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Years after making his name with the sketch comedy series “Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!”, he’s singing wry ballads and watching the kids.

The artificial intelligence chatbot’s Advanced Voice Mode feature has delighted some users and weirded out others.

To find out what’s trending now, The New York Times for Kids visited middle schools across the country.

Glossier founder Emily Weiss attributes her success to never giving up. Plus, jewelry shopping from coast to coast and Wet Seal’s gilded age.

Jake Fohn and Grace Stearns met a year and a half ago after signing up for an analog dating experience at one of the market’s booths.

The hosts of the political podcast have outlasted the wave of anti-Trump #Resistance that made it popular. That’s where things get complicated.

In this essay from 2017, a young woman offers powerful testimony about the damaging effects of men’s possessiveness over women’s bodies.

Designers show us how to turn what used to be the most formal area of a home into an inviting, multipurpose space.

First baseman Pete Alonso picked up a cute and carvable souvenir on a recent trip to Milwaukee. Fans are pinning their postseason hopes on the lucky gourd.

With support from LeBron James, ASAP Rocky, Pharrell Williams and more.

Et tu, Zuck?

Opinions abound on how to customize the popular soda. Purists, meanwhile, will see you at McDonald’s.

When one of the richest men in the world made a surprise cameo at a Trump rally in Butler, Pa., he did so with the gusto of a meme exploding.

Age is the ultimate luxury.

In his latest feat of prosthetic fun, the performance artist Alexis Stone transformed himself into the actor at the Balenciaga runway show in Paris.

He has just left his fourth job at a big brand. Maybe it’s time he start one of his own. Would you buy that?

Many brands in their spring 2025 collections offered ladylike alternatives to the flashy and revealing clothing that has proliferated in recent years.

A new line of handbags expands the offerings of her brand at the big-box chain. Plus, rare Birkenstocks and a pink suit you may have seen.

Tangie Wilson was sleeping when her daughter Zoe sneaked out of the house and drove to the store. The tale of how it all unfolded is as relatable as it is incredible.

A couple bought a second home with friends, and then decided that being neighbors would be much more fun.

Having barely met, we fell deep through late-night phone calls. Did that mean we were meant for each other?

The Brooklyn Open golf tournament attracts players whose backgrounds are as varied as their swings.

Inside an intimate gathering with New York’s creative crust to celebrate a colorful shoe.

Celine shocked the industry by announcing that Hedi Slimane, its top designer, is leaving. Hours later, it surprised many again by naming his replacement.

The stage stars were among more than 600 people who turned out for an evening of dinner and performances to benefit Black Theater United.

The “Saturday Night Live” alum — whose new comedy special, “Jared,” was just released — wears a cross around his neck not just as a symbol, but a reminder of how to live his life.

The “Industry” star on how she learned to have a healthy argument with her new fiancé.

One of the last remaining union-run hat factory in the country is in New Jersey. Over more than three decades, its workers have made hats for competing campaigns.

Actors, designers and musicians turned out at a party to celebrate the Business of Fashion’s annual index of industry leaders.

The New York mayor is accused of accepting free luxury travel in exchange for political favors. How large was he living? A writer puts the experience to the test.

Grayson Warrick is the son of a retired ballet dancer. Alyssa Hubbard grew up dancing. And the two first met in preschool in New York.

A photo booth on Manhattan’s Lower East Side is drawing long lines of young people who yearn for physical media.

A line of luxury watches was promoted by former President Donald J. Trump for its gold and its price tag. Watch experts are less enthusiastic about the quality.

Owners and staff star in a new generation of goofy commercials on social media.

A team’s plan to build a palace in Las Vegas highlights a cultural shift in the American sports experience, driven by a single factor: money.

Olivier Rousteing’s new muse is … makeup? For everyone.

A pasta-making witch from a beloved 1975 fable is being hailed online as the blueprint for a very specific strain of autumnal coziness.

The Metropolitan Opera drew a crowd of celebrities, philanthropists and Broadway stars for the opening night of its new season.

