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the power trip ‘The Superhuman President’ A good-faith attempt to ascertain the truth about Donald Trump’s health. podcast By Ben Terris
chapters Lessons From My Me Too In 2017, I accused the Today show’s longest-serving anchor of sexual misconduct. I was no one’s perfect victim. By Brooke Nevils
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Intelligencer

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The Bad Bunny Super Bowl 2026 Controversy, Explained

Did Bad Bunny sing about Trump? Will ICE be at the game? Who’s playing the Turning Point show? Here’s a guide to the halftime show and MAGA backlash. By Margaret Hartmann

epstein files The Updated Epstein List: Who Is Named in All of the Files? The list of prominent people associated with Epstein keeps growing and growing. By Chas Danner, Benjamin Hart, and Matt Stieb
the law 6 Big Questions for Pam Bondi on Epstein and ICE The attorney general has been very quiet lately, but next week Congress will have a chance to grill her. By Elie Honig
american affairs The Mamdani-Tisch Relationship Isn’t Built to Last A police shooting was the first test of their uneasy equilibrium. It certainly won’t be the last. By Ross Barkan
power How the Epstein Files Turned Everyone Into Conspiracists It turns out we really are governed by an overclass of degenerate elites. And now anyone can investigate them. podcast By Simon van Zuylen-Wood

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The Ex-Hipster Behind Substack’s Elite Tastemakers How Max Stein turns influence into profits. By Charlotte Klein

tremendous content Is Trump Going to Get Into Heaven? Live Updates The president can’t stop publicly musing the afterlife. Here are the latest odds on Trump going to Heaven, according to Trump. By Margaret Hartmann

early and often What the New Epstein Files Say About Trump: Updates The latest Epstein files include unverified sexual assault claims against Trump, among thousands of other mentions. Here’s everything we’ve learned. By Margaret Hartmann

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The Cut

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‘Is It Okay to Cry in Front of My Kids?’

Showing them how we grieve, panic, or give into our exhaustion can be a good thing. The trick is figuring out exactly how much to let them see. By Amil Niazi

grammys 2026 Free Chappell Roan’s Nipples The star arrived at the Grammys in a naked dress for the ages.
2026 winter olympics Here’s Who to Watch (and Root For) at the Olympics Alysa Liu, a guy who skates as a Minion, and a real-life Heated Rivalry situation have our attention at the Milano Cortina Games.
personal finance ‘I Lost $300,000 to My Husband’s Secret Day Trading’ How one woman recovered after her husband spent all their savings — and more.

missing person Savannah Guthrie’s Mother, Nancy, Is Missing: What We Know The FBI is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to Nancy’s recovery. By Julia Reinstein and Olivia Craighead
lingerie Maybe We Deserve Syrn Lingerie brands like Victoria’s Secret and Savage x Fenty spoke to cultural moments. What does Sydney Sweeney’s say about ours now? By Chantal Fernandez
health Move Your Eyes, Change Your Life EMDR has entered the Zeitgeist and mainstream therapists’ offices. Does it matter that some practitioners have no idea how (or why) it works? By Melissa Dahl

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Vulture

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It’s Time to Raise the Curtain on The Muppet Show Again

They deserve it, and so do we. By Rebecca Alter

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

this week in late night An Absurdly Permissive Seth Meyers Won Late Night This Week Plus Ian McKellen getting Shakespearian on ICE and a free and frisky Amanda Batula on WWHL. By Bethy Squires
the life of a director girl Taylor Swift Recruits Her Graham Norton Couchmates for ‘Opalite’ Music Video After Domhnall Gleeson joked about wanting to be in a Swift video on Norton’s couch, Swift granted his wish along with everyone else who was there. By Fran Hoepfner
backstories Heated Rivalry’s Cinematographer Shot the Show for the Meme-Makers The crew had one rule: Nothing onscreen could feel like a giveaway of the budget. By Angelina Mazza
vulture games Cinematrix No. 682: February 6, 2026 Can you name an Olivia Colman movie with double letters in the title? By Britina Cheng

theater review
High Spirits Has Just Enough Fizz It probably wouldn’t sustain a full-scale revival. But it’s perfect for the two-week Encores! series — especially with Andrea Martin. By Jackson McHenry

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Lisa Rinna Spent 3 Weeks in Bed Recovering From Traitors By Brian Moylan

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The Strategist

celebrity shopping What Andy Baraghani Can’t Live Without “I have been saying this for years: Pay just a tiny bit more for vinegar.” By Andy Baraghani and Emma Wartzman
men’s accessories What Are the Best Men’s Wallets? From classic bifolds to modular card cases. By Lauren Ro
valentine’s day gifts All the Best Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas Including some solid-gold hoops and splurge-worthy boxers. By Bella Druckman
valentine’s day gifts Valentine’s Day Gifts for Every Type of Man High-tech recovery gear, a romantic camp chair, and a Gundam for anime fans. By Erin Schwartz
women’s accessories The Best Hoops, According to People Whose Taste We Trust “I kind of like that: to have a diamond so tiny you have to nearly kiss me to notice it.” By Ambar Pardilla

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Curbed

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The Old Kickstarter Office Is Now a ‘Soho House for Creators’

A grown-up hype house for wellness influencers and video podcasters opens in Greenpoint. By Adriane Quinlan

listings edit This Week’s Worth-It New York City Apartment Listings Dig out your car and please look at this loft! By Nora DeLigter
developing ‘The Most Amenitized Building Brooklyn Has Seen’ The new owner of the Bossert Hotel promises a pool, a Pilates studio, and a private dining room, among other perks. By Kim Velsey
getting around The Dig-Out King of New York City A chat with an unemployed tech worker making thousands by liberating cars from their icy graves. By Clio Chang

on view New York Didn’t Know What to Do With Isamu Noguchi The sculptor’s rejected playgrounds and plazas come back into view at his namesake museum. By Christopher Bonanos
apartment department I Want to Buy a Brownstone With My Best Friend And have no idea where to start. Please tell me everything. By Clio Chang
trophies A New Buyer for the Chrysler Building? Tishman Speyer, which previously owned the building’s ground lease, is reportedly in talks to buy the skyscraper back. By Kim Velsey

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Grub Street

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Madeline Cash’s Grub Street Diet

“Since the book came out, people have been sending me a lot of cute lamb content.”

openings Ambassadors Clubhouse Opens Next Week The long-awaited Punjabi sensation now shares an address with A24’s headquarters. By Mehr Singh
restaurant review Bites on Parade Cove and Saga are the latest spots to be seduced by the hushed seriousness of the tasting menu — and the latest to be stymied by the worn-out format. By Matthew Schneier
the cost of eating The $20 Side Dish Is Here Restaurant menus have crossed a once-unthinkable price barrier. By Adam Reiner
guides Where to Eat in February The best restaurants for right now. By Grub Street

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

the grub street diet ‘Gourmet’ Co-Founder Sam Dean’s ‘Grub Street Diet’ “When they give me half a pound of meat on top of the tortilla, I do not object.” By Alan Sytsma

restaurant review The New Babbo Is Missing Its Old Magic Stephen Starr’s revival lacks the vibrancy and surprise that made the original famous. By Matthew Schneier