21 · Puck
"How will Chanel defend Charvet's skill and refinement?"
Why it matters
Lauren Sherman broke that Chanel is acquiring Charvet, the 188-year-old Parisian shirtmaker.
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22 · The Washington Post
"Stronger than Ozempic. Not exactly legal. 'Reta' has entered the chat."
Why it matters
Retatrutide, or Reta, stronger than Ozempic, is exploding online in a legal gray zone.
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23 · Defector
"Trinket Box Purveyors Are Melting Down"
Why it matters
Further reading from the day's section on culture, luxury and the trinket economy.
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24 · The Washington Post
"The fake language that captured moviegoers' hearts"
Why it matters
Worldbuilding that turns a movie into a fandom.
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25 · The Washington Post
"America's greatest regional hot dogs: a highly subjective guide"
Why it matters
A subjective guide to regional hot dogs: 250 years of union, still no agreement on the mustard.
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