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power The Luxury Birth Center Breaking Uptown Hearts The Alexandra Cohen Hospital for Women and Newborns promised privacy and Chanel. Patients and doulas report fleas, filth, and neglect. podcast By Irin Carmon
dynasties The Fake Cartier and the Fake Rockefeller How a pair of blue-blood impostors turned party crashing in the Hamptons and Palm Beach into a business. podcast By Jen Wieczner
the money game What Does Extreme Wealth Do to the Brain? The ultrarich divulge how money bent their reality (and whether they even noticed). podcast By Lane Brown

what we know

A dangerous search-and-rescue operation continues. By Chas Danner

politics Noem. Bondi. Who’s Next? Report suggests that President Trump is not done shaking up his Cabinet. Here’s who might be on the chopping block. By Nia Prater
early and often What the Epstein Files Say About Trump: Updates Pam Bondi was reportedly fired, in part, over the botched Epstein files release. So what did DoJ reveal about Trump? Here’s everything we’ve learned. By Margaret Hartmann
early and often Trump’s Priority Is Now Militarism, at Home and Abroad The president is focused on extending his mass-deportation programs for years and fighting unpopular wars. It’s not going over well. By Ed Kilgore
early and often House GOP Holds DHS Hostage for More ICE Funding Despite the new Trump-backed deal, the shutdown will drag on until House Republicans can secure even more money for ICE and Border Patrol. By Ed Kilgore

the power trip
Judge Jeanine’s Big Audition Many in Trumpworld are circling the newly open job of attorney general — including Jeanine Pirro. By Ben Terris

magalopolis Tiger Woods & Vanessa Trump: MAGA Dating Drama, Explained Woods has been dating Don Jr.’s ex-wife, Vanessa, for more than a year. And after the golfer’s DUI car crash, he immediately called the president. By Margaret Hartmann

tremendous content Why Did Tiger Woods Call Trump From Scene of His DUI Crash? Video shows the golfer telling cops he was talking with president. Are they really besties, or was Woods hoping Trump would get him out of jail? By Margaret Hartmann

bravoverse

Bravo podcasters and influencers say they haven’t seen this level of engagement since Scandoval. By Krystie Lee Yandoli

first person What I Hear When You Tell Me ‘You Look Great’ After decades in a bigger body, losing weight has been a revelation — not always the kind I expected. podcast
power The Luxury Birth Center Breaking Uptown Hearts The Alexandra Cohen Hospital for Women and Newborns promised privacy and Chanel. Patients and doulas report fleas, filth, and neglect. podcast
style Brand Names Are in Crisis New lines called Syrn, Skylrk, and Cyklar are giving us headaches.

always shopping 13 Rain Boots You’ll Want to Wear Even When It’s Not Raining From affordable Hunter dupes to edgy lug-style boots. By Chinea Rodriguez
bachelorette parties Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Wedding Season Is Upon Us And according to tabloids, they’re gearing up for their bachelor and bachelorette parties. By Olivia Craighead
celebrity What Ciara and Sky Ferreira Wore This Week Menswear reigned supreme. By Brooke LaMantia

robert pattinson's lies

He’s one of few celebrities who can make a press tour feel legitimately thrilling. By Fran Hoepfner

theater review Personal Chekhov: Seagull: True Story and Uncle Vanya, Scenes From Country Life Alexander Molochnikov and Dmitry Krymov each reimagine Anton Chekhov’s plays. Only one is able to see far beyond himself. By Sara Holdren
beef season two Beef Season Two Needs a Divorce Charles Melton and Cailee Spaeny take on Oscar Isaac and Carrie Mulligan. By Jason P. Frank
movie review The Drama Is Too Cowardly to Commit to Its Provocative Premise The rom-com places a Black woman at the center of a very American controversy and does little more than wink. By Angelica Jade Bastién
talking smack Roastmaster General Brian Cox Cooks Johnny Depp and Kevin Spacey The inveterate shit-talker strikes again. By Fran Hoepfner

now streaming
The 25 Best Movies on Hulu Right Now The Testament of Ann Lee, Sentimental Value, Little Miss Sunshine, and more. By Brian Tallerico

nails My Hunt for a Non-Gel Jelly Nail Polish “I’ve been salivating over the juicy, glossy, translucent tips for the past year and decided to see if I could find a non-gel alternative.” By Dominique Pariso
sales $36 Roll-neck Sweaters, $54 Cords, and 63 More Deals at Lands’ End’s Sale Prep for the summer ahead and stock up on gear for next winter. By Amelia Jerden
decor The Hottest New Lamps Were Designed in the ’60s and ’70s They look vintage but work right out of the box. By Erin Schwartz
women’s accessories A Rather Jaunty Sun Hat for $56 It’s the answer to the question of “unstupid hats that protect your face from the sun,” according to Kim France. By Ambar Pardilla
air quality There’s a New Generation of Window AC Units. We Found the Best Ones. They’re quieter, more efficient, and cheaper to run than the ones most of us have been using. By Michael Zhao

neighborhood news

The city is belatedly getting to the bottom of a mystery Staten Island stink. By Christopher Bonanos

listings edit This Week’s Worth-It New York City Apartment Listings A three-bedroom with three (three!) bathrooms. By Nora DeLigter
who’s selling The Architects’ Carriage House That’s a Study in Salvage The married founders of SHED wanted a space to show off what they could do. They found it in Crown Heights. By Adriane Quinlan
street view 5 Architecture Firms That Should Design New York’s Future Landmarks A fantasy league of international designers who have yet to build in the city. By Justin Davidson

the white house The Bloated Trump Ballroom Is Paused for Now A judge has ruled that congressional approval is required. Anyone think it won’t be given? By Christopher Bonanos
broker chatter It’s a Great (or Terrible) Time to Be a 432 Park Broker What it’s really like to buy and sell at the most notorious tower on Billionaire’s Row. By Matthew Sedacca
openings An Enormous Labubu Store Is Coming to Fifth Avenue Pop Mart has reportedly leased 7,000 square feet next to Swarovski. By Clio Chang

the grub street diet

“I think of this habit as part of my genetic coding as a Filipino, but maybe it isn’t.”

restaurant review Playing the Diplomat Ambassadors Clubhouse is a high-energy, high-priced toast of London. Can it find its fans here? By Matthew Schneier
guides Where to Eat in April The best restaurants for right now. By Grub Street
what to eat Stargazy Pie Gets Its Spotlight At Dean’s, the elegant new pub next door to King. By Michael Harlan Turkell
the grub street diet Julia Langbein Sneaks As Much Pickled Herring As She Can “My people love to kill a fish and eat it many, many years later, soaked in tears.” By Alan Sytsma

guides
Where to Eat in February The best restaurants for right now. By Grub Street

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