You worked hard enough this week. Let us plan your weekend…
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Let’s gooooal. The FIFA World Cup final kicks off Sunday at 3 pm ET, with Spain and Argentina battling it out on the pitch for the sport’s most coveted trophy. Even if you couldn’t care less about the game, there are at least two reasons to watch: Spanish soccer player Lamine Yamal’s adorable little brother and the tournament’s first-ever halftime show — a Super Bowl-style spectacle with performances from Madonna, Shakira, BTS, and Justin Bieber. Do we think Justin brings his laptop?
Will Ferrell has been a basketball player, a pro figure skater, and a race car driver. The only rational next step? The golf course. In the new Netflix comedy The Hawk, Ferrell stars as Lonnie “The Hawk” Hawkins, an over-the-hill golf legend who wants one final shot at the sport’s Grand Slam title. But first, he’ll have to beat his longtime rival (Luke Wilson) and his own son (Jimmy Tatro). Add Molly Shannon as Hawkins’s wife — and, well, fore.
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The biggest bathroom eyesore? No, not your plunger. It’s the bolts keeping your toilet secure. Thankfully, there’s a $15 fix.
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Let’s settle this once and for all: Which summer problem is your villain origin story?
Living in this 1994 FIFA World Cup USA jacket from Hollister. Throw it over any outfit, and you’re instantly on-theme — no effort required. Plus, the windbreaker-like fabric is ideal for rainy days.
Reading Alexa Yasemin Brahme’s latest novel, Good News. As a first-generation Peruvian-American, I love an immigrant-family story with relationship drama, art, and daily life in NYC. This one has ’em all.
Going to 305 Fitness. The dance cardio classes feature a live DJ spinning club-style remixes, high-energy instructors, and easy-to-learn moves. It feels like a night out with your best girlfriends.
— Alessandra Rey / Senior Writer / Brooklyn, NY
Skimm’d by: Julia Reinstein and Melissa Goldberg. Fact-checked by Jordan Mamone.
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