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October 8, 2026   CULTURE Be Careful What You Wish For What tarot, psychics, and a few ill-advised spells have taught me about romance. By Shaquille Heath Photo-Illustration: The Cut; Photos: Getty Obsession, the horror film everyone is still talking about, centers on a deceptively simple warning: Be careful what you wish for. A hopeless romantic, desperate for his crush’s love and attention, wanders into a magic shop, where a red-and-yellow box catches his eye amid a display of otherwise banal knickknacks. Inside is the One Wish Willow, a magic stick that promises to grant its owner a single wish within 24 hours. With its bright colors and old-timey comic-book design, it looks as harmless as a prize pulled from a Cracker Jack box. Instead of giving this cute novelty gift to his beloved, he uses it himself, wishing she would love him more than anything else in the world. From there, a universe of terror unfolds. READ MORE   Celebrity News Gossip, revelations, and timelines. Dua Lipa had her first hot dog. Did Meghan Markle and Malala get dinner together in London? Mia Goth has filed for divorce from Shia LaBeouf. Olivia Rodrigo found the finance-bro discourse "invasive." Glen Powell has zero interest in politics.   Today’s Top Stories Christa Pike is awake and speaking after two failed lethal injections last week. Her lawyer says she's "angry and confused." READ MORE Charlotte Cowles speaks with nonprofit fundraisers who secure major gifts from wealthy donors — and deal with constant social "whiplash." READ MORE Teachers at a Brooklyn Montessori school have attracted attention for their conspicuously Issey Miyake–like clothes. READ MORE Can we get a mic on Timmy, please? Allie Jones argues that The Kardashians could be good if they showed us the boyfriends. READ MORE Subscribe now to get unlimited access to everything New York, including subscriber-only newsletters, exclusive perks, the New York app, and more. Subscribe Now   ADVERTISER CONTENT   The Mini Cut Shop For more shopping advice, sign up to get the Cut Shop newsletter every Friday. These Non–Prime Day Sales Are Still Going On Sales from Nordstrom, Sephora, Net-a-Porter, Walmart, and more. The Red Lipsticks That Just Went Down Chanel’s Runway We can’t have anything off the runway for months, but at least we can have these lipsticks for fall. Shop Net-a-Porter’s Fall Sale Like a Seasoned Fashion Writer There’s a pair of studded Chloé flats I can’t stop thinking about … READ MORE FROM THE CUT   ASTROLOGY Your Daily Horoscope by Madame Clairevoyant A quiet day in the cosmos gives you a chance to reset. Read your horoscope.   ADVERTISER CONTENT   Sign up for Personals A newsletter about sex and relationships. SIGN UP follow us on instagram • tiktok • twitter • facebook unsubscribe | privacy notice | preferences This email was sent to you@example.com. Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up now to get this newsletter in your inbox. View this email in your browser. Vox Media, LLC 1701 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036 Copyright © 2026, All rights reserved