Save the Last Dance for Me
A three-day rave with scores of half-naked Russians in a dusty and deserted corner of Uzbekistan—what’s not to like? Toxic sandstorms, for starters
Another Day, Another $700 Million
Betting big on oil futures, a group of twentysomething traders working from home made two-thirds of a billion dollars in a single day. Authorities are asking questions
The Kratom Kick
It’s an upper. It’s a downer. It’s legal in most of the U.S. And everyone’s taking it
Every Aristo-Dog Has Its Day
Posh, eccentric Brits have always loved their dogs, and with the arrival of Goodwoof on the social calendar, they finally have a new dedicated event
Catch Them if You Can
With the news media and social media taking the “hot” out of hot spots, the new New York City nightlife has evolved to be constantly on the move
Another Fine Mess
Boris Johnson racks up $5,000 in parking tickets as GQ’s motoring correspondent—often without ever setting foot inside a car
Drop the Diet …
… and pick up the needle. The latest trend in weight loss among the .01-percenters is pricey but highly effective injectables
The New Brazilian Butt Lift
A procedure for bodybuilder abs is going mainstream among Instagram influencers, soccer moms, and everyone in between
It’s Complicated
Single middle-aged women of means have been known to rely on matchmakers. But with men in short supply, one high-end fixer-upper is turning to lowlifes
Master’s of the House
Studying the grandest estates in England used to be an extra-curricular activity. Now, at some universities, it’s the main event
Roman Malady
Italians love a touch of hypochondria. The problem is, it’s highly contagious
I Identify, Therefore I Am
When did it become so dangerous to have an opinion?
A Starbucks for the Next-Gen Set
The fast-growing, tech-bro-funded Blank Street aims to be a younger, cooler version of staid coffee chains. It may have misjudged its customers
Fairest of Them All
It’s time to call a moratorium on coyness. Shout it, ladies … You’re hot!
A Day in the Metaverse Life
No commuting, no garbage, no awkward run-ins … Welcome to the other side
But First, for Your Consideration
Forget billboards! In L.A., Oscar-mania has production studios advertising their films on everything, even the coffee-cup sleeves at a local hot spot
Who’s That Girl?
After a short-lived romance, Kanye West immediately moved on from Julia Fox. We can’t say the same for our writer
Yat’s a Wrap
Move over, NFTs—Yats, or personalized emoji sequences, are the next big thing in digital assets, and it’s surprisingly easy to buy in
Skating Away
Bill de Blasio said he’d kick the Trump Org out of Wollman Rink. So why did Trump’s pals get the contract?
Allow Me to Intro Myself
Craving some quality expert advice? A savvy new start-up promises better living through videoconference
#MeToo, Russian-Style
Meet the Russian women’s-rights activist exposing predatory oligarchs—all while staying loyal to Vladimir Putin and the late Jeffrey Epstein
Bezos in Love
Is Lauren Sanchez a modern-day Marion Davies?
“Not a Complete Clown”
The parties, Wallpapergate, the police investigation, the apology to the Queen—Boris Johnson tries to hold it all together
The Way We Wordle
How to win at the Internet’s latest obsession—now a part of The New York Times