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affordable housing The Housing Lottery Winner-Losers Tiny apartments, off-limits amenities, rent that’s barely a bargain: Sometimes the golden ticket isn’t so golden at all. podcast By Matthew Sedacca
social studies Cramming for the AI Revolution In China, the fear of getting left behind has created a powerful new prosperity gospel. podcast By Afra Wang
self The Case for the Entry-Level Boyfriend Gen-Z women are skipping a crucial step in their dating lives: learning how to actually be in a relationship. By Sadie Kargman

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The Politics of Public Execution

State violence has been largely embraced by the right. Pete Hegseth wants to broadcast it. By Sarah Jones

encounter Can a Politician Be This Kinky? Chris Gallant leaned into those leaked bondage photos. It might save his candidacy. podcast By Brock Colyar
tremendous content Zacharia Out as Press Secretary in Half a Scaramucci She flunked her appearances on Hannity and Fox & Friends, much like the bar exam. Less than 24 hours later, Trump fired her. By Margaret Hartmann
the city politic What New York’s Governor Faces on Day One Plus everything else I’d ask Kathy Hochul and Bruce Blakeman. By Errol Louis
the city politic Questions Remain About the ICE Shooting of Oscar Belgal Two investigations are underway, the footage is incomplete, and Belgal’s lawyers say the agents never identified themselves. By Nia Prater

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Kirsten Gillibrand, Crypto’s Favorite Democrat The senator says she set out to regulate a grift-y industry. Now, she’s in an ethical morass. By Nate Weisberg

early and often Trump Leaves Hegseth Hanging Over Livestream Execution Hegseth is no stranger to debacles, but this one could help do him in with the president. By Chas Danner

tremendous content Katie Zacharia Didn’t Pass Bar Exam in China, or Anywhere The new White House press secretary said she thought it was okay to call herself a “lawyer,” despite failing the bar exam in California. By Margaret Hartmann

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The Cut

sex diaries

The Guy Having Sex Behind a Curtain at the Club

In this week’s story, a man leaves his corporate day job and heads out into the night. By Alyssa Shelasky

power What About the ‘Cornell 50’? To understand the silence of the group chat the night of Jane Doe’s alleged rape, we spoke to former frat bros about times they struggled speaking up.
self Would You Hire a Male Doula? Some men are entering one of the last women-only spaces: Meet the “dude-las.” podcast
movies Should We Feel Sorry for Elizabeth Holmes? The former Theranos CEO appears fragile and oddly sympathetic in Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim’s new documentary—but how much should we believe?

sales An Under-$100 North Face Fleece and 35 More Great Deals Including cozy clogs from Rothy’s, last-minute Halloween costumes, and humidifiers to get your home ready for winter. By Sam Daly
prime day Our Senior Shopping Editor’s Fashion Essentials Are on Sale The best fashion-basics deals from Madewell, Gap, and Free People. By Hanna Flanagan
party pics What Selena Gomez and Olandria Wore This Week Cool jacket season is officially here. Are you ready for it? By Jaharia Knowles

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Vulture

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You Can See Everything’s Surprise Guest Cracks It All Open

Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim’s new documentary argues that facts alone can’t explain a person. We also have to understand ourselves through art. By Jackson McHenry

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

the history of harry How to Make a Harry Styles Concert Film, With John Wilson Styles and Wilson are teaming up for a documentary about his MSG residency. By Alejandra Gularte
suspensions Val Chmerkovskiy Suspended for One Week for Inappropriate Fresh Prince Comment He referenced the Will Smith Oscars slap against one of the judges. By Alejandra Gularte
tributes Miley Cyrus Feels Dolly Parton’s Spirit ‘Now More Than Ever’ “Me and Dolly, we are eternal. Nothing in this life could ever tear us apart.” By Alejandra Gularte
vulture games Cinematrix No. 935: October 17, 2026 Can you name a Jennifer Connelly or David Bowie movie released between 1985 and 2005? By Britina Cheng

oscar futures
You Can See Everything Might Get Snubbed for Best Doc But Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim’s new movie could still make Oscars history. By Nate Jones

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Martha Plimpton on Playing Faye’s Gruesome Final Moments By Roxana Hadadi

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The Strategist

women's apparel What Fall Jacket Is Everyone Wearing This Year? “It has this weighted-blanket feeling that I find oddly comforting.” By Ambar Pardilla
strategist hunt My Hunt for a Stylish Cross-body Bag That Won’t Stress My Arthritic Joints I sought out bags in four categories: casual everyday options, slim going-out styles, superlight travel types, and more serious-looking ones. By Sari Botton
kids' fashion Everyone Asks Me Where I Got My Daughter’s Cardigan (It’s From Amazon) It’s from Amazon. By Martha Tuber
sales An Under-$100 North Face Fleece and 35 More Great Deals Including cozy clogs from Rothy’s, last-minute Halloween costumes, and humidifiers to get your home ready for winter. By Sam Daly
celebrity shopping What Deb Perelman Can’t Cook Without “I don’t believe in expiration dates. I keep a lot of Better Than Bouillon in the fridge and use them for years.” By Deb Perelman and Emma Wartzman

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Curbed

great rooms

Janis Joplin Slept Here

In facing studios at Hotel Chelsea, a pack rat and fountain-show choreographer lives amid memories of his divas. By Wendy Goodman

nyq What Is Murray Hill’s NYQ? On a scale from the Chrysler Building to the Morgan Library, what is the comedian and drag king’s NYQ? By Zach Schiffman
listings edit The Brooklyn Trade-off: A Tribute This week’s worth-it New York City apartment listings. By Nora DeLigter
who’s selling Emily Blunt and John Krasinski Sold One of their Brooklyn Heights Apartments The couple sold the ninth-floor apartment they bought at the Standish nearly three years ago for $5 million. By Matthew Sedacca

the higher end The Pierre Sale to the Khashoggis Falls Through Tory Burch and Art Garfunkel can rest easy for now. By Kim Velsey
affordable housing The Housing Lottery Winner-Losers Tiny apartments, off-limits amenities, rent that’s barely a bargain: Sometimes the golden ticket isn’t so golden at all. By Matthew Sedacca
living arrangements The 7th Floor–8th Floor Marriage His furniture is from Uline. Her taste is more traditional. The couple who splits their lives between two apartments. By Anne Kadet

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Grub Street

the grub street diet

New York Times Writer Alex Vadukul’s Grub Street Diet

“I like running on empty. It keeps me nervy, which keeps me focused.”

guides 5 Things to Eat This Weekend Gochujang musubi, duck pastels, blackberry brioche, one suggestion for a drink, and more. By Oset Babür-Winter
where to eat The 43 Best Restaurants in New York Our critic has been deliberating, debating, and eating all over town to assemble his revamped survey. By Matthew Schneier
trendlet New York Can’t Quit Grits A New Wave of southern cooking is here. By Mia Baccei
the grub street diet Chef Ryan Bartlow Takes the Night Off to Watch the Bears “I decided I was gonna make a killer sandwich before the game.” By Adam Reiner

where to eat
The 43 Best Restaurants in New York Our critic has been deliberating, debating, and eating all over town to assemble his revamped survey. By Matthew Schneier

convenience All of Our Restaurant Recommendations, Mapped The best restaurants, the best new restaurants, and the best affordable restaurants — together in one spot! By Grub Street