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Hannah Berner Finds Her Latest Act in Standup Comedy

The former tennis player and fired “Summer House” cast member has found her footing in comedy, with a hit Netflix special and a podcast tour.

Slow and Steady Wins the Game of Love for These Sports Professionals

The pandemic forced Monica McNutt, a basketball commentator, and Justin Jackson, the director of basketball operations for the National Basketball Players Association, to continue their...

Book Review: ‘The Instrumentalist,’ by Harriet Constable

In her debut novel, “ The Instrumentalist,” Harriet Constable paints a vivid and nuanced portrait of the groundbreaking 18th-century violinist and conductor Anna Maria della...

A Childhood Crush Becomes Something More in Adulthood

“We didn’t really intend to start dating,” Isabelle Davis said of her relationship with Alicia Maule. “We just never stopped talking.”

Some Readers Pine for the Much Older ‘Shadow Daddies’ in Romantasy Novels

Disappointed by swipe culture and, perhaps, reality, some readers pine for the much (much) older “shadow daddies” of romantasy novels.

Cheap Ways to Enjoy Lake Como, Italy

Stars like George Clooney frequent this scenic corner of northern Italy, but you might be surprised by how affordable it can be. Here’s an insider’s...

After Two Weeks of Dating, Committed to Being by Each Other’s Side

Julia Liverton and Marco Santarlasci instantly clicked after meeting two years ago, and each knew after just a few months that they wanted to marry.

The Sunday Stroll That Changed Her Mind About Dating

Gillian Tett was “resolutely single” until she met Henrik Jones three years ago. While on an introductory walk, she “realized he was amazing” and decided...

They Sang Their Way Into Each Other’s Hearts

Jennie Thomas and Jeff Angell met five years ago at a talent competition that they helped put on at Rikers Island in New York.

Their First Meeting Was Filled With Magic

Michelle Navarro and Christopher Zegunis met at a six-week magic course in Los Angeles, where they bonded over their mutual love of Disneyland and their...