Slate Crossword: Like the Bosstones, Among Ska Bands, Allegedly (Nine Letters) Quiara Vasquez
Ready for some wordplay? Sharpen your skills with Slate’s puzzle for Feb. 12, 2025.
The Brilliance of “Montoya, Por Favor” Candice Lim and Kate Lindsay
Plus, what happened when an American went to Pakistan to get married, and instead became a controversial online star.
A Naval Officer and Counsel for Lambda Legal Speak Out Against Trump’s Ban Christina Cauterucci
How Lambda Legal Is Taking on Trump’s Ban on Trans Service Members
How Scratch-Off Tickets Hit the Jackpot Willa Paskin
Ian Coss, host of Scratch and Win, shares how scratch-off tickets made us all gamblers.
Netflix’s New Scammer Show Is Great. There’s Just One Problem. Nadira Goffe
We get it—true crime as a genre is dicey. But Apple Cider Vinegar can’t have its cake and eat it too.
My Kid Has an Incredible Imagination. But It’s Starting to Cause a Very Real Problem. I Don’t Know How to Fix It. Greg Lavallee
I’m concerned about the negative effects on her health.
I Work at the Latest Agency Being Targeted by Musk. We Just Received This Shocking Email. CFPB Attorney
I am a lawyer at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
An Update on That GOP North Carolina Judge Who’s Trying to Steal a Seat He Just Lost Mary Harris and Mark Joseph Stern
Although the 2024 election has long passed, one major race remains to be certified: a heated contest for a seat on the North Carolina Supreme Court.
You Might Think Paddington Bear Is Cute and Cuddly. Some Brits Know Better. Imogen West-Knights
He was a beloved hero with a boopable nose—then it all changed.
BuzzFeed Is Launching a New Social Media Network. Why? Nitish Pahwa
We got an inside look at the A.I.–fueled future of the once culture-defining quiz site.