Stiff Shoulder Prada Cleo brushed leather shoulder bag Are you finally ready to be chic again? The runways are indicating that we’ll be gravitating toward cleaner lines, and this Prada bag is proof. Opt for minimalist shoulder hobos in stiffer materials this winter for a slick and seasonal look, but there are options in acid cow…
A new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests that vaccination provides stronger and more reliable protection against the coronavirus than a past infection does, the agency said on Friday. Unvaccinated people who had previously recovered from a coronavirus infection were five times as likely to get Covid as people who had…
England will cease on Monday to require any travelers to quarantine in government-designated hotels, by removing the last seven countries from its “red list” for coronavirus risk. The change, announced on Thursday, ends restrictions on passengers arriving from Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Haiti, Panama, Peru and Venezuela. “Whether it’s reuniting family members or making…
Kama Einhorn awoke one morning to a message from a man in Florida whose face looked surprisingly like her own. In this week’s Modern Love essay, Ms. Einhorn explains how a discovery on 23andMe led her to a new understanding of her family and identity. [Like this newsletter? Sign up to receive it in your…
Just five years ago, Jessica Bondi and Brian Steinberg couldn’t find a Halloween costume to accommodate their son Ben’s disability. Ben has cerebral palsy and has used a wheelchair since he was 3. Ms. Bondi saw photos of costumes that other parents of children with disabilities made, but she felt intimidated by the elaborate projects.…
I received so many emails in response to last week’s newsletter about apples, and what to do if you end up with a quantity that could be described as unreasonable — though let’s agree it’s a good problem to have. You like to fry them, grate them into oatmeal, cook them with bacon and brussels…
Halloween costumes inspired by the Netflix hit “Squid Game” have been banned by three elementary schools in Central New York, with administrators citing concerns about the violent content of the show. The South Korean drama revolves around a competition in which deeply indebted people face off in childhood games, such as tug of war and…
A white shark nudged closer, gliding just above the actress Cobie Smulders, like a fan asking for a selfie. Ms. Smulders welcomed the intrusion. “This is cool,” she said, rapt, as the shark slid past in the waters of the New York Aquarium. Ms. Smulders, adored for her nine seasons on the sitcom “How I…
A casserole is, technically speaking, a meal baked in a single deep dish, often a cheesy combination of various vegetables, proteins and starches. But on the coldest of nights, a casserole is also a warm blanket, a snug sweatshirt, a hug from a friend. Below are some of the best vegetarian options New York Times…
How a family secret was unraveled by 23andMe.