Slate Crossword: What a Party (or Crossword!) Might Have (Five Letters) Nancy Serrano-Wu
Ready for some wordplay? Sharpen your skills with Slate’s puzzle for Aug. 17, 2025.
How Bankers Effectively Saved (and Warped) New York City. Emily Bazelon
Jonathan Mahler’s new book, The Gods of New York describes a pivotal four years in New York City’s history.
I’ve Seen What Kind of Father My Husband Would Be to Our Kid. I’ve Got to Escape. Michelle Herman
I have a bad feeling about this.
Slate Mini Crossword for Aug. 17, 2025 Kavin Pawittranon
Take a quick break with our daily 5×5 grid.
What Ever Happened to the Mile High Club? Luke Winkie
It was everyone’s favorite fantasy. Then it took a nosedive.
Down the Text-Scam Rabbit Hole Lizzie O’Leary
Work from home? You bet. Get paid daily? Well….
There’s Only One Thing I Want to Know About My Wife’s Affair. She Refuses to Tell Me. Rich Juzwiak
I can’t stop thinking about the sex they had.
America’s New No. 1 Song Is by a Group That Doesn’t Exist Chris Molanphy
We finally have the first chart-topping hit by a girl group since Destiny’s Child. It’s not what you might expect.
Help! My Wife’s Father Isn’t Her Real Father—and the Rest of the Truth Is Sickening. Jenée Desmond-Harris
My wife has been despondent ever since we found out.