The Trouble with Grand Romantic Gestures

The Trouble with Grand Romantic Gestures

Grand gestures are supposed to be romantic and uplifting, but in the real world, many of them would likely raise more concerns than spirits. After all, having someone risk arrest (Fever Pitch), throw themselves in front of a car (Hitch), or sacrifice their career for you (The Proposal) comes with an awful lot of pressure.…

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The Ghosts That Haunt Egypt

The Ghosts That Haunt Egypt

To the bridge in Cairo, I return I have had a ritual since 2013: on the eve of each anniversary of the revolution, I take out my copy of Egyptian poet Mostafa Ibrahim’s poetry collection, Manifesto, and recite it from cover to cover. Published in the wake of the 2011 revolution, Manifesto has become a…

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These are the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days hidden gems

These are the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days hidden gems

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days delivers pure, unadulterated sensory overload. With millions of fleeting discounts dropping around the clock, navigating the digital frenzy can feel like dodging Ubers in Times…

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