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  1. The Everything Guide to Partying (Without Regrets)

    Forty-three highly sociable people, from Ivy Getty to Rufus Wainwright, offer tips on how to be a stellar guest and a gracious host. Read this before you say yes to the next invitation.

     By George Gurley and Carson Griffith

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    Why Do We Love ‘The Bear’ So Much?

    The grit, the merch, the biceps. Charting the cultural phenomenon that sparked new interest in the people behind the scenes at restaurants — or at least, in their stuff.

     By Tejal Rao

    Jeremy Allen White and Ayo Edebiri in a scene from the second season of “The Bear.”
    Jeremy Allen White and Ayo Edebiri in a scene from the second season of “The Bear.”
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  1. The Spectacular Transformation of a Showman’s Mansion

    The Harlem home of the circus impresario James A. Bailey is being restored, detail by detail, by a couple who are learning the job as they go along.

     By John Freeman Gill

    The 1888 James A. Bailey mansion on St. Nicholas Place in Harlem had fallen into great disrepair before a couple bought the house in 2009 for $1.4 million and began a restoration that continues today.
    CreditTony Cenicola/The New York Times

  2. Is Delaying Menopause the Key to Longevity?

    Scientists are studying how to keep the ovaries working longer — and potentially, prevent age-related diseases in the process.

     By Alisha Haridasani Gupta and Dana G. Smith

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  3. The Chef Is Human. The Reviewer Isn’t.

    A new study showed people real restaurant reviews and ones produced by A.I. They couldn’t tell the difference.

     By Pete Wells

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  4. Roger Federer’s Graduation Speech Becomes an Online Hit

    At Dartmouth College, the retired tennis champion offered his thoughts on winning and losing.

     By Steven Kurutz

    Roger Federer noted in his speech that he had won only 54 percent of the points he had played in his 25-year career.
    CreditKen Mcgagh/Reuters

  5. Tomi Adeyemi’s Books Are Fantasy. What They Taught Her Is Painfully Real.

    With her new book, “Children of Anguish and Anarchy,” Adeyemi is wrapping up her best-selling Legacy of Orïsha series. The journey hasn’t been easy.

     By Wilson Wong

    CreditDana Scruggs for The New York Times

  1. What’s the Best City for New College Graduates?

    A recent study ranked 100 of the largest U.S. cities based on median rents, job opportunities and social metrics.

     By Matt Yan

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  2. Big Pink Bird Makes Splash in the Hamptons

    Birders and tourists flock to see a lone flamingo among the swans.

     By Jacob Bernstein

    The Hamptons flamingo in Georgica Pond on Thursday.
    CreditAnastassia Whitty for The New York Times

  3. How Short Is Too Short for a Skirt?

    Hemlines can spark questions — and strong opinions — about professionalism and appropriateness. Our fashion critic offers a reader some advice on skirt length.

     By Vanessa Friedman

    Ally McBeal’s hiked up hemlines raised eyebrows on and off the show.
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  4. Is Fish Oil Helpful or Harmful for the Heart?

    Despite decades of research, the evidence for omega-3 supplements is murky.

     By Alice Callahan

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  5. The Late-in-Life Lesbian Experience Blossoms Online

    Social media and websites have become a valuable resource to some women who have come out in their later years or after marriages to men.

     By Louise Rafkin

    At the time Suzette Mullen came out as a lesbian, she had been married for more than two decades to her husband and had raised two children. Ms. Mullen, who recently published a memoir about coming out later in life, said that the support she received from people she met online was pivotal as she navigated the process of living as a lesbian.
    CreditHannah Yoon for The New York Times

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Modern Love

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  1. Tiny Love Stories: ‘That Was My First Inkling’

    Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.

     

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  2. I Was Content With Monogamy. I Shouldn’t Have Been.

    Can exploring polyamory both break you and make you?

     By Jason Bilbrey

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  3. Tiny Love Stories: ‘To Die with Perfect Abs’

    Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.

     

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  4. He Couldn’t Admit That He Was Hurt

    Serving in Vietnam had turned my father into an angry man. So we went back together.

     By Carl Sciacchitano

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  5. Tiny Love Stories: ‘I Hated Myself Because of the Way I Looked’

    Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.

     

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The Hunt

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  1. They Wanted a Small House on a Quiet Brooklyn Street. Would Their Budget Cover It?

    Seeking enough space for a music studio, a guest room and some outdoor space, a New York City couple searched south of Prospect Park for a house that fit their needs.

