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It All Started With a Bottle of Shalimar

Rahul Chatterjee had a special surprise for Christie Houlihan on their first date in June 2022, one that left her in tears. from NYT > Fashion > Love https://ift.tt/A5WvMXp via IFTTT

A Buddy-Buddy Honeymoon

Some newlyweds are seeking some rest and relaxation after the festivities — with 25 of their nearest and dearest. from NYT > Fashion > Love https://ift.tt/NqWHXIL via IFTTT

Hunter College Reschedules Screening of Film Critical of Israel

Hunter’s cancellation of a screening of the documentary “Israelism” had caused an outcry among faculty members and students, who said it was a violation of academic freedom. from NYT > Education https://ift.tt/8nd1h3c via IFTTT

A New York City Socialite Returns to Her Southern Roots

When Tinsley Mortimer met Robert Bovard two years ago, it didn’t take her long to embrace the serenity of Georgia, thanks to Mr. Bovard’s Southern charm. from NYT > Fashion > Love https://ift.tt/SoLsB5v via IFTTT

When a Psychic Meets a Naval Officer

Janine James and Nasaria Valadez planned their wedding to fall on 11/11, six months before either of them proposed. from NYT > Fashion > Love https://ift.tt/mc8Ta6w via IFTTT

After an Instant Connection, Traveling the World With a Water Polo Star

After meeting at a party seven years ago, Robert Conner was determined to see Maggie Steffens, an Olympic gold medalist, again — even if it meant traveling hundreds of miles to do so. from NYT > Fashion > Love https://ift.tt/TW5Co1H via IFTTT

Neither Wanted the First Date to Ever End

The connection between Philip Taylor Jr. and Kristin Dyson was so strong that they stayed until closing at a restaurant and then a wine bar. “It felt like the whole date was 10 minutes,” Ms. Dyson said. from NYT > Fashion > Love https://ift.tt/2SqNrQc via IFTTT

Wedding Party Proposals: Brides and Grooms Pop the Other Question

Brides and grooms are proposing to their close friends and family members through personalized gifts and lavish events. from NYT > Fashion > Love https://ift.tt/7mWkdgT via IFTTT

How Targeted Weight Loss Ads Can Haunt Future Brides

When women post about their engagements and upcoming weddings on social media, an unexpected, potentially damaging specter arrives: targeted weight loss ads. from NYT > Fashion > Love https://ift.tt/rKmVWNT via IFTTT

College Board Pushes A.P. Courses and Tests, Even as They Fail Some Students

This year, taxpayers paid the nonprofit at least $90 million for A.P. tests that many students failed. from NYT > Education https://ift.tt/Zgw1Rnx via IFTTT

Federal Government to Investigate Harassment Complaints at Universities

Columbia, Cooper Union, Cornell and University of Pennsylvania were among half a dozen universities under investigation for complaints about antisemitic and anti-Muslim harassment on campus. from NYT > Education https://ift.tt/TCgwXoJ via IFTTT

How a Pro-Palestinian Student Group Became a Leader of Campus Protests

Students for Justice in Palestine, which was founded at Berkeley, has fueled activism, and, critics say, intimidation and antisemitism. from NYT > Education https://ift.tt/zkOrUbd via IFTTT

Nothing Could Stop Their Relationship From Heating Up

Jamie Kalman needed a fire performer for an event she was producing and was about to hire Aubrey DePew, but then the pandemic happened. from NYT > Fashion > Love https://ift.tt/1KC3Tk2 via IFTTT

A.C.L.U. Sues DeSantis Over Crackdown on Pro-Palestinian Group

Florida education officials moved to ban chapters of Students for Justice in Palestine, but critics say it’s a clear cut violation of the First Amendment. from NYT > Education https://ift.tt/p2kigY7 via IFTTT

For Some Singles Fed Up of Dating, a Pet’s Love Is Enough

For singles who have grown weary of dating, pet ownership helps fill the relationship void. from NYT > Fashion > Love https://ift.tt/eEl9SZp via IFTTT

How One Family’s Pursuit of Tennis Success Ended in Heartache

The death of one daughter and the struggles of another have left a prominent New Zealand tennis family questioning their choices and their relationship with the game they once loved. from NYT > Education https://ift.tt/ZEoc0pq via IFTTT

Mother of 6-Year-Old Who Shot Teacher in Virginia Is Sentenced to 21 Months

The mother pleaded guilty to breaking federal law by using marijuana while owning a firearm and making false statements about drug use buying the gun. from NYT > Education https://ift.tt/DV75INj via IFTTT

By the Numbers: How Schools Struggled During the Pandemic

New federal data from the 2020-2021 school year shows the reach of online learning, the struggle to hire teachers and the lack of counselors. from NYT > Education https://ift.tt/URFjbfZ via IFTTT