The 82-year old singer received several standing ovations at an exclusive SoHo Sessions performance that drew fans including Kevin Bacon, Jerry Seinfeld and Amy Schumer.

Moo Deng, whose name translates to “bouncy pork,” has united the internet while following a familiar path to stardom.

“The Substance” figures in the long line of movies about what you might call “menopausal derangement syndrome” — the ostensibly crazy-making tragedy of a woman living past 50.

Vintage soccer jerseys have become a streetwear staple, and a target of major investors. Their real appeal lies in the memories they conjure.

The costume designer of “Sex and the City” and “The Devil Wears Prada,” now 83, still heeds her family’s advice.

Standout shows from Bally and Bottega Veneta bring Milan Fashion Week to a close. Gucci, Versace and Moschino do some recycling.

As long as they get good grades. Plus: a new top editor at i-D magazine and a nascent ‘it’ bag.

Party-hopping across boroughs with Emily Witt, whose new memoir takes her from literary New York to the city’s underground nightlife scenes.

Torrey DeVitto, whose father was Billy Joel’s drummer and mother is Stevie Nicks’s best friend, is a famous actress in her own right. She found love with Jared LaPine in Kalamazoo, Mich.

Despite differing schedules, Kelly Downey and Gregory Harrington, a celebrated violinist, found a way to make things work.

The company behind the resealable containers filed for bankruptcy, but the term outgrew its origins decades ago.

The former star of a beloved children’s show survived the rumors of his own demise and then found a new home on social media. He is still ready to listen.

A group of people who participated in the reality competition show this summer are suing MrBeast’s production company.

Because of a family rift, the girl is unaware that she has an uncle in a 35-year same-sex relationship who wants to help. Is it possible to reach out without creating trouble?

A missing girl and reports of an erratic driver turned out to be related, with police officers in Ohio finding the girl safe, and enjoying a drink.

Once upon a time the London scene was wild and revolutionary. Now its fashion week is 40. What happens when the wild child of dress grows up?

Fans of all ages slow-danced and lip-synced deep into the night, united by their shared love for Sade, an R&B star who has expanded her audience through social media.

Stephen Colbert and Evie McGee Colbert once had a falling out over a spoon, but their new cookbook has them in the kitchen, with love, laughter, and the right utensils.

For the second time this year, Hollywood is convening to toast its work on the small screen. Here’s what the stars wore to make their entrances.

During fashion month, the N.P.S. has had its employees showing off their various uniform options. One ranger in North Dakota has stood out among his peers.

Celebrities including Quinta Brunson, Selma Blair and Heidi Klum toasted the awards at a Los Angeles mansion. Who said it was too soon to party again?

A new generation of New York designers is changing the look of the country.

Bold colors and bright patterns mark the first collaboration between fashion house Clare V. and home goods company Schoolhouse.

Everybody dies. But not everybody is embalmed at Frank E. Campbell, a discreet mortuary on Manhattan’s Upper East Side.

At a gala and auction in Midtown, the Kering Foundation drew one of the starriest crowds of New York Fashion Week.

But neither is it hopeless. Forty-somethings describe their dips into the dating pool, ranging from horror stories to happy endings.

The timing and content of Dave Grohl’s admission that he had a child outside his marriage was complimented for addressing the issue and relying on short memories.

A reader is unsure how best to help a cousin she sees as a little sister but who so far hasn’t asked for any parenting advice.

Inside a Times Square club with LaQuan Smith, Off-White’s bash in SoHo, Graydon Carter’s love letter to Italy and an early 2000s throwback.

Kamala Harris is modest in stature, but is considered by some to have Tall Energy. Donald Trump has insisted she shouldn’t be allowed to use “boxes or artificial lifts” during the debate.

We want to hear from you — whether you’re religious or not.

A reader wonders what she should do with the high-end garments that stay in her closet year round. Our fashion critic explains her options.

What happened when Pieter Mulier brought the Alaïa show to the Guggenheim.

Every week, lonely retirees in the city gather in a public park — and an Ikea canteen — with one goal in mind: finding true love. Alexandra Stevenson shared their stories.

