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Kids will be kids!

Between Meta's Muse and OpenAI's Dots, Big Tech is trying to launder their bots with adorable mascots.

This came out of nowhere.

Some things never change: Cookie Monster is most definitely a Chaos Muppet.

Please make it stop.

Today's puzzle has seven pears.

Ready for some wordplay? Sharpen your skills with Slate's puzzle for Oct. 14, 2026.

I feel for them, but also, they promised.

This is coming out of nowhere for her.

I can't look at them the same.