The Problem With Taylor Swift’s New Album: The Tortured Poets Department isn’t a great breakup album. It’s something newer and tricksier, for us modern idiots.
slate.com/culture/2024/04/taylor-swift-tortured-poets-department-album-review.html
The NFL Has a Different Kind of Gambling Problem Now: Some teams’ desperation to roll the dice has never been quite like this.
slate.com/culture/2024/04/nfl-draft-picks-quarterback-qb-penix-bo-nix.html
Quick Glance: Falcons Surprise by Drafting QB Michael Penix Jr.
- The Atlanta Falcons made waves at the NFL draft by selecting Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the eighth overall pick, shocking many.
- Despite recently signing Kirk Cousins to a lucrative deal, the Falcons opted for Penix, highlighting their long-term vision for the team.
- Penix expressed readiness to learn from Cousins, while the Falcons firmly believe he could be their future franchise player.
- Amid past controversial picks, the Falcons stand by their decision, aiming to follow successful team models by grooming Penix as the successor to Cousins.
So … Is TikTok Banned?: TikTok and its parent company Bytedance are facing either banishment, divestment, or a court battle.
slate.com/podcasts/what-next-tbd/2024/04/how-tiktok-can-beat-the-ban
Why David Pecker Was the Ideal Opening Witness To Testify Against Trump: David Pecker resumes testifying on Friday, the fourth day of testimony in Donald Trump’s ...
slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/04/david-pecker-trump-bragg-testimony-ideal-witness.html
Quick Glance: Trump Trials Insights: The Payment to Playboy
- During the seventh day of Donald Trump's criminal trial in Manhattan, the defendant's relationship with the National Enquirer was explored further.
- Pecker was granted protection from state prosecutors in 2019.
- Pecker was aware that the payment to the Playboy model violated election laws.
- Trump and Pecker's relationship extends prior to the election.
Netflix’s Current No. 1 Hit Doesn’t Take the Easy Way Out: Baby Reindeer, based on comedian Richard Gadd’s true experience, takes a bold approach to depicting a ...
slate.com/culture/2024/04/baby-reindeer-true-story-richard-gadd-netflix-martha-stalker.html
Taylor Swift Fans Certainly Aren’t Expecting the Real Target of Her New Album: Move over, ex-boyfriends. Taylor Swift has a new nemesis.
slate.com/culture/2024/04/taylor-swift-tortured-poets-department-clara-bow-daddy-i-love-him-lyrics.html
My Kid Has a Very Strange Idea About How She’ll Become “Talented”: I’m not sure this is gonna work.
slate.com/human-interest/2024/04/talented-work-care-and-feeding.html
My In-Laws Have Guns. I Don’t Trust Them.: Plus: taking a break, and unconventional motivation.
slate.com/podcasts/mom-and-dad-are-fighting/2024/04/armed-in-laws-slates-parenting-podcast
Slate Crossword: Shooting Stars’ Org.? (Three Letters): Ready for some wordplay? Sharpen your skills with Slate’s puzzle for April 26, 2024.
slate.com/human-interest/2024/04/crossword-slate-daily-puzzle-april-26-2024.html
Why So Many Universities Are Calling the Police on Student Protesters Now: The groundwork for these arrests was already in place.
slate.com/human-interest/2024/04/protests-arrests-emerson-austin-columbia-emory-usc.html
We Left Our Child With His Grandpa and a Teenage Babysitter. I Wish I Didn’t Have to Say the Rest.
slate.com/human-interest/2024/04/parenting-advice-babysitting-grandparents-grades.html
I Found the Perfect Place to Watch People Humiliate Themselves Online. It Thrills and Haunts Me.
slate.com/technology/2024/04/reddit-communities-online-evil.html
Quick Glance: Innovative Advertising Strategies on Reddit
- Reddit recently introduced an innovative ad format aimed at selling products to Reddit users.
- Through Reddit's Dynamic Product Ads, users are automatically shown ads based on their previous interactions with products on the advertiser's website or on Reddit.
