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Very online millennial women grew up glamorizing their ailments, posting about symptoms as if they were cute. But their high priestess Lena Dunham proves the reality of illness is uglier than the idea, writes Kat Rosenfield. thefp.com/p/lena-dunhams…

After spending most of her life feeling different and alone, an autism diagnosis gave journalist Christina Buttons the kind of relief that was impossible to resist. But it was based on a lie. thefp.com/p/i-thought-i-…

“Living in Poland in 1924, my grandfather was assaulted and called a ‘dirty Jew,’ ” writes Judea Pearl. “He came home beaten and bleeding and told his family: Pack your bags—we are going home. Home, of course, was Israel.” thefp.com/p/ancient-wisd…

Very online millennial women grew up glamorizing their ailments, posting about symptoms as if they were cute. But their high priestess Lena Dunham proves the reality of illness is uglier than the idea, writes Kat Rosenfield. thefp.com/p/lena-dunhams…

After spending most of her life feeling different and alone, an autism diagnosis gave journalist Christina Buttons the kind of relief that was impossible to resist. But it was based on a lie. thefp.com/p/i-thought-i-…

The New York Times published a discussion on the merits of 'microlooting,' which is just plain old theft, writes Suzy Weiss. thefp.com/p/what-the-hel…

In today's Weekend Press: The story of an incorrect autism diagnosis. Meet the ‘chief MAHA officer’ of Steak ‘n Shake. Is it okay to ditch your friend for doing weight-loss jabs? Kat Rosenfield on the sickness of Lena Dunham. And more! thefp.com/p/i-thought-i-…

Very online millennial women grew up glamorizing their ailments, posting about symptoms as if they were cute. But their high priestess Lena Dunham proves the reality of illness is uglier than the idea, writes Kat Rosenfield. thefp.com/p/lena-dunhams…

America’s founding ideal emphasized mercy, humility, and mutual obligation, writes Lydia Dugdale. Its modern counterpart does much the opposite. thefp.com/p/how-city-on-…

After spending most of her life feeling different and alone, an autism diagnosis gave journalist Christina Buttons the kind of relief that was impossible to resist. But it was based on a lie. thefp.com/p/i-thought-i-…

Suzy Weiss writes about Lena Dunham’s new book. Plus: Can you dump a friend for shooting up weight-loss drugs? She asked Claudia Oshry of 'The Toast.' thefp.com/p/whats-so-bad…

Michael Shermer, the founder of ’Skeptic’ magazine, makes the case for why President Trump’s promised disclosure of UFO files probably won’t amount to much. thefp.com/p/what-does-am…

A new tobacco ban in Britain for anyone born after 2008 may make the next generation safer. So why do I feel like we’re losing something? thefp.com/p/let-the-kids…

Steak ‘n Shake’s new chief MAHA officer Michael Boes cracks open a 12-ounce Liquid Death and tells Tanner Nau how he’s making fast food healthy again. thefp.com/p/two-drinks-w…

Very online millennial women grew up glamorizing their ailments, posting about symptoms as if they were cute. But their high priestess Lena Dunham proves the reality of illness is uglier than the idea, writes Kat Rosenfield. thefp.com/p/lena-dunhams…

Stories have emerged about how the new Supreme Leader is running the regime from his hospital bed, but Israel has its doubts, writes Amit Segal. thefp.com/p/is-mojtaba-k…

It’s 2026. Miranda was the best character in Sex and the City and Claudia Oshry thinks it’s time we finally admit it.

“Living in Poland in 1924, my grandfather was assaulted and called a ‘dirty Jew,’ ” writes Judea Pearl. “He came home beaten and bleeding and told his family: Pack your bags—we are going home. Home, of course, was Israel.” thefp.com/p/ancient-wisd…

John Ternus is taking over from Tim Cook as CEO of the most successful company on Earth. He will need to take risks to keep it that way, writes Patrick McGee. thefp.com/p/will-apples-…

As the tidal wave of antisemitism grows, some Jews are finding ways to fight back, from concealed carry to Krav Maga, Tanya Lukyanova reports in the latest edition of our This Week in Jew Hate newsletter. thefp.com/p/rise-of-the-…