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  1. women’s apparel
    The $40 Pants Making the Rounds Through the Brooklyn Theater Scene“One person wearing those pants is a statement — ten is a cult.”
    ByAmbar Pardilla
  2. retail rabbit hole
    Every Question You Have About Temu, AnsweredHow are the headphones $4.98? Will the lip liner give me hives? A guide to shopping the chaotic new site without ending up with a closet of junk.
    ByNatalie So
  3. packing and gear
    Why Does This Backpack Sell Out Every Wednesday at 3 p.m.?Investigating the appeal of travel Reddit’s favorite bag, the ULA Dragonfly.
    ByKatherine Gillespie
  4. women’s accessories
    I Bought In-Season Miu Miu for Nearly 40 Percent Off at CettireSeeing the very shoes I coveted for $500 less than retail made my heart race, like I uncovered some great secret.
    ByLauren Ro
  5. health
    The Very Best Disposable Masks for All AgesWe tested expert-approved disposable masks to find the best N95, KN95, KF94, and surgical masks you can buy online.
    ByLiza Corsillo
  6. women’s apparel
    Ayo Edebiri’s Wide-Leg Jeans Are Back in StockThe previously sold-out jeans are less than $100.
    ByLiza Corsillo
  7. style
    11 Actually Good (and Good to Play in) Tennis DressesAt long last, the most stylish tennis dresses are now actually also the best to play in.
    ByChloe Anello
  8. cookware and utensils
    What Is This $200 Pepper Mill So Many Chefs Are Using?I spied this pepper mill on Carla Lalli Music’s YouTube — and then went on a hunt to find it.
    ByEmma Wartzman
  9. health
    What’s the Difference Between KN95 and KF94 Masks?We asked infectious-disease doctors which is more effective at blocking COVID-19.
    ByLiza Corsillo
  10. decor
    I Reverse Image-Searched My Way to a Cheaper LampIf you think you could find it cheaper somewhere else, you probably can.
    ByLauren Ro
  11. saw something said something
    I’m Pretty Sure I Just Found Bella Hadid’s DepopShe’s wearing the account’s most recent purchase in her Instagram Story today.
    ByClara Molot
  12. health
    Do Mask Frames Improve — or Interfere With — Mask-Wearing?Four medical experts weigh in.
    ByDominique Pariso
  13. women’s apparel
    How Effective Are Clothes With Built-in Masks?Infectious-disease doctors weigh in.
    ByKaren Iorio Adelson
  14. health
    We Tested 82 (and Counting) Actually Kind of Stylish Fabric Face MasksWe checked for fit, comfort, breathability, and how well they block droplets.
    ByLiza Corsillo
  15. health
    What You Need to Know About Double-MaskingIt’s time to step up your masks and consider double-masking.
    ByLiza Corsillo
  16. food pantry essentials
    Where Is My Teeny-Tiny Box of Mike & Ikes?How 5 Surprise is putting shrunken pantry items on shelves despite its own particularly gnarled supply chain.
    ByJennifer Miller
  17. UK On Lockdown Due To Coronavirus Pandemic
    health
    Where to Find At-Home COVID-19 TestsSome don’t even require a nasal swab.
    ByKaren Iorio Adelson
  18. decor
    Home Depot’s 12-Foot Skeleton Is Sold Out (Again), But We Found Some Great DupesSpoiler alert: The next-tallest skeleton stands at eight feet.
    ByAmbar Pardilla
  19. style
    Is There Any Cool Upstate Merch?Yes. You just have to know where to look.
    ByChloe Anello
  20. grooming
    Does a Natural Antiperspirant Actually Exist?An unusually good natural deodorant made us wonder.
    ByLauren Ro
  21. fitness and sports
    The Best Sweat-Wicking Clothing for Exercise, Sleep, and EverydayIncluding ones with all-natural, environmentally friendly fabrics.
    ByKaren Iorio Adelson
  22. health
    What’s the Best Way to Store and Protect a COVID-19 Vaccine Card?We spoke to doctors, professional organizers, and an archivist who works specifically with valuable works on paper to find out.
    ByLiza Corsillo
  23. beauty
    I Searched and I Searched for Hailey Bieber’s Sexy Sun HatThere had been other sun hats before, sure, but this sun hat was different.
    ByJustine Harman
  24. strategist investigates
    Where to Find the Best Price on AirPods and AirPods ProIf there’s a sale, we’ve found it.
    ByJordan Bowman
  25. strategist investigates
    Here’s Why Black Dads Like Mine All Wanted Stacy Adams Shoes“If you had a pair of Stacy Adams in their generation, you were the shit.”
    ByJenna Milliner-Waddell
  26. strategist investigates
    The Strategist Megaguide to Beating Supply-Chain IssuesCan’t find things like patio furniture, sofas, and black pants with a 36-inch waist? We’re here to help.
