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still swipingMy Tinder Decade How did a dating app become my longest running relationship?By Allison P. Davis
the power tripWhat’s in Trump’s Safe the FBI Raided? Former aides consider the contents of the vault at Mar-a-Lago.By Olivia Nuzzi
first personBad Sex I’d had private doubts for years. Why couldn’t I just be single?By Nona Willis Aronowitz

Intelligencer

the national interest

WSJ Columnist: Presidential Houses Are Free-Crime Zones

The most persuasive defense of Trump yet.By Jonathan Chait

what we knowJan. 6 Protestor Accused of Attacking FBI Office in Cincinnati The suspect, who was killed in a police shoot-out, was reportedly at the Capitol on January 6.By Intelligencer Staff
early and oftenThe Bad News for Democrats on Crime and Immigration Pollster Stan Greenberg says the midterm landscape has improved for Democrats, but they need to find more credible positions on certain issues.By Ed Kilgore
early and oftenJustice Department Moves to Show the Public the Trump Search Warrant Attorney General Merrick Garland calls Donald Trump’s bluff regarding the FBI’s search of Mar-a-Lago.By Justin Miller

what is elon musk?
‘I Don’t Talk to Any of My Normal Friends About This’Two members of Elon Musk’s Twitter army explain their decision to enlist. By Alex Yablon

what we knowTrump’s Mar-a-Lago Raided by FBI: Everything We’ve Learned DOJ reportedly got a tip that Trump was still holding classified documents, and they were “so sensitive” that officials felt they had to act.By Intelligencer Staff

life after roeAnti-Abortion Movement’s Divisions Now Have Big Consequences Fights over rape-incest exceptions and when exactly life begins are in danger of undermining already low popular support for abortion bans.By Ed Kilgore

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The Cut

parenting

My Queer Family vs. the Supreme Court

By Michelle Tea

my two cents‘I’m Good at Saving, But I’m Still Miserable’ Not to oversimplify matters, but what if you thought about money less?By Charlotte Cowles
love and warTinder’s Fatphobia Problem The dating app’s hold on the culture began around the same time as the mainstream body-positive movement. So why hasn’t anything changed?By Kelsey Miller
sobriety‘Can I Stay Sober Without Counting the Days Since Drinking?’ If adding up the days one by one makes you feel bad, rethink the math.By Ana Marie Cox

styleHey Fashion Friend: How Do I Wear Fashion Cargo Pants? We provide you with 13 non-ironic pairs to go with your tiny shirts.By Danya Issawi
ugh whyBritney’s Lawyer Has Some Words for Kevin Federline “Britney Spears is a brilliantly talented, extremely hardworking icon … The same, unfortunately, cannot be said about Mr. Federline.”By Olivia Truffaut-Wong
sighMale Actor Doesn’t See the Point of Intimacy Coordinators Emma Thompson and Kumail Nanjiani disagree.By Olivia Truffaut-Wong

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Vulture

behind the seams

How Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris Captures Love at First Sight

Here, dresses act as scene partners and spark character growth, joy, resolve, and grief — which is a lot of weight to put on some tailored fabric.By Rebecca Alter

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

tweet then deleteMichelle Branch Announces Her Separation from Black Keys’ Patrick Carney “The rug has been completely pulled from underneath me and now I must figure out how to move forward,” said Branch.By Bethy Squires
accidentsAnne Heche in a Coma, Under DUI Investigation, Following Car Crash According to a representative, she has remained in a coma since shortly after the accident.By Charu Sinha
we bought a zooWould You Still Love Jessica Chastain If She Were a Worm? Oscar Isaac compared his and Chastain’s chemistry to flatworm cells, obviously.By Bethy Squires
“not this” -aUm, the PLL: Original Sin Producers Say It ‘Exists in’ the Riverdale Universe Why? lolBy Wolfgang Ruth

underrated
The Surprising Queer Joy of D.E.B.S.Jenny Hagel breaks down why the 2004 comedy deserves more fans. By Bethy Squires

chat room
Jamie Bower, Lord of the Underworld, Loves the Dark By Jason P. Frank

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The Strategist

best in classThe 17 Very Best Sunscreens for Your Face Including options for sunscreen-phobic acne sufferers.By Karen Iorio Adelson and Tembe Denton-Hurst
best in classThe 8 Very Best Bike Racks And no, not all of them require a drill.By Katherine Gillespie
micro sales11 Things on Sale You’ll Actually Want to Buy: From Lisa Says Gah to Laguiole Including a multifunctional laundry tote, an autumnal sweater, and some playful floral denim.By Kitty Guo
best in classThe 12 Very Best Black Work Pants for Women We asked women who practically live in black pants during the work week to help us find the best pairs.By Ambar Pardilla
celebrity shoppingWhat Tomás Matos Can’t Live Without “As a sober girl, I like to pair it with a seltzer because it feels like I’m making a sexy, good-for-you mocktail.”By Tomás Matos and Arielle Avila

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Curbed

housing

Rat Infestation? Leaky Ceiling? Good Luck in Court

Tenants say judges are taking too long to order landlord repairs since the pandemic began.By Bryce Covert

the housing marketManhattan Rents Broke Another Record Average rents reached more than $5000 in July.By Clio Chang
getting aroundAt Last, Congestion Pricing Fee Previews Some numbers to fuel the battle.By Clio Chang
developing‘They’re Destroying an Artists’ Block’: Locals on the Vornado Penn Station Plan A furrier, a circus school, and other shops on the big changes coming to their block.By Kim Velsey

remembrancesIssey Miyake Was A Designer’s Designer The Japanese fashion designer was not just a favorite of architects; he was an early supporter of many young practices.By Diana Budds
upstateThe Ranch Thinks New Yorkers Can’t Handle the Ranch The luxury Malibu boot camp is coming to the Hudson Valley with shorter hikes and later wake-up times.By Clio Chang
dystopiasWestworld Has Become West Side World Present-day New York, with a few digital additions, was perfectly suitable as a dystopian set.By Justin Davidson

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Grub Street

meow

We Ate at the Fancy Feast Restaurant for Humans

Yes, the fancy cat was there.

the year i ate new yorkCan New York’s Hotels Make Breakfast Important Again? Our late-rising diner-at-large gets up for some new spreads.By Tammie Teclemariam
closingsArrivederci to Nunzio’s, an Unsung Staten Island Slice Mecca After 80 years in business, the pizzeria is set to become a cabinet showroom.By Chris Crowley
what to eatMeet Brooklyn’s Newest Vegan Meatball Hero Garden Carver specializes in meat-free versions of beloved comfort foods.By Megan Paetzhold
the grub street dietFilmmaker Rebeca Huntt Is Serious About Breakfast “I made my oatmeal pancakes and watched Before Sunrise.”By Alan Sytsma

the year i ate new york
Not All Culinary Journeys Can End in SuccessSometimes you travel for a dish with a perfect online rating — and then you have to take your L in stride. By Tammie Teclemariam

where to eat66 of the Best New (or Newly Relevant) Places to Eat Here’s your official summer 2021 restaurant guide.By Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld