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“I'd rather have roses on my table than diamonds on my neck.”

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  1. PhotoBarneys was a crucial part of the Manhattan retail landscape for decades.
    CreditMary Inhea Kang for The New York Times

    Barneys Is Sold for Scrap, Ending an Era

    The bankruptcy saga of the famed New York department store involved last-minute alliances and vain attempts to cobble together competing bids.

  2. Photo“I’m a superstitious person and I’ve always loved dressing up,” said Ms Deleski.“For us, this was perfect.”
    CreditVictor Llorente for The New York Times

    After Exchanging Vows, They’re in It for Life

    A beauty, a beast, a witch and a banana were among those taking part in free Halloween weddings at the Burlington County Prison Museum in New Jersey.

  2. PhotoThe main living area in Jane Roberts's former apartment at the Seth House.
    CreditLibby March for The New York Times

    Till Seth Do Us Part

    Get out your Ouija boards, pilgrims, for the return of a mysterious ’60s spirit.

  3. PhotoHow the cast of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” has evolved since it premiered in 2010
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    Race and ‘The Real Housewives’

    Bravo’s shows offer a wealth of diversity, but its crown jewel has often been divided on racial lines.

Love

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  1. Photo“I’m a superstitious person and I’ve always loved dressing up,” said Ms Deleski.“For us, this was perfect.”
    CreditVictor Llorente for The New York Times

    After Exchanging Vows, They’re in It for Life

    A beauty, a beast, a witch and a banana were among those taking part in free Halloween weddings at the Burlington County Prison Museum in New Jersey.

  2. PhotoBrooke Watson and Nelson Madubuonwu took part in traditional Nigerian wedding ceremony Oct. 4 at the Memphis Botanic Garden.
    CreditHouston Cofield for The New York Times

    A Missed Flight Leads to a Connection

    Brooke Watson and Nelson Madubuonwu dated briefly at their Memphis high school. A “magical” misprint on her plane ticket brought them together several years later in New York.

  3. PhotoMarty Martinez (left) and Matthew Hall share a laugh with Erika Argersinger, the officiant at their Oct. 18 wedding at the State Room in downtown Boston.
    CreditGretchen Ertl for The New York Times

    Found in Boston, Someone New

    Dating a fresh face wasn’t easy in the older gay community for Marty Martinez. “You start to know everyone,” said Mr. Martinez, a city official. And then he met Matthew Hall.

Modern Love

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    What’s Modern Love?

    It’s a column. A book. A podcast. And now, a television show.

  3. PhotoIn this photo from 2009, Julie Margaret Hogben’s daughter Isabel runs to the real-life Guzim.
    CreditPhotos by Julie Margaret Hogben

    To Her, He Was More Than a Doorman

    A platonic connection with her doorman inspired Julie Margaret Hogben’s 2015 essay about navigating the rough seas of dating and motherhood. So how are she, her daughter and Guzim doing now?

  4. PhotoTerri Cheney in her living room in Los Angeles.
    CreditTracy Nguyen for The New York Times

    Coming Out as Bipolar in Modern Love and Reliving It on TV

    In 2008, Terri Cheney went public about her mental illness. The essay led to a new career as a writer and an episode of the ‘Modern Love’ television series starring Anne Hathaway.

  5. PhotoDeborah Copaken at home in Brooklyn, N.Y.
    CreditVincent Tullo for The New York Times

    What She Learned From the One Who Got Away

    Thirty years ago, Deborah Copaken thought her boyfriend had stood her up. The real story was more complicated. So she used it as a cautionary tale to help reunite another couple.

Scam or Not

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    Should I Take Fish Oil?

    Omega-3 in fish oil is said to improve arthritis and reduce the likelihood of heart attacks. But the science suggests: Maybe just eat a fish once in a while.

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    Is Celery Juice a Sham?

    There are claims that the staid, crunchy workhorse usually found beside Buffalo wings can heal autoimmune diseases, among other benefits. Is that true?

  3. PhotoBERJAYA
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    What Are the Benefits of CBD?

    More than 60 percent of CBD users were taking it for anxiety, according to a survey of 5,000 people. Does it help?

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    Are There Benefits to Drinking Kombucha?

    If by “benefits” you mean being wildly popular and sometimes unpredictably alcoholic, then yes.

Vows

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  1. PhotoBrooke Watson and Nelson Madubuonwu took part in traditional Nigerian wedding ceremony Oct. 4 at the Memphis Botanic Garden.
    CreditHouston Cofield for The New York Times

    A Missed Flight Leads to a Connection

    Brooke Watson and Nelson Madubuonwu dated briefly at their Memphis high school. A “magical” misprint on her plane ticket brought them together several years later in New York.

  2. PhotoThe bride’s college roommate, Delphine Barguirdjian, officiated at the intimate outdoor ceremony.
    CreditAmy Lombard for The New York Times

    Two Parts of a ‘Quantum Entanglement’

    Marissa Maier and Wes Lau are in sync on many things. But he had to “think about it,” which almost ruined everything.

