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  1. What Your Grocery Cart Says About You

    We combed through a month’s worth of receipts from more than two dozen people across the U.S. to better understand our relationship to the food we buy.

     By Priya Krishna, Tanya Sichynsky and Aliza Aufrichtig

    CreditRebecca Gratz for The New York Times

  1. A Red-Carpet Star Is Born

    Cole Escola is dressing the part of fashion plate after achieving a new level of fame with the play “Oh, Mary!”

     By Christopher Barnard

    Cole Escola modeling a plumed Wiederhoeft mini dress at a fitting with the brand in June, as the actor was considering outfits to wear to the Broadway premiere of “Oh, Mary!”
    CreditYael Malka for The New York Times

  2. After She Lost Her Home in a Fire, an Opportunity Rose From the Ashes

    The fire-resistant house she built in Napa, Calif., with the insurance money was “so different — and I like different.”

     By Tim McKeough

    After losing her house in the Atlas fire of 2017, Marian Berg built a new fire-resistant home in Napa, Calif., with help from Fischer Architecture.
    CreditJoe Fletcher
    On Location

  3. The Ingredient That Brightens Every Dish It’s In

    A staple of Moroccan cooking, preserved lemon adds zest and depth to earthy dishes like potato salad and lentil soup.

     By Samantha Seneviratne

    This potato salad gets its zing from chopped preserved lemon.
    CreditJohnny Miller for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Samantha Seneviratne.

  4. How to Quit Vaping

    Millions of Americans use e-cigarettes. There’s little research into how to help them stop.

     By Dani Blum

    CreditJustin J Wee for The New York Times

  5. Delighting in the Lavender Fields of Central Spain

    By welcoming visitors with glorious scents and a natural beauty that rivals Provence in France, the annual lavender harvest has revitalized the medieval town of Brihuega.

     By Shaan Merchant

    Like many towns in Central Spain, Brihuega was losing its population as its young people searched for opportunity elsewhere. Now the town is growing thanks to its lavender-centered tourism.
    CreditEmilio Parra Doiztua for The New York Times

  1. Copenhagen Tries Rewards for Good Tourist Behavior

    The Danish capital is offering free museum tours, art workshops and more to visitors who take part in climate-friendly initiatives.

     By Ceylan Yeğinsu

    Beginning July 15, tourists who demonstrate climate-friendly travel behavior by participating in certain green initiatives will be offered various rewards.
    CreditJane Beiles for The New York Times

  2. Employees With Autism Find New Ways to Navigate the Workplace

    As diagnoses of autism rise, Microsoft and other large companies are working to better support autistic workers so they can thrive without “masking.”

     By Steven Kurutz

    Chelsia Potts, a college administrator, has asked for workplace accommodations since receiving an autism diagnosis.
    CreditMadeleine Hordinski for The New York Times

  3. Amy Tan Takes a Novel Approach to Bird-Watching: ‘Be the Bird’

    In her most recent book, “The Backyard Bird Chronicles,” the best-selling author revels in a newfound preoccupation with birds — and drawing.

     By Margaret Roach

    Before Amy Tan began studying drawing, there were just three bird species in her backyard that she could identify; Anna’s hummingbird was one of them.
    CreditAmy Tan
    IN THE GARDEN

  4. Want a Cake to Impress? Make This Vietnamese Classic.

    Showstopping bánh bò nướng, tinted jade from aromatic pandan paste, is both comfort and delight to whoever encounters it.

     By Genevieve Ko

    Using a Bundt pan, as Hannah Pham does for this recipe, creates more of a caramelized exterior to contrast against the airy inside.
    CreditRachel Vanni for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Barrett Washburne.

  5. They Went Viral Making Sunscreen From Scratch. Experts Have Concerns.

    Nara and Lucky Blue Smith make some of their own cosmetics, but the practice has risks.

     By Katie Mogg

    Nara Smith and her husband, Lucky Blue Smith, using their homemade toothpaste. Experts say making your own at home could lead to damaged teeth.
    CreditNara Smith/TikTok

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Modern Love

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  1. Tiny Love Stories: ‘Feeling Awkward Flirting With a Younger Woman’

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

     

    CreditBrian Rea

  2. Yes, Uncle Sam, We Met on Tinder

    When you marry an immigrant, proving your commitment can become its own love story.