- In a blog post, Reddit emphasized its clear focus on ad sales and the natural commercial aspect of the Reddit community.
- The introduction of Dynamic Product Ads is a step in Reddit's strategy to expand its advertising business and drive growth.
My Daughter’s Stepsons Just Made a Disgusting Mess in My House. Her Reaction Left Me Floored.
slate.com/human-interest/2024/04/nasty-mess-care-and-feeding.html
My Husband’s Inheritance Could Change Our Family’s Life. But He Won’t Even Consider Using It.
slate.com/human-interest/2024/04/inheritance-anger-care-and-feeding.html
The Lawyer Defending Idaho’s Abortion Ban Irritated the One Justice He Needed on His Side
slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/04/idaho-abortion-ban-supreme-court-amy-coney-barrett.html
Quick Glance: Supreme Court Divided on Emergency Abortion Access: Highlights
- The Supreme Court seems divided on access to emergency abortions in states with near-total bans.
- The 1986 Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act could impact abortion access in emergencies.
- The debate raises questions about fetal personhood and abortion rights conflict.
- The court's decision could affect abortion access in 14 states with strict abortion bans.
The Neighborhood Girls Are Shunning My Kid for “Leaving a Mess.” Huh?: I can’t figure out what’s going on here.
slate.com/human-interest/2024/04/left-a-mess-care-and-feeding.html
We’ve Been Entertaining an Illusion About the Supreme Court. It’s Finally Been Shattered.
slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/04/supreme-court-immunity-arguments-which-way-now.html
Quick Glance: Trump's Disregard for Democratic Principles
- Donald Trump's claim of absolute immunity for criminal acts as president is an assault on common sense and a perversion of the fundamental principle of American democracy.
- The Supreme Court's decision to take the case may delay the former president's trial and deprive the public of the right to know if he attempted to undermine the sacred process of presidential succession.
- The Supreme Court's direct intervention in the 2024 presidential election deprives voters of critical information and could lead to a constitutional crisis if Trump is re-elected and convicted.
- The notion that the president is above the law and can pardon himself is a radical contempt for republican government, revealing Trump's vision of unchecked royal power.
She Has A Name: A Family, A Mystery, and A Woman Worth Remembering: While most true-crime podcasts focus on the mystery of a death, "She Has A Name" ...
slate.com/podcasts/a-word/2024/04/she-has-a-name-and-a-story-worth-telling
I’m Set to Make a Massive Sum of Money. My Husband Is Aghast at My Plans for It.: It's my land.
slate.com/business/2024/04/estate-husband-plans-college-savings-money-advice.html
Who Would Really Win Challengers’ Wild Final Match? We Asked a Professional Tennis Umpire How He’d Call It.
slate.com/culture/2024/04/challengers-movie-ending-explained-tennis-umpire-who-wins.html
The Problem With Taylor Swift’s New Album: The Tortured Poets Department isn’t a great breakup album. It’s something newer and tricksier, for us modern idiots.
slate.com/culture/2024/04/taylor-swift-tortured-poets-department-album-review.html
George Santos Performs Act of Martyrdom for an Audience of One (Himself): He ended his latest campaign for Congress. No one was paying attention anyway.
slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/04/george-santos-congress-long-island-campaign.html
Quick Glance: George Santos ends independent bid for US House seat
- Following his expulsion from Congress after a bipartisan vote on December 1, George Santos, a Republican representative from New York, is seen leaving the U.S. Capitol. On Tuesday, Santos announced his decision to withdraw his independent candidacy for New York's 1st Congressional District.
- In order to prevent a split in the Republican ticket between himself and the incumbent Republican candidate, Nick LaLota, in case he secures the Republican nomination after the New York primary on June 25, Santos opted out of an independent run, as reported by Politico.
- Nancy Goroff and John Avlon are currently competing for the Democratic nomination for the congressional seat during the New York primary.
- Despite concluding his independent candidacy, Santos hinted at a possible future congressional run. He expressed, 'The future holds countless possibilities, and I am prepared, eager, and capable to step up and fight for my country at any time.'
