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The court’s ruling will shape debates about the role of religion in abortion bans—and whether abortion counts as health care after all.

Ready for some wordplay? Sharpen your skills with Slate’s puzzle for April 23, 2025.

Is this rude?

The word is “bonds.”

How an influencer-beloved online retailer got sued for deceptive marketing practices, and why it might be the worst time to enter the influe...

From protected to punished: The repeal of Trans rights in Iowa

"Chicken Soup for the Soul" sold more than 500 million inspirational books around the world. When did the soup go bad?

Discussing Ryan Coogler’s latest, starring his muse Michael B. Jordan.

Andor’s second and final season, about how ordinary people build a resistance, feels all too relevant now.

Insurance will often pay to fight death—but not to accept it.

It's gotten out of hand.

Ready for some wordplay? Sharpen your skills with Slate’s puzzle for April 22, 2025.

I'm not sure it should be me.

I shelled out $7.99 to read what a mindless bot had cribbed about my life.

What time does the conclave start?

A reparative genealogist says it’s time to have a family meeting.

“It’s an unspoken rule: do not disclose to the F.A.A. because they will take your license and they will take your life.”

Five Canadian teams have qualified for the playoffs this year – the most since 2017.

I know it wouldn't be much of an investment.

But I still won’t forgive my brother.

Plus: CPR, manifestation, and the breastfeeding room.

I literally vomited after reading what he said on Facebook.

The “Notes to John” aren’t really for John Gregory Dunne—but they do reveal him, if you read carefully.

The surprising reality of political violence.

The Vatican will never be the same.