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  1. strategist investigates
    The State of the Status Hand SoapAesop’s been everywhere for years. Here’s what’s next.
    By Bella Druckman
  2. women’s apparel
    The $40 Pants Making the Rounds Through the Brooklyn Theater Scene“One person wearing those pants is a statement — ten is a cult.”
    By Ambar Pardilla
  3. retail rabbit hole
    Every Question You Have About Temu, AnsweredHow are the headphones $4.98? Will the lip liner give me hives? A guide to shopping the chaotic new site without ending up with a closet of junk.
    By Natalie So
  4. packing and gear
    Why Does This Backpack Sell Out Every Wednesday at 3 p.m.?Investigating the appeal of travel Reddit’s favorite bag, the ULA Dragonfly.
    By Katherine Gillespie
  5. women’s accessories
    I Bought In-Season Miu Miu for Nearly 40 Percent Off at CettireSeeing the very shoes I coveted for $500 less than retail made my heart race, like I uncovered some great secret.
    By Lauren Ro
  6. health
    The Very Best Disposable Masks for All AgesWe tested expert-approved disposable masks to find the best N95, KN95, KF94, and surgical masks you can buy online.
    By Liza Corsillo
  7. women’s apparel
    Ayo Edebiri’s Wide-Leg Jeans Are Back in StockThe previously sold-out jeans are less than $100.
    By Liza Corsillo
  8. style
    11 Actually Good (and Good to Play in) Tennis DressesAt long last, the most stylish tennis dresses are now actually also the best to play in.
    By Chloe Anello
  9. cookware and utensils
    What Is This $200 Pepper Mill So Many Chefs Are Using?I spied this pepper mill on Carla Lalli Music’s YouTube — and then went on a hunt to find it.
    By Emma Wartzman
  10. health
    What’s the Difference Between KN95 and KF94 Masks?We asked infectious-disease doctors which is more effective at blocking COVID-19.
    By Liza Corsillo
  11. decor
    I Reverse Image-Searched My Way to a Cheaper LampIf you think you could find it cheaper somewhere else, you probably can.
    By Lauren Ro
  12. saw something said something
    I’m Pretty Sure I Just Found Bella Hadid’s DepopShe’s wearing the account’s most recent purchase in her Instagram Story today.
    By Clara Molot
  13. health
    Do Mask Frames Improve — or Interfere With — Mask-Wearing?Four medical experts weigh in.
    By Dominique Pariso
  14. women’s apparel
    How Effective Are Clothes With Built-in Masks?Infectious-disease doctors weigh in.
    By Karen Iorio Adelson
  15. health
    We Tested 82 (and Counting) Actually Kind of Stylish Fabric Face MasksWe checked for fit, comfort, breathability, and how well they block droplets.
    By Liza Corsillo
  16. health
    What You Need to Know About Double-MaskingIt’s time to step up your masks and consider double-masking.
    By Liza Corsillo
  17. food pantry essentials
    Where Is My Teeny-Tiny Box of Mike & Ikes?How 5 Surprise is putting shrunken pantry items on shelves despite its own particularly gnarled supply chain.
    By Jennifer Miller
  18. UK On Lockdown Due To Coronavirus Pandemic
    health
    Where to Find At-Home COVID-19 TestsSome don’t even require a nasal swab.
    By Karen Iorio Adelson
  19. decor
    Home Depot’s 12-Foot Skeleton Is Sold Out (Again), But We Found Some Great DupesSpoiler alert: The next-tallest skeleton stands at eight feet.
    By Ambar Pardilla
  20. style
    Is There Any Cool Upstate Merch?Yes. You just have to know where to look.
    By Chloe Anello
  21. grooming
    Does a Natural Antiperspirant Actually Exist?An unusually good natural deodorant made us wonder.
    By Lauren Ro
  22. fitness and sports
    The Best Sweat-Wicking Clothing for Exercise, Sleep, and EverydayIncluding ones with all-natural, environmentally friendly fabrics.
    By Karen Iorio Adelson
  23. health
    What’s the Best Way to Store and Protect a COVID-19 Vaccine Card?We spoke to doctors, professional organizers, and an archivist who works specifically with valuable works on paper to find out.
    By Liza Corsillo
  24. beauty
    I Searched and I Searched for Hailey Bieber’s Sexy Sun HatThere had been other sun hats before, sure, but this sun hat was different.
    By Justine Harman
  25. strategist investigates
    Where to Find the Best Price on AirPods and AirPods ProIf there’s a sale, we’ve found it.
    By Jordan Bowman
  26. strategist investigates
    Here’s Why Black Dads Like Mine All Wanted Stacy Adams Shoes “If you had a pair of Stacy Adams in their generation, you were the shit.”
