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Plus: trips, whales, and an approaching deadline.
I Had the Most Hated Job in America. The Secret to It Will Never Leave Me. Franklin Schneider
You won’t like how I did it.
My Husband Has a Strange Bedtime “Need.” I Think He’s Trying to Trick Me. Rich Juzwiak
He can barely function the next day if he doesn’t get it.
The True Story of St. Nicholas Is Way More Disgusting Than You’d Think M. T. Anderson
The tale includes local rivalries, violence, cursed sailors, and a whole lot of holy oil.
The Holidays Are Exhausting. This Is the Best Way to Recalibrate. J. Bryan Lowder
It takes a little advance planning.
My Brother’s Wife Returned From Black Friday Shopping to Find Him Dead. But I Think She Was Responsible. Michelle Herman
She should be wracked with guilt.
Slate Mini Crossword for Dec. 15, 2024 Mike Dirolf
Take a quick break with our daily 5×5 grid.
Slate Crossword: Name for the # Symbol (Likely Inspired by a Sac and Fox Sports Legend) (10 Letters) Ben Zimmer
Ready for some wordplay? Sharpen your skills with Slate’s puzzle for Dec. 15, 2024.
Something Strange Is Happening With Sydney Sweeney Heather Schwedel
How our greatest young actress–capitalist actress is redefining celebrity.
The Surveillance State Trump Is Inheriting Lizzie O’Leary
The term “Orwellian” gets thrown around a lot—but in this case?