February 13, 2025

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No One Holds a Grudge Like Taylor Swift They keep her billion-dollar empire running.

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The patron saint of vengeance is a tenth-century Russian princess named Olga, whose husband was brutally murdered by a warring tribe called the Drevlians. Years later, Olga asked the Drevlians to give her three sparrows and three pigeons per household as a peace offering. She then tied a cloth covered in sulfur to each bird’s leg and set them free, causing the entire city to go up in flames. When I learned of this tale of murderous retribution, my first thought was that it sounded like the type of vaguely feminist, obscure metaphor that would be referenced in a Taylor Swift lyric.

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Your Daily Horoscope by Madame Clairevoyant: February 13, 2025 The moon in Virgo allows you to reflect on what in your life feels unfulfilling — and correct course.

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No One Holds a Grudge Like Taylor Swift They keep her billion-dollar empire running.

In Other News ...

Sitting down with Gabby Windey, the TV Renaissance woman who went from Bachelor Nation to stealing hearts on The Traitors.

A brand-new season of Love Is Blind set in Minneapolis is coming to Netflix tomorrow, but locals say the town is simply too small for the show’s concept to work.

There is nothing like crashing out over a hot and undeserving stranger to remind you that you’re alive, which is the driving inspiration behind Cat Zhang's "Down Bad" Valentine's Day playlist.

Personal-finance columnist Charlotte Cowles speaks with three matchmakers about how they help the ultrarich find love.

Dive into all our stories on style, self, culture, and power.

Your Daily Horoscope by Madame Clairevoyant: February 13, 2025 The moon in Virgo allows you to reflect on what in your life feels unfulfilling — and correct course.

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The 25 Best Root Touch-up Products for At-Home Hair Treatments

From masks to glosses.

Where a Designer Gets Her Capsule Wardrobe

Sloan founder Julia Sloan has the perfect packing list for your carry-on.

Are You Smarter Than This Hair Dryer?

The new T3 Aire IQ features technology that creates custom settings to give you the most efficient but least damaging blowout.

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