Cherchez la Frame
Macron is positioning himself as a man of the people—sexy selfies and portraiture included. French politics will never be the same
Trump Admits He Is Depressing
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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
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
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
Handbags at Dawn!
Chipolata-penis shaming, fake tans, and a four-letter word that starts with c! It’s the legal Circus Maximus as two British soccer wives go to High Court
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
The View from Here
Back home in Russia, Vladimir Putin is facing the first serious challenge to his leadership, but it’s not coming from the direction you’d expect
The View from Here
Abraham Lincoln is a boring know-it-all
Micky Burn
The W.W. II British P.O.W. saved the life of a girl who became one of Hollywood’s greatest leading ladies
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
Netflix to Harry and Meghan: You Work for Us, You Know
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Château LaThief
An intoxicating investment opportunity collateralized with extraordinarily valuable bottles of fine wine … What could possibly go wrong?
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
The View from Here
Out with embarrassments like Jared Kushner. In with role models like Volodymyr Zelensky. Jewish pride is making a comeback. And that’s no joke
America Slides Backward
The most divisive of cultural issues gets tangled in a rightward leaning Supreme Court
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 Kaiser Sparks a Family Feud
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Two Turntables and the Goldman Sachs Revolt
While their C.E.O. is D.J.-ing at Lollapalooza, Gen Z bankers are rebelling against a return-to-office order
Boris the Improv P.M.
The British prime minister appears to run the country like a comedian on open-mike night
Harry the Conquering Hero
The prince comes to the rescue to “protect” his grandmother the Queen and ensure the “right people” are around her
The View from Here
Generation Z grew up galvanized by climate change and ambitious about making a difference. Today, they’re buying fast fashion to the tune of $100 billion. What happened?
The New Brazilian Butt Lift
A procedure for bodybuilder abs is going mainstream among Instagram influencers, soccer moms, and everyone in between
A Museum with Private(s) Access
And other strange news about these curious days …
