Some Would Call It Ugly. To Me, It’s a Prized Possession—and a Dating Litmus Test. Hannah Docter-Loeb
I don’t need an expensive watch. You might not either.
Slate Mini Crossword for Jan. 25, 2026 Kaitlin Hsu
Take a quick break with our daily 5×5 grid.
Slate Crossword: Band That Wrote “Africa” Without Having Been to Africa (Four Letters) Les Mots and Malaika Handa
Ready for some wordplay? Sharpen your skills with Slate’s puzzle for Jan. 25, 2026.
The Squirrels Keep Beating My Family’s Expensive “Squirrel-Proof” Bird Feeders. I Figured Out Why. Jake Gau
It’s like handing puzzles to expert problem-solvers.
The Minneapolis Shooting Videos Are Horrifying—and Incredibly Clear. Stephen Miller’s Response Is Downright Chilling. Alex Kirshner
He wants you to believe your federal government, not your own eyes.
My Rude, Nosy Mother-in-Law Just “Had” to Walk in On Us Having Sex. Our Sex Life Will Never Be the Same. Rich Juzwiak
My husband hasn’t been able to perform since.
Davos Is a Thing Again Emily Peck, Felix Salmon, and Elizabeth Spiers
The World Economic Forum’s annual meeting is all over the news for the first time in a while.