Emily Bazelon's Blog
April 20, 2026
My Kid Won’t Stop Wearing His Clothes Backwards. Help!
He’s just being lazy, right?
April 19, 2026
What’s Happening to Sydney Sweeney’s Character on Euphoria Feels Like a Humiliation Ritual
There was once a pathos to Cassie. Now, in Season 3 of the HBO series, she’s the worst possible version of herself.
Slate Crossword: Professor Who Might Have Done It in the Kitchen With the Wrench (Four Letters)
Ready for some wordplay? Sharpen your skills with Slate’s puzzle for April 19, 2026.
Slate Pears Game 248: Apr. 19, 2026
Today's puzzle has eight pears.
It’s the Bane of Every Vacationing Cook’s Existence. But I’ve Found a Solution That Packs Maximum Flavor.
A delicious meal really can be at your fingertips.
Slate Mini Crossword for April 19, 2026
Take a quick break with our daily 5x5 grid.
It Could Lead to Tens of Thousands of Deaths. In the Meantime, It’s Wreaking Havoc on Americans’ Sanity.
Imagine not being able to feed your kid because of a mistake on a piece of paperwork.
Before One of America’s Most Horrific Crimes Was Solved, Someone Else Was Publicly Blamed. The Damage Went on for Years.
The story of a man who didn’t do it.
