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Steven Soderbergh’s spooky new movie has more than one surprise up its sleeve.
Trump May Soon Find There’s a Big Downside to America First Fred Kaplan
The president’s opening moves on the world stage do not bode well for the months ahead.
My Dad Offered to Pay for a Family Vacation. My Husband’s Response Managed to Insult Everyone. Ilyce Glink
I’m the one left fixing his mess.
So About Trump Promising to Bring Food Prices Down … Ben Mathis-Lilley
This issue really puts a button on Democrats’ central dilemma.
Help! I’m the President of a Local Organization. Soon Everyone Will Discover I’m an Impostor. Delia Cai
The small town gossip is inevitable.
It’s the Biggest No-No in Any Office. These People Have Figured Out a Genius Way of Doing It Anyway. Alison Green
Let’s just say there’s a lot more going on in broom closets than you’d think.
Something Done With Probity Is Performed in Which Manner? Ray Hamel
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Slate Mini Crossword for Jan. 27, 2025 Quiara Vasquez
Take a quick break with our daily 5×5 grid.
Should We Fight In Front Of the Kids? Zak Rosen, Jamilah Lemieux, and Elizabeth Newcamp
Plus: RVs, a long break, and securing the duck.