Why Everything Is ?Coded? Now

Signaling tastes in a time of polarized politics.

She Wrote About ?The 36 Questions That Lead to Love?? And Now, She?s Married.

Mandy Catron?s essay about her unconventional first date with Mark Bondyra went viral. Ten years later, they are rewriting the script on marriage, too.

A Fake Yellowstone TikTok Account Went Viral With Thirst Traps

TikTok accounts dedicated to Yellowstone, Joshua Tree and other parks have drawn a lot of attention by leaning in on sex appeal.

Stephen A. Smith Is Running. To Be Joe Rogan.

America?s best-known sports-talker is hosting boldface Democrats and MAGA luminaries and teasing a 2028 run. But what he really wants is ubiquitous political influence, and things of that nature.

Earlybirds Dance Club Is for Women Who Party Till the Break of 10 P.M.

Earlybirds, a roving dance party that ends as most nightclubs are opening, caters to women who have things to do in the morning ? and need dancing more than ever.

Married, but Afraid to Travel

For couples, where one partner holds a foreign passport, planning a destination wedding or an international honeymoon amid heightened immigration fears can be unexpectedly complicated ? and risky.

Research Study Shows Barbie?s Feet Have Gotten Flatter Over Time

Researchers in Australia found that the doll?s feet have, over time, gone from arched to flat ? a shift that correlates with each Barbie?s designated career or hobby.

Serena Williams, Michael Bloomberg, Roger Goodell Attend the Robin Hood Gala

The annual Robin Hood gala drew big names from the worlds of sports, politics and pop culture.

The Case of Kim Kardashian?s Courtroom Diamonds

Testifying at her robbery trial in Paris, the businesswoman and influencer chose some unexpected accessories.

Living the Slop Life

Slop videos. Slop bowls. Slop clothing hauls. When did we get so submerged in the slop-ified muck?

Warm-Up Rituals: How Actors, Comedians and Musicians Get Ready

We asked creative professionals how they prepare for their gigs. Jeff Daniels says ?budda-gudda? a lot.

Jason Sudeikis, Spike Lee and Fans Cheer on WNBA Champions New York Liberty

Fans including Jason Sudeikis, Spike Lee and Robin Roberts cheered the reigning W.N.B.A champions to victory during an exciting weekend for New York sports.

I Searched the World?s Holiest Places for a God

When I was growing up in India, gods and religions seemed to be everywhere. But I needed to find faith my own way.

Fashion?s Continuing Obsession with Takashi Murakami

With a new show at the Cleveland Museum, fashion?s favorite artist is back in the conversation.

New York Liberty?s Championship Ring Is a First in More Ways Than One

There?s a secret under all that bling.

Jonnie Boer Dead: Michelin Star Chef Was 60

Long before the New Nordic movement, he saw the value in humble ingredients. So did anyone who ate at De Librije, his acclaimed restaurant in the Netherlands.

Breathe In, Breathe Out, Good Night: TikTok Invites Users to Meditate

Facing allegations that it knowingly lures young users into late-night scroll sessions, the company unveiled a new guided-meditation feature in the app.

Zohran Mamdani Captures Cool Crowd in New York Mayoral Campaign

Voguish downtowners are aligning themselves with Zohran Mamdani, a young assemblyman vying for New York mayor. Can their clout help a long-shot campaign?

How Students Are Fending Off Accusations That They Used A.I. to Cheat

Students are resorting to extreme measures to fend off accusations of cheating, including hourslong screen recordings of their homework sessions.

Khadejha McCall?s Fashion Legacy Is in Limbo

Khadejha McCall was a rising design star in New York before her life changed course.

As Contestants on ?The Circle,? It Was Love at First Photo

Jadejha Edwards and Darian Holt met through the Netflix show and, for three weeks, communicated only by screen.

A Funny Way to Meet the Parents

Christina Mastrocola and Sam Barcelo were delighted to learn that they were both reading books in ?The Stormlight Archive? fantasy series.

The Tent Was Built For Way More Than Two

Taylor Turkmen and Ryan Milligan were married under the Gospel Tent at Jazz Fest. They gained more guests when a storm rolled through.

Divorce Is a Gift

We could have had a nice life together, but I wanted more for him.

Tiny Love Stories: ?Why Don?t You Have a Girlfriend??

Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.

My Husband and I Separated. May I Request Different Tables at a Wedding?

A reader who received abuse from her husband at a recent funeral wants to know whether she can tactfully request separate seating assignments.

Burberry to Cut Up to 1,700 Jobs in Turnaround Push

The British fashion house, which reported poor annual sales in a precarious time for the global luxury industry, is looking to save 60 million pounds in cost-cutting efforts.

?Modern Love? Podcast: Why Boys and Men Are Floundering, According to Relationship Therapist Terry Real

The marriage and family counselor has focused his practice on working with men.

The Literary ?It? Girl Who Continues to Fascinate

Françoise Sagan?s first novel, ?Bonjour Tristesse,? was published in 1954. With a new film adaptation, the book and its author still holds sway.

Benzo Withdrawal Symptoms Can Be Life-Threatening

The drugs treat disorders such as anxiety, panic attacks and insomnia, but stopping them abruptly can compound users? symptoms and even endanger their lives.

How Pandora Is Surviving Trump?s Trade War

Pandora, the Danish jewelry company, said it was ?battle ready,? with plans to raise prices and reroute shipments from the United States, but tariffs could potentially cost it millions of dollars.

Kate Middleton Presents 2025 Queen Elizabeth II Award for Design

The British royal made a surprise appearance on Tuesday to present a fashion award named for Queen Elizabeth II.

Essentially Ellington Keeps Duke Ellington Very Much Alive

Essentially Ellington once again brought the world?s best high school jazz musicians to New York. Over the last 30 years, the event has reshaped how jazz is taught.

No Naked Dressing at Cannes Film Festival? How Will Stars Make News?

A new dress code at the Cannes Film Festival has set off a tempest in tulle.

Street Style Look of the Week: Bleached Buzz Cut

Blond hair matched the color of knitwear worn beneath a vibrant paisley jacket.

Dwyane Wade on Breaking Fashion Barriers

The N.B.A. Hall of Famer is guest-editing a new magazine that aims to redefine how we see athletes.

Murals Have Moved Indoors

The expansive wall art, which has mostly been out on the streets over the last few decades, is returning to its cave-dwelling origins: homes.

TikTok Star Oliver Widger, and His Cat, Are Sailing from Oregon to Hawaii

Oliver Widger and his cat, Phoenix, have become social media stars as they journey across the Pacific Ocean. They?re learning as they go.

Stacy London and Clinton Kelly of ?What Not to Wear? are Back With a New Show

Stacy London and Clinton Kelly are back on TV with a provocatively named new show that celebrates personal style rather than dictating it.

Bill Belichick?s Girlfriend Jordon Hudson Competes in Miss Maine USA Pageant

Jordon Hudson?s relationship with Bill Belichick has caused quite a stir, and it brought a huge amount of attention to the Miss Maine USA contest this weekend.

What It Means to Be a ?Well Woman,? According to Amy Larocca, Author of ?How to Be Well?

In her new book, ?How to Be Well,? the writer Amy Larocca draws readers down a rabbit hole of serums, supplements and colonics. We know a lot of it doesn?t work. Why do we want it anyway?

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