Russia Crosses a Cold War Line; Gwyneth Paltrow Spins Célébrité Gold; Jennifer Aniston’s Generational Lament

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Wall Street Journal Reporter Arrested in Russia, Accused of Espionage

By CHARLOTTE KLEIN

Evan Gershkovich is the first US journalist to be detained in Russia on spying accusations since the Cold War.

Alton Mason Walks the Walk

By BRITT HENNEMUTH

The five-time consecutive Model of the Year talks working with Virgil Abloh and Baz Luhrmann, studying Naomi Campbell’s strut, and living in the present.

Donald Trump Is One Day Away From Calling the Grand Jury Deciding His Fate the Most Beautiful Jury He’s Ever Seen

By BESS LEVIN

Maybe he’ll send them some expensive wine and chocolate too.

The Best Show on Television Is Gwyneth Paltrow’s Ski-Accident Trial

By KENZIE BRYANT

It’s part wish fulfillment, part good TV watching the actor and entrepreneur defend her privilege in the court of law.

Jennifer Aniston Laments the Generation That Finds Friends “Offensive”

By SAVANNAH WALSH

The sitcom star says the way “comedy has evolved” has made it “really hard for comedians” to tell a joke.

7 Books We Couldn’t Stop Talking About This Month

By KEZIAH WEIR

A classic rom-com, advice for writers, and more recommendations from the VF staff.