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View in browser|nytimes.com February 22, 2025 Welcome back to The Weekender. Times editors have handpicked some of the week's best stories about culture and the way we live. In this edition, dive into the tale of an art adviser who was stealing millions of dollars, see photos of the dreamy Las Vegas ranch that landed a role in "The Last Showgirl," and meet baby seal SYHg2506, who was found wandering New Haven, Conn. (He will be given a real name by aquarium workers once they assess his personality.) Bobbi Lin for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Allison Fellion SUNNY SIDE It's hard to beat a yolk-soaked breakfast sandwich. But are undercooked eggs safe to eat? → David Walter Banks for The New York Times FAVORITE THINGS Shoppers are paying dearly for discontinued items, from the perfect lip pencil to a 36-pack of Tab. → Isabella Cotier CLOSE READ A.O. Scott would follow this poem to hell and back. Read along with him. → Andre D. Wagner for The New York Times PERFORMANCE REVIEW Is Mr. Milchick good or bad? Tramell Tillman of "Severance" shared his character's motivations. → ESCAPE Forget Cancún, Cabo and Tulum. Here's why one writer returns to Puerto Vallarta, again and again. → Gaby Jeter for The New York Times HOME TOUR This cabaret artist's dreamy ranch house landed a role in "The Last Showgirl." Take a look. → New Haven Police Department SEAL OF APPROVAL Why did the seal cross the road? To get to Connecticut's pizza haven, of course. → Karsten Moran for The New York Times CONFESSIONS Lisa Schiff became the country's leading art consultant. Then she stole millions from her clients. → Gabriella Angotti-Jones for The New York Times GLOW-UP Man-child learns to dress like a man. All it took was a little inspiration from Ted Danson. → Popperfoto, via Getty Images WHAT TO READ This 50-year-old book on World War I changed how our critic thinks of nonfiction entirely. → Christopher Testani for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews. WHAT TO COOK Check out 10 ways to turn store-bought rotisserie chicken into an easy, delicious and even healthy dinner. → Thanks for reading. For more culture and lifestyle stories from The Times, click here. This edition of The Weekender was edited by Farah Miller. You might also like the Evening newsletter. Catch up on the biggest news, and wind down to end your day. Get it in your inbox Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times about The Weekender. To stop receiving The Weekender, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018