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The New York Public Library’s annual benefit was a who’s who of literary stars and creative luminaries.
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As newcomers to the city, a doctor and a D.J. weren’t sure they’d have enough to afford a house for themselves and their two young sons. Here’s what they found.
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A young couple searched Yorkville and Lenox Hill for a place with enough space to make their guests and their pets a little more comfortable. Here’s what they found.
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Wishing to be closer to their children and grandchildren, a couple left Philadelphia to check out townhouse communities in Dutchess County. Here’s what they found.
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Unable to afford an apartment of his own in England’s pricey capital, a longtime renter and his friend decided to pool their resources for a two-bedroom flat.
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We hate them. The companies that build expense management software know that we hate them. They would like things to be different.
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One son couldn’t prevent his father from giving about $1 million in savings to con artists, including one posing as a female wrestling star. The two became estranged.
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The term refers to what we have internalized as the fair price for a product or service. It’s often out of sync with what things now actually cost.
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Apple earbuds and others can help you hear dining companions. Here’s how to use them.
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The $350 Oura Ring 4 looks sleek and cool, and it may be useful for data-hungry health enthusiasts. But it failed this sleep-deprived parent.
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Google, Microsoft and Meta are shoving A.I. chatbots into our faces. Sometimes, there’s a way out.
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The initial version of Apple Intelligence focuses on helping you with words and photos. Prepare to be impressed and unnerved.
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Baltazar Ushca, Who Kept Andean Ice Harvesting Alive, Dies at 80
He trekked up Ecuador’s tallest mountain twice a week for six decades to hack ice off a glacier with a pickax. He is believed to have been the last of his breed.
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Easy Hand-Pulled Noodles (With Video!)
This wonderfully doable recipe from Vivian Chan-Tam is a fun bit of kitchen craft time.
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T IntroducesWeeds Are Everywhere. Why Aren’t We Eating Them More?
Fast-growing and prolific, these plants are the next frontier in foraging.
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Are Seed Oils Actually Bad for You?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and others claim they’re harming our health, but the evidence suggests otherwise.
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Making ItThe Lei Makers Reimagining an Ancient Tradition
A new generation of floral designers are incorporating fresh styles into their creations.
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A Full-Body Dumbbell Workout You Can Do Anywhere
Try this beginner-friendly routine to build strength and improve your stability.
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What Experts Want You to Know About Plan B
We asked experts how it works, when you should take it, how much it costs and more.
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The 212The New York Steakhouse That’s Served Everyone From Theodore Roosevelt to Liza Minnelli
Keens, a fixture in midtown Manhattan since 1885, is a shrine to a bygone city.
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On the VergeFrom a Celebrated Chef, a New Line of Home Goods
Clare de Boer and her husband, Luke Sherwin, have launched Roseland, a company selling furniture inspired by early American design.
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Is a New Wave of Digital Nomadism Coming? Interest in Moving Abroad Is on the Rise.
Google searches for “best countries to move to” peaked immediately after the election. Here’s what you need to know about digital nomad visas.
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