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Bindu Bansinath is a staff writer for the Cut covering news, books, culture, and relationships. Her work has also appeared in the New York Times, The New York Times Magazine, The Paris Review, and Electric Literature. She was previously an assistant editor at Harper’s. Her debut novel, Men Like Ours, is forthcoming from Bloomsbury in 2026.

  1. q & a
    Acts of Service Is a New Kind of Queer NovelIn Lillian Fishman’s debut, a queer woman grapples with the discomforts and pleasure of heterosexual desire.
  2. the bigger picture
    ‘I Feel Like We’re Going Back to the Stone Age’Talking fear, rage, and hope with abortion-rights protesters in Foley Square.
  3. met gala 2022
    Actually, Rihanna Was at the Met GalaJust in digital marble form.
  4. ukraine
    Angelina Jolie Visited Injured Children in UkraineThe actress made a trip to Lviv over the weekend.
  5. met gala 2022
    The Best Met Gala Looks, According to Fashion ExpertsFrom Lil’ Kim in Atelier Versace to Zendaya as Joan of Arc.
  6. lawsuits
    NeNe Leakes Sues Bravo for Alleged Racist Work EnvironmentThe former Real Housewife claims she and other Black castmates endured years of “racially offensive” comments.
  7. sustainability
    Can Fashion Designers Really Learn to Be Sustainable?The next generation of fashion students are more eco-conscious than ever — but they still face an uphill battle.
  8. strikes
    What to Know About the Etsy StrikeThousands of sellers have suspended business on the platform to protest “pandemic profiteering.”
  9. encounter
    A Broken Heart Put Syd in a Better PlaceIn Broken Hearts Club, the R&B artist opens up about a terrible breakup. It all works out in the end, though.
  10. hmmmm
    Did Andrew Garfield and Alyssa Miller Break Up?In response to reports of their split, she posted a very ambiguous message on Instagram.
  11. secrets of playboy
    The Most Disturbing Allegations in the New Playboy DocuseriesThe late Hugh Hefner finally gets his reckoning.
  12. camila cabello
    Camila Cabello Says Paparazzi Ruined Her VacationThe singer opened up about the psychological toll of being hounded for bikini pics.
  13. action item
    How to Help the People of UkraineWhere to donate to support those on the ground as the Russian invasion escalates.
  14. robbery
    A Burglar Reportedly Robbed the Beckhams While They SleptPolice say an investigation is ongoing.
  15. my biggest setback
    The Good Thing About Confessing Even Giant ScrewupsFigs co-founder Heather Hasson on the error that almost derailed her fledgling company.
  16. reading
    Celebrity Admits She Doesn’t Really ReadFinally, an honest Architectural Digest home tour.
  17. the bigger picture
    The Thing She CarriedPhotographers Jean-Marc Caimi and Valentina Piccinni asked Ukrainian refugees to show one important item they were able to take with them from home.
  18. the grammys
    Are You Ready for Another Awards Show?The Grammys are this Sunday in Las Vegas.
  19. my biggest setback
    The Power of Owning Your FailureNetflix executive Bela Bajaria on rebounding from being fired — and talking about it publicly.
  20. alopecia
    Ayanna Pressley Says She’s ‘Team Jada’The congresswoman tweeted about the “psychological toll” of living with alopecia.
  21. celebrity
    Celebrities Are Still Reeling From Last Night’s SlapThey’re just like us.
  22. bye colonialism
    Will and Kate Address Their Caribbean Tour ControversyThe royal tour was marked by protests and calls for reparations for slavery.
  23. russian invasion
    Sanctions Are Coming for Russian InfluencersStarting with Polina Kovaleva, who the U.K. says is the Russian foreign minister’s secret stepdaughter.
  24. friends forever?
    Do Friendship-Making Apps Really Work?I’ve given up on dating apps. Maybe swiping for friends would be different.
  25. my biggest setback
    A Leave of Absence Is Worth It in the Long RunTheresia Gouw, co-founder of Acrew Capital, on finding personal and professional growth after her divorce.