He designed some of the most visually exciting magazines of the 1970s and ’80s. But his real love, and eventually his focus, was photography.

Three bridges, one toll.

Jill Biden, Anna Wintour and top American designers participated in a voting awareness march at the onset of New York Fashion Week.

The designer held a show on Long Island and built a dream world as a backdrop.

Tareasa Johnson captivated millions on social media with a multipart story about her ex-husband’s lies. Now, it’s slated to become a TV show.

Can Zac Posen, known for over-the-top glamour, reinvent the American mall brand — and change his reputation in the process?

Haider Ackermann, a coolly sensual designer, is the new creative director at Tom Ford.

Also, everything else you need to know about what’s happening this fashion month.

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Getting there required buying something far worse than the typical fixer-upper: “It was like excavating in Pompeii.”

Born into New York wealth and married to a Scottish earl, she was the only American-born lady-in-waiting to the queen, serving for nearly 50 years.

Uncertain about whether a denim jacket suits his personal style, a reader seeks guidance from our fashion critic.

A look at design-world events, products and people.

Egg showers have become common on social media, but a Brooklyn woman has gone a step further by throwing her eggs a birthday party every year.

With his wife, Dr. Jean Carruthers, he conducted hundreds of studies on the wrinkle-erasing properties of the neurotoxin that causes botulism. The work revolutionized beauty care.

In her new novel, Rachel Kushner invents a secret agent who’s not really all that different from a novelist.

A new Halloween costume from Target inspired by a popular reusable cup perpetuates the zeitgeistification of a holiday that once belonged almost entirely to children.

Kamala Harris, Tim Walz and Donald J. Trump are turning to niche TikTok creators for friendly spaces to humanize themselves and reach young voters.

At least when it comes to investing. The latest addition to her portfolio: the handbag brand Cesta Collective.

Some apps let users check out the dating pool miles away from home. Should they?

The state’s travel website recently removed pages dedicated to L.G.B.T.Q. travel. Some Floridians aren’t happy about it.

The pioneering model, modeling agent and diversity advocate credits her success to street smarts and being ready when opportunity knocks.

For both men and women, clothes can be an important tool for communication. Often, there’s strategy behind the style.

Videos of baseball cheerleaders performing an ultra-chill dance routine have taken over social media algorithms, intriguing millions of viewers.

For the most important speech of her life, the presidential candidate dressed for more than identity politics.

A reader seeks guidance on striking the right balance between casual and formal attire at events without a defined dress code.

Two architects in the Netherlands made the most of the tiniest of spaces, “maximizing absolutely everything.”

The tennis star unveils her U.S. Open look, made by Nike and the designer Yoon Ahn. It has tulle, ribbons and frills — call it “Lolita goth.”

The heirloom, passed down by her grandmother, connects the Emmy-nominated actress to her Puerto Rican heritage.

Como un hombre homosexual que ha adoptado una hija, he enfrentado algunos vacíos en mi conocimiento parental.

Athletes had previously been forced — under threat of expulsion — to cover the symbol because of a rule against body advertising.

The vice-presidential candidate steps out of his flannels and into the spotlight.

To celebrate the column’s 20th anniversary, we’re asking readers to share their favorite lines of wisdom from Modern Love essays and Tiny Love Stories.

CrossFit has found success as a training exercise for everyone. But the CrossFit Games may tell a different story.

Department store chains have struggled as Americans, squeezed by budget constraints, spend less time and money at their stores.

Every summer, hundreds of college-age musicians spend countless hours — and their own money — pursuing a single goal: the drum corps world championship.

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Why women who dress up as 1950s homemakers are driving the internet insane.

As a titan of French cinema, he dressed the part, even when playing a killer.

On the trail of Ralph Fiennes in 1990s Manhattan, the esteemed novelist pays a visit to a burlesque club.

The maker of the Snoo, a popular high-tech bassinet, touched off a firestorm of outrage after requiring a paid subscription to use several key features.

The former editor in chief of Teen Vogue and founder of the organization birthFund wears custom jewelry to celebrate her growing family.

In a rare in-depth interview, this billionaire man of mystery, the head of Palantir Technologies, talks about war, A.I. and America’s future.

