The Weekender: Gen Z finance, protein facts and Jon Hamm

Plus: A "dog of honor" wearing a custom gown.

View in browser|nytimes.com April 12, 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. Emma Goldberg, a Styles reporter, diagnosed an ailment plaguing many young people: "money dysmorphia," caused by the drastic difference between lavish lifestyles they see on social media vs. their own bleak financial realities. The deadline to show a Real ID at airport security is just weeks away, so we're answering your biggest questions about the new rule. And, we've got NYT Cooking's best recipes for Passover, which begins at sundown tonight. Charlie Ley/Mirrorpix, via Getty Images THE YOKOSSANCE Is it here? Two pop music critics reassess Yoko Ono's contributions to culture. → Jiayi Li GEN Z PROBLEMS Dear young people, are you really rich? Or do you have "money dysmorphia"? → Andreas Sellinidis VOWS When the Dogist got married, the "dog of honor" wore a custom gown. Read this love story. → John Johnson/Max CRITIC'S NOTEBOOK The chief television critic for The Times reviewed Season 1 of "The Pitt," — a TV throwback with a timely message. → NIGHTLIFE Why are these New York clubs closing? The rent is high, and the alcohol isn't flowing. → Netflix; HBO; AMC; tvN; Fox A DEAD SERIOUS QUIZ How well do you know your TV zombies? → Adali Schell for The New York Times PROFILE Suddenly, Jon Hamm is everywhere again. What does he think about that? → Jeffrey Greenberg/UCG, via Getty Images ON DEADLINE You may finally need that Real ID to fly somewhere. Here's what to know. → The New York Times THERE WILL BE MAGIC Think you don't like fantasy? The author Leigh Bardugo recommends starting with these glorious books. → Morgane Fadanelli FACT CHECK The more protein, the better? We got to the bottom of some big protein claims circulating online. → Hiroko Masuike/The New York Times JOSHING AROUND The comedian Josh Johnson's up-to-the-moment, thoughtful sets are winning legions of fans. → Armando Rafael for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Cyd Raftus McDowell. CHAG SAMEACH Passover begins tonight. Here are 23 of our best recipes, including what to do with all the matzo. → Thanks for reading. For more culture and lifestyle stories from The Times, click here. Was this newsletter forwarded to you? Sign up here. This edition of The Weekender was edited by Farah Miller and Kellina Moore. You might also like the Evening newsletter. Catch up on the biggest news, and wind down to end your day. Get it in your inbox Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times about The Weekender. To stop receiving The Weekender, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018