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men Inside the Penis-Filler Boom Some Girthmasters are made, not born. By David Mack
games Chess Brat: Hans Niemann, One Year After the Magnus Scandal The grandmaster has been kinda-sorta vindicated. So how is he more disliked than ever? podcast By Jen Wieczner
early and often ‘How Many Politicians Curl Up With Their Wife on the Floor?’ The making of the infamous Gavin Newsom rug photo. By Dan Merica

Intelligencer

the national interest

Does the Conservative Rage Machine Go to 11?

Republicans are now so angry, they want a candidate who will threaten to lock up his opponent. By Jonathan Chait

trump on trial Trump Will Appeal: Live Updates We’re following the aftermath of the historic verdict. By Intelligencer Staff
tremendous content Melania Won’t Be Bullied Into Supporting Trump After Verdict Ivanka finally caved after the verdict, posting “I love you dad.” But Donald Trump’s wife hasn’t offered him one word of public support. By Margaret Hartmann
candidate debates Kennedy Fights for Game-Changing Spot on the Debate Stage Afraid that he can’t qualify for the June 27 debate in Atlanta, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is working the refs and making the case the rules are unfair. By Ed Kilgore
what we know What Happens to Trump Now? His sentencing is scheduled for July 11. Here’s what else we know about the coming weeks. By Matt Stieb and Chas Danner

trump on trial
What It Was Like in Court the Moment Trump Was Convicted Suddenly, the whole vibe changed. By Andrew Rice

early and often Joe Manchin Is Finally Leaving the Democratic Party The veteran Senate power broker may be having second thoughts about retirement and could run for governor or even senator as an independent. By Ed Kilgore

life after roe Texas GOP Shows Ugly Truth About Letting States Ban Abortion Trump claims a states-rights position on abortion is a compromise. But the Texas Republican platform shows it’s a nightmare that could get worse. By Ed Kilgore

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The Cut

advice

‘A Pop Star Is Ruining My Friendship. What Do I Do?’

By J.P. Brammer

parenting I Don’t Want to Stop Sharing My Family on Instagram Maybe I’m deluding myself about the many dangers around posting children online. Maybe the joy and connection it brings are just worth the risk. By Amil Niazi
relationships How To Marry Rich Meet the influencers who urge their followers to find wealthy men. By Bindu Bansinath
culture Open the Curtains for Sarah Pidgeon The Broadway newbie is already Tony nominated. What’s next? By Cat Zhang

sex diaries The Divorced Dad Whose Date Is a Little Too Wild in Bed This week’s sex diary. By Alyssa Shelasky
celebrity What Willow Smith and Zoë Kravitz Wore This Week Plus a lesson on layering stripes from Andrew Scott. By Brooke LaMantia
lawsuits Bad News for Poppi Heads A new lawsuit claims the viral prebiotic soda may not be so “gut healthy” after all. By Bindu Bansinath

Vulture

finale thoughts

Latrice Royale Walked Into We’re Here With No Fear

“It’s going to take a lot more than idle threats to deter me.” By Marah Eakin

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

oh my oh my god Um, Is NewJeans Okay? What HYBE’s public fight with the head of ADOR has to do with the girl group — and the rest of K-pop. By Jennifer Zhan
the industry As If Using Ticketmaster Hasn’t Taken Enough Out of Us Live Nation has confirmed a data breach after hackers claimed to be selling the data of 560 million Ticketmaster users on the dark web. By Jennifer Zhan
fight! fight! fight! Anybody With a Netflix Account Can Watch Jake Paul Get Beat Up But you’ll have to wait a bit, because Mike Tyson’s recent ulcer flare-up has postponed their live boxing match. By Jason P. Frank
bad concert etiquette Batty Fan Bites the Pretty Reckless’s Taylor Momsen Onstage As in, a literal bat — she says she has to get two weeks of rabies shots. By Jennifer Zhan

gold rush
The Emmys Need a Reality Check In the 21 years the Outstanding Reality Competition category has existed, only five shows have ever won. There’s an easy fix for this broken race. By Joe Reid

chat room
Is Somebody Gonna Match Tinashe’s Freak? By Jennifer Zhan

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The Strategist

fathers day 2023 The 38 Best Father’s Day Gifts for Techie Dads Gadgets and gizmos for dads who are into photography, groovy tunes, molecular gastronomy, gaming, and more. By Jordan McMahon
gifts The Best Gifts for Cyclists, According to Cyclists Ideas that will delight cyclists of any skill level — whether they’re training for a race or just the hill around the corner. By Jeremy Rellosa
gifts The Best College Graduation Gifts for Him, According to Recent Graduates Including “a Keurig, but for making cocktails.” By Bella Druckman
pregnancy The 12 Very Best Pregnancy Pillows Pillows to hug, lean into, and prop you up for a better, healthier night’s sleep. By Liza Corsillo
bedding The 23 Very Best Bedsheets Including cotton-percale, linen, sateen, silk, and jersey options, plus a handful made of alternative fabrics like bamboo. By Lauren Ro

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Curbed

listings edit

This Week’s Worth-It New York City Apartment Listings

Run to see the double-wide, $3,850 three-bedroom. By Nora DeLigter

the high end The Branded Towers of Miami No one will even build a luxury building in the city without a name brand attached to it. By Kim Velsey
helicopters The Private Helicopter to the Private Jet Is the New Flying Private The five-minute helicopter ride to Teterboro eliminates a 20-minute drive. By Andrew Zucker
street fights The Battle Over the Bed-Stuy Tennis Courts When a new tennis coach replaced the local teacher, many saw it as another sign of the neighborhood’s changes. By Clio Chang

living arrangements The Roommates Who See Each Other 5 Minutes a Week How two friends on opposite schedules make it work (and get enough sleep). By Kayla Levy
street fights The Dump Next Door How everyone in Woodstock started fighting over a 10-foot pile of backyard trash. By Clio Chang
under a million A Boerum Hill One-Bed With a Working Fireplace for $599,000 And a two-bed that makes a good case for life in Midwood. By Curbed Staff

Grub Street

guides

Where to Eat in June

The best restaurants for right now.

the grub street diet Novelist Flynn Berry Grocery Shops for Her Characters “I always grocery shop for my characters, knowing what they eat helps me understand them.” By Alan Sytsma
restaurant review Theodora’s Cooking Can’t Be Pinned Down The food is all over the map. That’s what makes it great. By Matthew Schneier
nightlife Where to Drink and Dance in New York 111 nightclubs, gay bars, and karaoke dives where you can get tipsy this summer. By Brock Colyar
coming soon Clover Club Is Expanding, Right Next Door The Saloon at Clover Club will be a more casual companion bar. By Robert Simonson

guides
Where to Eat in June The best restaurants for right now. By Edward Hart

the grub street diet Aimee Nezhukumatathil’s Grub Street Diet “I loved the idea of two fish waiting for me in the darkness of my backpack for later.” By Rima Parikh

restaurant review Where Does the Wine Bar End and the Restaurant Begin? Pét-nats, pan roasts, and a lobster on the loose at Penny and Demo. By Matthew Schneier

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