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Intelligencer

early and often

Will the Becerra Surge Save or Sink California Democrats?

The former HHS secretary’s stock is rising in the suddenly lively governor’s race. But Republicans could still pull off a November lockout. By Ed Kilgore

politics Dem Congresswoman Resigns Just Before Facing Expulsion Florida representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick stepped down just moments before an Ethics Committee meeting on her fate. By Nia Prater
politics Mace and Mills Escalate Feud With Dueling Expulsion Bids Nancy Mace has filed an expulsion resolution against her Republican House colleague, and Cory Mills is reportedly mulling a push to boot her out too. By Nia Prater
screen time What Will Follow Apple’s Tim Cook Era? After successfully expanding Steve Jobs’s vision, Cook is stepping aside as Apple faces a disorienting moment for tech. By John Herrman
maga Tucker Carlson Apologizes for ‘Misleading People’ to Back Trump The former Fox News host continues to burn bridges with the president while courting his supporters. By Matt Stieb

the yesteryear issue
He Dealt Masterpieces by Day, Torture by Night The art world was his alibi. How the gallerist Andrew Crispo got away with murder. By Rachel Corbett

early and often Virginia Is Biggest Battle Yet in the Gerrymandering Wars Tuesday’s high-stakes referendum could make a big difference in November’s midterms. By Ed Kilgore

screen time Zuckerberg Is Trying to Figure Out What You’ll Pay Him For The basic bargain undergirding companies like Meta — free stuff for ad infiltration — is starting to break down. By John Herrman

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The Cut

money honey

The Devil Wears Prada Inflation Index

How much more expensive are Miranda’s daily lattes and Andy’s Chanel boots 20 years later? By Chantal Fernandez

first person Losing My Friend Over Wegovy She hid her semaglutide use, knowing that I would spiral. She was right; we haven’t spoken since. podcast
fashion The Cut Editors’ Spring Style Edit Every shape, every style, and every price point.
power The Shreveport Mass Killing Isn’t Just About ‘Mental Health’ When a man shoots his wife and children, the term you are looking for is patriarchy.

home Got a Lot to Unpack? You Probably Need a Luggage Rack. Welcome to the suite life. By Sydney Gore
cookbooks Nara Smith Wrote a Cookbook Now you, too, can make Cheez-Its from scratch. By Olivia Craighead
cameos Did Sydney Sweeney Get Cut From The Devil Wears Prada 2? Her three-minute cameo was reportedly left on the cutting-room floor. By Olivia Craighead

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Vulture

on that note

‘Do You Think Donald Trump Could Make Peace With New Order?’

Negotiating with Peter Hook on getting the splintered band to reunite for their Rock Hall induction. By Devon Ivie

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

he speaks West Wilson Knows ‘My Actions Have Hurt People That I Care About’ Speaking about his relationship with Amanda Batula for the first time, he clarified there was no cheating. By Jason P. Frank
crime South Korean Police Want to Arrest HYBE Chairman Bang Si-hyuk While the U.S. Embassy in Seoul wants him to be allowed to come to America, in part for BTS-related reasons. By Jennifer Zhan
desert divas The Breakout Stars Who Won Coachella From Slayyyter to Bini. By Jason P. Frank and Craig Jenkins
missing goods Please Return Madonna’s Vintage Clothing The pop icon’s Coachella outfit has gone missing. By Jason P. Frank

quality time
What Felicia Day Watches (and Reads) With Her Daughter Unsurprisingly, her 9-year-old is already a kick-ass D&D dungeon master. By Felicia Day and Marah Eakin

chat room
Train Is Okay With Your ‘Drops of Jupiter’ Jokes By Nate Sloan

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The Strategist

mother’s day gifts A Gift for Every Type of Mother-in-Law From ceremonial-grade matcha to “the tote to end all totes.” By Ambar Pardilla
style Sweater Tees, Cargo Pants, and 51 More Great Deals at Gap Including transitional-weather coats and some of our favorite jorts. By Cassie Hurwitz
don’t dilly dally I Tried Everything in the Parke x Target Collab Including Parke’s first collection of swimsuits. By Bella Druckman
strategist hunt My Hunt for Clip-on Hoops (That Don’t Look Like Clip-ons) “My clip-on criteria: stays on securely all day, doesn’t cause injury, and can pass at close range for a real, grown-up pierced earring.” By MacKinley Lutes-Adlhoch
steal my vacation 6 Beauty-Filled Days in Japan Featuring lymphatic facials, a trip to the Shiseido flagship, and post-ski onsen soaks. By Natasha Marsh

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Curbed

noticings

Where Have All the Normal Windows Gone?

Looking for an apartment now often means budgeting for custom curtains and screens. By Clio Chang

please be advised How to Plan a City Hall Wedding We spoke to couples about the easiest times to get an appointment, the best places for taking pictures, and where to make a Champagne toast afterward. By Jeremy Rellosa
auctions Who Will Buy This $3 Million Golden Apple? A string of record-breaking design auctions at Sotheby’s shows furniture is now just as blue-chip as art. By David Lê
under a million A Clinton Hill One-Bedroom With a Lovely Roof-Deck for $799,000 And a funny little triplex near Central Park on East 75th. By Katie McDonough

the yesteryear issue ‘I Became the Most-Wanted Graffiti Artist in New York’ Lee Quiñones revisits his renegade ’80s art world. By Lee Quiñones and Paula Aceves
working arrangements The Bar That’s an Office 4 Days a Week The Francis Kite Club was closed until 5 p.m. Lux Magazine and OR Books needed a place to work. By Adriane Quinlan
care and maintenance No Visitors, No Packages, and Please Don’t Do Laundry! Doorman buildings are sharing contingency plans ahead of a potential strike. By Anne Kadet

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Grub Street

coming soon

A Longtime Long Island Bar Server Revives a Red-Sauce Staple

Sam’s Restaurant and Pizzeria is getting a gentle refresh from its new owner, Georgia Fulton.

the grub street diet Chef Hillary Sterling Wants Her Peter Luger Burger Delivered “It’s actually better that way. I’m willing to stake my reputation on it.” By Ben Widdicombe
restaurant review Confidant Is a Neighborhood Joint That’s Found Its Neighbors What had been a good restaurant in a bad location has moved to Brooklyn Heights, and kept its quirks intact. By Matthew Schneier
openings Marcel Moves Into the Breuer The La Mercerie team turns a brutalist icon into a French destination. By Oset Babür-Winter
openings Cleo Highlights Lebanese Flavors and West Village Vibes The new rotisserie, from the owners of Margot and Montague Diner, lands in Manhattan this week. By Charlotte Druckman

guides
Where to Eat in April 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

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