Early Addition: Here's Why Some People Moved To NYC During The Pandemic

Published October 9, 2020

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Donald Trump, what can't he do: he wants to get back on the campaign trail ASAP even though experts think it's reckless and dangerous; he berated his own cabinet officers for not prosecuting or implicating his political enemies; and he's going to have a “medical evaluation” live on television tonight for some reason.
Two additional White House residence staff members tested positive for coronavirus, bringing the total number of residence workers infected to four.
These sexy onions were TOO SEXY for Facebook.
Jack White will replace Morgan Wallen as the musical guest on this weekend's SNL, which—let's be honest—is a HUGE upgrade.
NYC definitely isn't dead for these people who recently moved to the city.
Five years ago, Donald Trump got a $21 million tax break for promising to preserve more than 150 acres of forest outside his New York mansion—and now that deal is under investigation by New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Larry David married his girlfriend Ashley Underwood on Wednesday evening in Southern California, so hey, that's pretty, pretty, pretty good for them!
Speaking of Seinfeld, Newman wants you to vote and count on the post office.
The most important style story of the day: ranking Nicolas Cage's leather jackets.
Milton Glaser's Kips Bay office townhouse has been bought by The New York Review of Books.
Officials in Virginia are warning residents to stay away from hairy, venomous caterpillars, which is generally something I try to do anyway.
It's not a robust new music Friday, but I recommend you check out Cut Worms new album Nobody Lives Here Anymore, which has huge The Band/Roger McGuinn vibes; Yo La Tengo's new Sleepless Night EP; harpist Mary Lattimore's Silver Ladders; and Stevie Nicks' new single "Show Them The Way," featuring Dave Grohl on drums.
And finally, this is absolutely precious:

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