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profile The Inconvenient Non-Indian Thomas King influenced a generation of Native writers, including myself. Then we discovered he wasn’t Native at all. podcast By Tommy Orange
in memoriam Thank God for Dolly’s Boobs Growing up, Dolly Parton’s unabashed femininity helped me define and embrace my own. By Xochitl Gonzalez
stop the presses Bari Weiss Blew Up 60 Minutes. Now She Has to Fix it. Inside her battles with the staff and her attempts to overhaul the show. podcast By Charlotte Klein

Intelligencer

the law

The Justice Department Still Isn’t Learning From Failure

Despite a string of prosecutorial debacles, Trump’s DoJ is set to humiliate itself even further. By Elie Honig

politics Supreme Court Gives Trump Big Ballroom Win The divided Court ruled that work may continue, even though dissenting Chief Justice Roberts concluded that the project is “likely unlawful.” By Nia Prater
early and often The Postal Service Could Be a Huge Problem in the Midterms The Supreme Court is considering Trump’s plan for the mass rejection of mail ballots. Whatever happens, many ballots may be tossed due to USPS delays. By Ed Kilgore
family business House Democrat Opens Delightfully Snarky Probe Into Don Jr.’s VC Firm Representative Jamie Raskin questions the “almost clairvoyant accuracy” of Trump’s son and his partners at 1789 Capital. By Bess Levin
politics Trump Personally Bullying Apple to Make It ‘Lake America’ Google Maps has already surrendered on the president’s ridiculous name change, but he isn’t satisfied. By Nia Prater

power
Rebecca Katz’s Risky Formula for Winning Elections The political consultant has an uncanny gift for finding charismatic progressives. Why do so many of them implode? By David Freedlander

tremendous content Melania Is ‘Grateful’ to Have Natalie Harp on Trump Duty Constantly being by Trump’s side is a tough job, and Melania certainly isn’t going to do it. By Margaret Hartmann

early and often Trump Responds to Data-Center Backlash by Scolding Americans It’s a perilous argument to make right before the midterms, particularly when combined with Trump’s routine dismissal of living-cost concerns. By Ed Kilgore

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The Cut

fall fashion

It’s Almost Time for the ‘Fall Fashion’ Issue … Featuring Lily Allen

Are you ready? By Brooke LaMantia

scene report I Nearly Melted at Daisy Chain Fields — and I’d Do It Again Olivia Rodrigo’s inaugural all-women festival raised $20 million and brought wholesome vibes to Orange County.
fashion friend A Case for the Fall Closet Clean-Out Why stylist Allison Bornstein thinks it makes more sense than the spring closet clean-out.
met gala The John Galliano Met Exhibit Is Canceled The museum’s decision to honor the controversial designer 15 years after he was convicted of hate crimes in France prompted backlash.

astrology Daily Horoscopes by Madame Clairevoyant: September 1, 2026 Today, Mars will help illuminate where you should focus your energy. By Claire Comstock-Gay
celebrity Why Hasn’t Gal Gadot Gotten a Tom Cruise Coconut Cake? She had never even heard of the cake until now, despite working with Cruise in 2010. By Kathleen Walsh
rebrand alert What Happened to Miley Cyrus’s Last Name? She’s just being Miley. By Kathleen Walsh

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Vulture

encounter

Love Island’s Melanie Is Going to Be Okay

Outside of the villa, she’s distancing herself from a divisive relationship and pursuing fresh ambitions: “There’s a bigger picture for me.” By Paula Mejía

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

vulture 10x10 The Lights Puzzle 11-Across, Four Letters: Princess Celestia, Fluttershy, or Pinkie Pie By Stella Zawistowski
vulture games Cinematrix No. 889: Abel Ferrara’s New York Can you name an Abel Ferrara or Melanie Griffith movie released between 1980 and 2015? By Britina Cheng
gimme 10 Love Island USA Reunion: What did Melanie Say About Sincere? “I think he’s building that trust.” By Alejandra Gularte
pokémon Mimikyu Is the Perfect Movie Star He gets his Hollywood debut in Pokémon: Wild Card. By Alejandra Gularte

backstories
‘I Was in Jay’s House and I Couldn’t Find a Way Out’ How Elizabeth Meriwether and the Furious team built to that final twist. By Roxana Hadadi

chat room
Bugs Bunny Loves That Coyote vs. Acme Will Make You Cry By James Grebey

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The Strategist

dogs The Best DNA Tests for Dogs, According to Owners and Veterinarians Including one that gives you breed results down to one percent. By Brenley Goertzen
kids and babies Fall Clothes and School Shoes Aplenty: The Best Kids’ Stuff on Sale This Week There are also deals on school supplies, headphones, and backpacks. By Kitty Guo
beauty $13 Clinique Black Honey and Other Deals From Ulta’s 21+ Days of Beauty Event The beauty retailer is offering half-off lots of Strategist-approved fare. By Tembe Denton-Hurst
tech The Best Laptops for College Students, According to Experts Whether you’re moving into your freshman dorm or planning senior spring break, it’s time for a new laptop. By David Murphy
outdoor leisure The Tiniest Hydro Flask Is 25 Percent Off It’s the perfect companion for an evening wine walk. By Sam Daly

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Curbed

who's selling

Simon Huck Lists His Greenwich Village Townhouse for $12.5 Million

The PR executive and Kardashian-world fixture is selling the property he just bought in January. By Matthew Sedacca

under a million A Murray Hill One-Bedroom With Serious Wood Paneling for $875,000 And a West Village maisonette that feels straight out of the English countryside. By Matthew Sedacca
around town Where Did the Italians of Carroll Gardens Go? Amid an exodus of longtime residents and eateries, the neighborhood has lost much of its old-world charm. By Rachel Corbett
buy it for the architecture Fire Island’s Pyramid House Is for Sale The distinctive modernist house, designed for a J.P. Morgan descendant, has been updated and listed with a price cut. By Adriane Quinlan

nyq What Is Artist Laila Gohar’s NYQ? On a scale of a Fishs Eddy dinner party to the porcelain at the Frick, where does Laila Gohar fit? By Zach Schiffman
listings edit Imagining Life in a Greenpoint Luxury Rental (or a Philip Johnson) This week’s worth-it New York City apartment listings. By Nora DeLigter
temporary city Burning Man’s 70,000 Attendees Are Descending Upon a Fire Evacuation Zone Some Nevada locals say now’s not the time for Mad Max cosplay. By Anya Kamenetz

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Grub Street

openings

The Regulars Are Back at Sam’s

The reborn Brooklyn red-sauce joint has a new owner and the same old soul. It reopens September 10.

the grub street diet Ifrah F. Ahmed Takes Her Time With Breakfast “I hate making matchas in a rush. I actually hate being rushed, period.” By Paula Aceves
events What to Eat and Drink at the U.S. Open The best food to find in and around the national tennis center. By Shay Cohen
first taste Mary’s Fish Camp Is Back and As Enjoyable As Ever Even at $55, the famous lobster roll is easy to recommend. By Matthew Schneier
drops The Restaurant Is 118 Years Old. The Merch Is New. This city’s timeless institutions are being pulled, sometimes reluctantly, into the 21st century. podcast By Charlotte Druckman

guides
Where to Eat in August 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 Graciela Is a Win For Argentina The new West Village spot is an offshoot of Buenos Aires’s most famous parrilla. It’s this city’s most charming new steakhouse. By Matthew Schneier