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The Body Politic: Rebecca Traister • The Nice Men of the Left An election defined by two very different kinds of guys.

Sophie Brickman • The author’s first novel is about the absurdity of New York’s private-school-admissions process. Much of it seems pulled from her own life.

Tomorrow: Elizabeth Weil • Killing Season Deaths from extreme heat are just beginning.

ARE WE ALL BAD PET PARENTS?

Are We Forcing Our Pets to Live Too Long?

Emotional-Support Animals?

Was I Capable of Killing My Cat for Bad Behavior?

How Agonizing Is It to Be a Pug? • Some 200-ish years ago, before we fully understood genes, people began breeding dogs and cats for specific physical traits. And, incidentally, made them a lot sicker.

Why Did I Stop Loving My Cat When I Had a Baby?

Should I Give My Terrier ‘Experiences’?

Does My Dog Hate Bushwick?

Is There Such a Thing As a Good Fishbowl?

Do Runaway Dogs Deserve to Be Free?

I Am Not My Animal’s Owner. So What Am I?

YES, SHE CAN • Bidenism brought Kamala Harris and the Democrats to the brink of catastrophe. Obamaism can save them.

EVERYONE KNEW ABOUT THE A-TEAM • How did the ALEXANDER BROTHERS become fixtures of the city’s real-estate elite—and two of them become high-powered brokers— while allegedly raping or assaulting more than a dozen women?

Kitchen Tools for All

Best Bets • a collection of expert-vetted, spotted-around-town, or otherwise just especially excellent products that recently appeared on thestrategist.com. To shop all these items—plus the kitchen utensils—in one place, scan the QR code.

So Many Cool Toys Just Launched • As the Strategist’s toy writer, I get an early look at the latest and greatest. Here, the ones I’m particularly excited about at the moment.

Why Are Halloween Decorations Already on Shelves?

My Lash Extensions Last Almost a Month With This Serum

Especially Nice-Looking Catchalls

The Polyamorous Throuple Sharing a King-Size Bed • “HOW I SLEEP” is a new series about how people with highly specific sleeping situations fall asleep and stay asleep—and the products they use.

The ‘For the Girls’ Closet Sale • Model Paloma Elsesser, stylist Gabriella Karefa-Johnson, and friends cleared their coveted closets for a rare designer sale featuring sizes up to 4XL.

A Picnic in the Country • Phoebe Sung and Peter Buer, founders of the home-goods company Cold Picnic, have decked out their Delaware County farmhouse in warm designs.

Not Like Nonna • Small portions and high prices undermine Massara’s genial charm.

Thai to Try • The scene has never been better. These new restaurants are proof.

Your Table Is Ready. The Clock Is Ticking. • Restaurants are enforcing strict time limits—whether or not diners are done.

Naomi Ackie Is No Novice • The actress keeps almost breaking out. Can her role in a new thriller be the difference?

A Pigeon You Can’t Ignore • Dinosaur, by artist Iván Argote, is coming to nest atop the High Line for 18 months.

The Entertainer • Darren Star is the master of making compulsively watchable shows that push people’s buttons.

Jennifer Tilly Went for It • The Bride of Chucky star on how she got one of her most iconic parts.

CRITICS • Alison Willmore on Trap … Jackson McHenry on Life and Trust … Kathryn VanArendonk on Joe Rogan’s Burn the Boats.

To Do • For more culture coverage and streaming recommendations, see vulture.com.

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