How Social Media Does (And Does Not) Impact Teen Brain Development
Despite the headlines, the impact of social apps on adolescent mental health isn’t so clear.
Make Soup Now for When You’re Sick Later
There’s something in the air. No, I’m not talking about the promise of scarves and plaid button-downs wafting in the breeze. I’m talking about germs. It seems like everyone is sniffling a little, coughing a little, clearing their throat a little as the seasons shift and our sinuses brace for the worst. Last week, bedridden…
Where to Drink Wine in the Hudson Valley
In the last 15 years or so, a growing number of people have come to see the Hudson Valley as more than a beautiful place to visit. They have moved there full time, joining those who have long made it their home. The population grows even more on weekends, and the influx becomes especially heavy…
Ethan Hawke Makes Peace With Being a Poster Boy for Gen X
Onstage at the Center for Fiction in Brooklyn on Monday night, Ethan Hawke said that for many years he felt “angry” whenever he was asked about Gen X. Mr. Hawke, the actor, director and novelist, became a reluctant face of his generation when he starred in “Reality Bites,” a zeitgeist-capturing 1994 film about disillusioned, creative…
A Quick Corn Pasta That’s Just as Delicious the Next Day
A quick pasta for those who can’t quit corn (and a chocolate-chocolate birthday cake for everyone) By The New York Times Cooking Melissa Clark’s new recipe for pasta with corn, mint and red onions has a lot going for it. It’s quick — only 25 minutes or so from start to finish — and it’s…
The Best Street Style Photos From Milan Fashion Week SS24
The Best Street Style Photos From NYFW SS24
Advances in Eye Scans and Protein Structure Win 2023 Lasker Awards
The prestigious Lasker Awards were given on Thursday to scientists making advances in the diagnosis of eye disease, the prediction of cellular protein structure and the intricacies of the immune system. The awards, closely watched by researchers in biomedical fields, often foreshadow Nobel Prizes. The Lasker-DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award was given to a team…
At This Vending Machine, Four Quarters Get You One Surprise Artwork
By Wei Tchou An unusual nigiri will soon be on offer at Bar Miller, a new omakase restaurant in New York City’s East Village: the humble bluefish, sourced from the New York-New Jersey coast, served raw. “Bluefish has this reputation as being a lesser tier, like a poor man’s fish. But if you treat it…
Senate Dress Code History: How They Got From Powdered Hair to Hoodies
Just as the fashion world was turning its attention from London to Milan, Washington made style news of its own: Chuck Schumer, the Senate majority leader, announced on Monday a relaxation of the “informal dress code” in the chamber. The outcry was swift, with 46 Republican senators signing on to a letter condemning the shift.…
The Police Seized My Rental Car Reported Stolen and Avis Won’t Refund Me
Dear Tripped Up, In late May, I flew with my daughter from California to Kennedy International Airport in New York, where I rented a car from Avis and headed to Connecticut for a three-day family visit. On day two, I parked the car in Waveny Park in New Canaan and when I returned, it was…