In “All the Rage,” the social historian Virginia Nicholson discusses the changing standards that bedeviled and enthralled a century of women.

The desert arts festival returns this month after two consecutive years of challenging weather, including mud that stranded attendees, and a Covid-19 hiatus.

On a hot day, getting hair off the back of your neck is often the simplest way to start cooling down. The sweeping movement is instinctual, but it is also deeply personal.

She became famous for posing in the fashion designer Rudi Gernreich’s topless swimsuit. But she saw herself more as a performer than as a model.

Call it an unintended consequence of climate change or a relaxation of fashion dictates: At weddings, more guests and couples are showing a little leg.

A TikTok trend has breathed new life into a fusty word.

At Copenhagen Fashion Week, outfits on and off the runway had a lively spirit that reflected the event’s location in a country known for its quality of life.

Sean Stellato rocketed to fame through a mix of outlandish clothes, an outsize personality and an embrace of the N.F.L.’s underdogs. He is sticking with what worked.

Framing artwork is just the first step. Figuring out how (and where) to hang it takes some doing.

They’re the same age, but pundits and voters can’t stop talking about how much older Tim Walz looks than Kamala Harris. It’s not the only way her running mate seems to be absorbing some of the scrutiny usually heaped on female candidates.

At a factory in western New York, the holiday décor brand Buffalo Snow has been manufacturing blizzards for almost 40 years.

Dermatologist Antony Nakhla created a beauty brand for his clients who include some of Southern California’s most pampered people. But he wondered: Could he also get them to use sunscreen?

Daisy Alioto has big ambitions for her small media empire.

The one-name star of the HBO show “Industry” is composed under pressure.

How bad could it be?

During a recent assignment, a reporter learned the basics of calligraphy — and with it, how to practice self-compassion.

“It’s probably the best place I’ve ever lived,” said the owner of a little house in the mountainous Methow Valley of Washington.

Ms. Tendler was a regular subject in her famous ex-husband’s stand-up. After a public divorce, tabloids have framed her new memoir as a tell-all about their relationship, but readers might be surprised by what they find.

Beverly Nguyen, a stylist, editor and merchant, has become a new soft power broker in New York.

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Once an outfit strictly worn by sprinters, the single-piece speedsuit has become common among middle-distance runners. Its efficacy is beside the point.

Hundreds of fans converged outside Robert’s Western World to celebrate a pivotal anniversary for its owner, JesseLee Jones — and the sounds the venue tries to preserve.

A reader reflects on the proliferation of baseball caps in men’s fashion. Our critic offers an explanation.

An old photo of Doug Emhoff caught the internet’s attention, and Kamala Harris’s staff seized a fund-raising opportunity.

The artist, and his wife, Sheree Hovsepian, hosted a party at their East Hampton home on Saturday to benefit Creative Time, a public art nonprofit that is celebrating its 50th anniversary.

Speed and novelty are two essential elements when it comes to out-memeing a political opponent.

Nicole Crowder and Mike Ballengee immediately connected over “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind,” and consider themselves opposites who would always seek each other out.

Ms. Comerford, known as “Cheffie” and the first woman and person of color to serve as White House executive chef, reflects on three decades of feeding first families.

Cuando una pareja decide abrir su relación, uno de los dos podría no regresar.

Nicholas McClure and Jinie Kwak were both in a state of transition when they matched on a dating app almost four years ago.

Julia Liverton and Marco Santarlasci instantly clicked after meeting two years ago, and each knew after just a few months that they wanted to marry.

The mighty Stanley’s reign appears to be ending, with Owala, Lululemon and Hydro Flask all competing for affection — and cachet — among teens and tweens.

In NBC’s quest to provide wall-to-wall coverage of the Paris Games, the TV network has aimed to dominate a different device: your phone.

Paris raised the fashion stakes for the XXXIII Olympiad, and even with the rain, the result transformed the Seine into a watery runway.

The supermodel said she was “shocked” and would not have participated in the ad if she had known its full context.

A new tattoo convention at Terminal 5 was equal parts art museum, trade show, history lesson and concert.

