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I Am a Wellness Asshole Now • The only thing more excruciating than soaking in a tub of freezing-cold water is telling people it actually works.

the man who broke breaking • Breaking (aka breakdancing) is making its Olympic debut in Paris this summer. Victor Montalvo, the top American competitor, is fighting for not only a GOLD MEDAL but also the SURVIVAL of the sport.

VICTOR MONTALVO’S FAVORITE BREAKING MOVIES • Three classics of the genre to watch before the sport’s Olympic throw-down

“Dumb” Tech Strikes Back • Fed up with the tyranny of smartphone life, more people are embracing turn-of-the-millennium technology. Here are the best gadgets for those ready to get retro.

BETTER OFF DAD • Every man is afraid of becoming his father. There’s a better way. We’ll show you.

ARE YOU a DAD or a FATHER?

HOW TO TELL A DAD JOKE

WELL, FATHER OR DAD? • Tally your responses and see below.

IS IT OKAY TO HAVE a FAVORITE KID? • It’s more than okay; it’s the only way. Take it from Deion Sanders.

The Gear You Need to Level Up Your Dadding • Diaper? Done. Snacks? Packed. Wisdom? Imparted. What further proof do you need that you’re a dad? We recommend three items that will guarantee your status.

SHOW YOUR KIDS an R-RATED MOVIE

WHAT MY DAD WAS RIGHT ABOUT • I was afraid of turning into my father…until I did

Beyond the Beach • Orlebar Brown’s trim (but not tight) trunks are exactly the fit you’re looking for this summer

UP, UP, AND AWAY • Breitling’s weird, wild, and wonderful new watch is inspired by a 1999 balloon journey around the world

You Crazy Diamond • David Yurman’s latest jewelry collection, the Vault, takes things to the highest level of luxury

ON DECK • A preppy staple (and occasional punchline), the boat shoe is ready for its latest turn in the spotlight

Canali Chills Out • The iconic Italian brand may be known for tailoring, but its effortlessly casual clothes are a welcome evolution

FASHION FOR YOUR FACE • High-end designers are charging into the skin-care game. Are they worth your time?

THE GLASSES I’VE WORN FOREVER • Guy Trebay, a reporter for the New York Times Style section and author of the new memoir Do Something, explains why he sticks to the classics when it comes to eyewear

THE RAP-MUSIC PARADOX • I love, revere, and respect women. So how can I listen to music that demeans them?

HOW I THREW MY FIRST PUNCH • After a lifetime of running from confrontation, I took up boxing at age 40. In the ring, I finally discovered what it was like to deliver a blow—and to take a few on the chin myself.

THE SECOND COMING OF THE POLITICAL CONVENTION • For the first time in decades, at both the Republican and Democratic national conventions this summer, we’re at risk of honest-to-God politics breaking out

sCary goOd • Known for disappearing into his roles, Bill Skarsgård captivated audiences by transforming himself into a terrifying clown in It and a ruthless villain in John Wick. But he went even deeper to create the revenge-driven killer in this summer’s reimagining of The Crow and the monster in December’s Nosferatu.

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heirs to the throne • Ewan Mitchell + Tom Glynn-Carney play brothers battling for power on the second season of HBO’s Game of Thrones prequel, House of the Dragon. Off camera, they’re keeping each other...