The Supreme Court’s New Ethics Code: ‘Worthless’

Readers criticize the code as weak and unenforceable. Also: The Trump trial; an optional Regents exam in New York; Anne Frank; vaping among the young. from NYT > Education https://ift.tt/pn6Mt4a via IFTTT

The Supreme Court’s New Ethics Code: ‘Worthless’

Readers criticize the code as weak and unenforceable. Also: The Trump trial; an optional Regents exam in New York; Anne Frank; vaping among the young. from NYT > Education https://ift.tt/GF0IPJd via IFTTT

In Texas, a Fight Over Gender and School Theater Takes an Unexpected Turn

After a high school production of “Oklahoma!” was halted in conservative Sherman, Texas, something unusual happened: The school board sided with transgender students. from NYT > Education https://ift.tt/71jati0 via IFTTT

New York Is Set to Make Regents Exams Optional for Graduation

The tests had once been seen as a hallmark of academic rigor, but high-stakes graduation tests have fallen out of favor nationally. from NYT > Education https://ift.tt/P8GZit7 via IFTTT

Las Vegas Celebrates 70 Years of Weddings

After 70 years as the “Wedding Capital of the World,” the glittering city that attracts thousands of couples seeking unconventional nuptials has grown beyond the drive-through wedding. from NYT > Fashion > Love https://ift.tt/3unGxai via IFTTT

Stressed Writing Your Wedding Vows? A Professional Vow Writer Could Help.

In recent years, social media has helped increase demand in this new wedding vendor category. “Vows have gone viral,” one expert said, “and there’s greater attention to the moments that go wrong.” from NYT > Fashion > Love https://ift.tt/eAc63fZ via IFTTT

Harvard, Columbia and Penn Pledge to Fight Antisemitism on Campus

The universities are trying to address criticism by banning pro-Palestinian student groups, condemning slogans and starting task forces to address antisemitism. from NYT > Education https://ift.tt/RUOmTtD via IFTTT

Celebrating a Marriage and ‘a Second Chance at Life’

When Adam Jankelowitz was 2, he received a liver transplant. Decades later, he finally got to thank the donor’s parents in person — at his wedding with Jill Schreider. from NYT > Fashion > Love https://ift.tt/tkGd71R via IFTTT

What Does ‘From the River to the Sea’ Mean?

The pro-Palestinian rallying cry has become a fixture of protests in the United States and was a focus of the congressional censure of Representative Rashida Tlaib. It has a fraught history. from NYT > Education https://ift.tt/PAXBDqN via IFTTT

After Antisemitic Attacks, Colleges Debate What Kind of Speech Is Out of Bounds

Pro-Palestinian students say that they are speaking up for an oppressed people, but critics say that their rhetoric is deeply offensive. from NYT > Education https://ift.tt/yOLeoD1 via IFTTT

GOP Candidates Accuse Student Protesters of ‘Siding With Hamas’

Asked how they would address antisemitism, Republicans promised punishments for college activists. Only Vivek Ramaswamy dissented, describing pro-Palestinian protests as a free-speech issue. from NYT > Education https://ift.tt/zhuvdXL via IFTTT

In School Board Elections, Parental Rights Movement Is Dealt Setbacks

Culture battles on gender and race did not seem to move many voters. from NYT > Education https://ift.tt/rkT5Rb8 via IFTTT

How Your Child’s School Bus Might Prevent Blackouts

When not driving around, electric buses and other vehicles could help utilities by storing their solar and wind energy and releasing it to meet surges in demand. from NYT > Education https://ift.tt/BnT9yr5 via IFTTT

How the Humble Sheet Cake Became Top Tier

In the world of special occasion baked goods, pastry chefs are embracing the birthday party staple for its vast canvas. from NYT > Fashion > Love https://ift.tt/VeWYlqM via IFTTT

Magic in the First Five Minutes. Love Within 15.

After their first date, Banks Clark slipped a note into Jackie Patmore’s purse. “You have changed everything,” it read. from NYT > Fashion > Love https://ift.tt/bCrTDXs via IFTTT

After the Divorce, a Different Kind of Family

This couple survived tragedies during their relationship, but they couldn’t overcome tight finances and a drinking problem. Today, their love “is like that of brother and sister.” from NYT > Fashion > Love https://ift.tt/DrhRA4q via IFTTT

After the Divorce, a Different Kind of Family

This couple survived tragedies during their relationship, but they couldn’t overcome tight finances and a drinking problem. Today, their love “is like that of brother and sister.” from NYT > Fashion > Love https://ift.tt/vdSqgL7 via IFTTT

Do School Smartphone Bans Work?

Proponents say no-phone rules reduce student distractions and bullying. Critics say the bans could hinder student self-direction and critical thinking. from NYT > Education https://ift.tt/nlwFp3u via IFTTT