     By Andrew Behrendt

    CreditBrian Rea

  3. Tiny Love Stories: ‘Surrounded by Family and Fireworks, I Finally Lit the Fuse’

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

     

    CreditBrian Rea

  4. A Perfect Match, Except for God and Dogs

    What happens when deal breakers don’t break the deal?

     By Marième Daff

    CreditBrian Rea

  5. Tiny Love Stories: ‘That Was My First Inkling’

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

     

    CreditBrian Rea

The Hunt

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  1. Pandemic-Era Newlyweds Consider an Age-Old Question: To Buy or Not to Buy?

    With their lease on a Lower East Side apartment expiring, two software engineers wondered if buying made more sense than renting, now that the housing market wasn’t quite so frenzied. Here’s what they found.

     By Heather Senison

    Kathleen Li and Matthew Molnar hoped to find a place with enough room to raise a family and work from home occasionally. “They were by far the best buyers I’ve ever worked with,” said Eric Zollinger, their real estate agent.
    CreditSara Naomi Lewkowicz for The New York Times

  2. It Was ‘Love at First Sight’ in the Heart of Rome. But for Which Apartment?

    A recently married couple moved to the Italian capital in search of a two-bedroom with a terrace in a central neighborhood. What would their $950,000 budget afford?

     By Lana Bortolot

    Rosaria Silvano and Douglas Ritter in Rome, where they just closed on a new apartment. With a budget of up to $950,000, the couple wanted a two-bedroom with a terrace in the Trastevere neighborhood.
    CreditSusan Wright for The New York Times

  3. They Wanted a Small House on a Quiet Brooklyn Street. Would Their Budget Cover It?

    Seeking enough space for a music studio, a guest room and some outdoor space, a New York City couple searched south of Prospect Park for a house that fit their needs.

     By Joyce Cohen

    Zulema Mejias and Oscar Peñas in Prospect Park, Brooklyn. The couple initially thought they could afford a condominium in Windsor Terrace or South Slope. Then they started looking at modest houses.
    CreditKatherine Marks for The New York Times

  4. She Realized Her American Dream With a Hamptons House. Which One Did She Buy?

    The French-born, California-based owner of a fashion brand wanted a house that could accommodate visits from her three sons and also serve as a rental property.

     By Debra Kamin

    Karine Dubner, who owns the women’s fashion brand Brochu Walker, hoped to find a house in the Hamptons with at least five bedrooms. Her initial budget was $5 million, but she knew it might have to increase.
    CreditBeth Coller for The New York Times

  5. From an R.V. to a Condo Near Washington: Which Was Better for Their Growing Family?

    After spending two years on the road and having a baby, a young couple decided to put down roots just south of the nation’s capital. Here’s what they found.

     By Michele Lerner

    Mehmet Ari Botani and Tara Zerya Botani in Alexandria, Va., where they recently bought a condominium with a budget of less than $400,000.
    CreditAmanda Andrade-Rhoades for The New York Times

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The Ethicist

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  1. Should My Wife and I Tell Our 8-Year-Old How Much Money We Make?

    The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on the kinds of information that can be burdensome to children.

     By Kwame Anthony Appiah

    CreditIllustration by Tomi Um

  2. Is It OK to Get Food Stamps When You’re Just Pursuing Your Passion?

    The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on whether a starving artist with a personal safety net should receive government assistance.

     By Kwame Anthony Appiah

    CreditIllustration by Tomi Um

  3. Can I Say I Have Tourette’s Without Being Formally Diagnosed?

    The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on self-identification.

     By Kwame Anthony Appiah

    CreditIllustration by Tomi Um

  4. My Mom Failed to Warn Me About an Abuser. Should I Tell My Dad?

    The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on cycles of abuse and a heartbreaking family secret.

     By Kwame Anthony Appiah

    CreditIllustration by Tomi Um

  5. Is It OK to Police My Patient’s Financial Choices?

    The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on a physician’s bedside manner — and the difference between justifiable concern and judgment.

     By Kwame Anthony Appiah

    CreditIllustration by Tomi Um

Ask Well

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  1. Why Does Humidity Make Me So Miserable?

    Heat is only part of the picture. Here’s why humid air makes us irritable and exhausted — and how you can cope.

     By Caroline Hopkins

    CreditJoyce Lee for The New York Times

  2. Is It a Bad Idea to Drink Alcohol on an Airplane?

    Experts suggest caution before ordering an in-air beverage. Here’s what to keep in mind.