A new initiative encourages New Yorkers to join an “elite squad of dedicated anti-rat activists.”

After my autistic son was barred from his favorite app, I sprang into action.

Athletes, actors, and journalists drank champagne and sampled from a raw bar at a party thrown by Ralph Lauren during the first weekend of the Paris Olympics.

At 77, the famous performance artist is determined to endure past 100. She recently introduced some products she hopes will help.

The James Beard Award-winning chef is at her best when her bangs and eyeliner are right and her earrings are asymmetrical.

Spoiler: nada funcionó hasta que dejó de esforzarse (y su novio hizo su parte)

Athletes, actors and fashion designers celebrated on Thursday before the opening of the Games in Paris.

Paulina Krzysztoszek and Cory Bolotsky, who met in Mexico and continue to live a nomadic lifestyle, have grown their relationship in 29 countries and counting.

A timeline of glitter and gloss, from the 1940s (Tangee!) to today (Fenty!).

New Yorkers have been baffled by fake filming notices appearing around the city. Who’s behind them?

A reader bristles at the child care that her mother-in-law provides for her wealthy daughter, who the reader doesn’t think needs free help as much as she does.

Not quite a full-throated endorsement, but the use of the pop star’s song “Freedom” marked a moment.

Thirty people ages 18 to 30 said they sought out individuals with strong opinions, especially those they see as outside the mainstream media.

When the president announced he was suspending his re-election bid, the news spread via some unexpected sources.

Ferrari has positioned itself as a high-end fashion and lifestyle brand that appeals to more than just Formula 1 fans. Could Jeep follow that lead?

A new host, an embrace of social media and some excellent casting led to the former also-ran becoming the summer’s buzziest show.

As the vice president’s name is floated as a potential presidential candidate, the internet took a goofy Kamala Harris meme and made it a drink.

They were also joined by Salma Hayek, Rumer Willis, Chloe Kim and Kim Petras at an event for Gucci at the Chateau Marmont.

As the Republican National Convention drew to a close, it painted a red, white and blue picture.

Traci Green and Christopher Sater set their own relationship timeline after meeting through a dating app seven years ago.

Even when she was talking about sex on her late-night radio show, Dr. Ruth Westheimer was focused on human connections.

The vice-presidential candidate is the first major party nominee with facial hair in 75 years.

The first Black American model to appear on the cover of GQ magazine, he was an avatar of male beauty for nearly half a century.

Ingrid Andress, a country star, blamed drinking for her performance of “The Star-Spangled Banner” during Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game festivities.

Hotels are increasingly making some of their most enviable amenities available to day pass holders.

Ruth Westheimer loved to give advice — and often strayed from her area of expertise as she tried, in her words, “to make the world a better place.”

The British luxury group appointed Joshua Schulman to replace Jonathan Akeroyd, and said it expected earnings to suffer as an industry downturn deepened.

Under the kaleidoscopic Sphere, a colorful crowd.

In her second public appearance since her cancer diagnosis, the princess once again made a considered choice.

People often laughed when she spoke, but Ruth Westheimer delivered a punch that challenged norms for older women.

After months of lavish prewedding festivities that have captured the attention of onlookers worldwide, Anant Ambani, the youngest son of India’s richest man, married Radhika Merchant in Mumbai.

For many Black women, summertime calls for braids. Pricing for knotless braids, which are faster to braid, feel lighter and have gotten more popular, depends on the length and size of each braid and color blend, and whether hair used in the boho style is human or synthetic.

A former N.F.L. player’s mother criticized ESPN for giving an award honoring her son to the British royal. In his speech, Harry said he respects her advocacy.

Ona Ferens and Samuel Haselden may have unknowingly crossed paths at the same gym before ever meeting each other.

She was an evangelist for older women having sex with younger men, and the health benefits that she said came with it.

Violet Affleck, the eldest child of Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck, called for greater access to masks in a short speech during which she revealed her own “post-viral condition.”

Cole Escola is dressing the part of fashion plate after achieving a new level of fame with the play “Oh, Mary!”

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