     By Joyce Cohen

    Zulema Mejias and Oscar Peñas in Prospect Park, Brooklyn. The couple initially thought they could afford a condominium in Windsor Terrace or South Slope. Then they started looking at modest houses.
    CreditKatherine Marks for The New York Times

  2. She Realized Her American Dream With a Hamptons House. Which One Did She Buy?

    The French-born, California-based owner of a fashion brand wanted a house that could accommodate visits from her three sons and also serve as a rental property.

     By Debra Kamin

    Karine Dubner, who owns the women’s fashion brand Brochu Walker, hoped to find a house in the Hamptons with at least five bedrooms. Her initial budget was $5 million, but she knew it might have to increase.
    CreditBeth Coller for The New York Times

  3. A New Yorker Took Her $400,000 Budget Up to the Hudson Valley. Here’s What She Found.

    After renting for years in Brooklyn and Harlem, Rachel Watts decided to swap shared city apartments for a house of her own in the Beacon area. But how much house could she afford?

     By Heather Senison

    Rachel Watts with Winnie near the banks of the Hudson River. With about $400,000 to spend, Ms. Watts looked for houses in the twin upstate cities of Beacon and Newburgh.
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  4. A French Expat Tries Buying in Dubai. What Could She Find for Under $1 Million?

    After six years in the United Arab Emirates’ most populous city, a public-relations pro decided to put down roots and invest long-term. Here’s what she found.

     By Ijeoma Ndukwe

    Clementine Martini in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, where she recently bought an apartment after years of living in rentals. The French-born expat had about $850,000 to spend.
    CreditKatarina Premfors for The New York Times

  5. Pandemic-Era Newlyweds Consider an Age-Old Question: To Buy or Not to Buy?

    With their lease on a Lower East Side apartment expiring, two software engineers wondered if buying made more sense than renting, now that the housing market wasn’t quite so frenzied. Here’s what they found.

     By Heather Senison

    Kathleen Li and Matthew Molnar hoped to find a place with enough room to raise a family and work from home occasionally. “They were by far the best buyers I’ve ever worked with,” said Eric Zollinger, their real estate agent.
    CreditSara Naomi Lewkowicz for The New York Times

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The Ethicist

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  1. Is It OK to Police My Patient’s Financial Choices?

    The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on a physician’s bedside manner — and the difference between justifiable concern and judgment.

     By Kwame Anthony Appiah

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  2. Is It OK to Secretly Medicate Your Manic Husband?

    The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on marital deception.

     By Kwame Anthony Appiah

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  3. My Date Recorded Us Having Sex Without My Consent. Should I Report Them?

    The Magazine’s Ethicist columnist on boundaries in friendship and other intimate relationships.

     By Kwame Anthony Appiah

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  4. I Think My Husband Has Dementia. Can I Leave Him Before It Worsens?

    The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on what happens when the implications of marital vows to love “in sickness and in health” become increasingly urgent.

     By Kwame Anthony Appiah

    CreditIllustration by Tomi Um

  5. My Son’s Ex-Girlfriend Wants to Keep Her Pregnancy. Is That Unfair to Him?

    The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on whether a co-parent’s wishes should matter to a pregnant woman.

     By Kwame Anthony Appiah

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Ask Well

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  1. I Have Incontinence. How Can I Avoid Accidents When I Leave Home?

    Effective treatments and products can help manage this stressful condition.

     By Anna Gibbs

    CreditEric Helgas for The New York Times

  2. Spray Sunscreen Is Convenient. But Does It Work?

    Dermatologists explain the benefits — and drawbacks — of this popular option.

     By Erica Sweeney

    CreditJoyce Lee for The New York Times

  3. Should You Delay Your Morning Caffeine?

    Some influencers say that doing so can offer benefits. We looked at the evidence.

     By Alice Callahan

    CreditJoyce Lee for The New York Times

  4. Are Ingrown Hairs Preventable?

    The dreaded bumps can occur anywhere you shave, wax or pluck. Here’s how to avoid them.

     By Erica Sweeney

    CreditJoyce Lee for The New York Times

  5. Is It a Bad Idea to Drink Alcohol on an Airplane?

    Experts suggest caution before ordering an in-air beverage. Here’s what to keep in mind.

     By Alice Callahan

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36 Hours

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  1. 36 Hours in Dublin

    Explore a whiskey renaissance, tour the country’s oldest public library and brave a brisk sea dip in the Irish capital.

