is Paris Hilton, Really?

The heiress and proto-influencer says that she spent nearly two decades playing a character. Now she’s ready to be herself.

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Friday, September 11, 2020

Shere Hite, Who Challenged Myths of Female Sexuality, Dies at 77

Her 1976 book, ‘The Hite Report,’ touched off ‘a revolution in the bedroom’ and has sold tens of millions of copies. But harsh criticism drove her to self-exile in Europe.

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The Woman Taking Over TikTok at the Toughest Time

Vanessa Pappas is keeping a focus on the app’s community of creators and users as it deals with pressure from President Trump, Beijing and a possible sale.

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How to Stay Toasty Outdoors this Fall

Think manly cottagecore — thick plaids and fire wood.

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Keep Track of the Tiny Details

They’ll unlock a cascade of memory in the future.

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Staying Fit With Ziggy Marley

He plays soccer with his four children, bikes on the Peloton, swims in the pool and jumps rope.

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Corey Knight, a Rising Actor from Brooklyn

A dancer and former football player, he stars in HBO’s “We Are Who We Are.”

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Love Letter: Ever Obsessed Over an Instagram Crush?

Plus: 20 questions that led to love.

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Travis Scott Meets McDonald’s (It’s Lit!)

A partnership between the rapper and the fast-food chain is a melding of the merchandising minds.

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That Roof Deck Makes for a Nice One-Room Schoolhouse

Some luxury apartment buildings are offering up outdoor and indoor common spaces for at-home learning pods.

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Jerry Lorenzo, the Designer Behind the Cult Label Fear of God

His “fluid casual” collection may become our uniform in a postcoronavirus world.

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Back to School With Tan France

The “Queer Eye” star has a lot to teach us about dressing.

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Larry Wilmore Doesn’t Miss Late Night, but He’s Back Anyway

Four years after the abrupt end of “The Nightly Show,” Wilmore has a new topical comedy series on Peacock.

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After the After-Parties, Act 1, Scene 1

Shauna Perlman and Julie Oh went from party to party after the Tony Awards ceremony in 2014, and then gingerly entered into a relationship.

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Always on Each Other’s Mind

Caitlin Nicholson and Emily Reeves got to know each other at a Dartmouth sorority party, and hit it off right away.

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One Question Left on the Board

Lina-Marie Mano and Andrew Silvestri played 20 questions while they were dating as a way to learn more about each other.

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The Perfect Mix: Politics and Comedy

Chelsea Connor and Will Carey met at a comedy club in June 2014, but didn’t begin to date to date until a month later, after the New York Democratic primary.

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A Relationship Built on Resiliency

Dr. Lisa Jacobs fell in love with Mark Kerstens’s sense of adventure, which took them from San Francisco to Amsterdam and back again.

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Thursday, September 10, 2020

Century 21, Fabled New York Bargain Destination, Is Closing

The retailer, famous for offering designer goods at discount prices, said it had failed to receive $175 million from its insurers and would close its 13 locations.

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Are Gender Reveals Cursed?

Several parties, meant to mark a milestone in the journey of pregnancy, have resulted in devastation. Is it time to temper the spectacle, or embrace the celebratory spirit?

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Chevy’s Little Engine That Could

For six decades, a small-block Chevy has powered the dreams of hot-rodders and Corvettes, and plenty of other cars, even a Ford Mustang.

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Return of the King: Ninja, a Video Game Star, Goes Back to Twitch

After months of speculation, one of the world’s most famous video gamers announced his next move.

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What’s Your Favorite H.B.C.U. Homecoming Memory?

Did you attend a historically Black college or university? Or are you a current H.B.C.U. student? If so, we want to hear about your most memorable homecoming experience.

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How Do I Tell My Friend to Stop Paying for His Son’s Lifestyle?

A reader wants his golfing buddy to stop complaining about his over-age dependent.

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What’s Your Favorite H.B.C.U. Homecoming Memory?

Did you attend a historically Black college or university? Or are you a current H.B.C.U. student? If so, we want to hear about your most memorable homecoming experience.

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THEN SHE WAS GONE by Lisa Jewell

Ten years after her daughter disappears, a woman tries to get her life in order but remains haunted by unanswered questions.

