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first person The Divorce TapesMy family knew that my father had been tapping the phone lines. Only later would I discover the secrets the recordings contained.podcast ByBeth Raymer
first person My Mother’s Envy Will Outlive Us BothEven from inside the fog of dementia, the toxic competitiveness that plagued my growing up remains crystal clear. ByTara Ellison
fall fashion Do You Regret Your Veneers?Young patients want beautifully imperfect veneers. They’re getting pain, debt, and regret.podcast ByAngelina Chapin

Intelligencer

what we know

The Key People Caught Up in the Eric Adams Investigations

Federal agents have grabbed a lot of phones. Here’s who they belong to. ByNia Prater,Chas Danner,andBenjamin Hart

screen time The Return of the TV ChannelDisney+ and Peacock are the latest streamers to bring back good old-fashioned TV channels. ByJohn Herrman
politics The Heavy Hitters Who Could Run to Succeed Eric AdamsPublic advocate Jumaane Williams and ex-governor Andrew Cuomo are among the possible candidates. ByNia Prater
games Pete Rose Remembers the Biggest Postseason Brawl in Baseball History“You know how many second basemen or shortstops I knocked on their ass in my career?” ByKeith O’Brien
early and often What J.D. Vance and Tim Walz Need to Do in the VP DebateVice-presidential debates are rarely game changers, but in this close race, both candidates will need to tread carefully. ByEd Kilgore

social studies
The Return of Ta-Nehisi Coates A decade after “The Case for Reparations,” he is ready to take on Israel, Palestine, and the American media. ByRyu Spaeth

liveblog Adams Indictment Fallout Continues: Live UpdatesAnother top aide resigned on Monday. ByIntelligencer Staff

fact-finding How Tall Is J.D. Vance?He’s 6’2” — saved you the click. ByMatt Stieb

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The Cut

The Biggest Takeaways From Ina Garten’s Memoir

bravoholics Catching Up With the (Former) Real Housewives of New YorkWhat the original apple-holders have been up to since cameras went dark — and how they feel about the “new era” of New Yorkers returning tonight.
cut covers Dakota Fanning Is Finally Letting LooseAfter her surprising turn inThe Perfect Couple,she’s ready to reveal new sides of herself.
culture Where Does Chappell Roan Go From Here?Some fans have turned on the pop star for calling out obsessive followers. But if she plays her cards right, she can reassert control.

culture Bowen Yang Doesn’t Think He Mocked Chappell RoanUnpacking the backlash toSNL’s Moo Deng sketch. ByDanielle Cohen
royals A Biography That Captures the ‘Sheer Oddity’ of Being QueenTalking with satirist Craig Brown about his prismatic approach to writing about the most famous woman on earth. ByClaire Lampen
celebrity breakups Kristin Cavallari Dumped Her Hot Young Boyfriend“I actually think one day he will look back and thank me.” ByEmily Leibert

Vulture

extremely online

Moo Deng All the Way Down

How online were you in September? ByKate Lindsay

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

where’s the beef? Pras Michél Is Taking His Lauryn Hill Beef to CourtSuing her over the Fugees’ failed 2023 reunion tour. ByJustin Curto
remembrance Kris Kristofferson Became What Elvis Wanted to BeA music star, a movie star, and a man whose roles and songs were knitted together. ByMatt Zoller Seitz
the airport! All the Sweat Tour Apple Dances, Collected for Your PleasureChicago was adorable, while Boston featured a dangerous twink-ening. ByJason P. Frank
explainer What’s Going on With That Fake Kim Porter Memoir?At one point, the book shot to No. 1 on Amazon’s best-seller ranking. As of September 30, it is hovering at the No. 45 slot. ByVictoria Bekiempis

last fright on late night
I Survived Jimmy Fallon’s Tonightmares Torture Basement Is the late-night host’s haunted house in the bowels of 30 Rock worth the cost of admission? ByRebecca Alter

chat room
Pras Isn’t Mad at Lauryn Hill, He’s Just Disappointed ByShamira Ibrahim

The Strategist

cookware and utensils The 10 Very Best Knife SetsThe key is to make sure you don’t end up with a ton of blades and accessories you won’t use. ByEmma Wartzman
prime day These Are the 12 Early October Prime Day Deals Worth Your Time So FarIt’s mostly Amazon’s in-house brands, as per usual. BySam Daly
women’s apparel The 14 Very Best Cashmere SweatersFrom wardrobe staples to bright color-blocked sweaters. ByBrenley GoertzenandArielle Avilla
organization 14 Things That Will Make Your Tiny Kitchen Feel BiggerTake advantage of every last inch. ByAlexis Benveniste
halloween 15 Very Timely Halloween-Costume IdeasFromChallengers’ final match to Anna Delvey and her ankle monitor onDancing With the Stars. ByLiza CorsilloandAmbar Pardilla

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Curbed

under a million

A Nearly Classic Six In Morningside Heights for $825,000

And a West Village studio with charm galore for $500,000. ByKim Velsey

neighborhood news Vanderbilt University Just Signed a 99-Year Lease in ChelseaThe school plans to take over the campus of the financially struggling General Theological Seminary. ByChristopher Bonanos
urban fauna Rat Birth Control Is HappeningThe City Council voted in favor of a pilot to try to control the rodent population with contraceptives. ByClio Chang
who’s selling Director George C. Wolfe Is Selling His Gramercy TownhouseThe former stables were once described as “a country cottage in the midst of a city block.” ByAdriane Quinlan

street fights E-Scooters Have Divided Suburban QueensSome residents and politicians call them “woke transport.” Others are happily riding them to the 7 train. ByClio Chang
listings edit This Week’s Worth-It New York City Apartment ListingsAn-entirely-perfect-except-for-the-price East Village duplex. ByNora DeLigter
best of new york The Best Massage Therapists in New YorkFrom Swedish to deep tissue and beyond: body-freeing massages. ByYasmin Gagné

Grub Street

guides

Where to Eat in October

The best restaurants for right now.

d’oh What Happened to All the Health Inspectors?Restaurant owners are on edge for a surprising reason. ByChris Crowley
the grub street diet Isle McElroy Swears by Bar Goto’s Celery“I sound downright unhinged when I describe how much I love it.” ByPaula Aceves
trends Everything Is a Kids Menu NowThe era of haute nostalgia is never going away. ByAlan Sytsma
first taste Kellogg’s Diner Is More Timely Than Timeless, for NowThe allure of chrome and carbohydrates meets a new generation intent on tweaking it. ByMatthew Schneier

guides
Where to Eat in October The best restaurants for right now. ByGrub Street

the grub street diet Chloe Fineman’s Grub Street Diet“I’m worried I have hypertension due to salt, but whatever.” ByRima Parikh

restaurant review Cafe Mado Is a Worthy Return to Locavore CookingA neighborhood café takes ingredient fetishism to the extreme. ByMatthew Schneier

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