Netflix’s Current No. 1 Hit Doesn’t Take the Easy Way Out: Baby Reindeer, based on comedian Richard Gadd’s true experience, takes a bold approach to depicting a ...
slate.com/culture/2024/04/baby-reindeer-true-story-richard-gadd-netflix-martha-stalker.html
Quick Glance: Analyzing Netflix's Hit Series 'Baby Reindeer'
- Richard Gadd's dark comedy-thriller series 'Baby Reindeer' has become a social media sensation, tackling the issue of stalking in a compelling manner.
- 'Baby Reindeer' offers a nuanced and shocking perspective on stalking, contrasting with other portrayals like 'You' and delving deep into the psychological effects.
- The series explores the psychological impact of stalking and trauma, blurring the lines between victim and perpetrator.
- Despite not falling into the true crime genre, 'Baby Reindeer' is mistakenly viewed as such by some viewers, sparking discussions on ethical issues in the entertainment industry.
Help! I Agreed to Be My Friend’s Maid of Honor, but Her Relationship Is a Giant Red Flag.
slate.com/human-interest/2024/04/bad-relationship-dear-prudence-advice.html
Think You’re Smarter Than a Slate Senior Editor? Find Out With This Week’s News Quiz.
slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/04/slate-news-quiz-trump-trial-bird-flu-campus-protests.html
How an Album From 1977 Became a Gen Z Touchstone: Why do young people keep rediscovering Rumours? It’s in part because of a song that’s not even on the album.
slate.com/culture/2024/04/fleetwood-mac-stevie-nicks-rumours-taylor-swift-stereophonic-daisy-jones.html
Help! I love my physical relationships with my friends, but my partner insists I stop.
slate.com/podcasts/dear-prudence/2024/04/how-much-physical-affection-is-appropriate-with-people-who-arent-your-partner-advice-from-dear-prudence
Arizona Just Indicted a Bunch of Trump Associates. Some Are Notably Missing.: Here are the highlights of what's in the indictment.
slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/04/arizona-fake-electors-indictment-trump-rudy-giuliani-mark-meadows.html
Quick Glance: 11 Republican 'Fake Electors' Charged in Arizona
- Eleven Republicans were charged in Arizona for falsely claiming that Donald Trump won the 2020 presidential election in Arizona against Joe Biden.
- They met in Phoenix to sign a certificate declaring Trump had won the state. The document was sent to Congress and the National Archives but ignored.
- The Arizona charges follow indictments against fake electors in Nevada, Michigan, and Georgia.
- The charges allege conspiracy, fraud, and forgery as they falsely declared Trump as the winner in Arizona despite Biden's victory by over 10,000 votes.
I’ve Noticed That People Who Write “Parenting Doesn’t Matter” Articles Have One Thing in Common
slate.com/human-interest/2024/04/parenting-effects-nature-nurture-atlantic.html
The Women Who Had Five or More Kids on Purpose Think They Know Something You Don’t
slate.com/human-interest/2024/04/fertility-rate-motherhood-maternity-bible-catherine-pakaluk.html
How David Pecker’s Testimony Could Catch Donald Trump: There’s no killing the story of Trump’s criminal trial
slate.com/podcasts/political-gabfest/2024/04/courts-donald-trump-trial-david-pecker-testimony-supreme-court-protests-israel-gaza-palestine
I’m About to Spend a Tumultuous Summer With My Conservative Dad. He’s Already Making Veiled Threats.
slate.com/human-interest/2024/04/conservative-dad-threats-college-advice.html
Actually, It’s OK if Your Child Eats a Truly Minuscule Amount of Lead: Yes. Really. Here’s why.
slate.com/technology/2024/04/lead-lunchables-consumer-reports-california-regulations-unhealthy.html
Help! I Told My Friend to Quit Her Job. Things Have Not Gone Well.: Jenée Desmond-Harris and Joel Anderson discuss a letter about friendly advice gone south.
slate.com/human-interest/2024/04/dear-prudence-uncensored-bad-advice-giver.html
Help! My Mother Kept a Haunting Memento From My Childhood.: What the hell do I do with this thing?