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On the Packing List This Year: Masks, Sanitizer and a Very Good Boy

Neither house sitters nor jetting off for the weekend are possibilities for most dog owners who want to travel right now. So these furry friends are increasingly curled up in the back (or front) seat, enjoying the ride.

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That Person Floating Over the East River Is Riding a $12,000 Water Toy

A cross between a surfboard and a Jet Ski, the eFoil can go as fast as 25 miles per hour — but only for 90 minutes at a time.

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THRAWN ASCENDANCY: CHAOS RISING by Timothy Zahn

In this Star Wars saga, a young military officer is sent to find the unseen enemies who attacked the Chiss capital.

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TRANSCENDENT KINGDOM by Yaa Gyasi

A Ph.D. candidate in neuroscience looks to the hard sciences and her childhood faith to potentially help her grieving Ghanaian immigrant family.

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THE HARBINGER II by Jonathan Cahn

Nouriel, Ana Goren and a figure known as "the prophet" return as revelations are unlocked.

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DARK SONG by Christine Feehan

The 34th book in the Carpathian series. Will the vampire who held Elisabeta captive get in the way of her bond with Ferro?

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THE LYING LIFE OF ADULTS by Elena Ferrante

In this coming-of-age story, Giovanna seeks her true reflection in two kindred cities.

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ALL THE DEVILS ARE HERE by Louise Penny

The 16th book in the Chief Inspector Gamache series. When his billionaire godfather is attacked, Gamache uncovers secrets hidden throughout Paris.

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The Line Dance of the Pandemic

In the era of socially distanced shopping, people seem willing to wait for just about anything.

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Wednesday, September 9, 2020

J.C. Penney Avoids Liquidation in Sale to Mall Operators Simon and Brookfield

The deal for the company’s retail business will keep a number of locations open and is likely to save tens of thousands of jobs.

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How ‘Keeping Up With the Kardashians’ Changed Everything

The reality show shaped not only TV but celebrity, beauty and entrepreneurship.

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Endless Summer vs. Hurry-Up Fall

New season, new concerns, new ways of coping.

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E-Cigarette Use Falls Sharply Among Teenagers, C.D.C. Finds

The encouraging public health news was tempered by evidence that many high school users were taking advantage of a regulatory loophole to get access to flavored products.

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Gucci Heir Alleges Child Sexual Abuse

Alexandra Zarini, the great-granddaughter of Guccio Gucci, has filed a law suit in Los Angeles against three family members.

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Tiffany’s $16 Billion Sale Falls Apart in Face of Pandemic and Tariffs

The luxury giant LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton backed out of its deal to buy the jeweler.

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How Quarantine Killed the Weekend

With work changed and play curtailed, what does “time off” even mean anymore?

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Drag Queens Deliver Dinner and a Show in San Francisco

Oasis, a cabaret and nightclub, closed in March because of the coronavirus pandemic. Now its drag queens are bringing food and a curbside performance to people’s front doors.

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Capri, Famous Vacation Spot, Touched by Coronavirus

Visitors from the United States make up the largest share of foreign tourists on the Italian island, and this year their absence is denting local businesses.

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Byron Lars Is Still Here

As a Black designer in the 1990s, he was heralded by insiders and overlooked by the fashion system. So he created his own.

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An Easier Way to Insure That Watch

Adding your timepiece to a homeowner’s or renter’s policy can be complicated. But there’s another way.

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Kim Jones to Replace Karl Lagerfeld at Fendi

The British fashion designer will oversee Fendi haute couture, ready-to-wear and fur, but will also continue as artistic director of Dior Men.

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Tuesday, September 8, 2020

Mark Bradford Reveals New Paintings Quarantined in a Grain Tower

The artist is not on social media, but he’s finally opening up about living and working in the time of Covid-19. “I went into survival mode,” he said.

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Mark Bradford Reveals New Paintings Quarantined in a Grain Tower

The artist is not on social media, but he’s finally opening up about living and working in the time of Covid-19. “I went into survival mode,” he said.

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Fashion Month Is Happening! Really. Probably? Maybe.

Here’s a very opinionated guide for what to watch, where to watch it, where to buy it and what the heck is going on.

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From Long-Distance Running to Long-Distance Love

Anthony Tran and Sean Theriault, who met while training for the Boston Marathon in 2002, haven’t stopped running together since.

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Guitars Are Back, Baby!

Painted by some as a boomer relic just years ago, the guitar is seeing a revival that may just extend past the stress-purchase quarantine bounce.