    ByKaren Iorio Adelson,Liza Corsillo,andLauren Ro
  27. strategist investigates
    Why Was All the Natural-Hair Packaging Gold?At some point, I realized the gold and crowns and queens were someone else’s concept of Black womanhood.
    ByTembe Denton-Hurst
  28. skin-care
    Do You Really Need Masks, Toners, and Exfoliators for Your Armpits?Your underarms don’t need a 12-step skin-care routine.
    BySara Radin
  29. decor
    How to Buy an (Actually) Honest MirrorWe talked to experts about how to avoid buying a fun-house mirror.
    ByJenna Milliner-Waddell
  30. electronics
    Do You Need to Buy Name-Brand Printer Cartridges?We investigate the wide world of third-party ink and toner.
    ByKaren Iorio Adelson
  31. giving back
    168 Ways to Donate in Support of Black Lives and Communities of ColorIncluding victim funds, bail funds, mental-health organizations, policy-reform organizations, and Black LGBTQ organizations.
    The Editors
  32. strategist investigates
    So You Bought an NFT Couch. Now What?Furniture is made for human bodies. So what, exactly, do you do with a couch you can’t sit on?
    ByGabriella Fuller
  33. The Sausage Dog Club Meets For Its Annual Walk In Bath
    dogs
    What Is the Best CBD for Dogs?One brand stands out.
    ByDominique Pariso
  34. home
    Do You Need a Microfiber Filter for Your Washing Machine?Scientists call microfibers “the biggest pollution problem that you’ve never heard of.”
    ByKaren Iorio Adelson
  35. BRAZIL-HEALTH-VIRUS-AIR-LATAM
    health
    Does UV Light Kill Viruses and Germs?We asked doctors and germ experts to explain.
    ByLiza Corsillo
  36. Ila Rhodes
    fitness and sports
    Pickleball Is the Sport of the Year (Or It Should Be, at Least)“Here on the pickleball court, basking in the glorious sunshine, I am an outdoor sportsman at last.”
    ByRachel Khong
  37. tech
    What Pen Does Biden Use to Sign Executive Orders?A deep dive into presidential pens.
    ByKaren Iorio Adelson
  38. women’s apparel
    How to Shop for a Plus-Size Wedding Dress OnlineAccording to a bride-to-be who’s currently on the hunt.
    ByAlexandra Ilyashov
  39. pillows
    Does Anyone Really Need to Sleep on a Cube-Shaped Pillow?Chiropractors, sleep-science coaches, and bedding reviewers weigh in.
    ByDominique Pariso
  40. health
    Should You Buy a Pulse Oximeter?Doctors are using the devices to monitor COVID-19 patients.
    ByKaren Iorio Adelson
  41. air quality
    Why Is It So Hard to Find a Good Humidifier?So many of them gurgle, buzz, leak, or spew white dust. And then there’s the pink slime.
    BySarah Z. Wexler
  42. strategist investigates
    Is It Finally the Time to Rent Furniture Online?We broke down the differences (and similarities) between seven major players in the space.
    ByLouis Cheslaw
  43. skin-care
    Can Mouthwash Really Help With Maskne?A dermatologist and a dentist weigh in.
    ByLeah Muncy
  44. Star Trek
    electronics
    Are Cheap Mobile Carriers (Like Mint and Visible) Any Good?In some cases, yes. You just have to find one with good service in your area and be willing to deal with occasionally slower speeds.
    ByKyle Schurman
  45. men’s fashion
    The Best Canadian Winter Coats (That Aren’t Canada Goose)It turns out that the seemingly ubiquitous winter brand isn’t so ubiquitous in its homeland.
    ByMia Leimkuhler
  46. strategist investigates
    From Bernie’s Mittens to Baby Biden’s Bonnet, the Best Inauguration Day AttireWhere in the world did Lady Gaga get that massive bird brooch?
    ByThe Editors
  47. strategist investigates
    Do You Need a Hazmat Suit (à la Naomi Campbell) to Fly?The supermodel’s been wearing face masks on planes since the ’90s.
    ByKaren Iorio Adelson
  48. women’s apparel
    Barbra Streisand Filled Us In On Her Favorite $20 PantsThe brand was as surprised as we were.
    ByLouis Cheslaw
  49. style
    From Calabasas to the Odeon, Everyone Is Wearing a Black Surgical MaskEight months into the pandemic, it’s the first bona fide mask trend.
    ByHilary Reid
  50. strat investigates
    The Amazon Coat’s Unlikely Collaboration, and Other New DevelopmentsFrom fur hoods to metallic shades tofaux-shearling.
    ByChloe Anello
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