     By Megan Specia

    A city street at night. The sky is filled with dark blue clouds, and a person illuminated by car headlights crosses a road on a bicycle.
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  2. 36 Hours in Portland, Maine

    Find your favorite lobster shack, take a ferry to an island and linger in bookstores over a weekend in this classic New England destination.

     By Chelsea Conaboy

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  3. 36 Hours in Ljubljana, Slovenia

    Stroll along the river, explore a contemporary art scene and admire panoramic views in this scenic Central European capital.

     By Alex Crevar

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  4. 36 Hours in Brooklyn

    Summer in Brooklyn rewards spontaneity, so this packed guide requires no restaurant reservations or advance planning.

     By Ingrid K. Williams

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  5. 36 Hours in Porto, Portugal

    Fall in love with the churches, seafood-heavy cuisine and UNESCO-listed streets of Portugal’s second-largest city.

     By Seth Sherwood

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Your Money

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  1. First a Victim of Tax Return Identity Theft, Then a 2-Year Wait for a Refund

    The I.R.S.’s Taxpayer Advocate Service found that many of those affected were lower-income people who depended on refunds to cover living costs. The wait is “ridiculous,” the head of the service said.

     By Ann Carrns

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  2. Why the Stock Market Has Risen Even With No Fed Rate Cuts

    The S&P 500 has been buoyant mainly because of A.I. fever, while bonds are having another mediocre year. But as an investor, our columnist is staying the course.

     By Jeff Sommer

    Jensen Huang, the chief executive of Nvidia, delivering a speech this month. The company’s share price has tripled over the last year.
    CreditChiang Ying-Ying/Associated Press

  3. Biden Proposes Dropping Medical Debt From Credit Reports

    The move would offer relief to millions of Americans who need a better credit score to get an apartment or a car, but it would not wipe out their financial obligations.

     By Zolan Kanno-Youngs and Sarah Kliff

    Medical debt often looms large in the lives of Americans, with an estimated 20 million owing more than $250 to health care providers.
    CreditTerra Fondriest for The New York Times

  4. Student Loan Bills Are Dropping Next Month for Many, but There’s a Hiccup

    The Education Department has not finished recalculating payments for millions of borrowers enrolled in SAVE, forcing loan servicers to put many loans into forbearance.

     By Stacy Cowley

    Demonstrators marched from the Supreme Court to the White House last June to call for the cancellation of student debt.
    CreditKenny Holston/The New York Times

  5. It’s Fine if Investing Bores You. Some Money Pros Feel the Same Way.

    For many financial professionals, investing is just a tool to help people achieve their meaningful life goals.

     By Ron Lieber

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Personal Technology

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  1. What the Arrival of A.I. Phones and Computers Means for Our Data

    Apple, Microsoft and Google need more access to our data as they promote new phones and personal computers that are powered by artificial intelligence. Should we trust them?

     By Brian X. Chen

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  2. Welcome to the Era of the A.I. Smartphone

    Apple and Google are getting up close and personal with user data to craft memos, summarize documents and generate images.

     By Brian X. Chen

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  3. Finding Your Roots With Help From Your Phone

    Everyday tools and free apps on your mobile device can help you collect, translate and digitize new material for your family-tree files.

     By J. D. Biersdorfer

    Although simply taking a picture of a picture might do a decent job of digitizing an image, Google’s PhotoScan app directs you to capture the picture in multiple shots before it combines everything together to remove glare and enhance the finished file. This can be especially useful for old tintypes like this one or faded photo prints.
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  4. The New ChatGPT Offers a Lesson in A.I. Hype

    OpenAI released GPT-4o, its latest chatbot technology, in a partly finished state. It has much to prove.

     By Brian X. Chen

    ChatGPT-4o trying to solve a geometry problem
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  5. San Francisco’s Hot Tourist Attraction: Driverless Cars

    Cable cars are still trundling up the city’s hills, but robotaxis from Waymo are shaping up as the city’s latest must-do for visitors.

     By Lauren Sloss

    Self-driving cars from Waymo have been operating commercially in San Francisco since last August.
    CreditJim Wilson/The New York Times
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  4. That’s That Basil Pesto

    Pesto is a summer hitmaker, making heirloom tomato tarts, herby potato salads and super quick weeknight pastas sing.

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  7. What to Do About Erectile Dysfunction

    Sooner or later, most men will experience a problem achieving or maintaining an erection. But today, there are more treatments than ever.

    By David Dodge

     
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