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crime Sam Bankman-Fried’s Prison Experiment His life behind bars and his desperate campaign to get free. By Simon van Zuylen-Wood
self Sex As a Single Mom After my marriage ended, I began compulsively dating in order to figure out what kind of woman I wanted to be. podcast By Emily Ratajkowski
education The Mirage of the Gifted Child Critics say the systems we use to educate the brightest kids are flawed and exclusionary. What if it’s the very premise of giftedness that’s faulty? podcast By Katie Arnold-Ratliff

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foreign interests

Even Trump Can’t Sell This Crappy Iran Deal

No amount of blowhard spin can make this into a win, but at least it will further wind down his dumb war. By Jonah Shepp

early and often California Billionaire Tax Faces Last Hurdle Before Ballot The wealth tax has qualified for the November ballot, but a Gavin Newsom–brokered deal could still kill it. By Ed Kilgore
foreign interests 19 Big Questions About Trump’s (Now Real) Iran Deal The U.S. and Iran have signed a memo of understanding in which Trump basically caved to avoid an “economic catastrophe” he prompted. By Chas Danner
media Bezos Cozied Up to Trump by Sh–ting on Post Employees: Book The Amazon founder reportedly called the paper his worst investment. By Bess Levin
we’ll do it live The Whole City Showed Up for the Knicks Parade: How It Happened And it was a big, happy mess. Here’s how New Yorkers celebrated their team. By Intelligencer Staff

crime
Sam Bankman-Fried’s Prison Experiment His life behind bars and his desperate campaign to get free. By Simon van Zuylen-Wood

tremendous content Sure, Trump Cabinet’s Diet Secret Is Definitely ‘Sauerkraut’ RFK Jr., J.D. Vance, and Howard Lutnick claim a fermented-food-heavy diet changed their lives. But something doesn’t pass the smell test. By Margaret Hartmann

america the beautiful Trump’s Reflecting Pool Makeover Has Become an Algae Abyss Satellite data shows that the 2,000-foot pool that the president just renovated is having its worst summer for algal blooms in five years. By Matt Stieb

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The Cut

money

‘My Goal With This Prenup: Avoid What Happened to Belle’

Even after the New Yorker investigation, the women whose relationships were changed by Strangers are still Team Belle Burden. podcast By Bindu Bansinath

self Confessions of a Recovering Baby Woman On the enduring fantasy of being “just a girl” — and how I finally decided to get a grip and grow up. podcast
advice ‘My Jealous Friend Almost Ruined My Wedding Day’ Is she jealous, or are you just obsessed with your own wedding?
superheroes Masters of the Universe Is a Himbo Fantasy In praise of Nicholas Galitzine’s hunky He-Man.

astrology Your Daily Horoscope by Madame Clairevoyant: June 19, 2026 The moon enters Virgo this morning, where it’ll stay for most of the weekend, making this an excellent time for solving problems and taking action. By Claire Comstock-Gay
go knicks Say Goodbye to Jordyn Woods’ Lucky Bag She’s retiring (for now). By Kathleen Walsh
today in donald trump All the Former Presidents Hung Out Without Trump It’s not his day. By Kathleen Walsh

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Vulture

buffering

The Widow’s Bay Tsunami

Apple TV is riding the breakout’s waves — and they’re ready to expand its universe. “Everyone’s moving as fast as we can,” says creator Katie Dippold. By Josef Adalian

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

vulture games Cinematrix No. 815: June 19, 2026 Can you name a Tim Allen or Joan Cusack movie with a number or punctuation in the title? By Britina Cheng
baby making Bunnie XO Is Still Having a Baby with Jelly Roll She says their divorce is almost finalized. By Alejandra Gularte
death and taxes Carlos Mencia Charged With 12 Felony Tax Counts For failure to report $8.7 million in taxes. By Alejandra Gularte
rip Tay Keith, Music Producer, Dead at 29 He earned his first no. 1 hit with Travis Scott’s “Sicko Mode.” By Alejandra Gularte

stage whisperer
The Best Play in a One-Bedroom Greenpoint Apartment The buzzy Slanted Floors is being staged for six people per night — carrot stew included. By Jason P. Frank

chat room
Love Island’s Beatriz Was Also Surprised by Gabriel’s Tears By Fran Hoepfner

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The Strategist

tablets and smartwatches The Best Tablets for Kids We tested Apple, Android, and Amazon tablets for kids to find the best models for children of all ages. By Jason Cipriani
women’s activewear The Best Swimsuits We’ve Found During the Strategist Swimsuit Project (So Far) From non-corny swim trunks to surprisingly nice Aerie bikinis. By Katherine Gillespie
women’s activewear I Tried on (Almost) All of the Swimsuits at Andie After wearing the Amalfi style for eight years, I was ready for a change. By Lauren Ro
unisex fashion This Is the Best J.Crew Sale I’ve Seen All Year Men’s and women’s shirts, shorts, and swimsuits are up to 66 percent off. By Martha Tuber
prime day Laneige, CosRx, and Beauty of Joseon: Best Early Prime Day Korean-Beauty Deals Including rosacea-soothing serums, dewy sunscreen, and glassy lip balms. By Brenley Goertzen

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Curbed

parades

Live From Knicks York City

Couldn’t get a parade spot? Who cares! By Curbed Staff

look book The Look Book Goes to Dyke Prom The theme was leather and lace for the sold-out event at the Gemini & Scorpio Loft in Gowanus, organized by the Lesbian Herstory Archives. By Jeremy Rellosa
lawsuits Who Was the Man in 2B? Harold and Elena Joyce had a mostly quiet life in their South Williamsburg loft. Then a new neighbor showed up and their nightmare began. By Olivia Bensimon
parks and recreation How to Spend a Day in the Rockaways From the focaccia worth grabbing before lying in the sun to the spot where beachgoers can spend some quiet time with the Jamaica Bay fauna. By Lindsey Weber

apartment department Can I Win a Bidding War Without Resorting to Cuck Money? I don’t have the funds to offer more in rent. Are there other ways to persuade a landlord to pick me? By Clio Chang
unicorns The Endless Renovation on West End Avenue An obsessive owner spent decades restoring a classic six to its original grandeur. He never moved in. By Adriane Quinlan
noticings More Sanitation Workers Are Getting Pricked by Used Needles Are the sloppy disposal habits of GLP-1 and peptide enthusiasts to blame? By Matthew Sedacca

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Grub Street

closings

What’s Going on at Kiki’s?

The Dimes Square taverna is in serious tax trouble.

underground gourmet Enough With the Caesars — Please Chefs are, at last, giving some other famous salads a spin. By Tammie Teclemariam
encounter Julia Turshen Knows Romance Novels Are Not So Different From Cookbooks “They’re both completely about desire.” By Rachel Sugar
openings Trudie’s Tavern Is Ready to Be Carroll Gardens’s New Go-to The restaurant, from the Gertie team, opens in the former Buttermilk Channel this week. By Oset Babür-Winter
the grub street diet Restaurateur Henry Rich Used to Order the ‘Quickie’ “They explained with infinite kindness, ‘It’s pronounced quiche.’” By Ben Widdicombe

where to eat
Where to Eat in June 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 Zoli Encourages Diners to Get a Little Uncomfortable Ned Baldwin’s new restaurants trusts that you can see your way out of your comfort zone for the greater good. By Matthew Schneier