The Real Reason the Texas Flood Turned So Deadly Henry Grabar
This time, a changing climate and irresponsible land use weren’t the main culprits.
When I Took My Young Son to the Country Where He Once Might Have Been Born, I Stunned Myself by the Risks I Took. It Was Transformative. Aymann Ismail
The many male-only spaces of Cairo and my journey to fatherhood.
My Friend of 15 Years Just Revealed Her Theory About Why I Got Ahead at Work. I’m Stunned. Doree Shafrir
She did just suffer a career blow.
Republicans Just Sold Out Their Own Supporters. One Senator’s Vote Shocks Me More Than Most. Jill Filipovic
It’s a striking example of just how monolithic the once ideologically heterogenous Republican Party has become.
In Rural Nebraska, a Llama Was on the Loose. That Was Only the Beginning. Sam Myers
Exotic animal auctions make owning all kinds of animals possible.
Slate Crossword: NBA Star Gilbert … or the Facilities He Played In (Six Letters) Quiara Vasquez
Ready for some wordplay? Sharpen your skills with Slate’s puzzle for July 8, 2025.
Help! My Husband Wants His Ex-Wife as Our Surrogate. I Can’t Do This. Jenée Desmond-Harris
They think it’s a great idea.
Bird’s Nest Soup Is Made Using the Nests of Which Bird? Ray Hamel
Test your wits on the Slate Quiz for July 8, 2025.
Slate Mini Crossword for July 8, 2025 Kavin Pawittranon
Take a quick break with our daily 5×5 grid.