    By Jenna Milliner-Waddell
  27. strategist investigates
    The Strategist Megaguide to Beating Supply-Chain IssuesCan’t find things like patio furniture, sofas, and black pants with a 36-inch waist? We’re here to help.
    By Karen Iorio Adelson, Liza Corsillo, and Lauren Ro
  28. strategist investigates
    Why Was All the Natural-Hair Packaging Gold?At some point, I realized the gold and crowns and queens were someone else’s concept of Black womanhood.
    By Tembe Denton-Hurst
  29. skin-care
    Do You Really Need Masks, Toners, and Exfoliators for Your Armpits?Your underarms don’t need a 12-step skin-care routine.
    By Sara Radin
  30. decor
    How to Buy an (Actually) Honest MirrorWe talked to experts about how to avoid buying a fun-house mirror.
    By Jenna Milliner-Waddell
  31. electronics
    Do You Need to Buy Name-Brand Printer Cartridges?We investigate the wide world of third-party ink and toner.
    By Karen Iorio Adelson
  32. giving back
    168 Ways to Donate in Support of Black Lives and Communities of ColorIncluding victim funds, bail funds, mental-health organizations, policy-reform organizations, and Black LGBTQ organizations.
    The Editors
  33. strategist investigates
    So You Bought an NFT Couch. Now What?Furniture is made for human bodies. So what, exactly, do you do with a couch you can’t sit on?
    By Gabriella Fuller
  34. The Sausage Dog Club Meets For Its Annual Walk In Bath
    dogs
    What Is the Best CBD for Dogs?One brand stands out.
    By Dominique Pariso
  35. home
    Do You Need a Microfiber Filter for Your Washing Machine?Scientists call microfibers “the biggest pollution problem that you’ve never heard of.”
    By Karen Iorio Adelson
  36. BRAZIL-HEALTH-VIRUS-AIR-LATAM
    health
    Does UV Light Kill Viruses and Germs?We asked doctors and germ experts to explain.
    By Liza Corsillo
  37. Ila Rhodes
    fitness and sports
    Pickleball Is the Sport of the Year (Or It Should Be, at Least)“Here on the pickleball court, basking in the glorious sunshine, I am an outdoor sportsman at last.”
    By Rachel Khong
  38. tech
    What Pen Does Biden Use to Sign Executive Orders?A deep dive into presidential pens.
    By Karen Iorio Adelson
  39. women’s apparel
    How to Shop for a Plus-Size Wedding Dress OnlineAccording to a bride-to-be who’s currently on the hunt.
    By Alexandra Ilyashov
  40. pillows
    Does Anyone Really Need to Sleep on a Cube-Shaped Pillow?Chiropractors, sleep-science coaches, and bedding reviewers weigh in.
    By Dominique Pariso
  41. health
    Should You Buy a Pulse Oximeter?Doctors are using the devices to monitor COVID-19 patients.
    By Karen Iorio Adelson
  42. air quality
    Why Is It So Hard to Find a Good Humidifier?So many of them gurgle, buzz, leak, or spew white dust. And then there’s the pink slime.
    By Sarah Z. Wexler
  43. strategist investigates
    Is It Finally the Time to Rent Furniture Online?We broke down the differences (and similarities) between seven major players in the space.
    By Louis Cheslaw
  44. skin-care
    Can Mouthwash Really Help With Maskne?A dermatologist and a dentist weigh in.
    By Leah Muncy
  45. Star Trek
    electronics
    Are Cheap Mobile Carriers (Like Mint and Visible) Any Good?In some cases, yes. You just have to find one with good service in your area and be willing to deal with occasionally slower speeds.
    By Kyle Schurman
  46. men’s fashion
    The Best Canadian Winter Coats (That Aren’t Canada Goose)It turns out that the seemingly ubiquitous winter brand isn’t so ubiquitous in its homeland.
    By Mia Leimkuhler
  47. strategist investigates
    From Bernie’s Mittens to Baby Biden’s Bonnet, the Best Inauguration Day AttireWhere in the world did Lady Gaga get that massive bird brooch?
    By The Editors
  48. strategist investigates
    Do You Need a Hazmat Suit (à la Naomi Campbell) to Fly?The supermodel’s been wearing face masks on planes since the ’90s.
    By Karen Iorio Adelson
  49. women’s apparel
    Barbra Streisand Filled Us In On Her Favorite $20 PantsThe brand was as surprised as we were.
    By Louis Cheslaw
  50. style
    From Calabasas to the Odeon, Everyone Is Wearing a Black Surgical MaskEight months into the pandemic, it’s the first bona fide mask trend.
    By Hilary Reid
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