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Ready for some wordplay? Sharpen your skills with Slate’s puzzle for Jan. 2, 2025.
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Test your wits on the Slate Quiz for Jan. 2, 2025.
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It was supposed to make my pregnancy journey easier. Instead, it became an emotional and medical battleground.
View ArticleThe Stark Truth About Ohio State’s Total Domination of Oregon
Ohio State’s Rose Bowl victory over Oregon wasn’t just dominant—it felt like the start of something unstoppable.
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I wish someone had saved me from mine.
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View ArticleSlate Crossword: One Who Would Rather You “Hate the Game” (Six Letters)
Ready for some wordplay? Sharpen your skills with Slate’s puzzle for Jan. 3, 2025.
View ArticleJimmy Carter Was a Good President and an Even Better Citizen
President Carter’s legacy might rest on his post-presidential life
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View ArticleOne Possible Explanation for Justice Merchan’s Last-Second Decision to...
If Trump seeks an emergency stay blocking the sentencing, we expect he will succeed.
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