Amanda Arnold
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Student in the Sarah Lawrence ‘Cult’ Case Is Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison
At the start of the Sarah Lawrence Cult Case, prosecutors characterized Isabella Pollok as a victim of Lawrence Ray, who is accused of running a cult at the college. Prosecutors later charged her with conspiracy to commit money laundering. → Read More
Athleisure Now Comes Canned
The new sport drinks, part of the growing group of functional beverages, offer athleisure in a can and a hydrating alternative to Gatorade. → Read More
The Best Personal Blenders That Are Compact Yet Mighty
Upgrade your morning smoothie game with a petite blender that boasts the power of a full-size model. Here are the best personal blenders you can buy right now. → Read More
The 21 Best Cyber Monday Couch Deals You Don’t Want To Miss
Top retailers like West Elm and Wayfair are currently offering major savings on sleeper sofas, sectionals and beyond. Here, find a curated list of the best Cyber Monday couch deals we’ve seen so far. → Read More
The Best Cyber Monday Jacket Deals From Columbia, Patagonia And Everlane
Whether want a down-filled parka or a sleek puffer coat, these Cyber Monday jacket deals are worth a look. → Read More
We Could Use a Good, Cheap Drink
Cocktail bars are reacting to inflated drink prices with fresh takes on happy hour that focus on accessibility and bartender creativity. → Read More
Why Bartenders Are Embracing the Vodka Martini
Vodka Martinis are challenging the reign of the gin classic, partly thanks to the rise of the dirty Martini. → Read More
The Best Gifts For Wine Lovers That Are More Creative Than A Bottle
Looking for the perfect present for your favorite oenophile? Here are 26 gifts for wine lovers that are better than a last-minute bottle of vino. → Read More
So Everything’s a Spritz Now?
Why "Spritz" cocktails and cans can be found everywhere, like '90s "'Tini" drinks, while both barely resemble Italian spritzes or Martinis. → Read More
When Will Young Kids Be Able to Get the COVID Vaccine?
As Omicron continues to surge, infection rates among young children have risen, and parents struggling with school closures and child-care crises are eager for a vaccine rollout. Now, the White House has outlined a plan to vaccinate young children. → Read More
At Bemelmans, Luis Serrano Dispatches 1,000 Dirty Martinis a Night
At New York bars Bemelmans and Café Carlyle, veteran bartender Luis Serrano serves Dirty Martinis to a new generation of drinkers. → Read More
How the Skinny Margarita Became So Popular (and Reviled)
How the Skinny Margarita, a low-calorie alternative to the regular Margarita, became a call drink as iconic as it is reviled. → Read More
Jussie Smollett Sentenced To 150 Days In Jail
Everything we know about the Jussie Smollett case from the racist, homophobic attack to the claims he orchestrated the attack himself, the prosecution’s decision to drop all charges against him, and the renewed charges and sentencing. → Read More
Matt Gaetz’s Ex-Girlfriend Has Reportedly Testified
Florida Republican Matt Gaetz is currently under investigation over sex trafficking allegations, including the accusation that he had sex with a 17-year-old. Here’s everything to know about the scandal. → Read More
Everything to Know About Jussie Smollett’s Trial
Everything we know about the Jussie Smollett case from the racist, homophobic attack to the claims he orchestrated the attack himself, the prosecution’s decision to drop all charges against him, and the renewed charges and current trial. → Read More
When Will Kids Be Able to Get the COVID Vaccine?
The past few weeks have been full of encouraging news about the COVID vaccine. The Pfizer vaccine could be approved for children ages 5 to 11 as soon as September. Here’s what we know about when kids can get the COVID vaccine. → Read More
I Can’t Get Enough of This Tasmanian ‘Poo Museum’ Drama
The owner of Tasmania’s small yet prized Pooseum, a museum “dedicated to all things poo,” is locked in a better feud with members of the local city council, who want to remove the cultural institution’s iconic sign of a pooping penguin. → Read More
A Fancy Moon Is Fast Approaching
In the early hours of May 26, a supermoon will coincide with a total lunar eclipse for a “Super Blood Moon,” or what some are calling a “Super Flower Blood Moon.” → Read More
A Florida School Edited Girls’ Yearbook Photos for ‘Modesty’
Bartram Trail High School in Florida is under fire for digitally altering the yearbook photos of at least 80 female students, who the school determined were in violation of its controversial and inconsistently-enforced dress code. → Read More
The Matt Gaetz Scandal Keeps Getting Worse
Florida Republican Matt Gaetz is currently under investigation over sex trafficking allegations, including the accusation that he had sex with a 17-year-old. Here’s everything to know about the scandal. → Read More