  3. PhotoKelly Hayes and John Nordstrom leaving the Huisman Gazebo, in Belmar, N.J., as husband and wife. It seemed the couple were always meant to be together, but the timing was never right.
    CreditJose A. Alvarado Jr. for The New York Times

    Stories From the Neighborhood, Then Goose Bumps

    Kelly Hayes and John Nordstrom grew up in the same town and went to the same high school, but, until recently, had somehow never managed to meet.

  4. PhotoJennifer Hindieh and Alexander Najman were married Sept. 14 at the Village Club in Sands Point, N.Y.
    CreditJose A. Alvarado Jr. for The New York Times

    A Philosopher and a Scientist Share a Bench

    Alexander Najman’s family is Jewish. Jennifer Hindieh has Syrian roots. Despite family backgrounds, the two soon found they were of like minds.

  5. PhotoDoug Davis and Jessica Muscio at their wedding reception Sept. 7 at the High Line Hotel in New York. Mr. Davis is the son of the music executive Clive Davis.
    CreditKrista Schlueter for The New York Times

    On Again, Off Again, and With a Nudge, Now On Forever

    For Jessica Muscio and Doug Davis, the journey down the aisle was nine years in the making. Along the way came children, a house, and a new perspective about commitment.

The Office: An Analysis

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    CreditIllustration by Shannon Lin/The New York Times

    Young People Are Going to Save Us All From Office Life

    Gen Z-ers and millennials have been called lazy and entitled. Could they, instead, be among the first to understand the proper role of work in life?

  5. PhotoThe swing era continues at Focus in just one conference room.
    CreditJohnathon Kelso for The New York Times

    They Are What You Eat

    A visit to the headquarters of your favorite mall foods.

Self-Care

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  3. PhotoMs. Ross, balancing a demanding life, is in pursuit of the full human experience.
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    The Real Queen of Wellness

    Tracee Ellis Ross is living an “abundant juicy life” and wants you to, as well.

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    Sheet Masks, Ranked by Hydration

    We tested nine top-rated, best-selling options and have the answer for you.

Skin Deep

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    What’s Your Great Beauty Idea?

    Rather than tell you what beauty products you should want, Volition Beauty, a crowdsourced start-up, wants to loop you into the process.

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    CreditJillian Adel

    Is This the Shape of Things to Come?

    Body-contouring procedures — nonsurgical treatments that promise to freeze fat or build muscle while you lie there — are soaring in popularity. Are they for real?

  4. PhotoLizzo posed for a portrait at the NoMad Hotel in downtown Los Angeles on Tuesday.
    CreditAlex Welsh for The New York Times

    How Lizzo Does That

    The star, with one of the biggest hits of the summer, clues us in on her beauty rituals.

NYT Parenting

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    The Lasting Trauma of Infertility

    Even when it ends with a healthy baby, a long struggle to conceive may exact a brutal toll.

Scene City

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    Boy George Performs at the Angel Ball

    Benefits were held for Creative Time, Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for Cancer Research and the New-York Historical Society.

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    Galas Galore

    Benefits were held for Hudson River Park, Harlem School of the Arts and the Alzheimer’s Association.

  1. As Men Are Canceled, So Too Their Magazine Subscriptions

    The boys’ club of glossy publishing confronts an identity crisis.

    By Alex Williams

  2. Where ‘Jaws,’ the Ride, Lives Forever

    Last-ride videos allow amusement park fans to replay their favorite moments, millions of times.

    By Brian Raftery

  3. Wait — What Is ‘America’ Anyway?

    We traveled many miles for answers.

    By Bonnie Wertheim

  4. ENCOUNTERS

    Beth Ditto is ‘Feeling Self-Defensive’ and Fights Back

    “As a fat person, rolling around on the ground, I think that’s really cool, too,” Ms. Ditto said.

    By Alexis Soloski

  5. BlizzCon Is Today. Here’s Why Gamers Are Protesting It for Hong Kong.

    Blizzard, the video game company, sparked a backlash after punishing a player who supported demonstrators in Hong Kong. Now, the company’s convention in California is facing a protest of its own.

    By Niraj Chokshi

  6. Love Letter: Are You a Good Friend?

    Friending while adulting … it’s complicated.

    By Charanna Alexander

  7. Check In

    5 Rural Retreats Worthy of a Detour

    Far from neighbors and close to nature, these standout resorts prove that seclusion can take many different forms.

    By Christian L. Wright

  8. like a boss

    The Work Diary of the Genius of Jam, Sqirl’s Jessica Koslow

    The owner of one of Los Angeles’s best-loved restaurants hits the road in search of an elusive apple.

    By Sheila Marikar

  9. SOCIAL Q’S

    Welcome Home! I Did a Little Redecorating

    What to do when your mother-in-law has no boundaries?

    By Philip Galanes

  10. UPDATE

    Eden Rock, a St. Barts Favorite, Reopens Its Doors

    Two years after the resort was hit by Hurricane Irma, it’s welcoming tourists back.

    By Tariro Mzezewa