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"For the future is like heaven — everyone exalts it but no one wants to go there now."

"For the future is like heaven — everyone exalts it but no one wants to go there now."

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  4. PhotoYellow oyster mushrooms at Smallhold, an indoor farm in Brooklyn that sells at-home grow kits.
    CreditChris Maggio for The New York Times

    The Mushrooms Will Survive Us

    In our ruined global moment, watching something busily transform trash into fleshy, sculptural fruit is a comfort.

    By Zoë Schlanger

  1. PhotoNancy Townsend and Herb Thomas, who met last March, on their wedding day, Sept. 6, 2020 at the Harriet Wetherill Park in Plymouth Meeting, Pa.
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    The Great Pandemic Wedding Boom

    Scary, stressful times tend to lead to increased marriage rates. The coronavirus pandemic is no different.

    By Danielle Braff

  2. PhotoErik and Lyle Menendez, who were sentenced to life in prison in 1996 for murdering their parents, have become the subjects of hundreds of fan accounts across social media.
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    The New Menendez Defenders

    Young people are making impassioned arguments for the release of Lyle and Erik Menendez. Why now?

    By Ezra Marcus

  3. PhotoSocial media users have offered advice and support to Tessica Brown after she used Gorilla Glue as a hairspray substitute. She has documented her ordeal on TikTok.
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    Gorilla Glue as Hair Spray? ‘Bad, Bad, Bad Idea’

    After more than 15 washes, various treatments and a trip to the emergency room, Tessica Brown’s hair still won’t budge. A TikTok explaining her dilemma has drawn a huge following and advice.

    By Marie Fazio

  4. PhotoFirst among equals, Gordon Parks, center, exults with fellow photographers following a 2002 portrait session in Harlem.
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    Gordon Parks Was the Godfather of Cool

    His gifts propelled him to a pioneering career as a photographer and filmmaker. His taste made him an enduring avatar of style.

    By Guy Trebay

  5. PhotoYulia Navalnaya wore red during the trial of her husband, the prominent Russian opposition leader Aleksei A. Navalny. Thousands of supporters are now posting photos of themselves wearing the color.
    CreditMoscow City Court, via Associated Press

    Wearing Red Takes on New Meaning in Russia

    People are posting pictures of themselves in crimson on social media to show their support of Aleksei A. Navalny and his family.

    By Vanessa Friedman and Valeriya Safronova

Love

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  2. PhotoKamillah Knight and Stephan Spilkowitz were married Jan. 8 in Montclair, N.J.
    CreditKrista Schlueter for The New York Times

    It Was Supposed to Just Be Fun. How Did They End Up Married?

    Kamillah Knight and Stephan Spilkowitz had little but a Cornell connection when they first met. A few years later, Ms. Knight had a revelation at Burning Man that changed their course.

    By Tammy La Gorce

  3. PhotoErin Higgins Coles and Drew Coles at an overlook of the Hudson River near their home in the Washington Heights neighborhood of New York. They married Oct. 11, 2014.
    CreditElizabeth Bick for The New York Times

    Becoming Teammates in Life and Business

    Erin Higgins Coles and Drew Coles, who own a wedding band company, admit that learning to fight fair and communicate during arguments was a challenge.

    By Alix Strauss

Designer DIY

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    Rick Owens Stitches a Souvenir

    In the latest installment of our Designer D.I.Y. series, the designer embroiders a lover’s hankie.

    By Guy Trebay and Samantha Hahn

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    How to Turn Vegetables Into a Tie-Dye Pattern

    In the latest installment of our Designer D.I.Y. at Home series, Hillary Taymour, the creative director of Collina Strada, offers a creative use for excess beets.

    By Jessica Testa and Charlie Engman

Skin Deep

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  2. PhotoMarcia Kilgore, who founded the Bliss beauty spas in the late 1990s, is back with a new business.
    CreditTayler Smith for The New York Times

    Makeup Without the Markup

    With her latest venture, the Bliss founder Marcia Kilgore is selling high-end beauty products at prices closer to what the factories charge. Will consumers want a slice of Beauty Pie?

