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power ‘We Don’t Know How Many Women Are Out There Like That’ Anna Borkowski accused three men of rape. Why did prosecutors stop her? By Roxanna Asgarian
encounter Would You Time Travel Back to Your Sweet 16? In Emma Straub’s latest, the novelist uses fantasy to revisit the past. It all happened in real life, too. By Kate Dwyer
in conversation John C. Reilly Thinks Audiences Just Want to Be Surprised He’d do (almost) anything to oblige. By Lane Brown

Intelligencer

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What’s Wrong With Identity Politics?

Philosopher Olúfemi O. Táíwò’s new book reclaims the concept from elite power brokers. By Zak Cheney-Rice

the system America’s Impenetrable Fog of Innocence Why it’s so hard for so many to see the causes of the Buffalo mass shooting clearly. By Zak Cheney-Rice
early and often Idaho Governor Brad Little Fends Off Trumpy Usurper In Tuesday’s GOP primary, Little trounced Lieutenant Governor Janice McGeachin, who’d tried repeatedly to cancel his COVID policies. By Ed Kilgore
politics De Blasio Still Looking for New Job, Mulls Run for Congress The former mayor previously considered runs for New York governor and the 11th Congressional District. By Nia Prater

life after roe
The Anti-Abortion Christians Who Became Pro-Choice Why did we change our minds? By Sarah Jones

early and often Trump Wants Dr. Oz to Copy Him and Declare Victory Now The race between Mehmet Oz and David McCormick has not been called and will likely head toward an automatic recount. By Nia Prater

qanon nation The ReAwaken America Tour Is the Start of QAnon 2.0 The conspiracy theory that has gripped the conservative movement is evolving. But into what? By Laura Jedeed

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The Cut

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We Made Our Own Version of the $1,850 Balenciaga Sneakers

By Brooke LaMantia

encounter Would You Time Travel Back to Your Sweet 16? In Emma Straub’s latest, the novelist uses fantasy to revisit the past. It all happened in real life, too. By Kate Dwyer
how i get it done How Frieze Director Christine Messineo Gets It Done She’s the first person to oversee both art fairs and is currently gearing up for New York’s tenth edition. By Liam Freeman
astrology Madame Clairevoyant: Horoscopes for the Week of May 16 It’s Gemini season, but don’t let that scare you. Give the twins a chance. By Claire Comstock-Gay

the most fertile man Nick Cannon Says He’s Considering a Vasectomy “I ain’t looking to populate the Earth completely.” By Danielle Cohen
power Fans Are Spending Thousands to See the Depp v. Heard Trial Some traveled cross-country, camping outside the Virginia courthouse for the chance to be among the trial spectators. By Mia Mercado
shopping 17 Fisherman Sandals That Are Actually Cute No bait required. By Emilia Petrarca

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Vulture

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Tom Cruise’s Last Stand

Thirty-six years after the original, Top Gun: Maverick eulogizes the actor’s entire career, and an America that may not exist anymore. By Bilge Ebiri

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

swiftology studies 101 Dr. Taylor Swift Diagnoses NYU Grads As Cringe “No matter how hard you try to avoid being cringe, you will look back on your life and cringe.” By Rebecca Alter
she *and* him? in this economy? Ahead of Their Brian Wilson Tribute Album, a Very She & Him Q&A Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward on the Beach Boys, harmonies, and why their band has lasted this long. By Rebecca Alter
now streaming Checking in on Netflix’s Original Movies: May 2022 Edition A Rebel Wilson rom-com, a World War II espionage thriller, a Bollywood genre mashup, and more. By Charles Bramesco
rendezcruise Tom Cruise Is Being Boring at Cannes The once-infamous agent of chaos has overcorrected his press strategy as he promotes Top Gun: Maverick at the French festival. By Rachel Handler

movie review
The Horror of Men Doesn’t Go Far Enough Alex Garland’s latest body-mangling film lacks the depth and bravado it needs to succeed. By Angelica Jade Bastién

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Vella Lovell on Why Mr. Mayor Is Like the ‘Comedy Olympics’ By Devon Ivie

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The Strategist

don’t dillydally 8 Things That’ll Almost Definitely Sell Out: From Our Place to Outdoor Voices Including a cookware collaboration with Molly Baz and Outdoor Voices’ new exercise dress. By The Editors
the strategist This Classic J.Crew Swimsuit Is Almost 60 Percent Off The brand is offering deep discounts on a ton of swimwear, including one-pieces, two-pieces, and rash guards. By Liza Corsillo
micro sales 10 Things on Sale You’ll Actually Want to Buy: From Online Ceramics to Aesop Including a breezy linen set for you and a three-in-one blender for dad. By Leah Muncy
best in class 13 of the Best Cashmere Sweaters From wardrobe staples to bright color-blocked sweaters. By Arielle Avila
best in class The Very Best Masks to Wear on an Airplane Doctors, infectious-disease experts, and parents on the best COVID-19 protection for traveling. By Liza Corsillo

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You Won’t Have the Cube to Push Around Anymore

For now. By Clio Chang

getting around Ann Coulter Discovers the War on Cars Her math checks out. By Alissa Walker
the housing market New York Now Has More Airbnb Listings Than Apartments for Rent Even though Airbnb’s listings count has dipped this year. By Kim Velsey
brick and mortar Century 21 Lives! Fidi, rejoice. By Christopher Bonanos

our mayor Mayor’s Office Proposes Emailing Your Landlord to Solve Housing Discrimination Just ask them nicely. By Clio Chang
design edit Rope Masks, Nubby Vases, a Steel Bar Cart, and More Design Finds A special dispatch from NYCxDesign’s 10th anniversary. By Diana Budds
local lore The Williamsburg Building That Painted Over Basquiat Were the residents of a former factory on South 11th Street living in the “Sistine Chapel” of SAMO graffiti? By Diana Budds

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Grub Street

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Nabila’s Will Be a Celebration of Lebanese Home Cooking

A mother-son duo brings their malfouf, sheesh barak, loubieh bi zeit, and more to Brooklyn.

report Grubhub Offered New York ‘Free Lunch.’ Now New York Hates Grubhub. The delivery app’s promotion overwhelmed restaurant workers and angered hungry New Yorkers. By Zach Schiffman
report Demand for Sexy Cakes Is Surging Bakers say business is way, way up. By Ella Quittner
report The Best Bagels in the World? They Might Be on Long Island. Hot and fresh and just off Jericho Turnpike. By Jason Diamond
the grub street diet Rick Martínez Enjoys a Big Gathering “My ultimate fear in life is that I’m going to have a party and no one’s going to show up.” By Rachel Sugar

the year i ate new york
Opening Night at the Potato Palace Daniel Boulud’s latest restaurant, Le Gratin, is a low-key affair, for now. By Tammie Teclemariam

where to eat 66 of the Best New (or Newly Relevant) Places to Eat Here’s your official summer 2021 restaurant guide. By Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld