# dating and relationships (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 7 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover dating and relationships. Page: Feed: --- ## [Tim Curry Pioneered Fashion With His ‘Rocky Horror’ Performance](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/26/style/tim-curry-fashion-pioneer.html) _2026-08-26 · Guy Trebay · NYT \> Style_ His performance as Frank-N-Furter, the cross-dressing mad scientist of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” was ahead of its time. ## [One of Pop’s Hottest Stars Has Been Years in the Making. I Think I Know the Secret to Her Success.](https://slate.com/culture/2026/08/zara-larsson-midnight-sun-lush-life-concert-meme-pukkelpop.html?via=rss) _2026-08-26 · Nadira Goffe · Slate Magazine_ Zara Larsson’s meteoric rise has been a joy to witness. ## [Dolly Parton, Friend of Miss Piggy, Is Remembered by the Muppets](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/26/style/dolly-parton-miss-piggy-muppets.html) _2026-08-26 · Jesse McKinley · NYT \> Style_ Perhaps more than many other entertainers who appeared alongside the Muppets, Parton seemed to have a natural ease with her inanimate sidekicks. ## [Dolly Parton Outsmarted Every Dumb-Blonde Joke](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/26/style/dolly-parton-jokes-humor-image.html) _2026-08-26 · Amanda Hess · NYT \> Style_ Nothing a critic or comic said about Parton — and they said plenty — compared with what she said about herself. She stepped on their punchlines and took away their power. ## [It’s Becoming Clearer Than Ever That “America First” Has Taken a Toll on American Power](https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2026/08/trump-canada-us-tariffs-trade-war-iran.html?via=rss) _2026-08-26 · Fred Kaplan · Slate Magazine_ This trade war signifies, more than any other single event, Trump’s mindless exertion of American power. ## [Donald Trump Can Still Win You a Certain Type of Election](https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2026/08/darline-graham-donald-trump-wins-south-carolina-primary.html?via=rss) _2026-08-26 · Ben Jacobs · Slate Magazine_ Darline Graham is almost guaranteed to be South Carolina's senator for the next six years—thanks to Trump's endorsement. ## [My Husband Is Carrying Out What He Thinks Is a “Sweet” Tradition With Our Child. I Want No Part of This.](https://slate.com/advice/2026/08/parenting-advice-tooth-fairy-lie.html?via=rss) _2026-08-26 · Nicole Chung · Slate Magazine_ I don't want to lie to our kid. ## [I Show Love for My Children in a Certain Way. My Husband Says It’s Time for Me to Stop.](https://slate.com/advice/2026/08/parenting-advice-school-lunch-packing-debate.html?via=rss) _2026-08-26 · Nicole Chung · Slate Magazine_ It's an annual debate. ## [Tiny Love Stories: ‘I Believed Him for Over a Year’](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/26/style/tiny-modern-love-stories-i-believed-him-for-over-a-year.html) _2026-08-26 · NYT \> Style_ Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words. ## [My Husband Is Experiencing Something New and Mysterious in Bed. The Aftermath Is Messy.](https://slate.com/advice/2026/08/sex-advice-husband-new-development-dreams.html?via=rss) _2026-08-26 · Rich Juzwiak · Slate Magazine_ We've got to figure this out. ## [Privacy-first AI-native browser (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/SQpBWDvUk8tz) _2026-08-26 · **Sponsored**_ No telemetry or ads — built on Ungoogled Chromium with a built-in AI sidebar and CLI. ## [This Is Not the Same Supreme Court That Refused to Meddle in the 2020 Election for Trump](https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2026/08/supreme-court-2020-election-trump-vote-fraud-lies.html?via=rss) _2026-08-26 · Dahlia Lithwick · Slate Magazine_ The Overton window has scarily shifted. ## [What We Miss When We Reduce Dolly Parton to a Saint](https://slate.com/culture/2026/08/dolly-parton-death-cancer-songs-movies-husband-albums-jolene.html?via=rss) _2026-08-26 · Carl Wilson · Slate Magazine_ The queen of country was a much weirder—and more wonderful—figure than the recent flattening of her suggests. ## [Dolly Parton’s Bedazzled, Bewigged and Bodacious Style](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/style/dolly-parton-sense-of-style.html) _2026-08-26 · Vanessa Friedman · NYT \> Style_ A wild mountain rose, she used her clothes and her body to subvert expectations. ## [My Wife Just Shocked Me With an Impossible Ultimatum in Bed. There’s No Coming Back From This.](https://slate.com/advice/2026/08/sex-advice-wife-ultimatum-marriage.html?via=rss) _2026-08-26 · Rich Juzwiak · Slate Magazine_ I did not see this coming. ## [Slate Pears Game 377: Aug. 26, 2026](https://slate.com/life/2026/08/word-game-slate-pears-377-for-august-26-2026.html?via=rss) _2026-08-26 · Slate Magazine_ Today's puzzle has seven pears. ## [The Weather Influencers Who Focus on Vibes and Clothes Instead of Radar](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/26/style/weather-influencers-tiktok-kyle-cooke.html) _2026-08-26 · Alisha Haridasani Gupta · NYT \> Style_ A new crop of social media creators offer their followers a “vibes check” or helpful reminders to not get their hair blown out because rain is in the forecast. ## [Why Is This Picture at Every Sex Party?](https://www.nytimes.com/video/podcasts/100000011113819/why-is-this-picture-at-every-sex-party.html) _2026-08-26 · The Modern Love Team · NYT \> Shows_ Jess Zakira Wise, a play party organizer, joins host Anna Martin on “Modern Love” to share her early experiences at sex parties. ## [I’m Already Dreading My In-Laws’ Comments on My Pregnancy. Help!](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/26/style/in-laws-pregnancy-commentary.html) _2026-08-26 · Philip Galanes · NYT \> Style_ A reader worries that her father-in-law’s mansplaining and her mother-in-law’s anxiety will crank into overdrive once she’s carrying their grandchild. ## [Hegseth’s Army Purge, and Polling Chaos in the Midterms](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/26/podcasts/the-headlines/hegseth-military-generals-midterms-polls-dolly-parton.html) _2026-08-26 · Tracy Mumford, Will Jarvis, Margaret Kadifa, Jake Lucas, Ian Stewart, Greg Jaffe, Reid J. Epstein and Lindsay Zoladz · NYT \> Shows_ Plus, there was no one like Dolly Parton. ## [The Stunning Rise of the Democratic Socialists of America](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/26/podcasts/the-daily/democratic-socialism-dsa-elections-primaries.html) _2026-08-26 · Michael Barbaro, Charles Homans, Caitlin O’Keefe, Asthaa Chaturvedi, Lexie Diao, Rachel Quester, Marc Georges, Pat McCusker, Marion Lozano, Dan Powell and Chris Wood · NYT \> Shows_ Democratic socialists are capturing more votes than ever before — even as they run up against the limits of their appeal. ## [Follow Releases, Get Reminders (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/rUkhXwPTZsUL) _2026-08-26 · **Sponsored**_ Follow a genre or a name and receive reminders on release day — free. ## [How To Throw A Sex Party](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/26/podcasts/modern-love-how-to-host-an-orgy.html) _2026-08-26 · Anna Martin, Reva Goldberg, Davis Land, Sara Curtis, Elisa Gutierrez, Lynn Levy, Daniel Ramirez, Dan Powell, Elisheba Ittoop, Marion Lozano and Pat McCusker · NYT \> Shows_ Jess Zakira Wise wanted a place for tender, fun, and curious group sex. When she couldn’t find it, she created it herself. ## [Sheltering From a Russian Missile Attack in Kyiv](https://www.nytimes.com/video/podcasts/the-daily/100000011111596/sheltering-from-a-russian-missile-attack-in-kyiv.html) _2026-08-26 · NYT \> Shows_ As Russian missiles struck Ukraine’s capital, our correspondent Constant Méheut sheltered underground. Here’s what he shared from a subway station in Kyiv while speaking to Natalie Kitroeff on “The Call.” ## [This Is Why People Hate the Government](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/opinion/ezra-klein-podcast-annie-lowrey.html) _2026-08-25 · Ezra Klein and Annie Galvin · NYT \> Shows_ Annie Lowrey, the author of “The Time Tax,” explains how the government steals Americans’ time — on purpose. ## [Dethroned Beauty Queen Fights Accusations of Bigotry](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/style/miss-north-carolina-brittany-boltinhouse-lawsuit.html) _2026-08-25 · Madison Malone Kircher · NYT \> Style_ Brittany Boltinhouse’s title as Miss North Carolina USA was rescinded after past social media posts surfaced. She is suing pageant organizers and Miss USA for defamation. ## [A Shoe That Looks Great on Everyone](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/style/approach-shoes-climbing-style.html) _2026-08-25 · Jacob Gallagher · NYT \> Style_ Plus: Erling Haaland’s new look, and a surprising hire at Skims. ## [Dethroned Miss North Carolina Sues Miss USA for Defamation](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/style/miss-north-carolina-brittany-boltinhouse-lawsuit.html) _2026-08-25 · Madison Malone Kircher · NYT \> Style_ Brittany Boltinhouse’s title was rescinded after past social media posts surfaced. She is accusing pageant organizers of damaging her reputation. ## [Angie Nixon and the Power of Pink](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/style/angie-nixon-florida-pink.html) _2026-08-25 · Vanessa Friedman · NYT \> Style_ The electoral playbook has a strategic new shade. ## [Street Style Look of the Week: A T-Vintage Shirt That’s a Badge of Honor’](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/style/street-style-look-vintage-t-shirt.html) _2026-08-25 · Simbarashe Cha · NYT \> Style_ While in Copenhagen for the runway shows, an art curator took a commemorative T-shirt from her mother out for a whirl. ## [An Alarming New Study About Brain Injuries in Football, and How States Are Paying Millions for Rain](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/podcasts/the-headlines/football-cte-rain-brat-diet.html) _2026-08-25 · Tracy Mumford, Will Jarvis, Margaret Kadifa, Jake Lucas, Ian Stewart, John Branch, Nick Corasaniti and Alan Rappeport · NYT \> Shows_ Plus, is the BRAT diet really the best thing for stomach bugs? ## [The Backlash Against Meta’s Smart Glasses Continues to Grow](https://www.nytimes.com/video/podcasts/100000011110305/the-backlash-against-metas-smart-glasses-continues-to-grow.html) _2026-08-25 · NYT \> Shows_ ICE just barred its workers from wearing Meta’s smart glasses on the job. On the “Hard Fork” podcast, the hosts Kevin Roose and Casey Newton discuss how quickly public perception is turning against Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses. ## [Point once, get highlights (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/iRNchuESnv8E) _2026-08-25 · **Sponsored**_ Get minutes worth watching from a whole game — point once ## [Canada Is Done With Trump](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/podcasts/the-daily/canada-is-done-with-trump.html) _2026-08-25 · Michael Barbaro, Matina Stevis-Gridneff, Carlos Prieto, Diana Nguyen, Shannon M. Lin, Devon Taylor, Liz O. Baylen, Rowan Niemisto, Pat McCusker, Dan Powell and Chris Wood · NYT \> Shows_ Canada suspended trade negotiations this week, setting off President Trump’s 50 percent tariffs on a range of Canadian goods. ## [Are You Using Conditioner All Wrong?](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/podcasts/are-you-using-conditioner-all-wrong.html) _2026-08-25 · Rosie Guerin, Caira Blackwell and Christine Cyr Clisset · NYT \> Shows_ Our expert clears up some common conditioner confusion, including who needs to use one and how to apply it. ## [The Generation of Gardeners Combining Wildflower Seeds and Social Consciousness](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/style/wildflower-seeds-social-justice.html) _2026-08-25 · Alexander Nazaryan · NYT \> Style_ A new generation of green thumbs are creating beautifully designed seed packets to encourage the growth of lush gardens — and social consciousness. ## [A.M. Gittlitz Roots for the Mets (and a Better World)](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/24/style/gittlitz-new-york-mets-metropolitans-book.html) _2026-08-24 · Jim Windolf · NYT \> Style_ Through another lost season, A.M. Gittlitz, the author of a new history of New York’s underdog baseball team, is trying to hold on to hope. ## [Karley Sciortino’s Story of an Erotic Discovery Becomes a Film](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/24/style/karley-sciortino-i-want-your-sex.html) _2026-08-24 · Alessandra Schade · NYT \> Style_ Karley Sciortino’s story of an erotic discovery became the basis for a film starring Olivia Wilde — updated with a Gen Z twist. ## [Eon Huntley, the Democratic Socialist Running for Office While Working at Bergdorf](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/23/style/eon-huntley-dsa-bergdorf-goodman.html) _2026-08-24 · Sandra E. Garcia · NYT \> Style_ For Eon Huntley, who won his primary in New York in June, good clothes and populist policies go together. ## [Slate Mini Crossword for Aug. 23, 2026](https://slate.com/life/2026/08/crossword-slate-mini-daily-puzzle-aug-23-2026.html?via=rss) _2026-08-23 · Kiran Pandey · Slate Magazine_ Take a quick break with our daily 5x5 grid. ## [Slate Crossword: Dust Devil’s Cooler Cousin (Eight Letters)](https://slate.com/life/2026/08/crossword-slate-daily-puzzle-aug-23-2026.html?via=rss) _2026-08-23 · Mat Holmes · Slate Magazine_ Ready for some wordplay? Sharpen your skills with Slate’s puzzle for Aug. 23, 2026. ## [The DOJ Is Asking a Conservative Court to Give Trump a Terrifying New Power](https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2026/08/doj-supreme-court-trump-scary-abrego-garcia.html?via=rss) _2026-08-23 · Shirin Ali · Slate Magazine_ This case appears likely to make it all the way to the Supreme Court. ## [I Just Got Home From a Trip With 12 People. It Would Have Been Unbearable Were It Not for a Simple, Underrated Solution.](https://slate.com/life/2026/08/friends-vacation-friend-group-kids-parallel-play-paris.html?via=rss) _2026-08-23 · Luke Winkie · Slate Magazine_ Go to Paris with a gaggle of people. Stay separately. See them twice. ## [A Sensory-Friendly Boutique for Neurodivergent Brides](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/23/style/sensory-friendly-neurodivergent-bridal-boutique.html) _2026-08-23 · Alix Strauss · NYT \> Style_ Inspired by her son, who was diagnosed with A.D.H.D. and autism, Beth Clark transformed her 6,500-square-foot bridal salon into a calming, sensory-friendly space for neurodivergent brides. ## [Slate Pears Game 373: Aug. 22, 2026](https://slate.com/life/2026/08/word-game-slate-pears-373-for-august-22-2026.html?via=rss) _2026-08-22 · Slate Magazine_ Today's puzzle has four pears. ## [My Wife Told Me She Has Only Had Sex With One Other Person. Then She Told Me Her Definition of “Sex.”](https://slate.com/advice/2026/08/relationship-advice-what-counts-as-sex.html?via=rss) _2026-08-22 · Rich Juzwiak · Slate Magazine_ I don't understand why she thinks this. ## [Donald Trump Is Prosecuting a Famous Civil Rights Group. Among Its Biggest Critics Are Liberals.](https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2026/08/donald-trump-news-southern-poverty-law-center.html?via=rss) _2026-08-22 · Aymann Ismail · Slate Magazine_ A view from inside the “Poverty Palace.” ## [Priya Parker: How to Fight With People You Love](https://www.nytimes.com/video/podcasts/100000011101282/priya-parker-how-to-fight-with-people-you-love.html) _2026-08-22 · NYT \> Shows_ On “The Interview,” Priya Parker, a conflict resolution facilitator, shared the tactics she uses to approach fights with her husband in a healthy way. ## [Some States Banned the Use of Food Stamps to Buy Soda. Did It Work?](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/22/upshot/snap-restrictions-soda-sugary-drinks.html) _2026-08-22 · Ben Blatt · NYT \> Well_ A study shows a modest decline in soda purchases, but it’s not clear that the results will hold up in the long run. ## [My Mother-in-Law’s Pushiness Put My Baby in the ICU. I Can’t Believe What My Family Wants Me to Do Now.](https://slate.com/advice/2026/08/dear-prudence-mil-baby-icu-family.html?via=rss) _2026-08-22 · Jenée Desmond-Harris · Slate Magazine_ They cannot be serious. ## [My Fiancé and I Just Gave Our Wedding Guests One Simple Rule. People Are Losing Their Minds.](https://slate.com/advice/2026/08/wedding-rule-losing-minds-care-and-feeding.html?via=rss) _2026-08-22 · Michelle Herman · Slate Magazine_ Why are they acting like this? ## [Slate Mini Crossword for Aug. 22, 2026](https://slate.com/life/2026/08/crossword-slate-mini-daily-puzzle-aug-22-2026.html?via=rss) _2026-08-22 · Adrianne Baik · Slate Magazine_ Take a quick break with our daily 5x5 grid. ## [This Summer Has Had a Hit as Big as “Old Town Road,” Even Though You Might Never Have Heard It](https://slate.com/culture/2026/08/ella-langley-taylor-swift-country-music-morgan-wallen-billboard-songs.html?via=rss) _2026-08-22 · Chris Molanphy · Slate Magazine_ Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” is the longest-running No. 1 of all time, but another song is poised to take its title.