Brooke Shields has a new office. It’s empty, and she hasn’t figured out how she wants to furnish it, or even how often she’ll be there, but it’s a sign of her new and unexpected status, as president of Actors’ Equity Association, the labor union representing theater actors and stage managers in the United States.…
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Perhaps you already have a favorite beach — one where already you know how to nab a free parking space, where the best shady spot is and when the soft-serve truck makes its rounds. If you’re looking to mix it up this July 4, or throughout the summer, here are six beach destinations around the…
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On a cloudy afternoon in May, a dozen strangers descended a tree-lined hill in the Catskills, one by one. They were nervous. They had just relinquished their phones, and the only sound they could hear was the distant beat of a drum. They had little in common, at least on the surface. Among them was…
DetailsThis summer, find a new fitness routine that can help you build a habit for the rest of the year.
In 2022, organics accounted for 15 percent of all fruit and vegetable sales in the United States despite being far pricier than conventional produce. But with today’s high grocery bills, even some committed organic shoppers are agonizing over which blueberries to buy and wondering: Is organic really worth the cost? Here are some facts to…
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Watermelon is the fruit of summer. In the United States, it’s more popular than cantaloupe, honeydew and all other melons combined. It’s good for your body, too, especially on a hot day. Here’s a rundown of watermelon’s healthiest qualities, plus some cool and delicious recipes from New York Times Cooking. It’s hydrating. “Watermelon” is a…
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The 1998 John Waters film “Pecker” ends with an unlikely crowd carousing in a seedy basement bar/impromptu photo gallery in Baltimore. Strippers and one busty, enthusiastic art collector dance on tables as a talking Virgin Mary icon watches. It’s a jubilant, chaotic and naughty party open to anyone with a sense of humor, just the…
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The fashion game at the Summer Olympics continues to heat up. The latest competitor to step forward: Team Nigeria, which will be dressed for the opening ceremony, the closing ceremony, the podium, the Olympic Village and the track and field competition by Actively Black, a small label in Los Angeles founded by Lanny Smith, a…
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Freeze a hot dog until it’s solid. That’s the first step to cooking one, according to a video published last month and now viewed tens of millions of times. The icy cold hot dog is then shaved with a vegetable peeler and air-fried into bouncy curls. In other videos, hot dogs have undergone more extreme…
DetailsTherapists, researchers and an etiquette expert weigh in on when you can disappear with a clear conscience and the ways to get around it.