Background Lawmakers passed the measure earlier in December. Those in favor of the bill argued that parents are pressured by doctors to sign off on transition care treatments for their children. The bill’s sponsor, Representative Gary Click, said parents are “being manipulated by the physicians.’’ In addition to banning transition care for minors, the bill…
In fashion, the best 2023 trends came in as quickly as the months flew by. Whether those trends came in the form of an aesthetic, a brand, or even a specific item, they became hot commodities—just look at Lyst’s 2023 Year of Fashion, which breaks down exactly what shoppers were hunting for this year, according…
Kara and Joe Youssef sold their two apartments, withdrew their life savings, gave up most of their belongings and, in late October, set out for Istanbul for the trip of a lifetime: a three-year cruise around the world, scheduled to depart Nov. 1. But in late November, after months of behind-the-scenes chaos, the Youssefs were…
This water-repellent puffer comes in a wide range of colors, which will make choosing just one will be a tough decision. It features a hidden phone sleeve and zippered pockets, ensuring security for your personal items. Despite being cropped, the jacket still provides warmth and is a great layering piece for those cold winter days.…
Hello! Mia here, filling in for Sam, who returns on Sunday. To channel a bit of his sageness, I hope you’ve found little moments of rest and relief this week — this hurtle to the end of the year can be a lot. Can I share a secret with you? (She said, to millions of…
“I think we have about five more years where we can get away with this,” she said, laughing. She said it was important to her that her children, who are 3 and 4, had the countdown experience. “To me, it’s about starting the new year right,” she said. “Especially the 4-year-old, she knows what is…
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Some tiny homes seem so ideal that it’s tempting to avoid changing them, even when life demands otherwise. That’s how Pam Austin felt when her family began outgrowing the 450-square-foot log cabin she owns on Guemes Island, off the coast of Washington. In 2000, Ms. Austin and her now ex-husband bought the little house, which…
The twin red brick townhouses at 20-22 Bank Street, between Waverly Place and West Fourth Street, are being sold together (as a D.I.Y. mansion) for $37.5 million. Combined, the houses are nearly 40 feet wide with around 7,600 square feet of interior space that includes eight bedrooms, eight full bathrooms and two powder rooms. Outdoor…
The next time you’re on a plane, if the person next to you doesn’t seem to own anything that isn’t bright red, it might be Celia Paerels. Kindle case, sweater, sunglasses, headphones, charging cord, everything in shocking scarlet: It’s how she avoids leaving anything behind in the seat or the seat pocket. “Everybody clues into…