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Gaëtan Bruel Ahead of Bastille Day, the French cultural counselor discusses how New York’s Villa Albertine was born, and the novel approach it’s taking to artists’ residency programs

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Books

Murder, They Wrote This month’s mystery books take on the subject of war from all angles—and places, from the English countryside to Egypt

Spy Games

The New Cold War on New York’s Streets Secret agents from China, Russia, and Iran are stalking the city’s streets—threatening and attacking foreign-born dissidents and U.S. citizens alike. The Trump administration is turning a blind eye


Megxit Follies

The Sussex Survivors’ Club The trauma. The truths. The tears. The second installment of Harry & Meghan goes full-blown reality TV

Objects of Desire

Gold Standard New York jeweler Jean Prounis melds ancient Greek goldsmithing techniques and precious gems to create pieces that grow more beautiful with wear

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Testing, Testing …

Could This Be Love? What makes a lip balm or face cleanser rise above the rest? Sometimes, it’s the little things.

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T.G.I.S.

The Property-Whore Index Billionaires like nothing better than getting into property battles with their equally rich neighbors. This week we chart the worst offenders

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Air Mail Diary

A Ritzy Paris Building Where Millionaires Will Live Next to Former Homeless People And other strange news about these curious days …

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Internal Affairs

That’s Hot? New laser treatments aimed at the nether regions make all sorts of promises. But not all patients achieve a happy ending

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Great Lives

The Godfather of Punk As the glam lead singer of the New York Dolls, David Johansen changed music forever

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Style

The Cat’s Meow As Julie Newmar turns 90, a look back at the siren of stage and screen

On the Scent

Waiting for Godet A mysterious briefcase! A retirement-home breakout! A next-gen perfumer’s quest to revive her family’s storied fragrance house has been a wild ride


In Memoriam

Last Round at Margaritaville Some of Jimmy Buffett’s friends remember the man who had many

Air Mail Diary

Netflix to Harry and Meghan: You Work for Us, You Know And other strange news about these curious days …

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Annals of Delusion

The Cult Around the Corner For nearly 30 years, a fringe psychologist exerted total control over the lives of his followers. His not-so-secret headquarters? A town house on Manhattan’s Upper West Side

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Czeching Out

The Other Ivana Guess whom I befriended in rehab in Malibu?

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Knives Out!

Have I Got a Plastic Surgeon for You Hair and makeup people see the good, the bad, and the ugly facelifts. Now they’re recommending doctors and advising clients for impeccable results

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Books

Murder, They Wrote This month in mysteries: James Comey’s new espionage thriller and the latest installment in Anthony Horowitz’s meta-mystery series

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The Look From Here

The Wrinkle Worriers They went from acne gel to anti-aging cream, and they’re not happy. Why people in their 20s are freaking out about aging

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Adventures in Journalism

Assignment: Sinatra A legendary editor. A recalcitrant writer. And a subject that was both man and myth. The story behind the writing of what became known as the greatest magazine profile ever

Adventures in Journalism

The Chairman in Profile Gay Talese and Edward Sorel, the writer and illustrator of “Frank Sinatra Has a Cold,” on the origins, aftermath, and eventual sanctification of the greatest profile in magazine history


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Front Lines

T.G.I.S.

The Attention-Whore Index A warlord, a king, and a short-fingered vulgarian compete for the No. 1 ranking. Which blackguard rules them all? Plus: strange news from across the world

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