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March 30, 2023

In Some Viral Cat Videos, the Cats Are the Stars and Filmmakers

In one video, the athlete pauses, assesses the height and leaps. He tries to free-climb up the side of a building, before jumping back to the […]
March 3, 2023

Eileen Kelly, Host of the Podcast “Going Mental,” Isn’t the Typical Wellness Influencer

Known first as a provocative Instagram influencer and sex blogger, Eileen Kelly is now equally frank about her mental health struggles. On a freezing January afternoon, […]
January 24, 2023

Gen Z Embraces the Distorted Selfie Using Traffic Mirrors

Mercedes Jimenez-Cortes often takes pictures of herself in the domed mirrors that hang in parking garages. The mirrors turn an everyday scene surreal, bending concrete like […]
December 19, 2022

The Unsinkable Memes of ‘Titanic’

How a movie released before the iMac became a mainstay of internet culture. Katee Forbis often encounters a GIF on social media that shows a white-haired […]
November 23, 2022

Saw It? Loved It? Personal Shoppers Can Get It Anywhere in the World.

Several personal shopping services aim to get their clients exactly what they want, by plane, train or automobile. This article is part of our special report […]
October 27, 2022

The $4,990 Ice Bath

Cold-plunge enthusiasts are spending big on home tubs and spa classes. Is it worth it? In the early days of the pandemic, the celebrity trainer and […]
October 23, 2022

‘House of the Dragon’ Hair Inspires an Icy Blond Renaissance

The icy-white hair from “House of the Dragon” has some fans reaching for the bleach. But it’s not for the faint of heart. Blood, sex, dragons, […]
October 14, 2022

The Fight for the Soul of Pilates Moves From Instagram to Court

Joseph Pilates believed he had created an exercise program that would stand the test of time and contribute to the well-being of anyone who practiced it […]
September 27, 2022

The Try Guys Drama, Explained

The 2010s YouTube mainstay is suddenly back in the news, and the news is messy. The Try Guys, a popular YouTube crew famous for trying things […]
July 20, 2022

It’s Time to Slow Down and Appreciate Nature’s Tiny Marvels

Grab your iPhone: Andrew Brand wants to show you a side of your garden that you’ve never seen before (and how to photograph it). “Look at […]