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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
encounter The Brooklyn Power Throuple Making Space for a Baby Literary couple Daniel and Grace Lavery and their partner, Lily Woodruff, are all living and working full time in their Brooklyn apartment. podcast By Choire Sicha
for sale Bluey Gives Us a Sign This episode of the beloved children’s series could be its first misstep. Or a perfect ending. By Kathryn VanArendonk

the money game

A giant financial drain on the former president’s coffers is at the center of his appeal on his fraud case By Kevin T. Dugan

trump on trial What Happened in the Trump Trial Today: Trump Lawyer Flails A running recap of Donald Trump’s first criminal trial. By Nia Prater
early and often Can Down-Ballot Races Lift Biden to Victory in 2024? Democrats hope strong state-level candidates and popular abortion-rights initiatives can make up for a lack of enthusiasm about the president. By Ed Kilgore
just asking questions Under Fire As an Aid Worker in Gaza UNICEF’s Tess Ingram on her time distributing food in a war zone. 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

the law
A Handgun for Christmas Why were James and Jennifer Crumbley found guilty for their son’s mass shooting? By Lisa Miller

trump on trial A Porn-Star Payoff or a Threat to Democracy? Trump goes on trial for the least of his offenses. By Andrew Rice

early and often Passing Ukraine Aid Doesn’t Make Johnson a Bipartisan Hero As with Mike Pence, one good deed can’t erase the Speaker’s long history of toadying to Trump. By Ed Kilgore

astrology

By Claire Comstock-Gay

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
astrology Steel Yourself for Saturday’s Jupiter-Uranus Conjunction Forget Mercury retrograde; things are about to go wild. By Aliza Kelly

celebrity Is This J.Lo’s Goofiest Movie Yet? The trailer for Atlas asks, What if AI could be nice? By Olivia Craighead
culture Anne Hathway Once Kissed 10 Men During a ‘Gross’ Audition She said in the early aughts, it was “normal” to be asked to make out with different actors to test for “chemistry.” By Tariro Mzezewa
royal family Happy Birthday to Prince Louis The royals posted a sweet — and apparently unedited — photo of the 6-year-old for his big day. By Danielle Cohen

album review

On her new album, Taylor Swift is restless, fed up, and a little too aware of what everyone wants. By Craig Jenkins

vulture investigates Why Isn’t the First Shōgun (Officially) Streaming? Seems like people might want to check it out. By Eric Vilas-Boas
casting couch Drag Race: All Stars Is Feeling Charitable Eight All Stars enter, only one leaves with the crown and a boatload of money for charity. By Jason P. Frank
watch guide How to Watch Colin Jost Roast the Nerd Prom The White House Correspondents’ Dinner is April 27, but you don’t need tickets to see Jost’s punchable face. By Jason P. Frank
a request Baby Reindeer Creator Asks Fans to Stop Looking for Real-Life Characters “Please don’t speculate on who any of the real life people could be. That’s not the point of our show.” By Zoe Guy

what kind of american are you?
Jesse Plemons’s All-American Horror The actor’s Civil War role exploits a talent he has honed for years: being the most terrifying presence onscreen. By Nicholas Quah

massagers and recovery The Very Best Compression Socks For long flights, recovery, pregnancy, and everyday wear. By Arielle Avila
micro sales 11 Things on Sale You’ll Actually Want to Buy: From Champion to Our Place Including a sitewide sale at Brooklinen. By Sam Daly
mother’s day 2024 The Best Food Gifts for Mother’s Day Regardless of whether you’re celebrating with her, an edible treat is guaranteed to please. By Emma Wartzman
deal of the day This Fluttery, Summery Dress Is Just $42 It’s made of Tencel with a loose, breezy fit that will look nice while keeping you cool. By Ambar Pardilla
steal my vacation An Oyster-Filled Week on France’s Arcachon Bay Seaside bungalows, secret sandbanks, and beach naps. By Monica Mendal

great rooms

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
who’s selling A Greenpoint Condo With a Private Outdoor Pool There’s more outdoor space than indoor space. By Adriane Quinlan
neighborhood news The City’s Boat-Breakers Get to Work A new Parks Department unit has hundreds of abandoned vessels to crush. By Clio Chang and Dina Litovsky

operators A Robert Durst Refresher What we know about the second season of The Jinx. By Kim Velsey
at home Good Luck Trying to Resell This West Elm Coffee Table New Yorkers love to buy the company’s industrial storage table, but that love doesn’t last. By Lindy Segal
design books The Design Icon Who Inspires Oprah and Nancy Meyers Rose Tarlow on her reissued book, her tiny client list, and her obsessive standards. By Catherine Hong

who ate where

“Nancy Reagan used to come all the time.”

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
who ate where Where Soho Artists Cooked for Each Other Back in the ’70s Gumbo, bone necklaces, and public infidelity that turned into a movie at Food. By Carl Swanson
who ate where The Law Students Who Lunched at Nobu “We would just sit there and feel like we were fabulous.” By Leigh McMullan Abramson
reopenings Sammy’s Roumanian Steakhouse Is Back, Along With Its Schmaltz The new room is clean. Dani Luv’s jokes are still filthy. By Jason Diamond