slate.com/human-interest/2024/04/dear-prudence-haunting-memento.html
I Love Wild Hook Ups. Why Are the Men I Date So Boring?: There's a large gap.
slate.com/human-interest/2024/04/hookups-men-divide-sex-relationships-boring-advice.html
Slate Crossword: Namesake of a Razor You Can’t Shave With (Five Letters): Ready for some wordplay? Sharpen your skills with Slate’s puzzle for April 25, 2024.
slate.com/human-interest/2024/04/crossword-slate-daily-puzzle-april-25-2024.html
I Met a Hot, Famous Actor at a Film Festival. Years Later, I’m Fantasizing About Him Again.
slate.com/human-interest/2024/04/actor-sex-fantasies-advice.html
Today’s Campus Protest Crackdowns Are All Too Familiar to Me: I lived through a similar college crisis after 9/11. The lessons of that era are urgent.
slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/04/columbia-protests-israel-gaza-university-campus-censorship.html
People With Hypochondria Don’t Want to Be Sick. But They Don’t Want to Be Cured Either.
slate.com/culture/2024/04/hypochondria-history-book-caroline-crampton-body-glass.html
Taylor Swift Fans Certainly Aren’t Expecting the Real Target of Her New Album: Move over, ex-boyfriends. Taylor Swift has a new nemesis.
slate.com/culture/2024/04/taylor-swift-tortured-poets-department-clara-bow-daddy-i-love-him-lyrics.html
Which Element Found in Asparagus Gives It a Pungent Smell?: Test your wits on the Slate Quiz for April 25, 2024.
slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/04/trivia-quiz-daily-slate-science-food-acidity-chemicals.html
If You Care About Reproductive Rights, Keep a Close Eye on These Under-the-Radar Elections
slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/04/arizona-abortion-ban-court-state-judicial-elections-reproductive-rights.html
How Trump Found His Lawyer: Todd Blanche is no Rudy Giuliani.
slate.com/podcasts/what-next/2024/04/how-todd-blanche-is-defending-donald-trump
Tom Cotton’s Bloodthirsty Call to Arms Against Protesters: There are no illusions left about what the senator really wants.
slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/04/tom-cotton-columbia-israel-gaza-protests-national-guard.html
An Abortion Case So Extreme, Even Justice Barrett Is Shocked: The Justices who overruled Roe v. Wade refuse to face the consequences.
slate.com/podcasts/amicus/2024/04/supreme-court-emtala-arguments-the-abortion-case-consequences-of-dobbs
Netflix’s Current No. 1 Hit Doesn’t Take the Easy Way Out: Baby Reindeer, based on comedian Richard Gadd’s true experience, takes a bold approach to depicting a ...
slate.com/culture/2024/04/baby-reindeer-true-story-richard-gadd-netflix-martha-stalker.html
Quick Glance: Netflix Hit: Baby Reindeer Stays Clear of Clichés
- The series Baby Reindeer takes a bold approach to depicting a stalker.
- Centered around Donny and Martha, their unconventional relationship escalates.
- The show portrays the painful effects of abuse and stalking on Donny and his relationships.
- Baby Reindeer offers an unusual perspective on the characters and their motivations.
The Problem With Taylor Swift’s New Album: The Tortured Poets Department isn’t a great breakup album. It’s something newer and tricksier, for us modern idiots.
slate.com/culture/2024/04/taylor-swift-tortured-poets-department-album-review.html
Quick Glance: Patti Smith Applauds Taylor Swift in 'Tortured Poets Department'
- Taylor Swift mentions Patti Smith in her new album 'The Tortured Poets Department'.
- Smith responded positively by posting photos of herself with a book by Dylan Thomas.
- Despite seeming different, Smith expressed understanding for Swift and praised her for potentially influencing fans positively.
- HuffPost calls for support for high-quality journalism that is freely accessible to all.
