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What ‘Road Rules’ Wrought
Thirty years ago, MTV sent camera-friendly kids on a first-of-its-kind road trip, turbocharging the reality TV fame factory that powers culture today.
Your Morning Coffee, in a Bucket
Across the United States, cafes are serving jumbo-size coffee drinks in plastic buckets. The gimmick is working.
Do We Have to Thank My Brother-in-Law for His Gifts if We Hate His Politics?
A couple’s passive efforts to keep a relative at arm’s length, like quietly donating his gifts to charity, are not being received as intended.
Are You Watching Video Podcasts?
The New York Times wants to know how people are consuming this relatively new kind of content.
Men’s Wear That Melds Colors, Patterns and Proportions
Visual contrasts made a suit look both fresh and nostalgic.
Could You Have Landed a Job at Vogue in the ’90s?
To work for Anna Wintour in Vogue's glory days, you had to know a little bit of everything. Take the quiz to find out if you would have made the grade.
Yes, Gen Z Is Staring at You. The Question Is Why.
A generational debate has started over Gen Z’s tendency to respond to various social situations with a long and intentional stare.
Collateral Damage in Federal Work Force Cuts: Summer Interns
At the very beginning of their professional lives, some young people have had their summer plans derailed by the Department of Government Efficiency.
The Harvard-Educated Linguist Breaking Down ‘Skibidi’ and ‘Rizz’
Adam Aleksic, who posts as Etymology Nerd on social media, argues in a new book that algorithms are reshaping the English language.
Tiny Love Stories: ‘I Thought I Was Straight’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words
How to Keep Love Alive, With Rob Delaney of ‘Dying for Sex’
The Emmy-nominated actor talks about his role as the messy-but-sexy “Neighbor Guy,” and learning to pay “focused attention” in his own marriage.
Where Have Men Gone? We’re Right Here.
Readers respond to a Modern Love essay that asks why so many men have retreated from dating and relationships.
Finally, Another Woman Designer Gets a Big Brand
Meryll Rogge takes over at Marni, halting a backward trend.
Traveling Ultralight: How to Pack a Personal Item
As more airlines charge for traditional carry-on bags, those who don’t want to pay need to fit everything into a tote, small duffel bag, daypack or roomy purse. Here’s how.
Catherine, Princess of Wales, Dresses for a New (Life) Stage
Appearances at Wimbledon and a French state visit symbolize a new kind of style.
How Are the Summer Interns Making It Work?
A new crop of young people are in New York and ready to “hustle” in all kinds of fields that will have them.
A Reality Star’s Path From Villain to Unlikely Voice of Reason
Kristen Doute made her share of enemies on “Vanderpump Rules,” but as “The Valley” finishes its second season, she has seemingly reinvented herself.
Would You Pay Nearly $9,000 for a Puzzle?
Some of the most devoted hobbyists are willing to shell out big bucks for what one called “a couture puzzle.”
Amanda Anisimova Tried a Normal Life. Now She’s in the Wimbledon Final.
The 23-year-old star could be the first American woman to win the tournament since 2016. A self-imposed sabbatical may have helped her get there.
Refined, Freaky, Fabulous: 20 Unforgettable Looks at Couture Week
They included glittery blood, metallic masks and a beating heart.
The Phone Call That Led to Love
Katherine Doyle, an NBC White House reporter, and Alex deGrasse, a political strategist and adviser, unexpectedly found love on a work-related call.
Art Led the Way to a Very Hot, and Spicy First Date
David Harris, an artist, made spicy curry chicken with Indian chili powder that Heather Phillips, who loved his artwork, tolerated, while he was too nervous to eat.
‘I Intend to Keep My Baby’
The diagnosis was dire, but the choice was ours to make.
After Years of Friendship, a First Date Wasn’t Necessary
Janet Mercel and Daniel Wisner’s relationship slowly turned romantic after years of “being best friends,” Mr. Wisner said. “And always wanting the best for one another.”
It Took Years, Some Electrical Help, Then Came the Spark
Nancy Marshall, a professor of art history, had endured the sudden loss of two partners. As she healed, she kept running into Chris Murphy, an electrician and local artist she admired.
What Is ‘Aura Farming’? This Tween Will Show You.
Thanks to his dance moves on the front of a boat, a young Indonesian boy has become an internet sensation, and is now a “tourism ambassador.”
The Original Birkin Sells for $10 Million
A lively bidding war led to the Hermès prototype, which was created for the actress Jane Birkin, selling for far more than expected.
What Might a Billionaire Lose at? Turns Out, Tennis.
Bill Ackman, an outspoken 59-year-old financier, competed in a professional tournament.
What’s Your Sign to Keep Swiping?
Some frustrated singles found dating-app inspiration in an unlikely place: Zohran Mamdani’s success on Hinge.
From Girl Boss to No Boss
They reached the heights of corporate success. Now some women are trying to redefine what ambition looks like.
Magazine Nirvana in Manhattan’s Financial District
A trove of periodicals is available for anyone to peruse at Library180, a project by two printheads who met as interns at a fashion magazine.
What Is ‘Reparenting’ and Should You Try It?
The concept, centered around healing your “inner child,” is catchy. Here’s what experts have to say.
A.I. Griefbots Are Just Our Latest Attempt to Talk to the Dead
Emotional needs and technology have kept us searching for connections to the other side.
Demna Says a Star-Studded Goodbye to Balenciaga
The designer’s farewell show came complete with Kim Kardashian, Nicole Kidman, Lauren Sánchez Bezos — and other greatest hits.