    By Elizabeth Paton

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    This Is Your Skin on Stress

    Psychological strain can show up as “stress skin.” Treating it is easier (and more affordable) than you think.

    By Jessica DeFino

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    The Elimination Diet for Skin

    For years, “skinfluencers” embraced K-beauty’s famed 10-step routines. Now experts are advocating the complete opposite.

    By Rachel Strugatz

Self-Care

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  2. PhotoNatelegé Whaley, a freelance journalist, said: “No one is really thinking about whether Black freelancers have the resources they need to stay sane during this time.”
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    Self-Care for Black Journalists

    In a news cycle filled with tragedy, much of it disproportionately affecting people of color, Black reporters and editors are reimagining coping strategies.

    By Patrice Peck

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    These Hand Sanitizers Smell Good, Kill Germs

    Now that hand sanitizers have become an accessory of the new normal, upscale brands are introducing their own portable cleansers.

    By Rachel Felder

  5. PhotoClockwise from top left: the Nue Co. gut health line; Jupiter hair-care products; Megababe Thigh Rescue Anti-Friction Stick; feminine products from the Honey Pot Company; and a Billie razor.
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    Can Unsexy Beauty Be Sexy?

    A new guard of beauty brands is using slick packaging and candid messaging to sell products women were once embarrassed to buy.

    By Rachel Strugatz

Binge Read Featured Couples

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    The Tiny Wedding of Your Dreams in 2021

    No, your wedding won’t be an extravaganza during this time. But it will be more personal and meaningful if you give it a chance — and take precautions.

    By Abby Ellin

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    They Met in Touchy-Feely 101 at Stanford

    Irene Yuan and Colin Evran went on a shopping trip after she criticized his clothes in an interpersonal dynamics class. A makeover, friendship and romance soon followed.

    By Rosalie R. Radomsky

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    A College Crush From Afar Gets Real Two Decades Later

    Annette Blum recognized Michael Pearson on Bumble. Both had been at Emory University 20 years ago. When she saw his profile, she messaged him, “My freshman year self is really excited right now.”

    By Alix Wall

Modern Love

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    The Day His Journal Went Blank

    A daughter races to collect her father’s memories before Alzheimer’s can steal them away.

    By Annabelle Allen

Consumption: How we buy, exploit and reuse.

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    Who Made Your Clothes?

    Garment workers around the world make everything from luxury handbags to fast fashion leggings. Here are some of their stories.

    By Sanam Yar

  4. PhotoSpinning yarn inside the DBL factory.
    CreditFabeha Monir for The New York Times

    H&M’s Different Kind of Clickbait

    The Swedish retailer now lets customers know where nearly every garment it sells is made. Is that enough?

    By Elizabeth Paton and Sapna Maheshwari

  5. PhotoDaniel Silverstein of Zero Waste Daniel.
    CreditVincent Tullo for The New York Times

    The Future Is Trashion

    We make too much and buy too much. But maybe there is a way not to waste too much. The ragpicker of Brooklyn has an idea.

    By Vanessa Friedman

Scam or Not

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    Is Air a Scam?

    We love air! But boiling herbs and buying more plants will not improve your indoor air quality. Find out what will.

    By Katharine Gammon

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    Should I Be Taking Zinc?

    Maybe! It may help with the common cold. There is no definitive scientific evidence suggesting it will help Covid-19.

    By Dawn MacKeen

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    Is Coffee Good for You?

    Yes! But it depends on the kind of coffee and the quantity.

    By Dawn MacKeen

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    What Are the Benefits of Probiotics?

    Studies suggest that certain probiotics can help in certain contexts. But you will need to do your research. We can help.

