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Thursday, August 14
Slate

Rise of the “Marinade Truthers”

The time has come to accept that marinades are a scam. But don’t worry: There’s an alternative seasoning source that will actually work—if you’re bold enough to try.

Vogue

The Weird and Wonderful World of Emma Stone

In an acrimonious era during which it’s near impossible to achieve critical unity on any being or concept, the 36-year-old actress and producer has reached a rare altitude of public goodwill.

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CNET

The 20 Best PS4 Games

Sony’s eighth-gen console is just as relevant as ever. These are the all-time best games on the PS4.

Esquire

There’s a Reason Everybody Loves Chris Cooper

The 74-year-old actor has built his career as a skilled craftsman who brings methodical preparation and total commitment to every project he takes on. But there’s another rare quality about Cooper that resonates with both filmmakers and audiences.

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USA TODAY

These Are the Wealthiest Suburbs of America’s Biggest Cities

New York’s wealthiest suburb is Scarsdale, a name long linked to affluence. Wellesley, the most well-heeled Boston suburb, is known for academia. McLean, a high-earner enclave outside the nation’s capital, houses diplomats and spies.