The Women Who Had Five or More Kids on Purpose Think They Know Something You Don’t
slate.com/human-interest/2024/04/fertility-rate-motherhood-maternity-bible-catherine-pakaluk.html
I’m About to Spend a Tumultuous Summer With My Conservative Dad. He’s Already Making Veiled Threats.
slate.com/human-interest/2024/04/conservative-dad-threats-college-advice.html
Fox News Is Losing Its Mind Over the New “Woke” Scrabble. I Actually Played It. Guess What?!
slate.com/culture/2024/04/scrabble-together-mattel-game-fox-news-woke-version.html
Five Escaped Horses Rampaged Through Central London for Two Hours This Morning, By the Way
slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/04/horses-loose-in-london-today-running-escape.html
You Don’t Want to Know How It’s Going Between Trump’s Lawyers and the Judge Presiding Over His Criminal Case
slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/04/trump-contempt-of-court-judge-merchan-todd-blanche.html
Quick Glance: Trial Judge Evaluates Trump's Compliance with Gag Order
- Former President Trump is on trial in New York for hush money issues. David Pecker from 'National Enquirer' testified about an agreement to manipulate stories about Trump and his rivals.
- Concerns arose about Trump's violation of the gag order by criticizing court members. Mary McCord explained how the administration of justice can be disrupted by defendants' statements, leading to legal restrictions.
- Despite reluctance to detain a former president, fines may be imposed for attacks on witnesses and judicial families. Threats to security and witness testimonies pose serious challenges to the trial's integrity.
- Judges emphasize the importance of upholding justice by addressing threats and ensuring the safety of those involved in legal proceedings. The credibility of the trial hinges on maintaining a fair and secure environment.
Shōgun’s Creators on That Ambiguous, Audacious Ending: Toranaga and Blackthorne turn toward a new life—and a new world.
slate.com/culture/2024/04/shogun-finale-episode-10-ending-explained-toranaga-blackthorne-mariko-fx.html
Quick Glance: Epic Series: Shōgun
- Lord Yoshii Toranaga fights against his enemies as a mysterious European ship is found marooned on Japan's coast.
- Critics praise Shōgun for its visual beauty and cultural authenticity as an epic adaptation.
- Episodes depict the convergence of destinies in Japan, intrigues, and alliances in a feudal Japanese setting.
- The series receives mixed reviews, with some criticizing the plot and character development, while others find it fascinating and powerful.
A Famous Troll Went After Jeff Bezos’ Girlfriend This Week. He Should Have.: I really don't think Lauren Sánchez needs that much defending.
slate.com/human-interest/2024/04/jeff-bezos-girlfriend-white-house-lauren-sanchez-wife-keith-mcnally.html
I Work at a Toy Store. I’m Terrified by What Parents Keep Buying.: I want to scream at them!
slate.com/human-interest/2024/04/toy-store-worker-hazard-parenting-advice.html
Zendaya’s Instant-Classic New Tennis Movie Will Make You Sweat As Much As Its Stars
slate.com/culture/2024/04/challengers-movie-zendaya-review-tennis-call-me-by-your-name.html
The Guy Who Shoved a Planned Parenthood Volunteer Lost His Primary. This Won’t Be the Last You Hear of Him.
slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/04/pennsylvania-primary-2024-houck-fitzpatrick-abortion-planned-parenthood.html
How I Got From California to the Trump Trial Courtroom: I've been sitting a few rows behind the defendant.
slate.com/briefing/2024/04/how-i-got-from-la-to-the-trump-trial-courtroom.html
Three Psychics Told Me to Get Divorced, So I Did: Woo-woo changed my life.
slate.com/human-interest/2024/04/divorce-tarot-psychic.html
My Fiancée Hid Her Fortune From Me, and Let Me Pay All the Bills: I've been scammed!
slate.com/business/2024/04/fiancee-fortune-accident-money-financial-infidelity-advice.html
Famine Is Not “Imminent” in Gaza. It’s Already Underway—but There’s a Reason It’s So Hard to Declare It.
slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/04/gaza-famine-israel-hamas-palestinians-hunger-aid.html
Slate Crossword: Corsair of the Cosmos (Eleven Letters): Ready for some wordplay? Sharpen your skills with Slate’s puzzle for April 24, 2024.