     By Alice Callahan

    CreditEric Helgas for The New York Times

  3. Does Stress Cause Ulcers?

    Here’s what the evidence suggests about this long-running claim.

     By Melinda Wenner Moyer

    CreditEric Helgas for The New York Times

  4. I Have Incontinence. How Can I Avoid Accidents When I Leave Home?

    Effective treatments and products can help manage this stressful condition.

     By Anna Gibbs

    CreditEric Helgas for The New York Times

  5. Is a Fiber Supplement Just as Good as Fiber From Food?

    Experts explain what fiber supplements can and can’t do for your health.

     By Sophie Egan

    CreditJoyce Lee for The New York Times

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36 Hours

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  1. 36 Hours in Boston

    Soak up history, relax in beer gardens that pop open like tulips in summer, and make a pilgrimage to Fenway Park.

     By Jenna Russell

    CreditSimon Simard for The New York Times

  2. 36 Hours in Dublin

    Explore a whiskey renaissance, tour the country’s oldest public library and brave a brisk sea dip in the Irish capital.

     By Megan Specia

    A city street at night. The sky is filled with dark blue clouds, and a person illuminated by car headlights crosses a road on a bicycle.
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  3. 36 Hours in Portland, Maine

    Find your favorite lobster shack, take a ferry to an island and linger in bookstores over a weekend in this classic New England destination.

     By Chelsea Conaboy

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  4. 36 Hours in Ljubljana, Slovenia

    Stroll along the river, explore a contemporary art scene and admire panoramic views in this scenic Central European capital.

     By Alex Crevar

    CreditSusan Wright for The New York Times

  5. 36 Hours in Brooklyn

    Summer in Brooklyn rewards spontaneity, so this packed guide requires no restaurant reservations or advance planning.

     By Ingrid K. Williams

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Your Money

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  1. Why Some People Don’t Talk About Money With Their Partner

    A new report finds that people stressed about their finances are often worried that discussing it will lead to an argument. But experts say conversations can help.

     By Ann Carrns

    CreditTill Lauer

  2. A Major Part of Biden’s Student Loan Repayment Plan Is Restored

    Federal appellate judges ruled that the Biden administration’s new student loan repayment plan could continue to operate as legal challenges to the program work their way through the courts.

     By Tara Siegel Bernard

    President Biden discussed his administration’s plan to lower student debt, earlier this year.
    CreditTom Brenner for The New York Times

  3. How to Choose the Right Tour Group

    Group size, participants’ age range, style of travel and budget are among the factors you should consider when selecting an itinerary.

     By Elaine Glusac

    CreditWeston Wei

  4. Your Boss Will Freeze Your Eggs Now

    Mine is the first generation that has corporate benefits for a technology with the potential to slow the biological clock. Is it feminist dream or Silicon Valley fantasy?

     By Emma Goldberg

    CreditSara Andreasson

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Personal Technology

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  1. How to Clean Up Your Phone’s Photo Library to Free Up Space

    Deleting duplicates, bad shots and other unwanted files makes it easier to find the good pictures — and gives you room to take more.

     By J. D. Biersdorfer

    It may take some time, but scrolling back through your photo library to get rid of similar, boring or blurry pictures can be a space saver.
    CreditApple

  2. What the Arrival of A.I. Phones and Computers Means for Our Data

    Apple, Microsoft and Google need more access to our data as they promote new phones and personal computers that are powered by artificial intelligence. Should we trust them?

     By Brian X. Chen

    CreditDerek Abella

  3. Welcome to the Era of the A.I. Smartphone

    Apple and Google are getting up close and personal with user data to craft memos, summarize documents and generate images.

     By Brian X. Chen

    CreditSisi Yu

  4. Finding Your Roots With Help From Your Phone

    Everyday tools and free apps on your mobile device can help you collect, translate and digitize new material for your family-tree files.

     By J. D. Biersdorfer

    Although simply taking a picture of a picture might do a decent job of digitizing an image, Google’s PhotoScan app directs you to capture the picture in multiple shots before it combines everything together to remove glare and enhance the finished file. This can be especially useful for old tintypes like this one or faded photo prints.
    CreditGoogle

  5. The New ChatGPT Offers a Lesson in A.I. Hype

    OpenAI released GPT-4o, its latest chatbot technology, in a partly finished state. It has much to prove.

     By Brian X. Chen

    ChatGPT-4o trying to solve a geometry problem
    CreditArsenii Vaselenko for The New York Times
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