He Wrote a Controversial Book About a Deadly Disaster. It Became a Massive Hit. Now He’s Afraid He Made Everything Worse. Laura Miller
Into Thin Air was a massive hit that warned about the dangers of Everest. It’s had a surprising effect.
My Best Friend’s New Relationship Is Posing a Big Problem for My Wedding. Jenée Desmond-Harris
I don’t want to offend anyone.
Slate SoundBites for May 12, 2026 Jenny Fey
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Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure Co-Stars Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter Starred in a 2025 Broadway Revival of Which Play? Ray Hamel
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Slate Crossword: Women in Books Like Yesteryear (Nine Letters) Hemant Mehta
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Why Is Martin Short So Polarizing? Netflix’s New Documentary Suggests an Answer. David Mack
Marty, Life Is Short examines why some can’t stand the comedian—and why others can’t get enough.
Something Nefarious Is Quietly Spreading Online. It’s Ruining Lives—and Making Teenagers Obsessed With the Most Violent Videos Imaginable. Sabrina Jones
What happens when kids start treating gore as entertainment?
Death, SNAKES & Money Anna Sale
“Bit on a Friday, swollen all weekend, pretty much just immobilized for two days. Then I’d go to work on Monday.”