    By Melinda Wenner Moyer

The Office: An Analysis

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    Young People Are Going to Save Us All From Office Life

    Gen Z-ers and millennials have been called lazy and entitled. Could they, instead, be among the first to understand the proper role of work in life?

    By Claire Cain Miller and Sanam Yar

  5. PhotoThe swing era continues at Focus in just one conference room.
    CreditJohnathon Kelso for The New York Times

    They Are What You Eat

    A visit to the headquarters of your favorite mall foods.

    By Caity Weaver

Scene City

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  1. PhotoAdam D. Weinberg, the director of the Whitney Museum, right, with Thelma Golden, the director and chief curator of the Studio Museum in Harlem, at a party in 2018.
    CreditKrista Schlueter for The New York Times

    Seeking Solace in Art

    How Adam D. Weinberg, Shirin Neshat and Ariana Rockefeller are lifting spirits.

    By Ruth La Ferla

  2. PhotoVirgil Abloh was the D.J. at a New York Fashion Week party in 2017.
    CreditAmy Lombard for The New York Times

    Nurturing the Next Fashion Leaders

    How Virgil Abloh, Aerin Lauder and Darren Walker are navigating the shutdown.

    By Ruth La Ferla

  3. PhotoAndré Leon Talley at a benefit ballroom competition at Judson Memorial Church in 2019.
    CreditKrista Schlueter for The New York Times

    Magic Shows and Inner Beauty

    How André Leon Talley, Sofia Carson and Stuart Weitzman are giving back during the pandemic.

    By Ruth La Ferla

  4. PhotoMichael Kors, center, at the God’s Love We Deliver gala in 2019 with, from left, Iman, David Burtka and Neil Patrick Harris (standing), and Lupita Nyong’o.
    CreditNina Westervelt for The New York Times

    Outdoor Yoga and Fighting Poverty

    How Michael Kors, Wes Moore and Anne Pasternak are giving back during the pandemic.

    By Ruth La Ferla

  1. ‘I’m Not a Cat,’ Says Lawyer Having Zoom Difficulties

    The video was immediately shared widely and brought joy to many. The lawyer, Rod Ponton, said he was happy people got a much-needed laugh.

    By Daniel Victor

  2. What, Exactly, Is Amazon Web Services?

    Andy Jassy, the successor to Jeff Bezos, was already running the company’s most profitable business.

    By John Herrman

  3. Wearing Red Takes on New Meaning in Russia

    People are posting pictures of themselves in crimson on social media to show their support of Aleksei A. Navalny and his family.

    By Vanessa Friedman and Valeriya Safronova

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  4. On Location

    What’s It Like to Sleep in a Hexagon?

    After buying an awkward 1960s house with a clumsy 1980s addition, a couple set about dragging the lakefront property into the 21st century.

    By Tim McKeough

  5. The New Menendez Defenders

    Young people are making impassioned arguments for the release of Lyle and Erik Menendez. Why now?

    By Ezra Marcus

  6. Maxine Cheshire, Who Chronicled Beltway Scandals, Dies at 90

    A star society reporter for The Washington Post, she was the scourge of presidents, foreign operatives and philandering politicians.

    By Penelope Green

  7. $76,000 Birkinstocks Made From Actual Birkin Bags?

    Warning: Neither Hermès nor Birkenstock has approved this product.

    By Vanessa Friedman

  8. Gorilla Glue as Hair Spray? ‘Bad, Bad, Bad Idea’

    After more than 15 washes, various treatments and a trip to the emergency room, Tessica Brown’s hair still won’t budge. A TikTok explaining her dilemma has drawn a huge following and advice.

    By Marie Fazio

  9. Shopping Guide

    Shopping for Clamp Lamps

    A clamp lamp is the easiest fix when you need to bring light to a dark corner — or a makeshift home office.

    By Tim McKeough

  10. The Mushrooms Will Survive Us

    In our ruined global moment, watching something busily transform trash into fleshy, sculptural fruit is a comfort.

    By Zoë Schlanger