slate.com/human-interest/2024/04/crossword-slate-daily-puzzle-april-24-2024.html
Is Roblox Coming for TikTok?: The online gaming platform recently rolled out a $35 million fund for creators.
slate.com/podcasts/icymi/2024/04/robloxs-new-35-million-creator-fund-explained
From the Pride Flag to Dykes on Bikes, Queer Trademarks have an interesting story
slate.com/podcasts/outward/2024/04/trademark-law-professor-michael-goodyear-digs-into-to-the-odd-history-of-lgbtq-brands-and-trademark-law
Columbia Calls the Cops: For student protestors, the university administration seems to be escalating the situation.
slate.com/podcasts/what-next/2024/04/columbias-israel-protests-what-the-students-want
How the Far-Right Wing of Congress Squandered All Its Leverage: Marjorie Taylor Greene and her gang have cost Republicans any real wins.
slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/04/congress-johnson-ukraine-immigration-impeachment-greene.html
Living and Loving With OCD (feat. Allison Raskin): And finding humor and community with it, too.
slate.com/podcasts/well-now/2024/04/allison-raskin-living-loving-ocd
How ‘Stereophonic’ Made Real Music for a Fake Band: Playwright David Adjmi and Will Butler, formerly of the band Arcade Fire, walk us through how they made the ...
slate.com/podcasts/decoder-ring/2024/04/stereophonic-on-broadway-captures-the-sound-of-the-70s
The Creator of The Crown Has Brought Putin to Broadway. The Result Is a Mixed Bag.
slate.com/culture/2024/04/patriots-true-story-broadway-putin-play-netflix-crown-review.html
One of History’s Most Famous True-Crime Series Is Getting a Sequel, but Why?: The Jinx Part Two is just an ad for the supposed greatness of part one.
slate.com/culture/2024/04/the-jinx-part-2-hbo-robert-durst-documentary-review.html
I’ve Noticed That People Who Write “Parenting Doesn’t Matter” Articles Have One Thing in Common
slate.com/human-interest/2024/04/parenting-effects-nature-nurture-atlantic.html
What Does Your Therapy Appointment Time Say About You?: A Thursday evening appointment gave my week a certain rhythm.
slate.com/human-interest/2024/04/therapy-appointment-best-time-switch.html
Help! I Reconnected With My Estranged Daughter—Only to Realize She’s Too Damn Sensitive.
slate.com/human-interest/2024/04/estranged-daughter-reconnection-dear-prudence-advice.html
I’m Tricking My Boyfriend Into Having Sex With Me. And It’s Working.: I shouldn't have to resort to this.
slate.com/human-interest/2024/04/boyfriend-period-sex-blood-tricks-advice.html
What USC Got Wrong When It Canceled Its Valedictorian’s Speech: I’ve seen this kind of mistake before.
slate.com/human-interest/2024/04/usc-canceled-valedictorian-speech-what-wrong.html
The Richest Man in Pennsylvania Is Not Having a Good Month: Jeff Yass' bets on DJT stock—and against one of the members of the Squad—are not looking so hot.
slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/04/jeff-yass-tiktok-bytedance-summer-lee-pennsylvania-trump-djt-not-a-good-month.html
Slate Adds Scaachi Koul as a Senior Writer: Koul is making Slate her home base for her essays, culture criticism, reported features, and more.
slate.com/briefing/2024/04/slate-new-hires-scaachi-koul-joins-as-senior-culture-and-human-interest-writer.html
Third Parties Are Saving Democracy: In a two-party system, a Libertarian or Green Party victory is not the goal.
slate.com/podcasts/hearmeout/2024/04/third-party-candidates-dont-need-to-win
Taylor Swift Fans Certainly Aren’t Expecting the Real Target of Her New Album: Move over, ex-boyfriends. Taylor Swift has a new nemesis.
slate.com/culture/2024/04/taylor-swift-tortured-poets-department-clara-bow-daddy-i-love-him-lyrics.html
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