One of Our Most Celebrated Authors Has Had Her Books Effectively Banned in the U.K. How Did We Get Here? Imogen West-Knights
The U.K.’s absurd anti-terrorism laws have come for Sally Rooney.
The Worst Tech Bros and the Worst Christian Nationalists United Behind an Extreme Plan. Then It All Fell Apart. Molly Olmstead
Trump backed off of his proposal, and its defenders were left holding the bag.
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La Bola Negra has everything, including a showstopping number from Penélope Cruz, but I’m not convinced that’s entirely a good thing. <img src="https://compote.slate.com/images/c86277d7-4467-4902-b250-8d607103d840.jpeg?crop=1560%2C1040%2Cx0%2Cy0" title="This Epic New Movie Is Considered The…
My Best Friend Is So Neurotic About Her New Dog That I’m Worried for Its Wellbeing. And Things Are About to Get Worse. Jenée Desmond-Harris and Lizzie O’Leary
Prudie says: “Lizzie! I’m CRYING over the Sarah MacLauchlan comment.”
Slate Crossword: Its Feet May Be of Interest to English Majors (Four Letters) Quiara Vasquez
Ready for some wordplay? Sharpen your skills with Slate’s puzzle for Oct. 15, 2026.