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Their Dream Was a Working Farm (But They Weren’t Farmers)

So one urban couple had a brainstorm: Why not build a house they could share with farmers just starting out, on land that could be farmed?

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Capri, Famous Vacation Spot, Touched by Coronavirus

Visitors from the United States make up the largest share of foreign tourists on the Italian island, and this year their absence is denting local businesses.

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The Two Men Buying Your Favorite Retailers

Jamie Salter and David Simon, one a licensing expert and the other a mall operator, are reshaping the shopping landscape by acquiring bankrupt brands like Brooks Brothers and Forever 21.

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Monday, September 7, 2020

Chess (Yes, Chess) Is Now a Streaming Obsession

Viewers are flocking to games during the pandemic, entranced by a charismatic grandmaster and his lightning-fast play.

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Looking to Buy a Used Car in the Pandemic? So Is Everyone Else

Eager to avoid public transit and Uber, and to save money, buyers are emptying dealerships.

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A Nostalgic (if Isolating) Road Trip Along Route 66

Driven by an early fascination with the American West, a photographer set off to travel part of America’s most celebrated highway.

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Shopping for Compact Lounge Chairs

Because a lounge chair doesn’t have to be huge to be comfortable or good-looking.

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A Nostalgic (if Isolating) Road Trip Along Route 66

Driven by an early fascination with the American West, a photographer set off to travel part of America’s most celebrated highway.

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Sunday, September 6, 2020

Saturday, September 5, 2020

Things To Do At Home

This week, meet the feathered residents of the Pacific Northwest, remember the victims of 9/11, rock out to Margo Price and uncover the secrets of asteroids over a meal.

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How to Pass the Time This Weekend

Things to watch, eat, read and do as summer comes to a close.

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How to Make Sun prints

Use those shells, dried flower and other keepsakes to create beautiful white-and-blue prints.

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How to Make and Keep a Routine

Your days don’t need to look the same every single day, but recognizing and honoring a schedule brings plenty of mental and physical benefits.

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Friday, September 4, 2020

Harassment Against Gay and Trans People on TikTok

Are online creators responsible for the bigotry and cruelty of their audiences? Or are the platforms?

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Reed Hastings on Netflix, Hollywood and the Future of Streaming

Netflix started with sending DVDs — remember them? — through the mail, but now the streaming pioneer sits atop a Hollywood it has thoroughly upended.

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The Work Diary of 88rising’s Pan-Cultural Hitmaker

Sean Miyashiro used to drive around listening to music, pretending it was off his own label. Now it’s come true.

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Overlooked No More: Before Kamala Harris, There Was Charlotta Bass

She was the first Black woman to run for vice president, in 1952. She was also a pioneering journalist.

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Say My Name, Say My Name, Say My Name (Correctly!)

Plus: Synagogues have work drama, too.

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The Manhattan Home of an Iranian Princess Finally Sells

The seven-story brick and limestone mansion at 29 Beekman Place was bought by a real estate company for $11.5 million, a fraction of its original asking price.

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They’re Stuck at Home, So They’re Making Home a Sanctuary

With few places to go or reasons to spend, those lucky enough to be employed remotely are upgrading their surroundings. The impulse comes with guilt.

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Instagram Is Coming for Your Sock Drawer

The Home Edit won over KhloĂ© Kardashian and Gwyneth Paltrow with a particular style of home organization. Now a new Netflix show will showcase its high aspirations and “low bar” ethos.

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Taking Their Love From AIM to IRL

During high school, Kaitlyn O’Hagan and Rohaan Menon would message each other late into the night, but it would be eight more years before they fell in love.

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Ferrari Rolls Up Its Red Sleeves

Its Formula 1 team is in a slump, but the company C.E.O., Louis Camilleri, is making changes that he says will eventually pay off.

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Thursday, September 3, 2020

‘Black Love’ Keeps It Simple: Honesty, not Antics

The documentary-style reality series maintains its focus on Black lives and relationships while avoiding typical reality TV stunts.

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How to Survive in the ‘Shark Attack Capital of the World’

To live in New Smyrna Beach, Fla., is to know sharks and forget fear.

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Can We Talk to Our ‘Blue Lives Matter’ Neighbors About Black Lives Matter?

A reader wants to know whether her son’s lawn sign crossed a line, and if she should take things further.

