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September 13, 2025

Welcome back to The Weekender, where you’ll find a batch of the week’s top stories about culture and the way we live today.

Until this week, I thought I was a Sagittarius — a free spirit, according to the stars, if not science or my friends and family. But if you account for how our view of the sun has shifted over thousands of years, I am a Scorpio. Do I know what being a Scorpio is supposed to mean? No. Am I OK with that switch? Not really! Based on the comments section of our article about Western astrology’s star signs, I was not the only one rattled by this change. But readers had fun figuring out their new signs and learning more about our changing view of the stars. That story is below, along with our Food team’s new list of the best restaurants in America, Damar Hamlin’s incredible comeback story and advice for insomniacs.

— Farah Miller

Suzanne Saroff for The New York Times SNACKTIME How healthy is Greek yogurt? →

Hilary Swift for The New York Times SECOND LIFE He nearly died by the 50-yard line, but Damar Hamlin is back on the field. This is his story. →

Aatish Bhatia, Francesca Paris and Rumsey Taylor/The New York Times STAR POWER Your Zodiac sign is 2,000 years out of date. Find out what it should be. →

Martin Divisek/EPA, via Shutterstock BOOKS OF THE TIMES Dan Brown is back with a hyperactive testament to the power of books. Read our review of “The Secret of Secrets.” →

Eric Rojas BAD BUNNY'S CASITA A house party in the middle of the stage at Bad Bunny’s residency in Puerto Rico offers the best view of the show — and carries a legacy. →

Brett Deering for The New York Times TOP 50 Here are the best places to eat in America right now. →

Rachel Vanni for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Barrett Washburne. NO RESERVATIONS? No problem. Get the recipes for some of our Food writers’ favorite restaurant dishes right here. →

Kyle Kaplan/Bleecker Street RIFFING ON ROCK A new “Spinal Tap” movie hits theaters this weekend. Here are the elements of the films that were inspired by real life. →

Photo illustration by Dragos Lemnei/The New York Times; NBC; HBO Max TV DRAMA Is “The Pitt” really an “ER” spinoff? A best-selling author’s estate says it is. →

Netflix WHAT TO WATCH Ready for a new binge? We’ve updated our guide to the 30 best shows on Netflix now. →

Oliver Parini for The New York Times LIVING SMALL Clever transformations, custom storage solutions and bright pops of color. These 10 tiny homes have it all. →

Eric Helgas for The New York Times BEDTIME Having trouble sleeping? Here’s when it’s time to call a doctor. →

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This edition of The Weekender was edited by Farah Miller and Kellina Moore.

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