Slate Pears Game 419: Oct. 7, 2026

10- and 30-year bond yields trading at 24-year highs

The 10- and 30-year U.S. Treasury bond yields hit 24-year highs during Wednesday morning trading, as the market sell-off…

Michael Shannon’s R.E.M. tribute reminded me why I love the band

The actor’s show with Jason Narducy is more than nostalgia — it celebrates the band’s artistry

Supreme Court wrestles with Boulder’s climate lawsuit against fossil fuel companies

The Supreme Court started its new term with a bang this week: Can Boulder, Colo., sue fossil fuel producers for billions…