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the media Andrew Huberman’s Mechanisms of Control The private and public seductions of the world’s biggest pop neuroscientist. podcast By Kerry Howley
crime A Hidden Sexual-Assault Scandal at the New York Philharmonic Two musicians were fired for sexual misconduct. Why are they back with the orchestra? By Sammy Sussman
the internet The Cleanfluencers Who Declutter, Haul, Restock, Repeat Meet the content creators making a living by cleaning and reorganizing, one purse tower, acrylic plastic container, and egg organizer at a time. By Charlotte Barnett

Intelligencer

me too

What It Means That Weinstein’s Conviction Was Reversed

Long after Me Too, the jury is still out about whether sex crimes deserve a different standard. By Irin Carmon

trump on trial What Happened in the Trump Trial Today: Pecker Talks Trump A running recap of Donald Trump’s first criminal trial. By Nia Prater
the national interest Donald Trump Snatches Final Shred of William Barr’s Dignity An endorsement without total submission is not enough. By Jonathan Chait
social studies How Gmail Became Our Diary Rebecca Makkai, Paul Murray, and other authors dig through their email archives on the 20th anniversary of Google’s other flagship product. By The Editors
the clash on campus The Professor Protesting Columbia’s Own Students How Shai Davidai, a self-described “lefty Israeli,” made himself the face of the campus-protest backlash. By Matt Stieb

the media
Mehdi Hasan Wants to Debate You His aggressive interviewing style landed him a Sunday show on MSNBC. Until he started talking about Palestine. By E. Alex Jung

early and often Trump vs. Biden Polls: Kennedy Now Threatens Both Candidates Initially RFK Jr. was helping Trump build leads over Biden. Now the independent seems to be drawing votes equally from both major-party candidates. By Ed Kilgore

student protests Police Clash With Palestine Protesters on Multiple Campuses Law enforcement attempted to break up protests in Austin and Los Angeles, sometimes forcefully. By Nia Prater

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The Cut

astrology

Madame Clairevoyant: Horoscopes for the Week of April 21–27

By Claire Comstock-Gay

parenting Emily Oster Softens Up In her new book, The Unexpected, the economist turned parenting expert examines life-threatening pregnancy complications that defy optimization. By Miranda Rake
esther calling ‘Why Do I Panic When the Honeymoon Phase Is Over?’ Because you learned from your parents to bolt as soon as things get hard, Esther Perel tells this week’s “Esther Calling” listener. By Esther Perel
encounter Gayle Rankin Takes Center Stage After years of flirting with mainstream success, the character actress steps into the spotlight in Cabaret. By Emily Leibert

celebrity birthdays Kourtney Kardashian Celebrated Her 45th Birthday at IHOP She previously said the restaurant wasn’t “on brand,” but it just might be. By Tariro Mzezewa
cicadas Concerned Civilians Call Cops on Screaming Cicadas It’s unclear what the people of Newberry County, South Carolina, thought the police would do about the bugs. By Olivia Craighead
power Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 Rape Conviction Has Been Overturned The disgraced producer will remain in prison, although New York’s top court said he must receive a new trial. By Andrea González-Ramírez

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Vulture

finales

Shōgun Won the Attention War

When so much of the battle for TV viewership is getting audiences to watch a single screen, translation is Shōgun’s not-secret weapon. By Kathryn VanArendonk

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

the charts All Hozier Needed Was Time A decade after “Take Me to Church,” the Irish singer finally has a No. 1 song with “Too Sweet.” How did he pull it off? By Justin Curto
couple goals…? Benny Blanco Says He and Selena Gomez Have a Clueless Kind of Love “It’s crazy how your partner could just be sitting there the whole time, right in front of your eyes.” By Justin Curto
essential roles Walton Goggins Elevates It Essential Goggins performances blend Southern charm with manic energy, from detective Shane Vendrell to The Ghoul. By Daniel Dockery
coming soon Jonathan Bailey Brings His Dreamy Self to Heartstopper Season three will feature true gay wish fulfillment: an Instagram crush and a fun aunt. By Jason P. Frank

the law
Harvey Weinstein’s Rape Conviction Was Just Overturned “We will do everything in our power to retry this case, and remain steadfast in our commitment to survivors of sexual assault,” the Manhattan DA said. By Victoria Bekiempis

chat room
Nymphia Wind Is a Wallflower at Heart By Jason P. Frank

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The Strategist

women’s apparel The 16 Very Best Bras From everyday T-shirt styles to special-occasion strapless. By Ambar Pardilla
sales Everything We’ve Written About That’s on Sale at Amazon Right Now All the best deals on our favorite products. By Bella Druckman
my week with My Week With Drunk Elephant’s D-Bronzi Drops “The drops give a kind of glow-y haze that I’ve never achieved with bronzer — I’m hypnotized by how glossy my skin looks on-camera.” By Zing Tsjeng
deal of the day Lunya’s Summer-Friendly Robes Are Half Off for Strategist Readers Only Made of cotton and modal, they’re lightweight and breezy with an elegant drape. By Amelia Jerden
mother’s day 2023 Mother’s Day Bouquets (That You Can Order Online) for Every Type of Mom From classic and curated to wild and off the wall. By Kitty Guo and Arielle Avila

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Curbed

look book

The Look Book Goes to Kleinfeld Bridal Salon

On a recent Friday, we went to the famed wedding-dress shop as brides tried on gown after gown. gallery By Jenna Milliner-Waddell

brick & mortar The $10,000-a-Month ‘Wellness Social Club’ on Greenwich Street Using AI and a little bit of your blood, Continuum Club promises a “journey to becoming the ideal version of oneself.” By Clio Chang
street view Where NIMBYs Got Their Veto Power How a progressive movement to give more power to neighborhoods brought us to our current housing impasse. By Justin Davidson
student protests Columbia’s Evicted Students Are Finding Beds for One Another A network of students, professors, and supporters has organized in the wake of the school’s notices to vacate. By Adriane Quinlan

openings Wendy Goodman’s Picks From Milan Design Week Never before seen Eames lamps, modern craft collections, and new furniture made from scraps. By Wendy Goodman
great rooms A Burlesque Family at Home Showbiz couple Angie Pontani and Brian Newman’s high-spirited Marine Park house. By Wendy Goodman
who’s selling Mica Ertegun’s East 81st Townhouse Hits Market The interior designer and original kilim influencer’s Manhattan home was her greatest calling card. By Kim Velsey

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Grub Street

who ate where

An Oral History of Prune’s Brunch

Where midwestern tourists ate eggs Benny next to Jake Gyllenhaal.

first taste Beefbar Is the Strangest New Steakhouse in New York Wagyu Bolognese and emoji plates land in Tribeca. By Matthew Schneier and Tammie Teclemariam
who ate where Café Loup Was Where Writers Went for Gossip and Affairs A literary haunt where it seemed everyone “knew” one another. By Vivian Gornick
who ate where Elio’s Was the Epicenter of Manhattan Power in the ’80s “Nancy Reagan used to come all the time.” By Shawn McCreesh
where to eat The Upper East Side Gets a Face-lift A Cajun clubhouse, lobster tacos, and Basque seafood from sushi experts. By Adam Reiner