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Endurance Racing With Cars That Belong in a Demolition Derby

Autos worth $500 or less have competed for 15 years in a circuslike race called 24 Hours of Lemons. Now electric vehicles have been invited, with no limit on spending.

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Windjamming in the Bay

With the virus lingering and modified lockdowns still in effect, San Franciscans can still get an adrenaline rush watching kitesurfing daredevils catch air off Crissy Field.

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How Do You Open an Interactive Museum in a Pandemic? Very Carefully

Curators of the new Makeup Museum had to completely rethink their first exhibition.

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THE EXILES by Christina Baker Kline

Three young women are sent to the fledgling British penal colony of Australia in the 1840s.

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TRUTH AND JUSTICE by Fern Michaels

The 31st book in the Sisterhood series. A con artist is behind a scheme involving fertility clinics.

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SOMEONE TO ROMANCE by Mary Balogh

The seventh book in the Westcott series. Gabriel Thorne’s intention to wed Lady Jessica Archer misses its mark at first.

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EMERALD BLAZE by Ilona Andrews

The latest installment in the Hidden Legacy series. Catalina Baylor overcomes heartbreak to team up with Alessandro Sagredo.

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SQUEEZE ME by Carl Hiaasen

A dead dowager, hungry pythons and occupants of the winter White House shake up the Palm Beach charity ball season.

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THICK AS THIEVES by Sandra Brown

Arden Maxwell returns home to uncover the truth about her father’s involvement in a heist that went wrong 20 years ago.

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Wednesday, September 2, 2020

What Does ‘Back to School’ Mean Now?

We’re still figuring it out.

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Jane Fonda, Star of Fire Drill Fridays, Has New Book Out

The leg warmers. Barbarella. The Vietnam War. Tom Hayden and Ted Turner. And she’s not done yet.

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Who Needs a $100,000 Car Right Now? Mercedes Thinks You Do

Defying the pandemic, the German carmaker began producing a new S-Class, one of its biggest moneymakers. But can it catch up to Tesla?

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Thunderstorms Late today!



With a high of F and a low of 79F.
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You’re Going to Love This BLT Tart

This recipe showcases the best parts of the classic sandwich in a vibrant end-of-summer tart.

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Ho, Ho, Hum: Struggling Retailers Brace for a Muted Holiday Season

September may seem early to be thinking about the holiday shopping season, but retailers are already acknowledging that it will be transformed in fundamental ways.

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Politics Is Back in Fashion

Four years ago, many designers said they wouldn’t dress Melania Trump. This election, designers and retailers have another message: Vote.

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With Summer Nearly Over, It’s Time to Think About Houseplants

Here’s our best advice on what to buy and how to care for it during the hunker-down season ahead. (Hint: Ignore social media.)

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The Joy of Old Clothes

A summer spent avoiding shopping and excavating our closets has yielded some surprising revelations.

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Tuesday, September 1, 2020

Toyota U.S. August Sales Fall 23% as Pandemic Weighs on Inventory

Toyota Motor Corp on Tuesday reported a 23% drop in U.S. new vehicle sales in August versus the same month in 2019, as a two-month industrywide shutdown of auto production in the spring to halt the spread of COVID-19, as well as an uncertain economic recovery, weighed on sales.

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Partly Cloudy today!



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Stephanie Winston Wolkoff Wrote the Book on Melania Trump

And why should you care? A brief guide to the author of the new Melania Trump tell-all.

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How to Submit a Modern Love Essay

We want to hear your stories.

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Bird-Watching With Nick Flynn and Lili Taylor

The couple have been quarantining in upstate New York, using a camera and baby monitors to bring the outdoors inside.

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Bird-Watching With Nick Flynn and Lili Taylor

The couple have been quarantining in upstate New York, using a camera and baby monitors to bring the outdoors inside.

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The Many Sides to Dan Brown

The author of “The Da Vinci Code” just released a classical music album for children. It happens to be one of the assets he and his wife are disputing in lawsuits over their divorce.

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Help! What Are the Best Precautions When Traveling by Car?

Our columnist answers your coronavirus-related questions about health and safety on road trips.

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This ‘Gamer Grandma’ Has More Than 900,000 ‘Grandkids’

Shirley Curry, 84, has cultivated a following on YouTube with her charming videos of journeys through The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.

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