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What to Know About the Effects of Ketamine
An autopsy report released by the Los Angeles County medical examiner on Friday said the death of “Friends” actor Matthew Perry, who was found face down and unresponsive in a hot tub at his home on Oct. 28, resulted from the “acute effects” of ketamine, an anesthetic with psychedelic properties. Ketamine has become increasingly popular…
Michael Stone, Psychiatrist and Scholar Who Studied Evil, Dies at 90
Dr. Michael H. Stone, a psychiatrist and scholar who sought to define evil and to differentiate its manifestations from the typical behavior of people who are mentally ill, died on Dec. 6 at his home in Manhattan. He was 90. The cause was complications of a stroke he had in January, his son David said.…
A New Yaki Udon That’s Already Racking Up Rave Reviews
“This was delicious!” “Great Friday night option instead of takeout. Fast, easy, satisfying.” “So rich and light, but filling!” Naz Deravian’s yaki udon recipe hasn’t been out in the world for very long, but it’s already racking up rave reviews from our New York Times Cooking readers. It’s not hard to understand why. Who wouldn’t…
Quirks of Personality
Have you ever admired a particularly stylish stranger at close range? Maybe the color of their overcoat popped out in a crowd, or you noticed the way they stacked fancy rings in a “What, these old things?” kind of way. Whatever draws your eye, and no matter how you think about good personal style, you…
Sam Smith, Mark Ronson and Cat Power Hit Holiday Parties in New York
Holiday parties are a fixture in New York City, and there were plenty to choose from this week. Highlights included David Barton and Susanne Bartsch hosting a toy drive at Gym U NYC in Chelsea, and Gabriela Hearst and Yola Mezcal holding an event at Café Carlyle. Collecting Toys at Gym U On Thursday night,…
Christmas Decorations: 12 Unique Aesthetics and Vibes
Which is yours? By Frank Rojas Illustrations by Erik Carter Dec. 16, 2023 Soft lights in warm colors or bright LEDs? Handcrafted ornaments or modern, minimalist baubles? Real tree or fake? Shopping for holiday decorations can be overwhelming for any number of reasons, but firming up a Christmas aesthetic before you dive into curating your…
Shoplifting at Filene’s Department Store
The Northshore Mall, in Peabody, Mass., was the mall. Our mall. The competing mall, Liberty Tree, a mile or so down the road, suffered from inferior stores and worse parking. So in the 1990s and early 2000s, Northshore was where the kids from my area congregated, to wander through the department stores, and then on…