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The Books Briefing: Trapped in a World That Uber Built

For good measure, we’re throwing in some good old urban dystopia too, whose narratives hew uncomfortably close to reality. The Municipalists imagines a fictionalized city where gentrification is fought through bombings, cashless restaurants are opened to shut out the poor, and the antihero is an urban planner. And Infinite Detail, …

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Rikers Island Closing By 2026

On Thursday, October 17 the New York City Council voted to close Rikers Island, the infamous jail located on an island in the East River between Queens and the Bronx. The closing was approved with a 36-13 vote.  Rikers, New York City’s main jail complex, will close by 2026 for …

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This Ingenious Tool Makes Ironing Fun

When it comes to chores, ironing is right up there with washing the dishes and cleaning the bathroom — no one likes doing it, but it’s an unfortunate necessity. When you’re trying to make a good impression, the last thing you want to do is show up with a rumpled …

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