  26. disney
    Gabrielle Union, Oscar Isaac and More Call on Disney to ‘Say Gay’Employees staged a company-wide walkout to protest Disney’s failure to denounce Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill.
  27. oscars 2022
    It’s Time for the Oscars AgainHow to watch the 94th Academy Awards this weekend.
  28. the kardashians
    Kylie Jenner’s Son Is No Longer Named WolfAn official retraction has been issued via Instagram.
  29. power
    Evan Rachel Wood Wants the Video of Her Alleged Rape Off YouTubeShe says Marilyn Manson penetrated her while filming the 2007 music video.
  30. crime
    Jussie Smollett to Be Released From Jail Pending AppealHis lawyers successfully argued for his release pending an appeal.
  31. the bigger picture
    Capturing JeongHow do you photograph the invisible connections we share with loved ones? Like this.
  32. stop asian hate
    A Man Punched an Asian Woman More Than 125 TimesFollowing the attack in Yonkers, Tammel Esco has been charged with attempted murder.
  33. fundraising
    Postcards From a Prewar UkraineProceeds from these print-sale fundraisers will go toward Ukrainian relief efforts.
  34. hailey bieber
    Hailey Bieber Was Hospitalized for ‘Strokelike’ Blood ClotShe said this weekend that she’s back home and “doing well.”
  35. ukraine
    TikToking From a Bomb Shelter“It’s the best way to show people the problem,” Valeria Shashenok says of her darkly funny videos about life in Ukraine.
  36. racial profiling
    Police Mistook Black Panther Director for a Bank RobberBank of America has apologized for calling 911 on Ryan Coogler, who is Black.
  37. my biggest setback
    Vulnerability Isn’t Weakness — Even When You’re on Bed RestFidji Simo, CEO of Instacart, on rebounding from a difficult Facebook Watch rollout and learning to lead from home when we still worked in the office.
  38. russian invasion
    Thousands of Russians Protested Against War Last Weekend More than 3,000 civilians were arrested by Russian police.
  39. gucci pubes
    Supreme Remade Tom Ford’s Gucci PubesThis time, you can wear them on a graphic tee.
  40. stop asian hate
    A Man Attacked 7 Asian Women in New York on Sunday28-year-old Steven Zajonc has been charged with hate crimes after punching and shoving multiple victims over the course of a few hours.
  41. babies
    Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas Are Having Another BabyCongratulations to this baby, who is reportedly on the way.
  42. stop asian hate
    Another Asian Woman Has Died After a Brutal AttackA man threw a rock at GuiYing Ma while she was sweeping a sidewalk in Queens last fall.
  43. power
    Have the Abuses of Women’s Figure Skating Been Hiding in Plain Sight?Russian coach Eteri Tutberidze revolutionized the sport. But in the wake of a doping scandal, many are questioning her methods.
  44. relationships
    Women using phones while relaxing on sofa
    Inside 3 Platonic Life PartnershipsThere are pros and cons of committing to your best friend.
  45. engagements
    Simone Biles Is EngagedShe and NFL player Jonathan Owens have been together since 2020.
  46. power
    U.S. Ski & Snowboard Investigating Allegations of Sexual Misconduct and RacismFormer Olympian Callan Chythlook-Sifsof accused a coach of sexual misconduct and said another snowboarder routinely used the N-word around her.
  47. wildlife
    Australia Has Declared Koalas an Endangered SpeciesThese marsupials deserve more.
  48. sexual abuse
    University of California Settles $243 Million Sex-Abuse CaseCampus gynecologist James Heaps allegedly abused thousands of women under the guise of medical examinations.
  49. conversations with friends
    A New Sexy Sally Rooney TV Show Is Coming SoonThe Conversations With Friends trailer has arrived, and it looks exquisite.
  50. peloton
    Peloton’s Severance Package Includes … Free Fitness Classes?The company is giving laid-off employees a year’s worth of classes to ease the transition.
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