Is the Allbirds A.I. Pivot Really That Crazy? Emily Peck, Felix Salmon, and Elizabeth Spiers
The sneaker company’s hilariously dystopian foray into A.I. infrastructure makes more sense than you’d think.
Clarence Thomas Just Gave a Speech Blaming Progressivism for Hitler. It Was Mostly Just Sad. Dahlia Lithwick and Mark Joseph Stern
The justice gave a rare public address on Wednesday that started as a benign celebration of the Declaration of Independence.
Trump Says the Strait of Hormuz Is Open Again. About That … Nitish Pahwa
I regret to inform you that the president of the United States may not be totally on the level this time.
The Pitt Prides Itself on Accuracy. So How Did It Mess This Up? Hillary Frey
Dr. Robby’s season-finale scene with the baby is very touching. There’s just one problem. <img src="https://compote.slate.com/images/7a77d44b-ed6c-469f-9623-fe6afcd09635.jpeg?crop=1560%2C1040%2Cx0%2Cy0" title="The Pitt Prides Itself on Accuracy. So How Did It Mess This Up?” />
Why the New Criminal Charges Against an ICE Agent in Minneapolis Could Be a True Turning Point Shirin Ali
There is a warrant out for agent Gregory Donnell Morgan Jr.’s arrest.
I Had Kids Later in Life. Now I’m Learning the Hard Way What That Means for My Family. Jenée Desmond-Harris
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